LGY2A272MELC35

The LGY2A272MELC35 is a snap‑in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon's LGY long‑life assurance series. It provides polarized energy storage in a radial can package designed for robust mounting and high reliability.

Engineered for industrial power applications, this capacitor is well suited to use in industrial power supplies and ballast circuits where sustained ripple performance and long operating life at elevated temperature are required.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — Rated at 2.7 mF and 100 V, offering bulk energy storage for power filtering and hold‑up functions.
• Long‑life, High‑temperature Design — Specified for 5000 hours of endurance under rated ripple current at 105°C, supporting extended service in high‑temperature environments.
• Ripple Current Capability — Rated ripple current of 2.4 A at 120 Hz and 2.76 A at 100 kHz, enabling effective smoothing under AC and switching conditions.
• Snap‑in Radial Can Package — Snap‑in terminal mounting provides secure mechanical retention for power‑dense boards and rugged assemblies.
• Wide Operating Range — Operates from −40°C to 105°C to accommodate a broad set of industrial temperature conditions.
• Polarized Construction — Designed for DC power applications where polarized electrolytic capacitors are required.
• Environmental Compliance — RoHS compliant (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).
• Compact Footprint — Package dimensions: approximately L: 3.5 × D: 3.5 cm, suitable for space‑constrained power boards.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Power Supplies — Bulk smoothing, hold‑up, and output filtering where extended ripple endurance at elevated temperature is needed.
• Ballast Applications — Suitable for ballast circuits that demand reliable, long‑life capacitive performance under continuous ripple stress.
• General Purpose Power Filtering — DC link and decoupling duties in general power electronics designs that require polarized capacitors with snap‑in mounting.

Unique Advantages

• Proven long‑life specification: 5000 hours at 105°C under rated ripple current—designed for extended service life in high‑temperature applications.
• High voltage handling: 100 V rating supports higher DC bus voltages without series stacking.
• High ripple tolerance: Ripple current ratings of 2.4 A (120 Hz) and 2.76 A (100 kHz) enable effective filtering with both line‑frequency and high‑frequency ripple components.
• Secure mechanical mounting: Snap‑in radial can simplifies assembly and provides mechanical robustness on power PCBs.
• Wide temperature operation and RoHS compliance: −40°C to 105°C operating range combined with RoHS compliance supports deployment in regulated industrial environments.

Why Choose LGY2A272MELC35?

The LGY2A272MELC35 positions itself as a reliable polarized capacitor solution for designers who need durable bulk capacitance and sustained ripple performance at elevated temperatures. As part of Nichicon's LGY long‑life assurance series, it targets industrial power applications where predictable endurance and stable electrical performance are priorities.

This capacitor is well suited for engineers specifying components for power supplies, ballast circuits, and general DC filtering tasks that require a snap‑in radial can, high voltage rating, and verified long‑term behavior at 105°C.

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