LKS1K272MESB

The LKS1K272MESB is a snap-in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s LKS series designed for audio equipment and general-purpose electronic use. It provides a compact, polarized can-style package intended as a smaller-sized upgrade to standard parts, with a stated tonal improvement when used as a replacement in audio circuits.

Key electrical characteristics include 2.7 mF capacitance at an 80 V rated voltage, with a -40 °C to 85 °C operating range and documented endurance of 1000 hours at 85 °C. The part is RoHS compliant (2011/65/EU,(EU)2015/863).

Key Features

• Electrical Performance — 2.7 mF capacitance with an 80 V rated voltage and ±20% tolerance, suitable where substantial capacitance and higher voltage rating are required.
• Ripple Handling — Rated ripple current of 2.7 A at 120 Hz, enabling use in circuits subject to AC ripple at line frequencies.
• Package & Mounting — Radial, can-style snap-in package for secure board mounting and mechanical stability in chassis- or PCB-mounted assemblies.
• Compact Size — Physical footprint documented as L: 2.5 × D: 3 cm, intended as a smaller-sized option within the LKS series for space-constrained audio designs.
• Temperature & Lifetime — Rated for operation from -40 °C to 85 °C with an endurance rating of 1000 hours at 85 °C as specified in the LKS series datasheet.
• Regulatory — Compliant to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU,(EU)2015/863).

Typical Applications

• Audio Equipment — Use as a replacement or upgrade capacitor in audio amplifiers and signal chains where the LKS series notes an effect in tone quality compared with smaller standard parts.
• General Purpose Electronics — Bulk energy storage and smoothing in power circuits for consumer and professional electronic equipment requiring polarized electrolytic capacitors.
• Board-Level Snap-In Assemblies — Designed for assemblies that use snap-in radial cans for reliable mechanical retention on PCBs or chassis.

Unique Advantages

• Tonal improvement as an upgrade — Specified as providing an effect to tone quality when used to replace smaller standard parts in audio equipment.
• High voltage capability — 80 V rated voltage supports designs that require higher working voltages than typical low-voltage electrolytics.
• Strong ripple tolerance — 2.7 A ripple current rating at 120 Hz supports power-handling needs in audio and general-purpose power circuits.
• Compact radial snap-in form — Smaller-sized can and snap-in terminals reduce board footprint while providing secure mechanical attachment.
• Documented endurance — 1000 hours at 85 °C endurance provides a measurable reliability baseline from the LKS series datasheet.
• RoHS compliant — Conforms to the specified RoHS directives for restricted substances.

Why Choose LKS1K272MESB?

The LKS1K272MESB targets designers who need a compact, snap-in aluminum electrolytic capacitor with substantial capacitance (2.7 mF) and an 80 V rating for audio and general-purpose applications. Its combination of documented ripple current, operating temperature range, and 1000-hour endurance at 85 °C makes it a straightforward, spec-driven choice when replacing smaller standard parts to influence tone quality in audio designs.

As part of Nichicon’s LKS series, this part provides clear, datasheet-backed electrical and mechanical specifications for procurement and integration into board-level assemblies where polarized, snap-in capacitors are required.

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