LKS2A122MESY

The LKS2A122MESY is a snap-in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor designed for audio equipment and general-purpose power applications. It combines a compact can-style snap-in package with electrical characteristics suited for improving tone quality when replacing smaller standard capacitors.

Key attributes include a 1.2 mF capacitance at 100 V rating, polarized construction, RoHS compliance, and an operating temperature range that supports typical audio and electronic environments.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage: 1.2 mF capacitance rated for 100 V, providing extended voltage headroom for audio filter and power supply tasks.
• Snap-in Mounting & Package: Radial can with snap-in terminals for secure board installation and straightforward mechanical retention.
• Audio-focused Design: Marketed for audio equipment with a smaller-sized footprint intended to deliver a tonal improvement when replacing small standard products.
• Operating Temperature & Endurance: Rated for −40 °C to +85 °C with an endurance specification of 1000 hours at 85 °C.
• Leakage Current Specification: Leakage current after 5 minutes at 20 °C is specified as not more than 3√CV (μA), where C is rated capacitance (μF) and V is voltage (V).
• Ripple Handling: Rated ripple current of 2.15 A at 120 Hz, suitable for low-frequency smoothing in audio power supplies.
• Tolerance & Polarization: Capacitance tolerance of −20% to +20% and polarized construction for correct circuit orientation.
• RoHS Compliant: Conforms to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).
• Compact Footprint: Physical size approximately L: 4 × D: 2 cm for space-conscious designs.

Typical Applications

• Audio Equipment: Used in amplifier power rails and output stage filtering where improved tonal characteristics are desired by replacing smaller standard capacitors.
• Power Supply Filtering: Bulk smoothing and low-frequency filtering in general-purpose power supplies for consumer and professional equipment.
• Compact Audio Upgrades: Direct replacement or upgrade in compact audio modules to enhance perceived tone quality while maintaining a small footprint.

Unique Advantages

• Designed for audio use: Positioned to provide tonal improvement when substituting smaller standard parts in audio circuits.
• High voltage rating: 100 V rating offers extra headroom for higher-voltage audio and power designs.
• Reliable ripple performance: 2.15 A ripple current (120 Hz) supports effective smoothing in low-frequency power applications.
• Endurance under heat: Specified 1000 hours at 85 °C for predictable lifetime behavior in elevated-temperature environments.
• Measured leakage limit: Leakage current controlled per 3√CV after 5 minutes at 20 °C, enabling designers to estimate DC losses precisely.
• RoHS conformity: Meets applicable RoHS directives for regulatory compliance in many regions.

Why Choose LKS2A122MESY?

The LKS2A122MESY offers a compact, snap-in aluminum electrolytic solution tailored for audio and general-purpose power applications where improved tone and dependable filtering are priorities. Its combination of 1.2 mF capacitance, 100 V rating, controlled leakage specification, and rated ripple current provides engineers with verifiable electrical behavior for design validation.

This part is well suited to designers and procurement teams working on compact audio modules, amplifiers, and power supply stages who need a polarized, snap-in capacitor with defined endurance and temperature performance backed by RoHS compliance.

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