LLG2C272MELC40

The LLG2C272MELC40 from Nichicon is a snap-in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor in the LLG series. It provides polarized, radial snap-in mounting in a smaller case size (one rank smaller than LLS), making it suited for equipment downsizing and space-constrained designs.

Designed for general-purpose applications, this part combines high ripple-current capability and rated performance at up to 160 V with an operating temperature range from –40°C to 85°C, supporting designs that require robust bulk capacitance and endurance in moderate temperature environments.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 2.7 mF capacitance with a rated voltage of 160 V, provided as a polarized aluminum electrolytic element for bulk energy storage.
• Compact Snap‑in Package — Radial, can-style snap-in terminal package from the LLG series; one rank smaller case size than LLS to aid equipment downsizing and compact assemblies.
• Temperature and Endurance — Operating temperature range of –40°C to 85°C with a rated life of 2000 hours at 85°C under specified endurance test conditions.
• Ripple Current Capability — Rated ripple handling of 5.45 A at 120 Hz and 8.175 A at 100 kHz, enabling reliable performance under AC ripple stress within the specified frequencies.
• Leakage and Loss Characteristics — Leakage current governed by the specification I ≤ 3√CV (µA) after 5 minutes at 20°C; tangent of loss angle (tan δ) limits defined in the LLG series datasheet for rated voltages.
• RoHS Compliant — Compliant to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863), meeting environmental requirements for many commercial and industrial applications.
• Mechanical Size — Physical package dimension L: 4 × D: 3.5 cm with a maximum seated height of 1.575 inch for board-level planning.
• Capacitance Tolerance — ±20% tolerance, matching the LLG series standard for general-purpose electrolytic capacitors.

Typical Applications

• General Purpose Power Electronics — Bulk energy storage and smoothing where a compact, high-capacitance snap-in solution is required within a 160 V rating.
• Equipment Downsizing — Designs that need reduced case size benefit from the LLG series’ one-rank-smaller footprint versus LLS.
• High‑Ripple Environments — Circuits subject to significant AC ripple at low and high frequencies that require rated ripple current handling up to the specified values.

Unique Advantages

• Space‑saving form factor: One rank smaller case size than LLS supports more compact assemblies and easier placement in space-constrained enclosures.
• Documented ripple performance: Specified ripple current at 120 Hz and 100 kHz helps engineers size capacitors for real-world AC stress conditions.
• Temperature and endurance data: Rated for –40°C to 85°C operation with 2000 hours endurance at 85°C—information useful for life and reliability planning.
• Clear leakage specification: Leakage current defined by I ≤ 3√CV (µA) after standard conditioning, enabling predictable leakage budgeting in designs.
• Regulatory compliance: RoHS compliance provides alignment with common environmental requirements for commercial and industrial products.

Why Choose LLG2C272MELC40?

LLG2C272MELC40 is positioned for designers who need a compact, high-capacitance snap-in electrolytic capacitor with documented ripple handling and endurance data. Its smaller case size in the LLG series makes it an effective choice for equipment downsizing without sacrificing bulk capacitance at a 160 V rating.

Manufactured by Nichicon and meeting RoHS requirements, this part is suited to general-purpose power and filtering applications where predictable leakage behavior, temperature range, and ripple capability are important selection criteria.

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