LLS1C223MELB

The LLS1C223MELB from Nichicon is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor in the LLS series featuring a snap-in terminal type and an 85°C standard rating. It provides 22,000 µF capacitance at a 16 V rating with ±20% tolerance and is intended for general-purpose applications.

Key value points include high allowable ripple current, long endurance at elevated temperature (3000 hours at 85°C), low-frequency and high-frequency ripple handling, RoHS compliance, and a compact radial can snap-in package (φ30×30L).

Key Features

• Capacitance & Tolerance — 22,000 µF (22 mF) nominal capacitance with ±20% tolerance at 120 Hz, 20°C.
• Rated Voltage & Polarization — Rated for 16 V DC and polarized for correct polarity installation.
• Snap-in Mounting, Radial Can — Snap-in terminal type in a radial, can-style package for secure board mounting and mechanical stability.
• Operating Temperature Range — Specified for –40°C to +85°C operation.
• Endurance — Withstands 3000 hours of rated ripple current at 85°C per the LLS series endurance specification.
• Ripple Current Performance — 4.380 A at 120 Hz (low frequency) and 5.037 A at 50 kHz (high frequency), suitable for designs with significant ripple demands.
• Leakage & Loss — Measured leakage current 1,770 µA and tan δ up to 0.50 at 120 Hz for the 16 V rating.
• Package & Dimensions — Radial snap-in can, φ30×30L (approx. 3 × 3 cm); tray packing for mass production.
• Regulatory — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• General-purpose electronic circuits — Bulk capacitance where a high value, snap-in aluminum electrolytic is required for board-mounted designs.
• Power supply modules — Useful in circuits that require sustained ripple current handling and long endurance at elevated temperatures.
• Industrial equipment — Suitable for general-purpose roles in commercial and industrial products within the specified temperature and endurance limits.

Unique Advantages

• High bulk capacitance: 22,000 µF provides substantial energy storage in a compact snap-in can for space-efficient designs.
• Robust ripple handling: 4.38 A at 120 Hz and 5.037 A at 50 kHz support applications with significant AC ripple requirements.
• Long endurance at elevated temperature: Rated for 3000 hours at 85°C under rated ripple, supporting sustained performance in demanding thermal environments.
• Wide operating temperature range: –40°C to +85°C covers many commercial and industrial ambient conditions.
• Manufacturing-friendly packaging: Tray packing and snap-in terminals simplify high-volume assembly and mechanical retention on PCBs.
• Compliance: RoHS status ensures conformity with applicable environmental directives.

Why Choose LLS1C223MELB?

The LLS1C223MELB combines high bulk capacitance, substantial ripple current capability, and 3000-hour endurance at 85°C in a snap-in radial can from Nichicon’s LLS series. It is positioned for designs that require reliable, high-capacitance solutions in general-purpose electronic and power applications where sustained ripple handling and thermal endurance matter.

This part is suited to engineers and procurement teams specifying a polarized aluminum electrolytic with defined electrical performance (tan δ, leakage current, ripple current) and mechanical characteristics (snap-in, φ30×30L) for medium- to high-volume production runs.

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