LKS1K272MESY

The LKS1K272MESY is a Nichicon LKS-series aluminum electrolytic capacitor in a radial snap-in can designed for audio equipment and general-purpose electronic applications. It provides polarized capacitance of 2.7 mF at 80 V in a compact snap-in package intended to improve tone quality when replacing smaller standard parts.

Engineered for board-level installation with snap-in terminals, this RoHS-compliant component balances electrical performance—including low-frequency ripple handling—with the environmental and endurance characteristics needed for robust electronic designs.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 2.7 mF (2.7 000 μF) rated at 80 V for bulk energy storage and smoothing in polarized circuits.
• Tolerance — ±20% capacitance tolerance at 120 Hz, 20°C, enabling predictable performance for replacement and retrofit use.
• Package & Mounting — Radial, can-style snap-in package with snap-in terminals for secure board/chassis installation.
• Audio-focused Design — Part of the LKS series described as "smaller and high-tone quality than LKG TYPE-1 grade," intended to provide an audible improvement when replacing smaller standard products in audio equipment.
• Operating Range & Endurance — Rated for operation from -40°C to +85°C with a specified lifetime of 1000 hours at 85°C.
• Ripple Current — Low-frequency ripple capability of 2.7 A at 120 Hz for demanding smoothing and filtering duties.
• Leakage Current Specification — After 5 minutes at rated voltage and 20°C, leakage current is ≤ 3√(C·V) μA (C in μF, V in V), allowing predictable leakage behavior in designs.
• RoHS Compliance — Compliant with RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).
• Physical Size — Compact dimensions listed as L: 5 × D: 2 cm to support space-constrained layouts.

Typical Applications

• Audio Equipment — Used in audio signal and power circuits where replacing smaller standard capacitors can improve perceived tone quality.
• General-Purpose Electronics — Bulk energy storage and smoothing in a variety of consumer and professional electronic devices.
• Board-Level Snap-In Installations — Suitable for designs that require radial, snap-in capacitor mounting for mechanical retention and easy assembly.

Unique Advantages

• Designed for audio improvement — Series-level description highlights tone-quality benefits when replacing smaller standard parts, useful for audio-oriented designs.
• High ripple handling — 2.7 A ripple current at 120 Hz supports effective filtering in power circuits.
• Predictable leakage behavior — Defined leakage current limit of ≤ 3√(C·V) μA provides consistent electrical performance after voltage application.
• Durable across temperature extremes — Rated from -40°C to +85°C with 1000 hours endurance at 85°C for reliable long-term operation within the specified range.
• RoHS-compliant construction — Conforms to EU RoHS requirements (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863) for environmentally conscious designs.
• Compact snap-in form factor — Radial can with snap-in terminals offers a space-efficient solution for retrofit and new-board designs.

Why Choose LKS1K272MESY?

The LKS1K272MESY combines the LKS series' audio-oriented design intent with clear, verifiable electrical and environmental specifications—2.7 mF at 80 V, ±20% tolerance, 2.7 A ripple at 120 Hz, and a -40°C to +85°C operating range with 1000 hours endurance at 85°C. Its snap-in radial can packaging supports straightforward board-level installation while the defined leakage and ripple characteristics make behavior predictable in power and audio circuits.

This part is well suited for engineers and procurement teams specifying polarized aluminum electrolytic capacitors for audio equipment or general-purpose electronic designs that require a compact, RoHS-compliant snap-in solution from a known manufacturer.

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