LKS1K332MESA

The LKS1K332MESA is a Nichicon LKS-series snap-in aluminum electrolytic capacitor specified at 3300 µF and 80 V. It is a polarized, radial snap-in can intended for smaller-sized audio equipment and general-purpose electronic applications.

This part is RoHS compliant and designed for board-mounted assembly (tray packing). Status: End Of Life.

Key Features

• Capacitance & tolerance — 3.3 mF (3300 µF) with a tolerance of ±20% measured at 120 Hz, 20°C.
• Voltage rating — Rated for 80 V operation for higher-voltage circuit requirements.
• Loss characteristics — Tangent of loss angle (tan δ) specified at 0.25 (measurement condition: 20°C, 120 Hz).
• Ripple current capability — Low-frequency ripple current rated at 3.0 A at 120 Hz, useful for bulk filtering and smoothing in low-frequency applications.
• Leakage current — Specified leakage current of 1540 µA (after application of rated voltage as per datasheet conditions).
• Mechanical package — Radial snap-in can, size φ25 × 40 mm, designed for snap-in PCB mounting and stable mechanical retention.
• Operating temperature & endurance — Rated for −40°C to +85°C with an endurance of 1000 hours at 85°C.
• Packaging & compliance — Tray packing for production handling and RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Audio equipment — Intended for smaller-sized audio circuitry within the LKS series; suitable where a polarized snap-in electrolytic is required.
• General-purpose electronic equipment — Applicable in general-purpose circuits that require a 3.3 mF, 80 V polarized capacitor in a snap-in form factor.
• PCB-mounted assemblies — Snap-in radial can and tray packing support assembly processes for volume production.

Unique Advantages

• High working voltage: 80 V rating supports higher-voltage system designs without overrating the capacitor.
• Substantial capacitance: 3.3 mF provides significant bulk capacitance in a compact φ25 × 40 mm package.
• Robust low-frequency ripple handling: 3.0 A ripple current (120 Hz) addresses demands of low-frequency smoothing and filtering.
• Temperature endurance: Rated for −40°C to +85°C and specified for 1000 hours at 85°C, supporting stable operation over the rated life condition.
• Snap-in form factor: Radial snap-in can provides secure PCB mounting for assemblies requiring mechanical retention.
• RoHS compliant: Meets RoHS directive requirements for restricted substances.

Why Choose LKS1K332MESA?

The LKS1K332MESA combines a high 80 V working voltage with substantial 3.3 mF capacitance in a compact snap-in radial can, offering a straightforward solution for designers of smaller-sized audio and general-purpose electronic equipment. Its 3 A low-frequency ripple rating and specified endurance at 85°C make it suitable where dependable bulk capacitance and board-mounted retention are required.

As a Nichicon LKS-series component, it aligns with applications that call for a polarized aluminum electrolytic in a snap-in format and is provided in tray packing for production handling. Note the product status is End Of Life; please verify current availability before specifying.

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