LKG1E182MESACK

The LKG1E182MESACK is a Nichicon LKG series aluminum electrolytic capacitor in a snap-in, radial-can package designed specifically for audio equipment. It delivers 1.8 mF (1800 µF) capacitance at a 25 V rating with polarized terminals and tray packing.

Engineered with audio-focused construction to prioritize high-fidelity sound quality, this part offers a low loss tangent (tan δ 0.22), 1.55 A ripple current capability at 120 Hz, a leakage current of 630 µA, and a rated endurance of 1000 hours at 85 °C. Note: this part is End of Life.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 1.8 mF (1800 µF) nominal capacitance rated at 25 V with ±20% tolerance.
• Audio-focused Design — Part of the LKG series developed for audio equipment with priority on high-fidelity sound quality as described in the series documentation.
• Low Loss (tan δ) — Specified tan δ of 0.22 (measurement per series conditions), supporting reduced dissipation in audio signal paths.
• Ripple Current Handling — Rated for 1.55 A ripple current at 120 Hz to manage AC ripple in power circuits.
• Leakage Current — Specified leakage current of 630 µA after standard voltage application conditions.
• Endurance — Designed to meet specified performance after 1000 hours at 85 °C with rated voltage applied.
• Wide Temperature Range — Operates from −40 °C to +85 °C.
• Package & Mounting — Snap-in, radial can (φ25 × 25 mm), suitable for vertical board mounting; tray packed.
• Polarized — Requires correct polarity in circuit installation.
• Regulatory — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• High-fidelity audio amplifiers — Provides bulk capacitance and ripple handling for amplifier power stages in HD audio systems.
• Professional and consumer HD audio systems — Suited for audio equipment applications where the LKG series' tone-quality focus is required.
• Power supply decoupling in audio electronics — Uses the 1.8 mF capacitance and 1.55 A ripple rating to stabilize and filter supply rails in audio circuits.
• Legacy audio equipment maintenance — Matches LKG series characteristics for replacement in existing designs; note the part is End of Life.

Unique Advantages

• Audio-optimized construction — Series design emphasizes high-fidelity tone quality, useful where sound performance is a priority.
• High capacitance in a compact snap-in can — 1.8 mF in a φ25 × 25 mm package helps minimize board space while delivering bulk energy storage.
• Robust ripple capability — 1.55 A ripple current rating at 120 Hz supports demanding audio power stages.
• Temperature and endurance rating — Rated for −40 °C to +85 °C operation and 1000 hours at 85 °C endurance for predictable lifetime behavior.
• RoHS compliant and tray packed — Meets RoHS requirements and is supplied in trays for efficient handling and assembly.
• Clear electrical specifications — Provided values for tan δ, leakage current, tolerance, and ripple current simplify selection and validation.

Why Choose LKG1E182MESACK?

The LKG1E182MESACK provides a purpose-built option for audio-centric designs that require substantial bulk capacitance, defined loss characteristics, and strong ripple handling in a compact snap-in form. Its combination of 1.8 mF at 25 V, low tan δ, and defined endurance at 85 °C make it suitable for designers focused on preserving audio fidelity and predictable performance under typical audio equipment conditions.

This Nichicon LKG series part is appropriate for engineers maintaining or designing HD audio systems and for applications requiring a specified set of electrical and environmental characteristics. As the part is End of Life, it is particularly relevant for legacy design support or controlled last-time procurement.

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