LGY1C223MELA45

The LGY1C223MELA45 is a snap‑in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon's LGY series, providing 22,000 µF capacitance at a 16 V rated voltage. Engineered as a long‑life, high‑temperature solution, it targets industrial power supplies, ballast circuits and other general‑purpose power filtering applications that require sustained ripple handling and dependable performance.

Key value comes from its long life assurance—specified for 5,000 hours at 105°C—combined with a radial snap‑in can package and RoHS compliance for regulated environments.

Key Features

• High capacitance: 22,000 µF (22 mF) for bulk energy storage and smoothing in power rails and DC bus applications.
• Rated voltage: 16 V working voltage suitable for low‑voltage power systems and DC link applications.
• Long life at elevated temperature: Endurance specified for 5,000 hours at 105°C when subjected to rated ripple and DC bias.
• Wide operating temperature: −40°C to +105°C rating to support demanding thermal environments.
• Ripple handling: Rated ripple current 3.3 A at 120 Hz and 3.795 A at 50 kHz; frequency coefficients defined across 50 Hz–50 kHz allow ripple adjustments by frequency.
• Leakage current specification: I ≤ 3√CV (µA) after 5 minutes' application of rated voltage at 20°C, providing a verifiable leakage performance baseline.
• Dielectric loss (tan δ): Specified maximum tan δ for 16 V units is 0.50 (measured at 120 Hz, 20°C).
• Mounting and package: Snap‑in terminal, radial can package for secure board mounting; physical size: L: 4.5 × D: 2.5 cm.
• Tolerance and polarization: Capacitance tolerance ±20%; polarized device suitable for DC applications.
• Regulatory: RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Power Supplies: Bulk smoothing and decoupling for DC bus rails where sustained ripple current and high‑temperature endurance are required.
• Ballast Circuits: Energy storage and filtering in lighting ballast applications that demand long‑life capacitors at elevated temperatures.
• General‑Purpose Power Filtering: Use in power conversion and regulation modules for transient suppression and output stabilization.

Unique Advantages

• Long‑life assurance at 105°C: 5,000‑hour endurance rating provides a measurable reliability metric for high‑temperature installations.
• High bulk capacitance in a snap‑in can: 22,000 µF in a radial snap‑in package supports high energy storage with robust board retention.
• Defined ripple performance: Specified ripple current values and frequency coefficients enable predictable thermal and electrical behavior across application frequencies.
• Wide operating temperature span: −40°C to +105°C rating allows deployment across a broad range of environmental conditions.
• Measurable leakage and dissipation specs: Clear leakage current formula and tan δ limits facilitate design verification and QA testing.
• RoHS compliance: Meets regulatory restrictions for lead‑free assembly environments.

Why Choose LGY1C223MELA45?

The LGY1C223MELA45 positions itself as a durable, high‑capacitance solution for designers needing sustained ripple handling and long life in temperature‑challenging applications. With a 16 V rating, clear electrical specifications (leakage, tan δ, ripple current), and a 5,000‑hour endurance at 105°C, it suits industrial power supplies, ballast designs, and general power filtering roles where predictable, verifiable performance is required.

Manufactured by Nichicon as part of the LGY series, this snap‑in radial can capacitor combines high capacitance, defined electrical parameters and RoHS compliance to support long‑term designs that demand measurable reliability and consistent behavior over time.

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