LKSH2472MESA

The LKSH2472MESA is a snap-in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon's LKS series, designed specifically for audio equipment and general-purpose electronic use. Its smaller form factor and construction are intended to enable tone-quality improvements when replacing a smaller standard capacitor.

Key characteristics include a 4.7 mF capacitance at a 71 V rated voltage, polarized construction, a compact radial can snap-in package, wide operating temperature range, defined endurance, and RoHS compliance—attributes that support reliable DC filtering and power conditioning in audio and general electronics applications.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — Rated capacitance of 4.7 mF at a nominal 71 V with capacitance tolerance of ±20% (measured at 120 Hz, 20°C).
• Mounting & Package — Snap-in terminal, radial can snap-in package for secure board retention; physical dimensions: L: 4.5 × D: 2.5 cm.
• Polarized Construction — Polar (single‑polarity) electrolytic design suitable for DC smoothing and power filter circuits.
• Operating Temperature & Endurance — Rated for −40°C to +85°C with an endurance specification of 1000 hours at 85°C as defined in the LKS series datasheet.
• Ripple Current — Rated ripple current of 3.4 A at 120 Hz, supporting ripple-handling needs in low-frequency power stages.
• Leakage Current Specification — Leakage current limited per datasheet: not more than 3√CV (μA) after 5 minutes at 20°C.
• RoHS Compliance — Compliant to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).

Typical Applications

• Audio Equipment — Designed for use in audio power supplies and signal circuits; replacing a smaller standard capacitor can produce an audible improvement in tone quality as noted for the LKS series.
• Power Supply Filtering — Used for DC smoothing and bulk decoupling in low‑frequency power stages where a polarized electrolytic is required.
• Consumer & Industrial Electronics — General-purpose filtering and energy-storage applications that benefit from a compact snap-in electrolytic with defined endurance and ripple capability.

Unique Advantages

• Designed for audio tone improvement — Specified effect of tone-quality improvement when used as a replacement for smaller standard capacitors in audio equipment.
• High voltage headroom — 71 V rating enables use on higher DC rails within audio and general-power circuits.
• Robust ripple handling — 3.4 A ripple current rating at 120 Hz supports demanding low-frequency power stages.
• Compact snap-in package — Radial can snap-in construction provides secure PCB retention while minimizing board footprint.
• Defined endurance — 1000 hours at 85°C endurance specification provides a measurable reliability baseline for design planning.
• RoHS-compliant — Conforms to current RoHS directives for use in regulated markets.

Why Choose LKSH2472MESA?

The LKSH2472MESA offers a focused combination of capacitance (4.7 mF), elevated voltage rating (71 V), and a snap-in radial package tailored for audio and general-purpose electronic designs. Its polarized construction, ripple current rating, and specified endurance make it a practical choice where compact size and measurable reliability are required.

Engineers specifying the LKSH2472MESA will find a clear, verifiable performance profile—operating range, leakage limits, and ripple capability—drawn from Nichicon's LKS series datasheet, suitable for design trade-offs in audio power supplies and general DC filtering applications.

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