LKG2A153MKZF

The LKG2A153MKZF is a lug-terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s LKG series, engineered for audio equipment where high capacitance and stable power delivery matter. It combines a 15,000 µF capacitance with a 100 V rating and a lug (solder-lug) radial can package for robust power-rail connections.

Designed with audio use in mind, this capacitor delivers high bulk energy storage, significant low-frequency ripple handling, and endurance for sustained operation at elevated temperatures, making it suitable for high-fidelity audio power supply applications.

Key Features

• Electrolytic Construction & Mounting: Aluminum electrolytic capacitor with a lug/lag terminal mounting style and radial can (solder lug) package for secure mechanical and electrical connection.
• High Capacitance: 15,000 µF nominal capacitance with a tolerance of -20% to +20%, providing substantial bulk energy for power smoothing and reservoir functions.
• 100 V Rated Voltage: 100 V DC rating to provide voltage headroom for higher-voltage audio power rails.
• Low-Frequency Ripple Capability: Rated low-frequency ripple current of 7.4 A at 120 Hz, supporting demanding power-supply ripple conditions.
• Leakage and Dissipation: Specified leakage current of 3,670 µA and a dissipation factor (tanδ) of 0.25 measured at 20°C, 120 Hz for predictable loss characteristics.
• Endurance & Operating Range: Life rating of 1,000 hours at 85°C with an operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, suitable for sustained elevated-temperature operation.
• Physical Size & Packaging: Size listed as φ50 × 100L (L: 10 × D: 5 cm) and supplied in tray packing for handling and assembly efficiency.
• RoHS Compliant: Conforms to RoHS directives as noted in the product data.

Typical Applications

• Audio Power Supplies: Bulk energy reservoir and smoothing in amplifier and preamplifier power rails where sustained capacitance and ripple handling are required.
• High-Fidelity Amplifiers: Power stabilization and decoupling in high-grade audio equipment designed to prioritize sound quality.
• Audio System Subassemblies: Local energy storage for subsystems within audio equipment that benefit from high capacitance and robust ripple current capability.

Unique Advantages

• Large Energy Storage: 15,000 µF nominal capacitance provides substantial bulk capacitance for extended reservoir performance and voltage stability under load.
• High Voltage Capability: 100 V rating offers margin for higher-voltage audio power designs, reducing the need for parallel components.
• Designed for Audio: Part of the LKG series developed with emphasis on high tone quality and application in audio equipment.
• Robust Ripple Handling: 7.4 A low-frequency ripple rating at 120 Hz addresses demanding AC ripple conditions commonly found in power supply circuits.
• Elevated-Temperature Endurance: Rated for 1,000 hours at 85°C, delivering predictable performance for long-duration elevated-temperature operation.
• Practical Mechanical Form Factor: Lug-terminal radial can with solder lugs simplifies secure wiring and mechanical integration in chassis-mounted audio systems.

Why Choose LKG2A153MKZF?

The LKG2A153MKZF positions itself as a high-capacitance, high-voltage electrolytic solution tailored to audio equipment designers who need reliable reservoir capacitance, strong ripple-current capability, and endurance at elevated temperatures. Its lug-terminal radial can package and RoHS compliance make it appropriate for integration into high-fidelity audio power supplies and subsystem designs.

This part is suited for engineers seeking a proven electrolytic option for smoothing, decoupling, and energy storage in audio applications where 15,000 µF at 100 V, measurable leakage and dissipation characteristics, and a defined endurance profile are required.

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