LKG1J182MESZCK

The LKG1J182MESZCK is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor in a snap‑in radial can designed for audio equipment. It provides 1.8 mF (1800 µF) capacitance at a 63 V rating with a ±20% tolerance and is part of Nichicon's LKG series developed for high‑grade audio applications.

Key performance attributes include a specified tangent of loss angle (tan δ) of 0.22, ripple current capability of 2.9 A at 120 Hz, leakage current rating of 1010 µA, and an endurance rating of 1000 hours at 85 °C. The device is RoHS compliant and supplied in tray packing. Note: product status is End of Life.

Key Features

• Electrical Performance  1.8 mF (1800 µF) capacitance at 63 V with ±20% tolerance; tan δ specified at 0.22 (measured at 120 Hz, 20 °C).
• Ripple and Leakage  Rated ripple current of 2.9 A at 120 Hz and a leakage current value listed as 1010 µA.
• Audio‑oriented Design  Part of the LKG series developed for high‑grade and HD audio equipment, prioritizing tone quality and fidelity.
• Mechanical & Mounting  Snap‑in terminal, radial can package (φ22 × 50 mm length), designed for secure board mounting; supplied in tray packing.
• Reliability & Temperature Range  Rated operating temperature −40 °C to +85 °C with an endurance specification of 1000 hours at 85 °C under rated voltage.
• Compliance  RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• High‑grade audio equipment  Intended for use in premium audio designs where component selection supports tonal quality and fidelity.
• HD audio systems  Suitable for systems that specify components from the LKG series focused on high tonal performance.
• Audio power supply filtering  Provides bulk capacitance and ripple handling in audio power domains where the specified electrical characteristics are required.

Unique Advantages

• Audio‑focused engineering: Part of the LKG series explicitly developed "for audio use," aligning component selection with high‑tone quality requirements.
• High capacitance at elevated voltage: 1.8 mF at 63 V offers a substantial energy reservoir for designs requiring both voltage margin and capacitance.
• Measured ripple capability: 2.9 A ripple current rating at 120 Hz supports applications with moderate AC ripple on DC rails.
• Temperature and endurance rating: Rated for −40 °C to +85 °C with an endurance qualification of 1000 hours at 85 °C, providing defined lifetime expectations under rated conditions.
• Secure, board‑friendly mounting: Snap‑in radial can package simplifies mechanical retention on boards and is supplied in tray packing for handling.
• Standards compliance: RoHS compliance supports regulatory requirements for restricted substances.

Why Choose LKG1J182MESZCK?

The LKG1J182MESZCK is positioned for engineers specifying electrolytic capacitors for audio‑centric designs that require a combination of substantial capacitance, a 63 V rating, and audio‑oriented series characteristics. Its defined ripple, leakage, tan δ, and endurance values make performance and lifetime tradeoffs transparent for system design.

This part is appropriate for procurement in projects targeting high‑grade and HD audio equipment where the LKG series attributes are desired. As the part is End of Life, request current availability and suitable alternatives early in the design or procurement cycle.

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