LLS1C273MELC

The LLS1C273MELC is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor in a snap-in terminal radial can designed for general-purpose power applications. It is an 85°C standard part rated at 16 V with 27 mF capacitance and polarized construction.

Engineered for sustained ripple handling and long-term operation, this capacitor withstands 3000 hours of rated ripple current at 85°C and is RoHS compliant, making it suitable for a range of industrial and commercial electronic assemblies that require reliable bulk capacitance and board-mount snap-in retention.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 27 mF rated capacitance at 16 V with ±20% tolerance, providing substantial bulk energy storage for smoothing and decoupling.
• Snap-in Radial Can Package — Snap-in terminal mounting for secure PCB retention; package case described as radial, can - snap-in.
• Endurance & Ripple Performance — Specified to withstand 3000 hours of rated ripple current at 85°C; ripple current ratings of 4.82 A at 120 Hz and 5.543 A at 50 kHz.
• Operating Temperature Range — Rated for −40°C to +85°C operation.
• Leakage and Loss Characteristics — Leakage current defined as I ≤ 3√CV (μA) after 5 minutes at 20°C; loss tangent (tan δ) max. 0.50 at 16 V (measured at 120 Hz, 20°C).
• Physical Dimensions — Body dimensions L: 3.0 cm × D: 3.5 cm, with a seated maximum height of 1.181 inches for PCB layout planning.
• Regulatory — Compliant with the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).

Typical Applications

• General Purpose Electronics — Bulk energy storage and smoothing in general-purpose equipment where a snap-in, board-mounted electrolytic capacitor is required.

Unique Advantages

• Robust Ripple Handling: Rated ripple currents (4.82 A at 120 Hz, 5.543 A at 50 kHz) enable effective AC filtering and decoupling under sustained load conditions.
• Proven Endurance: Qualified to withstand 3000 hours of rated ripple current at 85°C, supporting longer service intervals in continuous-duty applications.
• Secure Snap-in Mounting: Radial snap-in can design provides mechanical stability on the PCB for applications subject to vibration or handling.
• Wide Operating Range: −40°C to +85°C operating temperature allows deployment across common industrial and commercial ambient environments.
• Regulatory Compliance: RoHS-compliant construction supports environmental and procurement requirements.

Why Choose LLS1C273MELC?

LLS1C273MELC combines a high-value bulk capacitance (27 mF) and a 16 V rating in a snap-in radial can optimized for general-purpose power filtering and energy storage. Its endurance rating—3000 hours at 85°C under rated ripple current—along with specified ripple current and leakage characteristics, makes it suitable for designs that require reliable long-term smoothing and decoupling on board-mounted assemblies.

This part suits engineers and procurement teams building industrial and commercial equipment that demand a balance of capacitance density, ripple performance, and durable snap-in mounting. RoHS compliance and clear electrical/physical specifications simplify selection and integration into production designs.

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