LKS1V822MESB

The LKS1V822MESB from Nichicon is a snap-in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor from the LKS series, designed for audio equipment and general-purpose applications. It delivers high bulk capacitance in a smaller-sized snap-in can package to facilitate upgrades from standard small parts and help improve tone quality in audio circuits.

Key electrical and mechanical characteristics include 8.2 mF capacitance at 35 V, polarized construction, snap-in mounting, and RoHS compliance. The part is specified for operation from -40 °C to +85 °C with a rated lifetime of 1000 hours at 85 °C.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage  8.2 mF rated capacitance at 35 V, suitable for bulk energy storage and smoothing in power sections of audio equipment and other general-purpose circuits.
• Snap-in Can Package  Radial, can-type snap-in construction provides secure board mounting and mechanical stability for vertical placement on PCBs.
• Audio-oriented Performance  Marketed for audio equipment with a design intent to improve tone quality when replacing smaller standard parts.
• Operating Range & Reliability  Rated for -40 °C to +85 °C operation with an endurance rating of 1000 hours at 85 °C, providing predictable performance over the specified life condition.
• Electrical Characteristics  Capacitance tolerance ±20%, polarized, leakage current limit per datasheet formula, and rated ripple current of 2.7 A at 120 Hz for low-frequency filtering tasks.
• Environmental Compliance  Compliant with the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863), supporting regulatory requirements for restricted substances.
• Compact Footprint  Physical size listed as L: 2.5 × D: 3 cm with a seated height specification to suit designs requiring a smaller snap-in capacitor.

Typical Applications

• Audio Amplifiers  Bulk smoothing and power supply decoupling where higher capacitance and replacement of smaller standard parts can affect tone quality.
• Power Supply Filtering  Low-frequency ripple suppression and energy storage in general-purpose power rails, leveraging the 2.7 A ripple rating at 120 Hz.
• General-Purpose Electronics  Applications requiring polarized bulk capacitance with snap-in PCB mounting and RoHS compliance.

Unique Advantages

• Audio-focused upgrade: Designed for audio equipment and specified to offer a tone-quality improvement when replacing smaller standard capacitors.
• High bulk capacitance in a compact snap-in can: 8.2 mF at 35 V provides substantial energy storage while maintaining a smaller-sized footprint.
• Practical ripple handling: Rated ripple current of 2.7 A at 120 Hz supports effective low-frequency filtering in power supplies.
• Predictable lifetime: Endurance specified as 1000 hours at 85 °C, allowing designers to plan for long-term performance under elevated-temperature conditions.
• RoHS compliance: Conforms to RoHS requirements (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863), simplifying regulatory considerations for lead-free designs.
• Secure snap-in mounting: Radial snap-in terminals enable reliable mechanical retention and straightforward board assembly.

Why Choose LKS1V822MESB?

The LKS1V822MESB combines high bulk capacitance, snap-in board mounting, and audio-oriented design intent into a compact, RoHS-compliant aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s LKS series. Its 8.2 mF/35 V rating, 2.7 A ripple handling at 120 Hz, and 1000-hour endurance at 85 °C make it a practical choice for designers seeking predictable smoothing and energy storage in audio and general-purpose power circuits.

This part is well suited to engineers upgrading existing designs or specifying replacement capacitors where improved tone characteristics and a smaller can footprint are desired, while retaining clear operational limits and environmental compliance.

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