LKS1V682MESA

The LKS1V682MESA is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor in a snap-in radial can designed for audio equipment and general-purpose electronics. It provides 6.8 mF capacitance at a 35 V rated voltage in a compact, snap-in package intended as a replacement for smaller standard parts to help improve tone quality.

Designed for board-level snap-in mounting, the LKS1V682MESA is RoHS-compliant and specified for operation from −40°C to +85°C, with a rated lifetime of 1000 hours at 85°C.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage: 6.8 mF rated capacitance at 35 V provides bulk energy storage suitable for power supply smoothing and decoupling in audio circuits.
• Package & Mounting: Radial can with snap-in terminals for quick, secure board mounting and mechanical stability in through-hole assemblies.
• Audio-focused Replacement: Intended for audio equipment and specified to provide an effect of tone-quality improvement when replacing smaller standard capacitors.
• Electrical Characteristics: Polarized design with ±20% capacitance tolerance and low-frequency ripple capability of 2.5 A at 120 Hz for moderate ripple-handling in power stages.
• Temperature & Lifetime: Rated for −40°C to +85°C operating range with an endurance specification of 1000 hours at 85°C.
• Leakage Specification: Leakage current conforms to the series specification (≤ 3√CV μA after 5 minutes at 20°C), supporting predictable performance in designs.
• Environmental Compliance: Compliant with the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).
• Compact Dimensions: Size approximately L: 3 × D: 2.5 cm for use where smaller footprints are needed compared to larger electrolytic options.

Typical Applications

• Audio Equipment: Bulk filtering and decoupling in amplifier power supplies where replacing smaller standard capacitors can yield a measurable tone-quality improvement.
• Power Supply Smoothing: General-purpose smoothing and energy storage in power rails for consumer and industrial electronics within the specified temperature range.
• Board-level Through-hole Assemblies: Snap-in mounting for mechanically robust board installation in equipment that requires serviceable or high-stress mounting.

Unique Advantages

• Designed for Audio Replacement: Marketed specifically for audio equipment with the intent of improving tone quality when replacing smaller standard parts.
• High Bulk Capacitance at 35 V: 6.8 mF provides significant energy reserve for power smoothing without increasing voltage rating beyond the intended application.
• Snap-in Mechanical Stability: Radial snap-in package offers secure, repeatable board mounting and easier installation compared with loose-leaded parts.
• Predictable Endurance: Specified 1000-hour lifetime at 85°C with defined endurance criteria for capacitance, tan δ, and leakage current, aiding reliability planning.
• RoHS Compliant: Meets RoHS directive requirements for use in regulated markets and projects with environmental compliance constraints.

Why Choose LKS1V682MESA?

The LKS1V682MESA is positioned as a compact, snap-in aluminum electrolytic capacitor that balances substantial bulk capacitance (6.8 mF) with board-level robustness for audio and general-purpose applications. Its combination of snap-in mounting, defined ripple capability (2.5 A at 120 Hz), and a rated lifetime at elevated temperature makes it suitable for designs that require reliable power smoothing and serviceable through-hole installation.

This part is well suited to engineers and buyers seeking a RoHS-compliant, polarized electrolytic solution for audio equipment and other electronic assemblies operating within −40°C to +85°C. The clear endurance and leakage specifications support predictable long-term behavior in production designs.

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