LGY1V822MELA40

The LGY1V822MELA40 is a snap-in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s LGY series, designed for long-life operation at elevated temperatures. It delivers 8.2 mF capacitance at a 35 V rating in a radial, can-style snap-in package suited for demanding industrial applications.

Engineered for industrial power supplies and ballast applications where reliability and sustained ripple performance matter, this capacitor offers extended endurance at high temperature and RoHS compliance for regulated environments.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 8.2 mF capacitance with a 35 V rated voltage, suitable for bulk energy storage and smoothing in power systems.
• High-temperature Long Life — Specified endurance of 5000 hours at 105°C under rated ripple conditions, supporting prolonged operation in hot environments.
• Ripple Current Performance — Rated ripple current of 2.4 A at 120 Hz and 2.76 A at 50 kHz, enabling reliable ripple handling across common power frequencies.
• Wide Temperature Range — Operating temperature range from –40°C to +105°C for stability across industrial temperature conditions.
• Package & Mounting — Radial can with snap-in terminals for secure board mounting and mechanical retention in power assemblies.
• Polarity & Tolerance — Polarized construction with a capacitance tolerance of ±20% (–20% to +20%).
• Environmental Compliance — Compliant with RoHS directives (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).
• Physical Size — Compact footprint with dimensions L: 4 × D: 2.5 cm and a maximum seated height of 1.575 inch for board-level integration.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Power Supplies — Bulk filtering and smoothing where extended high-temperature endurance and steady ripple performance are required.
• Ballasts — Energy storage and ripple attenuation in ballast circuits, leveraging the part’s long-life rating at 105°C.
• General Purpose Power Electronics — Use in systems requiring polarized electrolytic capacitance with secure snap-in mounting and RoHS compliance.

Unique Advantages

• Extended High-Temperature Endurance: 5000 hours rated at 105°C provides predictable lifetime behavior in heated enclosures and industrial racks.
• Robust Ripple Handling: Specified ripple currents at 120 Hz and 50 kHz support performance across mains and switching-frequency environments.
• Secure Snap-in Mounting: Radial snap-in terminals deliver strong mechanical retention for high-vibration or heavy-current assemblies.
• Wide Operating Range: –40°C to +105°C operation covers a broad set of industrial temperature requirements without derating the core specification set.
• Regulatory Compliance: RoHS conformity simplifies selection for regulated manufacturing and end-product compliance.

Why Choose LGY1V822MELA40?

The LGY1V822MELA40 is positioned for designers who need a durable, high-capacitance electrolytic solution for industrial power systems and ballast applications. Its combination of 8.2 mF capacitance, 35 V rating, high ripple capability, and a 5000-hour endurance at 105°C makes it suitable for power filtering and energy storage in demanding thermal environments.

Choose this Nichicon LGY series part when long-term reliability, predictable high-temperature performance, and secure snap-in mounting are priorities. The part’s clear specifications and RoHS compliance support straightforward integration into regulated industrial designs.

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