Overview
The Nichicon 8950 470µF 450V snap-in aluminum electrolytic capacitor is a high-voltage power supply component engineered for demanding industrial applications. With a 450 V DC rated voltage and 470 µF capacitance, this capacitor delivers stable energy storage and robust filtering in inverter control circuits, DC bus filtering, and power supply output stages. The snap-in terminal design allows fast, tool-free installation on through-hole PCB assemblies, reducing assembly time and cost.
Key Features
- High Voltage Rating: 450 V DC rated voltage for industrial-grade power systems
- Large Capacitance: 470 µF nominal value with ±20% tolerance at 120 Hz
- Snap-In Terminals: 10 mm pitch, two-pin snap-in leads for quick, reliable mounting
- Industrial Durability: Long endurance life rated for 3,000+ hours at 105°C
- Low Leakage Current: Typical leakage under 1.5 mA after 5 minutes at rated voltage
- RoHS Compliant: Lead-free construction for environmental and regulatory compliance
Technical Specifications
Nichicon 8950 snap-in capacitor key specifications:
- Capacitance: 470 µF
- Rated Voltage: 450 V DC
- Tolerance: ±20% at 120 Hz, 20°C
- Operating Temperature: −25°C to +105°C
- Lead Pitch: 10 mm snap-in through-hole
- Case Diameter: Approximately 35 mm
- Case Height: Approximately 45 mm
- Endurance Life: 3,000 hours at 105°C rated ripple current
- Leakage Current: Typical 1.37 mA (after 5-minute rated voltage application)
- Ripple Current Handling: High-current rated, suitable for inverter applications
- Compliance: RoHS directive compliant, PET sleeve with polarity bar marking
Typical Applications
- Power supply DC bus filtering and smoothing
- Inverter circuits and motor drive control units
- Industrial UPS and renewable energy systems
- High-voltage power conversion equipment
- Output voltage stabilization in switching power supplies
- Energy storage in switching regulator modules
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- PCB assemblies with 10 mm snap-in through-hole footprint
- Industrial power supplies rated 450 V DC or lower
- Inverter circuits requiring high-voltage filtering
- Motor drive control systems and variable frequency drives
- Three-phase power conversion equipment
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
The Nichicon 8950 470µF 450V snap-in capacitor is a direct replacement for equivalent 470µF 450V snap-in aluminum electrolytic capacitors with 10 mm pitch. Verify mounting footprint and lead spacing before substitution. Common equivalent models include other Nichicon snap-in series rated for identical voltage and capacitance ranges.
Works With
- Industrial automation and control systems
- HVAC and climate control equipment
- Welding power supplies and DC power distribution
- Railway and transit power conversion systems
- Utility and renewable energy conversion modules
