LKX2G101MESY35

The LKX2G101MESY35 is a 100 µF, 400 V snap-in aluminum electrolytic capacitor engineered for audio equipment and switching power supplies. It combines a high-voltage rating with a snap-in radial can package suitable for power filtering and energy storage in compact power assemblies.

Designed for demanding thermal environments, this part is specified for operation from −25°C to +105°C and is rated for 2000 hours at 105°C. Selected materials are used to achieve superior acoustic sound characteristics, and the component is RoHS compliant.

Key Features

• Electrical — Capacitance & Voltage: 100 µF capacitance rated at 400 V for bulk energy storage and filtering in power supply rails.
• Tolerance & Polarity: Capacitance tolerance ±20%; polarized design for DC applications where polarity is observed.
• Thermal Performance: Operating temperature range −25°C to +105°C with an endurance specification of 2000 hours at 105°C.
• Ripple Handling: Rated ripple current of 680 mA at 120 Hz and 972.4 mA at 50 kHz, supporting both low- and high-frequency ripple environments.
• Package & Mounting: Radial, can-style snap-in package (snap-in terminal type) for secure board mounting in power electronics assemblies.
• Acoustic Quality: Selected materials and construction aimed at delivering superior acoustic sound for audio equipment applications.
• Environmental Compliance: Compliant with the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).
• Physical Size: Dimensions approximately L: 3.5 × D: 2 cm for compact power designs.

Typical Applications

• Audio Equipment: Bulk filtering and power decoupling in audio power supplies where material selection supports superior acoustic characteristics.
• Switching Power Supplies: Energy storage and ripple smoothing in high-voltage switch-mode power supply outputs and input filters.
• General-Purpose Power Electronics: Use in industrial and consumer power circuits that require a 400 V, polarized electrolytic capacitor with snap-in mounting.

Unique Advantages

• High-voltage capability: 400 V rating enables use in higher-voltage rails and power supply stages without stacking multiple capacitors.
• Designed for elevated temperatures: Endurance specified at 2000 hours at 105°C provides predictable long-term performance in hot operating environments.
• Snap-in mounting: Radial snap-in can simplifies PCB installation and offers secure mechanical retention for power assemblies.
• Audio-focused materials: Selected materials targeting superior acoustic sound make this part well-suited for audio-grade power rails and amplifiers.
• Wide ripple-frequency capability: Specified ripple current at both 120 Hz and 50 kHz supports applications with low- and high-frequency ripple components.
• Regulatory compliance: RoHS compliance aligns the component with environmental requirements for many commercial and industrial products.

Why Choose LKX2G101MESY35?

The LKX2G101MESY35 positions itself as a robust, audio-oriented 400 V electrolytic solution for designers needing reliable bulk capacitance in switching power supplies and audio equipment. Its 100 µF value, combined with high-temperature endurance and specified ripple performance at multiple frequencies, delivers measurable design predictability for power filtering and energy storage.

This capacitor is suitable for engineers and procurement teams specifying components for compact, high-voltage power systems where acoustic quality, thermal endurance, and RoHS compliance are required. Backed by Nichicon's LKX series design intent, the part supports long-term use in appropriately specified power designs.

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