LKS1V472MESZ

The Nichicon LKS1V472MESZ is a snap-in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor from the LKS series, designed specifically for audio equipment and general-purpose applications. It provides 4.7 mF capacitance at a 35 V rating and is offered in a smaller-sized snap-in can intended to improve tone quality when replacing smaller standard capacitors.

Engineered for reliable board-level installation, the LKS1V472MESZ combines snap-in mounting, a compact radial can package, and RoHS-compliant construction for use in audio and power-filtering circuits where compact size and audio performance are important.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 4.7 mF (4700 μF) rated at 35 V with ±20% tolerance, suitable for audio coupling and bulk decoupling roles.
• Package & Mounting — Snap-in terminal, radial can (snap-in) package for secure PCB retention and straightforward assembly.
• Audio-Focused Design — Specified for audio equipment and described as smaller-sized with an intended effect of tone quality improvement when used as a replacement for small standard products.
• Operating Range & Endurance — Rated for operation from −40 °C to +85 °C with an endurance specification of 1000 hours at 85 °C (endurance characteristics restored to specified values after the test).
• Ripple Current — Rated ripple current of 2.1 A at 120 Hz, supporting power-supply filtering requirements in higher-current audio circuits.
• Leakage & Loss Characteristics — Leakage current specified as not more than 3√CV (µA) after 5 minutes at 20 °C; tan δ measured at 120 Hz, 20 °C per series specification.
• Environmental Compliance — Compliant with the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).

Typical Applications

• Audio Equipment — Use in amplifiers, preamplifiers, and other audio circuits where replacement of smaller standard capacitors can improve tone quality and low-frequency performance.
• Power Supply Filtering — Bulk smoothing and decoupling in power rails for consumer and professional audio electronics, leveraging the 2.1 A ripple rating at 120 Hz.
• General Purpose Electronics — Board-level energy storage and filtering in consumer and industrial equipment that require a polarized electrolytic capacitor in a snap-in can package.

Unique Advantages

• Designed for Audio Improvements — Marketed specifically for audio equipment with a smaller-sized profile intended to improve tone quality versus small standard parts.
• Robust Ripple Handling — 2.1 A ripple current rating at 120 Hz supports effective filtering under moderate ripple loads.
• Secure Snap-in Mounting — Radial snap-in can provides stable mechanical retention on PCBs for reliable long-term operation.
• Wide Temperature Operating Range — −40 °C to +85 °C rating accommodates varied operating environments.
• Endurance-Qualified — Specified endurance of 1000 hours at 85 °C with defined limits for capacitance change, tan δ, and leakage current after the test.
• RoHS Compliant — Conforms to RoHS directives for restricted substances.

Why Choose LKS1V472MESZ?

The LKS1V472MESZ positions itself as a compact, audio-oriented aluminum electrolytic capacitor that balances capacitance, ripple capability, and a snap-in mechanical design for secure PCB installation. Its specifications—4.7 mF at 35 V, 2.1 A ripple at 120 Hz, −40 °C to +85 °C operation, and 1000-hour endurance at 85 °C—make it suitable for designers of audio and general-purpose electronic equipment seeking a smaller-sized electrolytic with defined performance characteristics.

Manufactured by Nichicon within the LKS series and carrying RoHS compliance, the LKS1V472MESZ is suited for projects where audio performance, reliable mounting, and verifiable endurance are required from a snap-in aluminum electrolytic capacitor.

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