LKG1C123MESABK

The LKG1C123MESABK is an aluminum electrolytic, snap-in terminal capacitor from Nichicon's LKG series, specified at 12,000 µF and 16 V with a ±20% tolerance. It is designed for audio equipment applications where high capacitance and audio-focused performance characteristics are required.

Key reliability and electrical characteristics include a rated operating temperature range of -40 °C to +85 °C, a rated lifetime of 1,000 hours at 85 °C, a specified tanδ of 0.35, and a ripple current rating of 2.75 A at 120 Hz. Note: this part is listed as End of Life / Discontinued.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 12,000 µF capacitance at a 16 V rated voltage, providing bulk energy storage for low-voltage audio power rails.
• Tight Electrolytic Tolerance & Polarization — Capacitance tolerance of ±20% and polarized construction for conventional electrolytic circuit use.
• Audio-Focused Design — From the LKG series developed for high-grade audio equipment and HD audio needs, emphasizing sound-quality priorities in the electrolyte and construction.
• Mounting & Package — Snap-in terminal, radial can package for chassis or panel-mounted power filtering and smoothing; snap-in termination simplifies mechanical mounting.
• Electrical Loss & Ripple — Specified tangent of loss angle (tanδ) of 0.35 and ripple current rating of 2.75 A at 120 Hz for sustained low-frequency filtering performance.
• Operating Range & Endurance — Rated for -40 °C to +85 °C with an endurance rating of 1,000 hours at 85 °C consistent with series endurance specifications.
• Compliance & Identification — RoHS compliant; series marking convention includes gold-color printing on a black sleeve per LKG series documentation.
• Physical Dimensions — Radial, can snap-in package. Listed dimensions in product data include 25 × 30 mm and SizeDimension L: 4 × D: 2.5 cm, with a maximum seated height noted as 1.575 inch in the specification set.

Typical Applications

• High-fidelity amplifiers — Bulk supply filtering and reservoir capacitance in preamplifiers and power amplifier stages where large capacitance at low voltage is required.
• Audio power supplies — Smoothing and decoupling on low-voltage audio power rails to support clean supply delivery for HD audio circuits.
• Professional audio equipment — Use in studio and pro audio gear where the LKG series’ audio-oriented design attributes are prioritized.

Unique Advantages

• High bulk capacitance at low voltage: 12,000 µF at 16 V provides substantial energy storage for audio power stages, reducing low-frequency sag and supporting dynamic program material.
• Audio-grade series engineering: Part of Nichicon’s LKG family, which is developed for high-grade audio equipment and HD audio performance considerations.
• Snap-in radial package: Snap-in terminals simplify mechanical installation for chassis-mounted power modules and assemblies.
• Validated endurance: Rated for 1,000 hours at 85 °C, giving a defined reliability expectation for thermal endurance planning.
• Measurable loss and ripple specs: Specified tanδ of 0.35 and ripple current rating of 2.75 A at 120 Hz enable design trade-offs to be evaluated against system-level noise and heating.
• RoHS compliant: Meets RoHS requirements noted in the product information for environmental compliance.

Why Choose LKG1C123MESABK?

LKG1C123MESABK is positioned for audio-focused designs that require substantial low-voltage bulk capacitance in a snap-in, radial can form factor. Its electrical specifications—12,000 µF at 16 V, defined tanδ, ripple current rating, and endurance at 85 °C—allow engineers to size energy storage and filtering elements against measurable performance targets.

This part suits engineers and OEMs working on high-fidelity audio equipment, studio and professional audio systems, and power supply designs where audio performance and predictable endurance behavior are important. As part of Nichicon’s LKG family, it follows the series’ documented audio-oriented design approach.

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