LLS1V822MELA

The LLS1V822MELA is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor in a snap‑in terminal radial can designed for general-purpose electronic applications. It delivers 8.2 mF capacitance at a 35 V rating with polarized construction and snap‑in mounting for secure chassis or PCB retention.

Engineered to operate across a wide ambient range (−40 °C to 85 °C) and to withstand sustained ripple conditions, this part is targeted at power filtering and bulk energy storage requirements in industrial and general‑purpose equipment.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 8.2 mF capacitance rated at 35 V with ±20% tolerance (120 Hz, 20 °C).
• Snap‑in Radial Can Package — Snap‑in terminal type in a radial can package for secure mechanical mounting and easy installation.
• Operating Temperature — Specified for −40 °C to 85 °C operation to cover a broad range of ambient conditions.
• Ripple Endurance — Designed to withstand 3000 hours of rated ripple current at 85 °C, supporting continuous ripple applications.
• Rated Ripple Current — 3.33 A at 120 Hz and 3.829 A at 50 kHz, enabling reliable smoothing and bulk decoupling under AC load conditions.
• Loss Characteristics (tan δ) — Maximum tan δ of 0.35 at 120 Hz, 20 °C for the 35 V rating, useful when evaluating ESR and dissipation in your design.
• Leakage Current Specification — Leakage current defined by I ≤ 3√CV (μA) after 5 minutes at rated voltage and 20 °C, as per the series specification.
• Reliability & Endurance — Endurance specification: after 3000 hours at 85 °C under DC bias plus rated ripple current, capacitance remains within ±20% and leakage current remains at or below initial specified value.
• RoHS Compliant — Conforms to RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).
• Compact Footprint — Physical size L: 3.5 × D: 2.5 cm for space-conscious power designs.

Typical Applications

• Power Supply Filtering — Bulk smoothing and filtering in general‑purpose power supplies where sustained ripple handling and capacitance are required.
• Industrial Power Electronics — Energy storage and decoupling in industrial equipment operating across −40 °C to 85 °C ambient ranges.
• General‑Purpose Electronic Systems — Bulk capacitance and ripple current endurance for a wide variety of general‑purpose circuits and assemblies.

Unique Advantages

• Proven Ripple Endurance — Rated to withstand 3000 hours at 85 °C under rated ripple current, providing predictable long‑term performance in continuous‑load applications.
• High Ripple Capacity for Its Size — Delivering 3.33 A at 120 Hz and 3.829 A at 50 kHz while occupying a compact 3.5 × 2.5 cm footprint.
• Measurable Loss and Leakage Metrics — Specified tan δ and leakage current formula (I ≤ 3√CV) allow accurate thermal and leakage budgeting in designs.
• Robust Low‑Temperature Behavior (35 V class) — Impedance characteristics defined down to −40 °C (impedance may increase up to 20× at −40 °C for the 16–100 V range), enabling reliable selection for cold environments.
• RoHS Compliance — Meets RoHS requirements for environmentally constrained programs.

Why Choose LLS1V822MELA?

LLS1V822MELA positions itself as a reliable, general‑purpose snap‑in aluminum electrolytic capacitor offering 8.2 mF at 35 V with defined ripple current ratings and long‑term endurance (3000 hours at 85 °C). Its combination of compact dimensions, measurable electrical characteristics (tan δ, leakage current formula), and snap‑in mounting makes it suitable for designs that require bulk capacitance with predictable aging under ripple stress.

This part is well suited for engineers and procurement teams specifying capacitors for industrial and general‑purpose electronic equipment where robust ripple handling, clear specification limits, and RoHS compliance are required. Produced under the Nichicon LLS series, it provides verifiable endurance and electrical parameters to support long‑term design reliability.

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