LKS1J682MESB

The LKS1J682MESB is a snap-in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s LKS series, optimized for audio equipment and general-purpose power filtering. It provides 6.8 mF (6800 μF) capacitance at a 63 V rating in a compact snap-in can package designed as a smaller-sized upgrade option to improve tone quality when replacing smaller standard capacitors.

Built to operate across a broad temperature range and meeting RoHS requirements, this part is intended for engineers seeking a reliable, serviceable capacitor solution for supply smoothing, decoupling, and audio-focused designs.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage 6.8 mF (6800 μF) rated at 63 V for bulk energy storage and filtering in power rails and audio circuits.
• Snap-in Can Package Radial, snap-in terminal mounting for secure board retention and straightforward installation in chassis or PCBs.
• Audio-Optimized, Smaller-sized Specifically described for audio equipment as a smaller-sized option intended to produce an audible improvement in tone quality when used as a replacement for smaller standard components.
• Operating Temperature & Endurance Rated for -40 °C to +85 °C with an endurance specification of 1000 hours at 85 °C, supporting continuous operation in typical electronic equipment environments.
• Ripple Current Performance Rated ripple current of 3.65 A at 120 Hz, suitable for handling AC ripple currents typical in power-supply smoothing applications.
• Polarized with ±20% Tolerance Polarized electrolytic construction with a capacitance tolerance of -20% to +20% at 120 Hz, 20 °C.
• Environmental Compliance Compliant with the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).

Typical Applications

• Audio Equipment — Bulk filtering and decoupling in audio amplifiers and consumer audio systems; intended to improve perceived tone quality when replacing smaller standard capacitors.
• Power Supply Filtering — Smoothing and ripple reduction on DC rails where 63 V rating and 6.8 mF capacitance meet design requirements.
• General-Purpose Electronics — Energy storage and transient suppression in a variety of electronic equipment requiring polarized aluminum electrolytic capacitors.

Unique Advantages

• Audio-focused upgrade: Described specifically for audio equipment with a smaller size intended to enhance tone quality as a direct replacement for smaller standard parts.
• High ripple handling: 3.65 A ripple current (120 Hz) enables reliable performance in smoothing applications subject to AC ripple.
• Robust temperature range and endurance: -40 °C to +85 °C operating range with 1000 hours endurance at 85 °C for predictable lifetime performance in typical electronics environments.
• Secure snap-in mounting: Radial snap-in can package simplifies mechanical retention and serviceability on PCBs and in chassis assemblies.
• Regulatory compliance: RoHS compliance supports environmentally restricted design requirements.
• Clear specification set: Polarized design with ±20% tolerance and a defined leakage current specification per the LKS series datasheet for predictable electrical behavior.

Why Choose LKS1J682MESB?

The LKS1J682MESB combines a high-capacitance 6.8 mF value with a 63 V rating in a compact snap-in aluminum can tailored for audio and general-purpose applications. Its ripple-current capability, wide operating temperature range, and defined endurance make it suitable for engineers replacing smaller capacitors to achieve measurable improvements in audio performance and power-rail stability.

This part is well suited to designers of audio amplifiers, consumer audio equipment, and electronic systems that require a reliable, serviceable electrolytic solution with RoHS compliance and datasheet-backed endurance characteristics.

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