LKS1H152MESZ

The LKS1H152MESZ is a snap-in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor designed for audio equipment and general-purpose power applications. It delivers 1.5 mF capacitance at a 50 V rating in a compact, smaller-sized radial can with a snap-in mounting style.

Engineered as part of Nichicon’s LKS series, this RoHS-compliant capacitor is optimized to provide tone-quality improvements when replacing smaller standard parts, offering a balance of ripple handling, temperature performance and long-term endurance for audio and general power supply circuits.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 1.5 mF (1500 μF) rated at 50 V, with capacitance tolerance of ±20% (120 Hz, 20°C).
• Mounting & Package — Snap-in terminal, radial can (can - snap-in) for secure board insertion and reliable mechanical retention in power and audio assemblies.
• Polarized Design — Polar capacitor suitable for power filtering and smoothing in DC circuits.
• Operating Temperature — Specified for −40°C to +85°C operation to cover typical ambient conditions in audio and general-purpose equipment.
• Endurance — Rated for 1000 hours at 85°C; after the endurance test, capacitance remains within ±20% of initial value, tan δ ≤ 200% of initial specified value, and leakage current is less than or equal to the initial specified value.
• Leakage Current Specification — Leakage current after 5 minutes at 20°C is specified as not more than 3√(C·V) μA (C: rated capacitance in μF, V: voltage in V).
• Ripple Handling — Rated ripple current of 1.45 A at 120 Hz (measurement frequency reference: 120 Hz at 20°C for related parameters).
• Compact Dimensions — Physically compact with dimensions approximately L: 2.0 cm × D: 2.2 cm (radial can form factor) and printed marking in silver on a black sleeve.
• RoHS Compliance — Compliant with RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).

Typical Applications

• Audio Equipment — Used in power supply filtering and decoupling where upgrading from smaller standard capacitors can improve tone quality and dynamic response.
• General Power Supplies — Bulk smoothing and ripple reduction in low- to mid-power DC rails for consumer and professional electronics.
• Signal Processing Electronics — Energy storage and transient support for amplifier stages and audio front-ends requiring polarized electrolytic solutions.

Unique Advantages

• Audio-Targeted Performance — Described effect of tone-quality improvement when replacing smaller standard parts makes it a practical upgrade path in audio designs.
• Robust Ripple Capability — 1.45 A ripple current rating at 120 Hz supports effective AC ripple handling in power supply applications.
• Endurance-Proven — 1000-hour endurance at 85°C with defined limits on capacitance change, tan δ and leakage current provides predictable behavior over time.
• Compact Snap-in Packaging — Radial snap-in can minimizes board footprint while providing secure mechanical mounting for through-hole assemblies.
• Clear Marking and Compliance — Silver-on-black sleeve marking for easy identification and RoHS compliance for regulatory alignment.

Why Choose LKS1H152MESZ?

LKS1H152MESZ is positioned for designers seeking a compact, snap-in aluminum electrolytic capacitor tailored to audio and general-purpose power applications. Its combination of 1.5 mF capacitance at 50 V, defined ripple rating, wide operating temperature range and 1000-hour endurance delivers a reliable, upgrade-capable component for assemblies where tone quality and stable power smoothing matter.

This part is well suited to engineers and procurement teams specifying polarized capacitors for audio gear, power modules and related electronics that require RoHS compliance, clear part marking and predictable long-term behavior under thermal and electrical stress.

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