LKS1E223MESB

The LKS1E223MESB from Nichicon is a snap-in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor designed for audio equipment and general-purpose applications. It delivers 22 mF capacitance at a 25 V rating in a compact snap-in can package, offering an option to improve tone quality by replacing smaller standard capacitors.

Built to the LKS series specifications, this capacitor combines high capacitance, a snap-in mounting format, and RoHS compliance for use in equipment where space-efficient, high-capacity smoothing and decoupling are required.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage: 22 mF rated capacitance at 25 V, suitable where high bulk capacitance at low voltage is needed.
• Audio-focused Performance: Designed for audio equipment with reported tone-quality improvement when replacing smaller, standard products.
• Snap‑in Mounting: Snap-in terminal type in a radial can package for secure board retention and straightforward assembly.
• Tolerance & Polarization: Capacitance tolerance ±20% (–20% to +20%); polarized electrolytic construction.
• Operating Range: Rated for operation from –40 °C to +85 °C, with endurance specified as 1000 hours at 85 °C.
• Ripple Handling: Low-frequency ripple current rating of 3.75 A at 120 Hz.
• Compact Size: Package dimension listed as L: 4.5 × D: 3 cm for space-constrained designs.
• Environmental Compliance: RoHS compliant (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).

Typical Applications

• Audio Equipment: Replacement option to improve tone quality in amplifiers and audio power circuits by increasing bulk capacitance.
• General-Purpose Power Circuits: Bulk energy storage and smoothing in general-purpose electronic designs that accept a polarized electrolytic.
• Electronic Equipment with Snap-In Assembly: Where snap-in radial can capacitors are preferred for mechanical retention and assembly.

Unique Advantages

• High Bulk Capacitance: 22 mF provides substantial energy storage for filtering and smoothing tasks compared with smaller standard parts.
• Designed for Audio Quality: Specified as smaller and providing higher tone quality compared to the LKG TYPE-1 grade, supporting audio-centric upgrades.
• Robust Endurance Specified: Endurance defined as 1000 hours at 85 °C, enabling predictable life characteristics under rated conditions.
• High Ripple Capability: 3.75 A ripple current rating at 120 Hz addresses low-frequency ripple demands in power supplies.
• RoHS Compliance: Conforms to applicable RoHS directives for environmentally compliant designs.
• Secure Snap‑In Package: Radial, can-style snap-in package simplifies mechanical retention during assembly.

Why Choose LKS1E223MESB?

The LKS1E223MESB positions itself as a compact, high-capacitance snap-in solution from Nichicon’s LKS series, aimed at designers seeking improved audio characteristics and reliable bulk energy storage in a radial can package. Its 22 mF/25 V rating, defined endurance (1000 hours at 85 °C), and 3.75 A ripple rating at 120 Hz make it an option for equipment where large capacitance and stable performance are required.

This part is suitable for engineers specifying replacements to enhance tone quality in audio assemblies or for general-purpose circuits requiring polarized, high-capacitance snap-in components while maintaining RoHS compliance.

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