LGY1K562MELC40

The LGY1K562MELC40 is a snap‑in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s LGY series designed for long life operation in demanding industrial applications. It delivers 5.6 mF capacitance at an 80 V rated voltage in a radial, can-style snap‑in package and is suited for general‑purpose power electronics where reliable bulk energy storage and ripple handling are required.

Engineered for continuous operation across a wide temperature range and high ripple duty, this capacitor targets industrial power supplies and ballast applications that require dependable performance and RoHS compliance.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage: 5.6 mF capacitance with an 80 V rated voltage and ±20% tolerance, providing significant bulk energy storage for power supply filtering and hold‑up.
• High Temperature Long Life: Rated for operation up to 105°C with a guaranteed endurance of 5000 hours at 105°C under DC bias plus rated ripple current.
• Robust Ripple Handling: Specified ripple current of 3.1 A at 120 Hz and 3.565 A at 50 kHz; frequency coefficients for ripple current are provided across common frequencies to size ripple capability accurately.
• Wide Operating Range: Operating temperature range from −40°C to +105°C to support cold start and high ambient industrial environments.
• Snap‑In Radial Package: Snap‑in terminal, radial can construction for secure PCB retention and straightforward installation in power assemblies.
• Leakage and Dissipation Characteristics: Leakage current specified by I ≤ 3√CV (μA) after 5 minutes at 20°C; tangent of loss angle (tan δ) is specified (max. 0.20 for 80 V rating) to aid AC loss budgeting.
• RoHS Compliant: Conforms to RoHS directive (2011/65/EU,(EU)2015/863), supporting regulatory requirements for industrial equipment.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Power Supplies: Bulk energy storage and filtering to stabilize DC rails and improve ripple rejection in power converters and supplies.
• Ballast Equipment: Designed for ballast applications that demand continuous high‑temperature ripple endurance and long operational life.
• General Purpose Power Electronics: Suitable for power-conditioning, smoothing, and hold‑up in a variety of general‑purpose electronic systems.

Unique Advantages

• Long Endurance at Elevated Temperature: 5000 hours at 105°C under rated conditions provides predictable aging characteristics for long‑life industrial designs.
• High Voltage Capability: 80 V rating allows use in higher‑voltage DC systems where additional margin or higher bus voltages are required.
• Measured Ripple Performance: Published ripple current values at both low and high frequencies, plus frequency coefficients, let engineers size the capacitor for real operating conditions.
• Wide Temperature Range: −40°C to +105°C operation supports both low‑temperature startup and continuous high‑temperature service environments.
• Predictable Electrical Limits: Clear specifications for leakage current, tan δ, and low‑temperature impedance ratios simplify reliability and thermal design calculations.
• Regulatory Compliance: RoHS conformity supports deployments where restricted substances compliance is required.

Why Choose LGY1K562MELC40?

The LGY1K562MELC40 combines substantial capacitance and an 80 V rating in a snap‑in radial package tailored for industrial power applications. Its 5000‑hour life at 105°C, defined ripple current ratings across frequencies, and published electrical stability parameters give engineers measurable inputs for designing robust power systems.

This capacitor is well suited to designers and procurement teams building industrial power supplies, ballast equipment, and other general‑purpose power electronics that prioritize long‑term reliability, predictable aging, and regulatory compliance.

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