LKS1V392MESY

The LKS1V392MESY from Nichicon is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor in the LKS series featuring a snap-in terminal, designed for audio equipment and space-conscious boards. It provides a compact, radial can package intended to improve tone quality when used as a replacement for smaller standard products.

Key electrical and reliability characteristics include a 3.9 mF capacitance at 35 V rating, polarized construction, RoHS compliance, and rated endurance at elevated temperature for long-term performance.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 3.9 mF capacitance rated at 35 V, suitable for DC filtering and energy storage in audio power circuits.
• Tolerance — Capacitance tolerance of ±20% (specified at 120 Hz, 20°C), allowing predictable selection for circuit designs.
• Ripple Handling — Rated low-frequency ripple current of 1.7 A at 120 Hz, supporting power-supply smoothing in audio applications.
• Package & Mounting — Snap-in radial can package for secure chassis or PCB mounting where a snap-in terminal is required.
• Operating Range — Specified operating temperature from −40°C to +85°C with an endurance rating of 1000 hours at 85°C.
• Polarized Electrolytic — Polarized design intended for DC applications typical in power and audio circuits.
• Environmental Compliance — Compliant to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).
• Compact Footprint — Physical size approximately L: 3 × D: 2 cm, targeted at smaller-sized designs within the LKS series.

Typical Applications

• Audio Equipment — Filtering and power decoupling in amplifiers and audio power supplies; specified to help improve tone quality when replacing smaller standard capacitors.
• Consumer Electronics Power Supplies — Bulk smoothing and ripple reduction in DC rails where a snap-in radial capacitor is preferred for mounting durability.
• General Purpose Electronics — Energy storage and decoupling in a variety of general-purpose circuits that require polarized electrolytic capacitors with robust ripple capacity and a compact package.

Unique Advantages

• Audio-focused performance: Explicitly specified for audio equipment use with a stated tone-quality improvement effect when replacing smaller standard parts.
• Compact snap-in format: Radial, snap-in can packaging saves board area and provides a secure mechanical mount for through-hole assemblies.
• Robust ripple rating: 1.7 A ripple current at 120 Hz supports stable filtering under audio power conditions.
• Wide operating temperature: −40°C to +85°C rating with 1000 hours endurance at 85°C for predictable life in elevated-temperature environments.
• Regulatory compliance: RoHS conformity for designs requiring restricted-substance compliance.
• Known manufacturer: Manufactured by Nichicon, part of the LKS series with documented series-level specifications and datasheet support.

Why Choose LKS1V392MESY?

LKS1V392MESY positions itself as a compact, audio-oriented aluminum electrolytic solution for designers needing a polarized snap-in capacitor with measurable ripple capability and documented endurance at elevated temperatures. Its combination of 3.9 mF capacitance at 35 V, snap-in radial packaging, and RoHS compliance makes it a practical option for audio equipment and general-purpose power-filtering tasks where space and tone characteristics matter.

This part is suited for engineers and procurement teams specifying through-hole snap-in capacitors for consumer and pro-audio designs that require predictable electrical behavior and manufacturer-backed series documentation from Nichicon.

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