LKS2A152MESB

The LKS2A152MESB is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor from Nichicon’s LKS series, designed as a snap-in terminal radial can for audio equipment and general-purpose electronics. It delivers a 1.5 mF rated capacitance at 100 V in a compact package aimed at improving tone quality when replacing smaller standard capacitors.

Engineered for board-level snap-in mounting, this polarized capacitor is RoHS compliant and specified for operation across −40 °C to 85 °C with defined endurance at elevated temperature.

Key Features

• Electrical Characteristics — 1.5 mF rated capacitance at 100 V with capacitance tolerance of ±20% (−20% to +20%) measured at 120 Hz, 20 °C; polarized design for DC applications.
• Ripple Performance — Rated low-frequency ripple current of 2.45 A at 120 Hz, suitable for smoothing and decoupling tasks in power sections within its specified limits.
• Package and Mounting — Snap-in terminal, radial can package designed for secure board mounting and straightforward replacement of standard snap-in parts.
• Temperature and Reliability — Operating temperature range from −40 °C to 85 °C with an endurance specification of 1000 hours at 85 °C.
• Size — Compact footprint with size dimension listed as L: 2.5 × D: 3 cm for space-conscious designs.
• Environmental Compliance — Compliant to the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU,(EU)2015/863).

Typical Applications

• Audio Equipment — Used in audio circuits where replacing a smaller standard capacitor can yield an audible improvement in tone quality, per the LKS series design objective.
• General-Purpose Power Filtering — Suitable for DC smoothing and bulk storage in general-purpose electronic equipment within the specified voltage and temperature limits.
• Board-Level Snap-In Assemblies — Designed for systems that use snap-in radial cans for secure mechanical retention and ease of assembly or service replacement.

Unique Advantages

• High Capacitance at 100 V: 1.5 mF rated capacitance at a 100 V rating enables larger charge storage in a single component for higher-voltage applications within the part’s limits.
• Compact Snap-In Packaging: Radial snap-in can format provides a compact footprint while simplifying PCB mounting and replacement workflows.
• Designed for Audio Tone Improvement: The LKS series is specified for use in audio equipment with the stated objective of improving tone quality when replacing smaller standard products.
• Defined Endurance: Specified 1000 hours endurance at 85 °C offers predictable performance and lifecycle planning for designs operating near the upper temperature limit.
• RoHS Compliance: Meets RoHS directives (2011/65/EU,(EU)2015/863), supporting environmentally regulated product builds.

Why Choose LKS2A152MESB?

The LKS2A152MESB positions itself as a compact, high-capacitance snap-in solution for audio and general-purpose electronic designs that require a polarized aluminum electrolytic capacitor rated to 100 V. Its combination of 1.5 mF capacitance, snap-in radial can packaging, and defined ripple and endurance specifications make it suitable for engineers seeking a replaceable board-level capacitor that supports tone-quality-focused audio applications and reliable power filtering.

Manufactured by Nichicon as part of the LKS series, this part is appropriate for designs where space, ease of mounting, RoHS compliance, and clear temperature/endurance limits are key selection criteria.

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