LKS1J272MESZ

The LKS1J272MESZ is a snap-in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon's LKS series, sized for smaller installations and intended for audio equipment and general-purpose use. It delivers 2.7 mF capacitance at a 63 V rating, combining a compact radial can snap-in package with specifications targeted at audio replacement and upgrade applications.

Designed for field replacement from smaller standard parts to achieve an audible tone-quality improvement, the LKS1J272MESZ is RoHS compliant and built with endurance and ripple-handling characteristics suitable for moderate power applications.

Key Features

• Capacitance and Voltage — 2.7 mF capacitance with a 63 V rated working voltage; capacitance tolerance is ±20% at 120 Hz, 20°C.
• Snap-in Radial Can Package — Snap-in mounting type, radial can design for secure mechanical retention and straightforward replacement in equipment using snap-in capacitors.
• Audio-focused, Smaller-sized — Part of the LKS series specified as "Smaller-sized" and intended for audio equipment; suitable for replacing small standard products to achieve tonal improvements.
• Operating Range — Rated for operation from −40°C to +85°C, with a specified endurance of 1000 hours at 85°C when the rated voltage is applied.
• Ripple Handling — Rated ripple current of 2.25 A at 120 Hz, suitable for applications requiring moderate ripple current capacity.
• Leakage Current Specification — Series leakage current limit: after 5 minutes’ application of rated voltage at 20°C, leakage current is not more than 3√CV (µA), where C is capacitance (µF) and V is voltage (V).
• Polarized — Polarized electrolytic design for DC smoothing and related electrolytic capacitor uses.
• RoHS Compliant — Compliant to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).
• Compact Footprint — Physical size approximately L: 3.0 × D: 2.2 cm for space-constrained assemblies.

Typical Applications

• Audio Equipment — Replacement or upgrade capacitor for amplifiers and audio power supplies where the LKS series’ smaller-sized snap-in parts are used to influence tone quality.
• General-Purpose Power Electronics — Use in general-purpose circuits requiring DC smoothing or bulk capacitance in a snap-in package.
• Equipment Maintenance and Retrofits — Direct-replacement applications where designers or technicians swap small standard capacitors for improved audible performance.

Unique Advantages

• Targeted for audio upgrades — Series-level design intent and product description specify tone-quality improvement when replacing from smaller standard parts.
• High ripple capacity for size — 2.25 A ripple current (120 Hz) provides meaningful ripple handling in a compact snap-in can.
• Robust temperature and endurance specs — −40°C to +85°C operating range with 1000 hours rated life at 85°C under rated voltage supports reliable service in designed conditions.
• Measured leakage specification — Leakage current limited to 3√CV (µA) after standard application procedures, enabling predictable behavior in DC applications.
• Snap-in mounting convenience — Snap-in terminals simplify installation and replacement in equipment designed for radial snap-in cans.
• Regulatory compliance — RoHS conformity aligns with environmental and regulatory requirements for electronic assemblies.

Why Choose LKS1J272MESZ?

The LKS1J272MESZ balances compact, snap-in packaging with audio-focused series design and clear electrical specifications: 2.7 mF at 63 V, ±20% tolerance, rated ripple current, and a defined endurance at elevated temperature. It is well suited for engineers and technicians specifying or retrofitting capacitors in audio equipment and other general-purpose DC smoothing applications where a smaller-sized snap-in part and predictable performance are required.

As a Nichicon LKS-series part, it offers documented series characteristics such as the leakage current guideline and the rated voltage range for the family, combined with RoHS compliance and a footprint optimized for space-constrained assemblies.

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