LKX2E271MESY35

The LKX2E271MESY35 is a snap‑in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor designed for use in audio equipment and switching power supplies. It provides 270 µF capacitance at a 250 V rating in a radial, snap‑in can package suitable for general purpose power filtering and energy storage.

Built for elevated operating conditions, this polarized capacitor is specified for an operating temperature range of −40 °C to 105 °C and a rated endurance of 2000 hours at 105 °C, offering predictable performance in demanding power environments.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 270 µF rated capacitance at 250 V for bulk smoothing and energy storage in high‑voltage rails.
• Snap‑in Radial Can Package — Snap‑in terminal mounting provides secure mechanical retention and fast installation in power assemblies.
• Audio‑oriented material selection — Series materials are selected to achieve superior acoustic sound, targeting audio equipment applications.
• Wide operating temperature — Specified for −40 °C to 105 °C to support a broad range of environmental conditions.
• Endurance at elevated temperature — Rated for 2000 hours at 105 °C under DC bias plus rated ripple current, supporting reliability in continuous high‑temperature operation.
• Ripple current capability — Rated ripple current of 1.1 A at 120 Hz and 1.65 A at 50 kHz to handle AC ripple in power supply applications.
• Polarized, general‑purpose design — Polarized electrolytic suitable for common power filtering and decoupling tasks.
• RoHS compliant — Conforms to RoHS directive requirements, supporting regulatory compliance for lead‑restricted assemblies.

Typical Applications

• Audio Equipment — Bulk filtering and power decoupling in audio amplifiers and power supplies where material selection improves acoustic performance.
• Switching Power Supplies — Energy storage and smoothing on high‑voltage rails in switch‑mode power supply designs.
• General Purpose Power Electronics — Filtering, decoupling and bulk capacitance in industrial and consumer power systems requiring a 250 V polarized capacitor.

Unique Advantages

• Designed for audio performance — Selected series materials aim to enhance acoustic characteristics relevant to audio applications.
• High‑temperature endurance — 2000 hours at 105 °C under rated conditions helps maintain capacitance and leakage stability in hot operating environments.
• Solid ripple handling — Specified ripple current values at 120 Hz and 50 kHz support both low‑frequency and high‑frequency power applications.
• Robust snap‑in mounting — Snap‑in terminal and radial can package provide reliable mechanical retention for chassis and board installations.
• Regulatory readiness — RoHS compliance simplifies integration into lead‑restricted product assemblies.

Why Choose LKX2E271MESY35?

LKX2E271MESY35 delivers a balance of capacitance (270 µF), high voltage rating (250 V), and mechanical reliability through its snap‑in radial can design, making it well suited for designers of audio equipment and switching power supplies who require dependable bulk capacitance and ripple handling. Its −40 °C to 105 °C operating range and 2000‑hour endurance at 105 °C provide predictable long‑term behavior in elevated temperature applications.

Manufactured by Nichicon and compliant with RoHS, this component fits applications where audio performance, thermal endurance, and secure snap‑in mounting are priorities, helping engineers simplify power design without sacrificing validated endurance or ripple capability.

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