LGY1C223MELC30

The LGY1C223MELC30 from Nichicon is a snap-in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor delivering 22,000 µF at 16 V in a compact φ35 × 30 mm can. It is part of the LGY long-life series designed for continuous operation at elevated temperatures.

Engineered for general-purpose and industrial power applications, this capacitor provides extended endurance at 105°C and robust ripple handling for power-supply filtering and ballast use.

Key Features

• High Capacitance, Low Voltage — 22,000 µF rated at 16 V for bulk energy storage and smoothing in low-voltage power rails.
• Long-Life Endurance — Designed to withstand 5,000 hours of D.C. bias plus rated ripple current at 105°C, with specified limits for capacitance change, tan δ and leakage current after the endurance test.
• Ripple Current Capability — Rated ripple current performance of 3.3 A at 120 Hz and 3.795 A at 50 kHz; frequency coefficients provided in the series datasheet allow scaling of rated ripple with frequency.
• Wide Operating Temperature Range — Specified for –40°C to +105°C operation to cover demanding thermal environments.
• Stability and Loss Characteristics — Capacitance tolerance ±20% (at 120 Hz, 20°C); tan δ limits and low-temperature impedance ratios are specified in the datasheet for design verification.
• Snap-In Radial Can Package — Snap-in mounting for secure mechanical attachment and ease of installation in power assemblies.
• Polarized Electrolytic — Standard polarized construction for DC filtering applications.
• RoHS Compliant — Meets the RoHS directive requirements indicated in the product information.
• Leakage Current Specification — Leakage current defined by the datasheet formula I ≤ 3√CV (µA) after 5 minutes at 20°C for verification during qualification and inspection.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Power Supplies — Bulk filtering and smoothing where long-term high-temperature endurance and high capacitance are required.
• Ballast Equipment — Designed for suitability in ballast applications as indicated in the series description.
• General-Purpose Power Filtering — Energy storage and ripple suppression in low-voltage DC circuits and power converters.

Unique Advantages

• Long-term thermal reliability: 5,000 hours endurance at 105°C supports sustained operation in high-temperature installations.
• Large capacitance in a compact can: 22,000 µF in a φ35 × 30 mm package provides significant bulk capacitance without excessive board area.
• Defined ripple performance across frequency: Rated ripple currents at multiple frequencies plus frequency coefficients permit predictable thermal and ripple design margins.
• Clear electrical specifications for verification: Tangent of loss angle (tan δ), impedance ratios at low temperature, and leakage current formula in the datasheet simplify electrical qualification.
• Snap-in mounting: Robust mechanical retention for power modules and assemblies that require secure through-hole components.
• Manufacturer backing: Produced by Nichicon and included in the LGY long-life series for traceable sourcing and consistency.

Why Choose LGY1C223MELC30?

The LGY1C223MELC30 is positioned for designs that need high bulk capacitance with verified long-life performance at elevated temperatures. Its combination of 22,000 µF capacity, 16 V rating, and 5,000-hour endurance at 105°C makes it suitable for industrial power-supply filtering, ballast circuits, and other general-purpose DC smoothing roles where reliability and thermal tolerance are priorities.

Designers and procurement teams benefit from clear, datasheet-defined electrical and endurance parameters for predictable integration into power systems, along with RoHS compliance and Nichicon series support.

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