LKS1V222MESZ

The LKS1V222MESZ is a snap-in, polarized aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s LKS series, designed for audio equipment and general-purpose electronic assemblies. It offers a compact radial can snap-in package with 2.2 mF capacitance at a 35 V rating and is intended to improve tone quality when used as a replacement for smaller standard capacitors.

Key electrical and reliability attributes include a -40 °C to +85 °C operating range, a rated lifetime of 1000 hours at 85 °C, a low-frequency ripple current rating at 120 Hz, and RoHS compliance for environmental compatibility.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage – 2.2 mF rated capacitance with a 35 V nominal voltage rating, suitable for polarized power and audio circuitry requiring bulk capacitance.
• Snap-in Radial Can Package – Snap-in terminal type in a radial can package for secure PCB mounting and straightforward assembly in panel and chassis power assemblies.
• Wide Operating Temperature – Specified for operation from -40 °C to +85 °C, matching common environmental requirements for consumer and professional audio gear.
• Endurance – Rated lifetime of 1000 hours at 85 °C with defined endurance limits for capacitance change, tan δ, and leakage current after the endurance test.
• Ripple Handling – Low-frequency ripple current rating of 1.4 A at 120 Hz to support smoothing and decoupling duties in low-frequency power stages.
• Leakage Current Specification – Leakage current after 5 minutes’ application of rated voltage at 20 °C is specified as not more than 3√CV (μA), where C is capacitance (μF) and V is voltage (V).
• RoHS Compliant – Conforms to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863) for restricted substances.

Typical Applications

• Audio Equipment – Used as a replacement or upgrade in audio circuits where the LKS series’ smaller-sized snap-in cans can contribute to perceived tone-quality improvements.
• General-Purpose Power Assemblies – Bulk decoupling and smoothing in general-purpose power supplies and electronic modules that require polarized electrolytic capacitance.
• Chassis-Mounted Electronics – Snap-in mounting simplifies integration in chassis and panel designs where secure mechanical retention is required.

Unique Advantages

• Compact, serviceable snap-in form – Radial snap-in can construction enables reliable board retention and easy replacement in field-serviceable designs.
• Audio-focused balance of size and performance – Positioned as a smaller-sized LKS series part with documented tone-quality improvement when replacing smaller standard products.
• Designed for real-world thermal stress – Rated for continuous operation across -40 °C to +85 °C and endurance validated at 85 °C for 1000 hours.
• Measurable leakage specification – Leakage current limit defined as 3√CV (μA) after 5 minutes at 20 °C, allowing predictable bias current assumptions in designs.
• Ripple capability for low-frequency power – 1.4 A ripple current at 120 Hz supports smoothing in low-frequency power stages common to audio and power supply applications.
• RoHS compliance – Meets current restricted-substance requirements for deployment in commercial products.

Why Choose LKS1V222MESZ?

The LKS1V222MESZ combines a compact snap-in radial package with a 2.2 mF/35 V polarized aluminum electrolytic element engineered for audio and general-purpose power applications. Its defined leakage current behavior, ripple rating at 120 Hz, and endurance specification at elevated temperature give design engineers clear, verifiable parameters for reliable integration.

This part is aimed at engineers and procurement teams specifying replacement or upgrade capacitors in audio equipment and general electronic assemblies who require a compact snap-in solution with documented thermal and electrical performance and RoHS compliance.

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