LKS1E103MESA

The LKS1E103MESA from Nichicon is a snap-in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor in the LKS series, designed for audio equipment and general-purpose electronic assemblies. It delivers 10 mF capacitance at a 25 V rating in a smaller-sized radial, can snap-in package and is RoHS compliant.

This part targets applications where a compact, polarized snap-in capacitor with defined ripple capability, endurance, and operating temperature range is required, and where replacing a smaller standard product can contribute to tone-quality improvement in audio designs.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 10 mF (10,000 µF) rated at 25 V, providing bulk energy storage in a compact package.
• Polarized Electrolytic — Polar construction suitable for DC smoothing and general-purpose power applications.
• Tolerance — ±20% capacitance tolerance at 120 Hz, 20°C for predictable design margins.
• Ripple Handling — Rated ripple current 2.45 A at 120 Hz, supporting moderate AC ripple in power systems.
• Temperature & Lifetime — Operating range −40°C to +85°C with endurance specified as 1000 hours at 85°C.
• Mounting & Package — Snap-in radial can package for secure chassis or PCB mounting; package size specified as L: 3 × D: 2.5 cm and maximum seated height 1.181 inch.
• Regulatory — Compliant to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).
• Audio-focused Design — LKS series marketed for audio equipment with a noted effect on tone quality when used as a replacement for small standard products.

Typical Applications

• Audio Equipment — Designed for use in audio systems where replacing smaller standard capacitors can contribute to tone-quality improvement.
• General-Purpose Power — Suitable for general-purpose DC smoothing and energy storage in electronic assemblies requiring a 10 mF, 25 V polarized capacitor.
• Chassis/PCB Snap-in Mounting — For electronic assemblies that use snap-in radial can capacitors to secure bulk capacitors to boards or panels.

Unique Advantages

• Compact, high-capacitance package — 10 mF in a smaller-sized snap-in can enables higher bulk capacitance without a large footprint.
• Audio-oriented specification — LKS series positioning and product description note tone-quality improvement when replacing small standard parts in audio equipment.
• Defined ripple capability — 2.45 A ripple current at 120 Hz supports designs with moderate AC ripple on DC rails.
• Wide operating temperature — −40°C to +85°C operation with 1000-hour endurance at 85°C for predictable lifetime under specified stress.
• RoHS compliance — Conforms to RoHS (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863) for regulatory alignment in restricted-substance environments.

Why Choose LKS1E103MESA?

LKS1E103MESA offers a blend of compact physical size, substantial 10 mF capacitance, and snap-in mounting convenience from Nichicon’s LKS series—making it suitable for designers seeking a polarized aluminum electrolytic capacitor tailored for audio and general-purpose applications. Its specified ripple current, operating temperature range, and 1000-hour endurance at 85°C provide measurable reliability characteristics to match system requirements.

This part is ideal for engineers and procurement teams specifying components for audio equipment or electronic assemblies that require a compact, RoHS-compliant snap-in electrolytic with clear performance parameters and documented endurance.

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