LNX2L562MSEJ

The LNX2L562MSEJ is a screw-terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor in Nichicon’s LNX series, engineered for extra-high-voltage and high-ripple applications. With a rated voltage of 550 V and a nominal capacitance of 5600 µF, it is intended for demanding industrial power supply and inverter circuitry where robust energy storage and high ripple handling are required.

Designed for reliability at elevated temperatures, this radial-can capacitor is RoHS compliant and built to meet endurance criteria for 5,000 hours at +85°C under DC bias plus rated ripple current for parts rated at 500 V and 550 V.

Key Features

• High Capacitance — 5600 µF (5.6 mF) nominal capacitance provides substantial charge storage for smoothing and bulk energy needs.
• Extra‑High Voltage Rating — Rated voltage of 550 V suitable for high-voltage power electronics and inverter applications.
• High Ripple Current Capability — Rated ripple current of 16.6 A at 120 Hz and 23.24 A at 100 kHz, enabling use in circuits with significant AC ripple or switching stress.
• Long-Life Endurance — Specified endurance of 5,000 hours at +85°C under DC bias plus rated ripple current for 500 V/550 V parts, with defined limits for capacitance change, tan δ, and leakage.
• Robust Screw-Terminal Package — Radial can with screw terminals provides secure, high-current connections for heavy-duty power applications; package size is φ90 × 190L (L: 19 cm × D: 9 cm).
• Operational Temperature Range — Rated for operation from −25°C to +85°C to match common industrial ambient conditions.
• Polarized Electrolytic Construction — Polarized design appropriate for DC filtering, smoothing, and DC link roles in power converters.
• RoHS Compliant — Meets RoHS directive requirements (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).

Typical Applications

• Industrial Power Supplies — Bulk smoothing and energy storage in high-voltage supply rails and power conditioning systems.
• Inverter and Converter Circuits — Supports high ripple currents and elevated voltages encountered in inverter DC link and filter stages.
• General Purpose High‑Voltage Systems — Use where polarized high-capacitance, high-voltage components are required for smoothing and decoupling.

Unique Advantages

• High Energy Density — 5600 µF at 550 V supplies substantial stored energy for demanding power applications.
• Designed for High Ripple — Explicit ripple current ratings at both low and high frequencies help ensure predictable thermal and performance behavior under switching conditions.
• Endurance Specified for 500 V/550 V — Manufacturer-specified 5,000-hour endurance at +85°C under DC bias plus rated ripple current provides a verified reliability baseline for high-voltage designs.
• Secure Mechanical Connection — Screw-terminal radial can package supports reliable high-current terminations and straightforward board or chassis installation.
• Regulatory Compliance — RoHS compliance supports use in designs that require restricted-substance adherence.

Why Choose LNX2L562MSEJ?

The LNX2L562MSEJ combines high capacitance, a 550 V rating, and defined high-ripple capability in a screw-terminal aluminum electrolytic package, making it a practical choice for engineers designing industrial power supplies and inverter circuits that demand reliable energy storage at elevated voltages. Its 5,000-hour endurance rating at +85°C under DC bias plus rated ripple current for 500 V/550 V parts provides a measurable reliability benchmark for long-term operation.

Manufactured by Nichicon as part of the LNX series, this capacitor is suitable for projects requiring RoHS-compliant, high-voltage electrolytic solutions with robust mechanical termination and clear performance specifications.

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