LKG2A152MESAAK

The LKG2A152MESAAK is an aluminum electrolytic, snap‑in terminal capacitor from Nichicon’s LKG series, designed for audio equipment. It offers 1.5 mF capacitance at a 100 V rating in a radial, snap‑in can package intended for high‑tone quality audio applications.

Key attributes include a 120 Hz ripple current rating, wide operating temperature range and a defined endurance of 1000 hours at 85°C. Product status: End of Life.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 1.5 mF (1500 µF) rated capacitance at 100 V for applications requiring substantial energy storage in a compact snap‑in package.
• Audio‑grade design — Part of the LKG series developed for high‑grade audio equipment and HD audio needs, prioritizing tone quality.
• Electrical performance — Specified tangent of loss angle (tan δ) of 0.25 and a leakage current value of 1160 µA (measured conditions per product data).
• Ripple handling — Rated ripple current of 2.6 A at 120 Hz to support AC ripple demands typical in audio power circuits.
• Reliability & lifetime — Endurance specified as 1000 hours at 85°C; capacitance change within ±20% and controlled tan δ and leakage after the endurance test.
• Mechanical & mounting — Snap‑in radial can package (φ25 × 35 mm length; size 3.5 × 2.5 cm), supplied in tray packing for board assembly.
• Environmental — RoHS compliant, meeting applicable directive requirements noted in the LKG series documentation.

Typical Applications

• High‑grade audio equipment — Designed specifically for use in high‑tone‑quality audio systems where component selection targets sound fidelity.
• HD Audio systems — Suited to designs that require components meeting the LKG series’ stated requirements for tone quality in HD audio applications.
• Audio component assembly — Snap‑in radial can package and tray packing support efficient PCB mounting during manufacturing of audio modules and amplifiers.

Unique Advantages

• High voltage, high capacitance combination — 1.5 mF at 100 V provides substantial stored charge capability for demanding audio circuits.
• Audio‑focused engineering — Part of a series explicitly developed for high‑grade audio, addressing tone quality needs stated in the LKG documentation.
• Defined ripple and leakage performance — 2.6 A ripple current (120 Hz) and specified leakage current value support predictable electrical behavior in designs.
• Temperature and endurance specification — Rated for operation from −40°C to +85°C with endurance validated at 1000 hours at 85°C for design confidence in service conditions.
• RoHS compliant — Meets the RoHS directive as indicated for the LKG series, simplifying environmental compliance considerations.
• Board‑ready packaging — Snap‑in radial can format and tray packing facilitate assembly in production environments for audio equipment manufacturers.

Why Choose LKG2A152MESAAK?

The LKG2A152MESAAK positions itself as a purpose‑built electrolytic solution for audio equipment designers who require a combination of high capacitance and high voltage in a snap‑in radial can. Its electrical specifications—tangent of loss angle, ripple current rating, leakage current, and endurance at elevated temperature—provide verifiable parameters for component selection in audio‑focused designs.

This part is appropriate for engineers and procurement teams sourcing components for high‑tone‑quality audio assemblies, offering predictable performance across the published temperature and endurance conditions and simplifying integration with board‑level manufacturing through its snap‑in package and tray packing.

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