LKG1E152MESBCK

The LKG1E152MESBCK from Nichicon is a snap-in, aluminum electrolytic capacitor in the LKG series designed for audio equipment. It provides 1500 µF capacitance at a 25 V rating in a radial, snap-in can package intended for use in audio power circuits.

Key electrical characteristics include a dissipation factor (tanδ) of 0.22 measured at 20°C and 120 Hz, a low-frequency ripple current rating of 1.3 A (120 Hz), and a rated endurance of 1000 hours at 85°C. This part is RoHS compliant and is packaged in trays; note the part status is End Of Life.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Rated Voltage — 1500 µF nominal capacitance with a 25 V rating and ±20% tolerance for bulk energy storage and decoupling in audio circuits.
• Dissipation Factor (tanδ) — Specified tanδ of 0.22 (measured at 20°C, 120 Hz), enabling designers to evaluate loss characteristics under standard audio test conditions.
• Ripple Handling — Low-frequency ripple current rating of 1.3 A at 120 Hz, suitable for reservoir and smoothing duties in audio power supplies.
• Leakage Current — Specified leakage current of 580 µA after rated voltage application, supporting predictable bias behavior in designs.
• Endurance & Temperature Range — Rated for 1000 hours at 85°C and an operating temperature range of −40°C to +85°C for stable performance across typical audio equipment environments.
• Package & Mounting — Radial, snap-in can package (φ30 × 20L) supplied in tray packing for secure chassis/PCB mounting and straightforward assembly.
• Regulatory — RoHS compliant, consistent with modern environmental requirements.

Typical Applications

• High-fidelity audio amplifiers — Used as power supply reservoir and smoothing capacitors to support stable rail voltages for audio stages.
• Audio power supplies — Bulk filtering and ripple attenuation in supplies for DACs, preamps, and power amplifier sections.
• Consumer and professional audio equipment — General decoupling and energy storage where a snap-in radial can and 25 V rating meet PCB or chassis mounting needs.

Unique Advantages

• Audio-focused series design — Part of Nichicon’s LKG series, which is specified for audio equipment, enabling designers to align component choice with audio-grade system requirements.
• Compact high-capacitance package — 1500 µF in a φ30 × 20L snap-in can provides substantial energy storage in a compact footprint for space-constrained audio assemblies.
• Measurable loss characteristics — A defined tanδ (0.22 at 120 Hz, 20°C) allows predictable evaluation of dissipation in audio-frequency applications.
• Robust ripple performance — 1.3 A ripple rating at 120 Hz supports smoothing duties in audio power rails, helping reduce hum and supply modulation.
• Specified endurance — 1000 hours at 85°C allows designers to plan for long-term behavior and thermal stress in deployed equipment.
• RoHS compliant and tray packed — Environmentally compliant and supplied in trays for production-ready handling.

Why Choose LKG1E152MESBCK?

The LKG1E152MESBCK is positioned for designers of audio equipment who require a 1500 µF, 25 V snap-in electrolytic capacitor with defined audio-frequency characteristics. Its combination of capacitance, ripple handling, specified dissipation factor, and endurance makes it suitable for power supply smoothing and reservoir duties in high-fidelity audio designs.

As a Nichicon LKG-series component, it brings audio-focused specification data that helps engineers assess in‑circuit behavior and reliability. Be aware this part is listed as End Of Life; consider lead-time and availability when planning production or service inventories.

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