Overview
The Mallory CGS292U050BD1 is a high-capacity screw-terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor engineered for demanding industrial applications requiring reliable filtering and energy storage. This unit delivers 2900µF capacitance at 65V DC, making it suitable for power supplies, industrial power distribution, and motor-control circuits where stable DC bus voltage and transient suppression are critical.
Key Features
- High capacitance density optimized for space-constrained installations
- Screw-terminal connection for secure, corrosion-resistant mounting
- Wide operating temperature range (-40°C to +85°C) for harsh industrial environments
- Low DC leakage current design meeting industrial reliability standards
- CGS-series proven performance in switching power supplies and UPS systems
Technical Specifications
- Capacitance: 2900 µF
- Voltage Rating: 65V DC
- Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
- DC Leakage Current: 0.006 √CV maximum (not to exceed 6.0 mA after 5 minutes)
- Connection Type: Screw Terminal
- Series: CGS (High-Cap Aluminum Electrolytic)
- Case Style: Cylindrical aluminum can with vent
Typical Applications
- Switching power supply bulk capacitance and ripple filtering
- Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) energy storage
- DC bus stabilization in industrial motor drives
- Transient voltage suppression in control circuits
- Industrial welding equipment power conditioning
- Heavy-duty HVAC and industrial automation systems
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Industrial DC power supplies rated 65V and below
- UPS systems with 48–65V DC bus architecture
- Switching power supply designs (PWM and resonant topologies)
- Motor control drives and soft-starters
- Welding power supplies and industrial rectifier circuits
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your original equipment manufacturer (OEM) documentation or system integrator before ordering. The CGS292U050BD1 is a direct replacement for equivalent Mallory/Cornell Dubilier CGS-series capacitors rated 2900µF/65V in screw-terminal configurations.
Works With
- Industrial power-factor correction circuits
- IGBT and thyristor-based power conversion systems
- AC-to-DC and DC-to-DC converter topologies
- Three-phase rectification and harmonic filtering applications





