LKX2W680MESY30

The LKX2W680MESY30 is a 68 µF, 450 V aluminum electrolytic capacitor with snap‑in terminals, engineered for audio equipment used in switching power supplies. It uses selected materials to help achieve superior acoustic sound while providing high‑voltage filtering and bulk energy storage.

Designed for general‑purpose power applications, the component is polarized, RoHS‑compliant, and rated to operate from −25 °C to 105 °C with a specified lifetime of 2000 hours at 105 °C.

Key Features

• Electrical: 68 µF, 450 V — Provides bulk capacitance and high voltage rating suitable for filtering and energy storage in high‑voltage power sections.
• Polarized, Snap‑in Package — Radial can with snap‑in terminals for secure board mounting in power supply assemblies.
• Acoustic‑oriented material selection — Materials selected to support superior acoustic sound for audio equipment applications.
• Wide operating temperature — Rated for operation from −25 °C to 105 °C to support demanding thermal environments.
• Endurance at elevated temperature — Specified for 2000 hours at 105 °C when subjected to rated ripple and DC bias.
• Ripple current capability — Rated ripple currents include 500 mA at 120 Hz and 715 mA at 50 kHz to support switching supply frequencies.
• Tolerance and polarity — Capacitance tolerance is ±20% and the device is polarized, important for correct circuit placement and performance expectations.
• RoHS compliant — Conforms to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).

Typical Applications

• Audio equipment power rails — Bulk filtering and energy storage in switching power supplies for audio amplifiers and processors where acoustic quality matters.
• Switching power supplies — DC bus and smoothing capacitors in high‑voltage sections of switch‑mode power designs.
• General purpose high‑voltage filtering — Use in equipment requiring polarized, high‑voltage aluminum electrolytic capacitors for energy storage and ripple suppression.

Unique Advantages

• Audio‑focused material choices: Materials selected to support superior acoustic sound, helping designers address audio performance goals.
• High‑voltage capability: 450 V rating enables use in higher‑voltage DC bus and power supply applications without series stacking.
• Snap‑in mounting: Radial snap‑in can provides mechanical retention for robust installation in power supply assemblies.
• Validated thermal endurance: 2000 hours at 105 °C under rated conditions supports reliability expectations in elevated‑temperature designs.
• Ripple handling across frequencies: Specified ripple current values at 120 Hz and 50 kHz indicate suitability for both low‑frequency smoothing and high‑frequency switching environments.
• Regulatory compliance: RoHS conformity supports designs targeting restricted‑substance requirements.

Why Choose LKX2W680MESY30?

The Nichicon LKX2W680MESY30 combines a high 450 V rating with 68 µF capacitance and snap‑in packaging to meet the needs of audio‑focused switching power supplies and general high‑voltage filtering. Its selected materials aim to support acoustic performance while the electrical and thermal specifications provide predictable behavior in demanding environments.

This part is well suited for engineers specifying polarized aluminum electrolytic capacitors where high voltage, ripple performance, and elevated‑temperature endurance are required. Choosing this component supports long‑term reliability and compliance with RoHS requirements from a recognized manufacturer.

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