LKSN2152MESA

The LKSN2152MESA is an aluminum electrolytic, snap‑in terminal capacitor from Nichicon’s LKS series, designed specifically for audio equipment and smaller-sized installations. It is a polarized, radial can package intended for general-purpose use where improved tone characteristics and compact snap‑in mounting are required.

Key electrical and reliability characteristics include 1.5 mF capacitance at 56 V, a rated operating range from −40 °C to 85 °C, and a rated lifetime of 1000 hours at 85 °C. The part is RoHS‑compliant.

Key Features

• Capacitance and Voltage — 1.5 mF nominal capacitance with a rated voltage of 56 V and tolerance of −20% to +20%.
• Snap‑In Radial Package — Radial, can snap‑in mounting provides a compact, secure snap‑in terminal configuration suitable for assemblies that use snap‑in components.
• Audio‑Focused Design — Specified for audio equipment and described as smaller-sized in the LKS series, intended to deliver a tonal improvement when used in place of small standard products.
• Operating Temperature and Lifetime — Rated for −40 °C to 85 °C with endurance specified as 1000 hours at 85 °C (measured per the series endurance conditions).
• Ripple Current Capability — Rated ripple current of 1.6 A at 120 Hz for low‑frequency applications.
• Polarized Construction — Polarized electrolytic capacitor for DC applications where polarity is observed.
• RoHS Compliant — Meets RoHS directive requirements (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).
• Marked Sleeve — Printed with silver color lettering on a black sleeve for clear identification.

Typical Applications

• Audio Equipment — Intended for use in audio circuits; the part is specified to provide tone quality improvement when replacing smaller standard capacitors.
• General‑Purpose Electronic Assemblies — Suitable where a 1.5 mF, 56 V polarized aluminum electrolytic with snap‑in mounting is required.
• PCB Snap‑In Installations — Designed for assemblies that utilize snap‑in radial can components and require compact axial footprint (L: 2 cm × D: 2.5 cm).

Unique Advantages

• Tone Quality Improvement: Specified for audio use and noted to improve tone quality compared with small standard products, making it a targeted upgrade for audio designs.
• Compact Snap‑In Form Factor: Smaller-sized radial can (L: 2 cm × D: 2.5 cm) with snap‑in terminals simplifies board layout while maintaining required capacitance.
• Robust Endurance: Rated for 1000 hours at 85 °C, providing predictable performance under the series’ specified endurance conditions.
• Wide Ambient Range: Operates from −40 °C to 85 °C to cover a broad range of environmental conditions encountered in electronic equipment.
• Measured Ripple Performance: 1.6 A ripple current rating at 120 Hz supports low‑frequency ripple handling in applicable circuits.
• Regulatory Compliance: RoHS‑compliant construction supports regulatory and environmental requirements for product designs.

Why Choose LKSN2152MESA?

The LKSN2152MESA positions itself as a compact, audio‑focused snap‑in electrolytic capacitor offering usable capacitance at a midrange voltage for general‑purpose electronic designs. Its combination of 1.5 mF at 56 V, snap‑in radial packaging, and series‑specified endurance and temperature ratings make it suitable for designers seeking a smaller-sized replacement part that can contribute to improved tonal characteristics in audio equipment.

This part is well suited to OEMs and design teams working on audio assemblies or PCB configurations that require polarized electrolytic snap‑in capacitors with verifiable ripple and endurance specifications, and where RoHS compliance is required.

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