LKS1H562MESA

The LKS1H562MESA is a snap‑in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s LKS series, designed for audio equipment and general‑purpose electronic applications. It delivers 5.6 mF capacitance at a 50 V rated voltage in a compact radial, can‑style, snap‑in package intended to improve tone characteristics when replacing smaller standard parts.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 5.6 mF (5600 μF) rated at 50 V, with a tolerance of ±20% (‑20% to +20%), suitable for bulk energy storage and filtering in 50 V class circuits.
• Snap‑In Package — Radial, can style with snap‑in terminals for secure PCB mounting and simplified assembly in power and audio supply modules.
• Audio‑Focused Design — Specified as “For Audio Equipment” with a smaller‑sized construction intended to provide an audible tone quality improvement when used in place of smaller standard capacitors.
• Operating Range & Reliability — Rated for operation from ‑40°C to +85°C and endurance tested to 1000 hours at 85°C with defined limits for capacitance change, tan δ, and leakage current.
• Ripple Handling — Rated ripple current of 2.8 A at 120 Hz, allowing effective smoothing in low‑frequency power applications commonly found in audio and general‑purpose power supplies.
• RoHS Compliant — Manufactured in accordance with RoHS directive requirements (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).

Typical Applications

• Audio Equipment — Use in amplifier power rails and signal supply circuits where the LKS series’ smaller construction and audio‑focused specification can help improve perceived tone quality.
• Power Supply Filtering — Bulk smoothing and low‑frequency ripple suppression in general‑purpose power supplies operating up to 50 V, leveraging 5.6 mF capacitance and 2.8 A ripple rating at 120 Hz.
• General‑Purpose Electronics — Energy storage and decoupling in consumer and industrial electronics that require a polarized aluminum electrolytic with snap‑in mounting and robust temperature endurance.

Unique Advantages

• Audio‑Oriented Performance: Specified for audio equipment and noted for tone quality improvement when replacing smaller standard parts, making it a targeted upgrade option in audio designs.
• Compact Snap‑In Form Factor: Radial, can‑style package with snap‑in terminals simplifies PCB installation while providing a secure mechanical and electrical connection for higher current applications.
• High Capacitance at 50 V: 5.6 mF at 50 V provides significant charge storage for smoothing and decoupling in 50 V systems without increasing footprint unduly.
• Designed for Reliability: Endurance specification of 1000 hours at 85°C ensures defined performance retention under elevated temperature stress, backed by limits on capacitance change, tan δ, and leakage current.
• RoHS Compliance: Conforms to RoHS (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863), facilitating use in designs that require restricted‑substance compliance.

Why Choose LKS1H562MESA?

The LKS1H562MESA combines a high capacitance (5.6 mF) and 50 V rating with a compact snap‑in aluminum can package targeted at audio and general‑purpose electronics. Its operating range of ‑40°C to +85°C and endurance tested performance at 85°C for 1000 hours provide predictable behavior in designs that demand stability over time.

This part is suited for engineers seeking a polarized electrolytic with audio‑oriented characteristics, solid ripple handling at 120 Hz, and RoHS compliance. It is a practical choice for retrofits or new designs where improved tone and reliable bulk filtering are priorities.

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