LGY1V562MELA30

The LGY1V562MELA30 is a snap-in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s LGY long-life series. It offers polarized aluminum electrolytic construction in a radial, can-style snap-in package designed for high-reliability power applications.

Engineered for industrial power electronics and ballast systems, this part delivers long-term performance at elevated temperatures while providing measurable ripple-handling capability and RoHS compliance.

Key Features

• Capacitance and Voltage – 5.6 mF capacitance with a 35 V rated voltage and a tolerance of −20% to +20%.
• Long-life Endurance – Rated to withstand 5000 hours of DC bias plus rated ripple current at 105°C, supporting extended service in high-temperature environments.
• Operating Temperature – Specified for −40°C to 105°C operation, enabling use across a broad temperature range typical of industrial equipment.
• Ripple Current Performance – Rated ripple current: 2 A at 120 Hz (low frequency) and 2.3 A at 50 kHz (high frequency). Frequency coefficients for rated ripple current (series data) include 0.88 at 50 Hz, 0.90 at 60 Hz, 1.00 at 120 Hz and 1.15 at 1 kHz and above.
• Package & Mounting – Radial can with snap-in terminals for secure board mounting; physical size L: 3 × D: 2.5 cm and maximum seated height of 1.181 inch as specified.
• Polarized Electrolytic Design – Polarized capacitor suitable for DC power applications that require electrolytic capacitance values.
• Environmental Compliance – Compliant with RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).

Typical Applications

• Industrial Power Supplies – Designed for use in industrial power supply circuits where long-term reliability at elevated temperature and sustained ripple handling are required.
• Ballast Systems – Suited for ballast applications, offering the endurance and ripple capability needed in lighting and ballast power electronics.
• General Purpose – Applicable to general-purpose power circuitry that requires polarized electrolytic capacitance in a snap-in package for secure PCB mounting.

Unique Advantages

• Proven Long-Life Performance: 5000-hour endurance at 105°C provides quantifiable longevity for high-temperature duty cycles.
• Measurable Ripple Capability: Defined ripple ratings at both low and high frequencies (2 A at 120 Hz, 2.3 A at 50 kHz) help designers size capacitors for real-world power conditions.
• Broad Temperature Range: −40°C to 105°C specification supports demanding industrial temperature environments.
• Secure Snap-In Mounting: Radial snap-in terminals simplify mechanical retention and assembly on power PCBs.
• Regulatory Compliance: RoHS compliance supports use in designs targeting current environmental requirements.

Why Choose LGY1V562MELA30?

The LGY1V562MELA30 is positioned for designers who need a robust, long-life electrolytic capacitor with clear, verifiable endurance and ripple specifications. Its combination of 5.6 mF capacitance, 35 V rating, and 5000-hour endurance at 105°C makes it a practical choice for industrial power supplies and ballast systems where sustained performance at elevated temperatures matters.

Manufactured by Nichicon and delivered in a radial snap-in can, this part provides a straightforward implementation path for engineers seeking dependable electrolytic capacitance, clear ripple-current data across frequencies, and RoHS compliance for environmentally regulated designs.

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