LGY1K152MELA25

The LGY1K152MELA25 is a snap‑in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon's LGY series, engineered for long life in demanding power applications. It delivers 1.5 mF capacitance at a rated voltage of 80 V in a radial, snap‑in can package designed for secure mounting and straightforward assembly.

Designed for industrial power supplies and ballast equipment, this part provides endurance under elevated temperature and ripple stress, offering a reliable bulk‑storage and filtering solution where long operational life and dependable ripple handling are required.

Key Features

• Long‑life thermal endurance Rated to withstand 5000 hours of rated ripple current at 105°C, providing predictable end‑of‑life characteristics for high‑temperature deployments.
• Capacitance and voltage 1.5 mF nominal capacitance with an 80 V rated voltage and ±20% tolerance for bulk energy storage and smoothing in DC power rails.
• High ripple current capability Rated ripple current of 1.6 A at 120 Hz and 1.84 A at 50 kHz, supporting continuous AC ripple handling in power conversion and filtering circuits.
• Snap‑in radial can package Snap‑in terminals and a radial can footprint simplify board mounting and ensure mechanical stability in high‑vibration or industrial enclosures. Size: L 2.5 × D 2.5 cm; seated height max 2.5 cm.
• Wide operating temperature range Specified for –40°C to +105°C operation to cover a broad set of industrial environments.
• Polarized for power applications Polarized construction suitable for DC filtering, bulk capacitive storage, and supply smoothing.
• RoHS compliant Meets RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863) requirements for restricted substances.

Typical Applications

• Industrial power supplies — Bulk smoothing and ripple suppression where long‑term thermal endurance and steady leakage/impedance behavior are required.
• Ballast equipment — Energy storage and filtering in ballast circuits, leveraging the LGY series' explicit suitability for ballast applications.
• General purpose power filtering — DC link and rail decoupling in equipment that requires polarized electrolytic capacitance and reliable ripple performance.

Unique Advantages

• Proven long‑life specification 5000‑hour endurance at 105°C under rated ripple current provides predictable lifespan planning for maintenance and system reliability.
• Measurable ripple capability Explicit ripple current ratings at 120 Hz and 50 kHz allow designers to size capacitors against real ripple stress without guesswork.
• Compact, secure mounting Snap‑in terminals in a 2.5 × 2.5 cm can deliver high capacitance density with mechanical retention suited to production assembly.
• Wide temperature margin –40°C to +105°C operating range supports a variety of industrial environmental conditions.
• Regulatory compliance RoHS compliance supports regulatory requirements for restricted substances in commercial and industrial equipment.
• Series pedigree Part of the LGY series from Nichicon, offering series‑level specifications for endurance, leakage, and stability that simplify selection and qualification.

Why Choose LGY1K152MELA25?

The LGY1K152MELA25 positions itself as a dependable bulk energy storage and filtering capacitor for industrial designs that demand long thermal endurance and defined ripple handling. Its snap‑in radial package and compact footprint make it practical for production assembly while providing measurable performance characteristics engineers can design to.

This part is well suited for equipment manufacturers and design engineers building industrial power supplies, ballast systems, and general‑purpose power filtering solutions who require clear endurance data, operating temperature range, and ripple current ratings for lifecycle planning and reliable operation.

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