LKG1H153MESCAK

The LKG1H153MESCAK from Nichicon is a snap-in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor in the LKG series, optimized for audio applications. Featuring a 15,000 µF capacitance at 50 V and a compact φ35 × 50L can, it is designed specifically for high-grade and HD audio equipment where fidelity and stable power delivery are priorities.

Built for board-level power reservoir and filtering roles in audio systems, this polarized radial can combines high capacitance, snap-in mounting for secure installation, and electrical characteristics tuned for audio performance.

Key Features

• High Capacitance: 15,000 µF (15 mF) provides large energy storage for power supply smoothing and reserve in audio amplifier and preamplifier circuits.
• Rated Voltage: 50 V working voltage suitable for a range of audio power-supply topologies.
• Snap-in, Radial Can Package: Snap-in terminal (radial, can - snap-in) enables robust board retention and straightforward mounting in chassis or PCB assemblies.
• Audio-focused Design: Designed for high-grade audio equipment with priority on high-fidelity sound quality and meeting HD audio tone quality requirements.
• Temperature and Endurance: Operational range −40 °C to +85 °C with rated endurance of 1,000 hours at 85 °C when subjected to rated voltage.
• Electrical Reliability: Specified leakage current limit after 5 minutes: not more than 3√(C·V) µA (C in µF, V in V); impedance stability defined at low temperatures (Z(−25 °C)/Z(+20 °C) ≤ 4; Z(−40 °C)/Z(+20 °C) ≤ 12).
• Ripple Current: 4.7 A at 120 Hz, suitable for smoothing and decoupling in audio power stages.
• Marking and Compliance: Printed with gold color lettering on a black sleeve; RoHS compliant (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).
• Polarity: Polarized electrolytic capacitor for DC power applications.

Typical Applications

• High-Grade Audio Equipment: Bulk reservoir and smoothing in hi-fi and professional audio amplifiers where stable supply voltage supports fidelity.
• HD Audio Systems: Power supply decoupling and energy reserve for systems aiming to meet HD audio tone quality requirements.
• Amplifier Power Stages: Filtering and ripple suppression in power delivery sections of audio power amplifiers and preamplifiers.

Unique Advantages

• Substantial Energy Storage: 15,000 µF capacitance delivers significant bulk capacitance to stabilize supply rails under dynamic audio load.
• Robust Mounting: Snap-in radial can ensures secure mechanical retention and simplifies assembly into enclosures or PCBs.
• Temperature-Proven Endurance: Rated for 1,000 hours at 85 °C, offering predictable performance over prolonged elevated-temperature operation.
• Defined Low-Temperature Behavior: Published impedance ratios for −25 °C and −40 °C give predictable performance in cooler environments.
• Audio-Centric Designation: Part of Nichicon’s LKG series developed specifically with high-tone quality audio use in mind.
• Regulatory Compliance: RoHS compliance supports use in regions requiring restrictions on hazardous substances.

Why Choose LKG1H153MESCAK?

The LKG1H153MESCAK positions itself as a focused solution for designers of high-grade and HD audio equipment who need large-capacitance reservoirs with reliable performance. Its 15,000 µF / 50 V rating, snap-in can package, and defined endurance characteristics make it well suited to amplifier power supplies and other audio power management roles.

Manufactured by Nichicon as part of the LKG series, this capacitor delivers predictable electrical behaviour (including leakage and impedance limits) and RoHS compliance—attributes that support long-term reliability and regulatory needs in professional audio designs.

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