LGY1E333MELC50

The LGY1E333MELC50 from Nichicon is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor in a snap-in terminal (radial, can) package designed for long-life, high-reliability power applications. It delivers 33 mF capacitance at a 25 V rating with polarized operation and is optimized for industrial power supplies and ballast applications that require dependable ripple handling and extended endurance.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage: 33 mF nominal capacitance with a rated voltage of 25 V, suitable for bulk smoothing and energy storage in power rails.
• Long-life Endurance: Rated for 5000 hours at 105°C under rated ripple current, providing predictable lifetime performance for demanding thermal environments.
• Wide Operating Temperature: Specified for –40°C to +105°C to support a broad range of industrial ambient conditions.
• High Ripple Capability: Handles 4.2 A at 120 Hz and 4.83 A at 50 kHz, enabling effective ripple current management in power supply and ballast circuits.
• Snap-in Radial Package: Snap-in terminal mounting for secure PCB mounting in high-current power assemblies.
• Polarized with ±20% Tolerance: Polarized electrolytic design with capacitance tolerance of –20% to +20% at 120 Hz, 20°C for predictable filtering performance.
• RoHS Compliant: Conforms to RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863) for restricted substance compliance.
• Compact Footprint: Physical size approximately L: 5 × D: 3.5 cm for space-efficient power designs.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Power Supplies — Bulk filtering and energy buffering where long endurance and reliable ripple handling at elevated temperatures are required.
• Ballast Circuits — Designed for ballast application use, providing stable capacitance and ripple performance under continuous operating stress.
• General-Purpose Power Filtering — Suited for DC link smoothing and decoupling in industrial equipment and power electronic assemblies.

Unique Advantages

• Designed for Long Operational Life: 5000-hour endurance at 105°C ensures the component meets extended service cycles in high-temperature installations.
• Measurable Ripple Performance: Explicit ripple current ratings at 120 Hz and 50 kHz allow engineers to size capacitors against real operating conditions.
• Robust Temperature Range: –40°C to +105°C rating supports deployment across a wide span of industrial environments.
• Secure Snap-in Mounting: Snap-in terminals provide reliable mechanical retention for high-current PCB assemblies.
• Regulatory Compliance: RoHS compliance simplifies end-product regulatory management for restricted substances.

Why Choose LGY1E333MELC50?

The LGY1E333MELC50 is positioned for designs that demand durable bulk capacitance, clear ripple-current specifications, and long-term thermal endurance. Its 33 mF / 25 V rating combined with 5000-hour life at 105°C makes it a fit for industrial power supplies, ballast circuits, and other general-purpose power applications where predictable performance over time is important.

Manufactured under the Nichicon LGY series long-life assurance, this snap-in, radial-can capacitor offers a practical balance of capacitance density, thermal endurance, and mounting reliability for engineers and procurement teams specifying power system components.

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