LKG1C183MESBAK

The LKG1C183MESBAK is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor in a snap-in radial can package, engineered for audio equipment. It provides a high capacitance (18,000 µF) at a 16 V rating, making it suitable for bulk energy storage and smoothing in high‑grade audio power supplies and related circuits.

Designed within the LKG series for audio use, this part combines large capacitance, a snap‑in mounting style, and performance characteristics specified for demanding audio applications where fidelity and stable power delivery are priorities.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage: 18,000 µF nominal capacitance at a 16 V rated voltage with ±20% tolerance, providing substantial bulk storage for power supply filtering.
• Mounting & Package: Snap‑in terminal, radial can (φ30 × 30L / approximately 3 cm × 3 cm), optimized for secure chassis or PCB-mounted power modules.
• Audio‑Focused Design: Part of the LKG series specified "For Audio Use" and described in the datasheet as designed for high‑grade audio equipment and high‑fidelity sound quality.
• Electrical Loss (tan δ): tan δ = 0.35 (measurement frequency: 120 Hz at 20°C), suitable for specifying ESR-related performance in audio power circuits.
• Ripple Current: Rated ripple current 2.65 A at 120 Hz, supporting continuous smoothing duties in power rails.
• Leakage Current Specification: After 5 minutes' application of rated voltage at 20°C, leakage current is specified as not more than 3√(C·V) µA (C in µF, V in V) per the series datasheet.
• Temperature & Reliability: Operating temperature range −40°C to +85°C with an endurance specification of 1000 hours at 85°C.
• Environmental Compliance: RoHS compliant as stated in the product information.

Typical Applications

• High‑Grade Audio Amplifiers: Bulk filtering and reservoir capacitance for power supplies to support consistent, low‑noise power delivery in premium audio amplifiers.
• Consumer Audio Equipment: Energy storage and smoothing in component audio systems and high‑fidelity consumer electronics where large capacitance is required.
• Audio Power Modules and Preamp Circuits: Supply decoupling and transient energy support to stabilize rails feeding sensitive analog stages.

Unique Advantages

• Large Bulk Capacitance: 18,000 µF provides substantial energy reserve to support low‑frequency power demands and reduce supply ripple.
• Audio‑Oriented Series Design: LKG series is specified for audio use, aligning component choice with designs prioritizing sound quality.
• Snap‑In Reliability: Snap‑in radial can construction facilitates robust mechanical retention for power assemblies and chassis installations.
• Defined Loss and Ripple Characteristics: Specified tan δ and ripple current allow straightforward integration into power‑supply designs with predictable thermal and electrical behavior.
• Operational Durability: Rated for −40°C to +85°C operation with a 1000‑hour endurance at 85°C, supporting long‑term stability in temperature‑challenging environments.
• RoHS Compliance: Meets RoHS requirements for environmental and regulatory consistency across product designs.

Why Choose LKG1C183MESBAK?

The LKG1C183MESBAK is positioned for designers who need substantial bulk capacitance in a robust snap‑in package tailored to audio applications. Its combination of 18,000 µF capacitance, 16 V rating, specified tan δ and ripple current, and endurance at elevated temperature makes it a practical choice for powering and stabilizing high‑fidelity audio circuits.

This part is suitable for engineers and procurement teams building or maintaining audio power supplies and modules that require known electrical characteristics, mechanical retention, and RoHS conformity, supported by the LKG series datasheet specifications.

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