LKS1V103MESB

The LKS1V103MESB is a snap-in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s LKS series, engineered for audio equipment and general-purpose power smoothing. It pairs a compact radial can snap-in package with a 10 mF capacitance and a 35 V rating to support bulk energy storage and filtering in audio and power applications.

Designed as a smaller-sized option within the LKS family, this part is intended to deliver audible tone-quality improvements when replacing smaller standard capacitors. It is RoHS compliant and specified for reliable operation across a broad temperature range.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 10 mF (10,000 μF) nominal capacitance with a 35 V rated voltage and ±20% tolerance for bulk filtering and decoupling.
• Package & Mounting — Radial, can-style snap-in package optimized for secure PCB mounting; physical size listed as L: 3 cm × D: 3 cm for compact installations.
• Audio-focused design — Part of the LKS series specified “for audio equipment” and described as smaller and providing higher tone quality compared to LKG TYPE-1 grade.
• Operating temperature & endurance — Rated for −40°C to +85°C with an endurance specification of 1000 hours at 85°C for predictable life performance under elevated temperatures.
• Ripple current — Low-frequency ripple current rating of 2.95 A at 120 Hz for effective smoothing in power supply and audio circuits.
• Polarized electrolytic — Polarized construction suitable for DC filtering and smoothing applications.
• Leakage current specification — Leakage current limited to not more than 3√(C·V) μA after 5 minutes at 20°C, where C is capacitance (μF) and V is rated voltage (V).
• Regulatory — Compliant to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).

Typical Applications

• Audio amplifiers and preamplifiers — Bulk filtering and power supply smoothing where improved tone quality is desired when upgrading from smaller standard capacitors.
• Power supply filtering — DC rail decoupling and ripple reduction in general-purpose power supplies using snap-in PCB mounting.
• Consumer audio equipment — Use in compact audio devices that require a smaller footprint capacitor with endurance at elevated temperatures.

Unique Advantages

• Audio-oriented series design — Positioned in the LKS family for audio equipment and noted for delivering tonal improvements over smaller standard parts.
• Compact snap-in form factor — Radial snap-in can with a 3 cm × 3 cm footprint simplifies board assembly while providing high-capacitance bulk storage.
• High ripple tolerance for low-frequency use — 2.95 A ripple current rating at 120 Hz supports robust smoothing in audio and power applications.
• Clear leakage-current limit — Leakage specified by the 3√(C·V) μA standard after a 5-minute voltage application at 20°C, enabling predictable behavior in circuit design.
• Temperature endurance — Rated for −40°C to +85°C and endurance tested to 1000 hours at 85°C for consistent long-term performance in typical operating environments.
• Regulatory compliance — RoHS compliance supports placement in designs requiring restricted-substance conformity.

Why Choose LKS1V103MESB?

LKS1V103MESB offers a combination of high capacitance, compact snap-in packaging, and audio-oriented design intent from Nichicon’s LKS series. Its 10 mF/35 V rating, specified ripple current at 120 Hz, and defined leakage and endurance limits make it suitable for engineers seeking reliable bulk energy storage and power-smoothing components in audio equipment and other general-purpose designs.

This part is a practical choice for designers who need a compact radial snap-in electrolytic capacitor with explicit performance data for temperature range, ripple handling, leakage behavior, and RoHS compliance.

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