LKS2A472MESC

The LKS2A472MESC from Nichicon is an aluminum electrolytic, snap-in terminal capacitor designed for audio equipment and general-purpose electronic applications. It is a smaller-sized snap-in radial can intended as an upgrade from standard small capacitors to affect tone quality in audio systems.

Key electrical characteristics include 4.7 mF capacitance at 100 V, a polarized design, and a rated operating range from -40°C to +85°C. The part is RoHS compliant and specified for 1,000 hours endurance at 85°C.

Key Features

• Electrical Performance — 4.7 mF rated capacitance with ±20% tolerance and 100 V rated voltage, suitable where this capacitance/voltage combination is required.
• Audio-oriented Design — Marketed for audio equipment with a stated effect on tone quality when replacing smaller standard parts.
• Mounting & Package — Snap-in terminal, radial can package for secure chassis or PCB mounting in applications that accept snap-in components.
• Ripple Handling — Rated ripple current of 4.3 A at 120 Hz, specified for use in applications with moderate AC ripple at that frequency.
• Temperature & Lifetime — Operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C with a rated life of 1,000 hours at 85°C.
• Environmental Compliance — Compliant with the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).
• Form Factor — Compact physical dimensions: L: 4.5 × D: 3.5 cm, suitable where a smaller-sized snap-in can is required.

Typical Applications

• Audio Equipment — Used as a replacement or upgrade capacitor in audio circuits where improved tone quality is desired compared to smaller standard parts.
• General-Purpose Power Filtering — Serves in power-supply smoothing and bulk energy storage roles within equipment that accepts snap-in radial cans.
• Electronics Repair & Upgrades — Practical for retrofitting or upgrading existing designs that can accept a snap-in aluminum electrolytic of these dimensions and ratings.

Unique Advantages

• Audio-focused benefit: Specified as providing a tone-quality improvement when used as a replacement for smaller standard products, addressing audio designers’ needs.
• High voltage margin: 100 V rating enables use in higher-voltage sections of equipment where lower-voltage electrolytics would not suffice.
• Robust ripple capability: 4.3 A ripple current rating at 120 Hz supports moderate ripple environments common in power-supply circuits.
• Temperature and lifetime specification: Rated for -40°C to +85°C operation with 1,000 hours endurance at 85°C, providing defined reliability metrics for design validation.
• RoHS compliant: Meets current RoHS requirements, simplifying regulatory considerations for end products.
• Compact snap-in form: Radial, snap-in can in a smaller-sized footprint (L: 4.5 × D: 3.5 cm) for space-conscious designs that require a secure mechanical mount.

Why Choose LKS2A472MESC?

The LKS2A472MESC positions itself as a compact, audio-oriented aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon offering 4.7 mF at 100 V in a snap-in radial can. Its combination of rated ripple current, defined lifetime at elevated temperature, and RoHS compliance makes it suitable for designers seeking a verified upgrade path from smaller standard capacitors in audio and general-purpose applications.

This part is appropriate for engineers and procurement teams specifying capacitors for equipment where polarized, high-capacitance, snap-in components are required and where a documented effect on audio tone quality is desirable. The clear specifications for operating range, tolerance, ripple current, and endurance support straightforward integration and validation in target designs.

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