LGY1H472MELB30

The LGY1H472MELB30 is a Nichicon LGY series aluminum electrolytic capacitor in a snap‑in terminal radial can. It delivers 4.7 mF capacitance at a 50 V rated voltage and is designed for long‑life operation in demanding industrial power applications.

Engineered for industrial power supplies and ballast applications, this snap‑in capacitor emphasizes long life and dependable ripple handling, with datasheet‑specified endurance and electrical characteristics for reliable deployment in general‑purpose power designs.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 4.7 mF (4,700 μF) rated at 50 V with ±20% capacitance tolerance.
• Long life assurance — Endurance specified as 5,000 hours at 105°C with rated ripple current applied; capacitance change within ±25% after endurance test.
• High ripple capability — Rated ripple current of 2.1 A at 120 Hz and 2.415 A at 100 kHz, with frequency coefficients specified in the LGY series datasheet.
• Wide operating temperature — Specified category temperature range from −40°C to +105°C.
• Electrical loss and stability — Dissipation factor (tan δ) max. 0.30 at 50 V (measured at 120 Hz, 20°C); impedance stability at low temperatures specified (Z(−25°C)/Z(+20°C) ≤ 4, Z(−40°C)/Z(+20°C) ≤ 20 at 120 Hz).
• Leakage current — Specified by I ≤ 3√CV (μA) after 5 minutes’ application of rated voltage at 20°C.
• Mounting & package — Snap‑in terminal, radial can package for secure board mounting.
• Regulatory — Compliant to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).
• Physical size — Approximate dimensions L: 3 × D: 3 cm.

Typical Applications

• Industrial power supplies — Bulk energy storage and smoothing where long life and stable ripple performance at up to 105°C are required.
• Ballast equipment — Suitable for ballast applications that demand dependable capacitor performance under continuous ripple stress.
• General purpose power filtering — Use for DC bus smoothing, decoupling and bulk capacitance in industrial and commercial power designs.

Unique Advantages

• Proven long‑life rating — Specified 5,000‑hour endurance at 105°C supports reliable operation in high‑temperature power environments.
• Defined ripple capability — Explicit ripple current ratings at 120 Hz and 100 kHz allow designers to size the capacitor against application ripple requirements.
• Temperature resilience — −40°C to +105°C operating range with documented impedance behavior at low temperatures helps predict in‑system performance across temperature extremes.
• Secure snap‑in mounting — Radial snap‑in can provides a robust mechanical and electrical connection for high‑reliability board assembly.
• Standards compliance — RoHS compliance reduces regulatory overhead for environmental directives.
• Clear electrical limits — Specified leakage current formula and dissipation factor limits make electrical budgeting and thermal design more predictable.

Why Choose LGY1H472MELB30?

The LGY1H472MELB30 is positioned for designs that prioritize long operational life, predictable ripple performance, and robust temperature tolerance. With Nichicon LGY series endurance data and clear electrical specifications, it is well suited for industrial power supply and ballast applications where dependable bulk capacitance and long‑term stability matter.

Designers and procurement teams can select this part when they need a polarized aluminum electrolytic capacitor in a snap‑in package with documented endurance, ripple handling, and RoHS compliance for general‑purpose power filtering and energy storage tasks.

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