LLS2W101MELA

The LLS2W101MELA is a snap-in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor designed for general-purpose electrical applications. It is a 100 µF, 450 V polarized radial can capacitor built to operate across a –25 °C to 85 °C temperature range and compliant with RoHS directives.

Engineered for sustained ripple handling and long-term reliability, this part withstands 3,000 hours of rated ripple-current application at 85 °C and provides specified low- and high-frequency ripple current capability for robust power conditioning in high-voltage circuits.

Key Features

• High Voltage Rating — Rated at 450 V to support high-voltage power circuits and bulk energy storage where elevated DC voltage capability is required.
• Capacitance and Tolerance — 100 µF nominal capacitance with a ±20% tolerance at 120 Hz, 20 °C for predictable filtering performance.
• Endurance at Elevated Temperature — Designed to withstand 3,000 hours of rated ripple current at 85 °C; after the endurance test capacitance remains within ±20% and leakage current stays at or below initial specified value.
• Ripple Current Performance — Rated ripple current of 970 mA at 120 Hz and 1.387 A at 50 kHz, supporting both low- and higher-frequency ripple environments.
• Operating Temperature Range — Specified for operation from –25 °C to +85 °C for stable behavior across typical ambient conditions for this voltage class.
• Snap-In Radial Can Package — Snap-in terminal, radial can package facilitates secure PCB mounting and mechanical retention for through-hole assembly.
• Leakage Current Specification — Leakage current defined as I ≤ 3√CV (µA) after 5 minutes’ application of rated voltage at 20 °C, enabling predictable stand-by losses.
• RoHS Compliance — Conforms to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863) for regulated substance requirements.

Typical Applications

• General-purpose power filtering — Bulk and smoothing capacitor in high-voltage DC power supplies and power-conditioning circuits where 450 V rating and ripple endurance are required.
• Industrial power electronics — Energy storage and ripple suppression in industrial control and power conversion equipment that operate within the –25 °C to 85 °C range.
• High-voltage DC link circuits — Use as a DC link or bulk capacitor in designs that need a high-voltage polarized electrolytic with proven ripple current capability and long endurance at elevated temperature.

Unique Advantages

• Long-term ripple endurance: Rated to withstand 3,000 hours of rated ripple current at 85 °C, providing predictable long-duration performance in continuous-duty applications.
• High-voltage capability: 450 V rating enables use in higher-voltage circuits without parallel capacitor networks to reach required voltage tolerance.
• Clear leakage specification: Leakage current limited by the I ≤ 3√CV formula, allowing engineers to estimate standby losses accurately.
• Snap-in mounting for secure assembly: Radial, snap-in can simplifies PCB retention and mechanical stability for through-hole builds.
• Measured ripple data: Specified ripple currents at both 120 Hz and 50 kHz enable selection based on the operating frequency of the application’s converter or filter.
• RoHS compliant: Meets RoHS (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863) requirements for regulated substances.

Why Choose LLS2W101MELA?

LLS2W101MELA combines a high 450 V rating with 100 µF capacitance and verified ripple endurance to deliver a robust solution for general-purpose high-voltage filtering and energy storage. Its snap-in radial can package and defined leakage specification make it straightforward to integrate into through-hole assemblies that demand predictable electrical behavior and mechanical retention.

Backed by Nichicon’s published specifications, this capacitor is well-suited for designers and buyers seeking a datasheet-backed component for long-duration high-voltage applications where ripple performance and RoHS compliance are required.

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