LGY1V123MELA50

The LGY1V123MELA50 is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor in Nichicon's LGY series, featuring a snap-in terminal configuration for secure mounting in power assemblies. It delivers 12 mF capacitance at a 35 V rating and is designed for long-life operation under elevated temperature and ripple conditions.

Engineered for industrial power supplies and ballast applications, this polarized, radial can snap-in capacitor provides dependable bulk energy storage, high ripple handling, and RoHS-compliant manufacturing for reliable use in general-purpose industrial equipment.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 12 mF rated at 35 V for bulk filtering and energy storage in power systems.
• Snap-in Package — Radial, can-style snap-in mounting for secure mechanical and electrical connection in power modules and assemblies.
• Long-life High-Temperature Endurance — Specified to withstand 5000 hours of applied ripple current at 105°C, supporting sustained high-temperature operation.
• Ripple Current Capability — Rated ripple handling of 2.9 A at 120 Hz and 3.335 A at 50 kHz to support heavy AC ripple environments.
• Wide Operating Range — Operates from –40°C to 105°C to cover industrial temperature extremes.
• Electrical Characteristics — Polarized construction with ±20% capacitance tolerance and leakage current specified per datasheet methodology.
• Compliance — Manufactured in compliance with the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).
• Physical Size — Compact footprint with dimensions L: 5 × D: 2.5 cm for space-constrained power designs.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Power Supplies — Bulk filtering and energy buffering where long-term reliability and high ripple endurance are required.
• Ballast Circuits — Suited for ballast applications that demand sustained performance under AC ripple and elevated temperatures.
• General-Purpose Power Filtering — Applicable to a variety of industrial and commercial equipment for smoothing and decoupling tasks.

Unique Advantages

• Defined long-life rating — 5000 hours at 105°C under ripple load provides a verifiable endurance metric for high-temperature deployments.
• High bulk capacitance at 35 V — 12 mF of storage enables improved voltage stability and energy reserve in power rails.
• Proven ripple handling — Specified ripple currents at both low (120 Hz) and high (50 kHz) frequencies support varied power topologies.
• Robust temperature range — –40°C to 105°C operation accommodates industrial thermal environments.
• Snap-in mounting — Provides strong mechanical retention for assemblies subject to vibration or handling during installation.
• RoHS-compliant — Meets applicable environmental directives for regulatory compliance in deployed products.

Why Choose LGY1V123MELA50?

LGY1V123MELA50 is positioned for engineers and procurement teams building industrial power systems and ballast equipment that require high-capacity energy storage combined with documented high-temperature endurance. Its snap-in construction, defined ripple specifications, and RoHS compliance make it suitable for applications where dependable long-term performance matters.

This capacitor is ideal for designs that need substantial bulk capacitance at 35 V, predictable behavior under sustained ripple at elevated temperatures, and a form factor that simplifies assembly into power modules and boards. Choose the LGY1V123MELA50 when verified endurance and practical mounting are priorities for your power design.

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