LKX2W561MESC50

The LKX2W561MESC50 is a Nichicon LKX series snap-in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor with 560 µF capacitance and a 450 V rated voltage. It is designed for audio equipment and switching power supplies where high-voltage bulk energy storage and filtering are required.

Part of the 105°C standard LKX family, this component uses selected materials to achieve superior acoustic sound and is RoHS compliant. It is specified for operation from -25°C to +105°C and has an endurance rating of 2000 hours at 105°C.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage: 560 µF nominal capacitance with a 450 V rated voltage and ±20% tolerance for high-voltage energy storage.
• Audio-Optimized Materials: Selected materials and construction targeted to achieve superior acoustic sound in audio equipment.
• High-Temperature Endurance: Endurance specified as 2000 hours at 105°C under D.C. bias plus rated ripple current.
• Operating Temperature: Specified operating range of -25°C to +105°C for 400–450 V variants in the LKX series.
• Package & Mounting: Radial, snap-in can with snap-in terminals for secure board retention in power assemblies.
• Ripple Current Ratings: Specified ripple handling of 1.99 A at 120 Hz and 2.846 A at 50 kHz to support a range of switching and audio ripple profiles.
• Polarized Electrolytic: Polarized design suitable for DC bulk filtering and energy storage.
• RoHS Compliant: Complies with the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).

Typical Applications

• Switching Power Supplies: Bulk filtering and energy storage on high-voltage rails in SMPS designs.
• Audio Equipment: Power supply smoothing and decoupling where acoustic performance benefits from the series’ selected materials.
• General Purpose Power Electronics: High-voltage DC filtering and energy buffering in a variety of industrial and consumer power designs.

Unique Advantages

• High-voltage capability: 450 V rating enables deployment on 400–450 V rails without additional series staging.
• Audio-focused construction: Materials selected for acoustic performance help preserve sound quality in audio applications.
• Durability at elevated temperature: 2000-hour endurance at 105°C supports reliable operation in thermally demanding environments.
• Secure snap-in mounting: Radial snap-in can provides mechanical stability for boards and power assemblies.
• Defined ripple handling: Published ripple current values at 120 Hz and 50 kHz allow designers to size capacitors against expected ripple profiles.
• Regulatory readiness: RoHS compliance simplifies environmental regulatory adherence.

Why Choose LKX2W561MESC50?

The LKX2W561MESC50 combines high-voltage capability, a 560 µF capacitance, and audio-optimized materials within a 105°C-rated LKX series snap-in package. It is well-suited to designers who need robust bulk capacitance for switching power supplies and audio equipment, offering specified ripple performance and a defined high-temperature endurance.

For OEMs and system designers focused on reliable high-voltage power rails and audio-grade performance, this Nichicon LKX series part provides a clear specification set—backed by a manufacturer-known series—helping to simplify component selection and long-term design planning.

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