LKSA2183MESC

The LKSA2183MESC is a snap-in terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor designed for audio equipment and general-purpose electronic applications. It offers a compact, smaller-sized can package intended to improve tone quality when replacing small standard products.

Built for power-filtering and smoothing duties, this polarized capacitor combines a rated capacitance of 18 mF with a 42 V rating, snap-in mounting, and specifications tailored for reliable operation across a wide ambient temperature range.

Key Features

• Capacitance & Voltage — 18 mF capacitance at a rated voltage of 42 V for bulk energy storage and smoothing in power circuits.
• Package & Mounting — Radial, can-style snap-in package with snap-in terminals for secure board retention and easy assembly; physical dimensions L: 4.5 × D: 3.5 cm and a seated height up to 1.772 inch.
• Audio-Targeted Design — Series description specifies use for audio equipment with a smaller-sized construction intended to improve tone quality when used as a replacement for small standard products.
• Temperature & Lifetime — Rated for operation from −40 °C to +85 °C with an endurance specification of 1000 hours at 85 °C.
• Ripple Current — Rated ripple current of 4.5 A at 120 Hz, supporting AC ripple handling in power-supply and audio circuits.
• Tolerance & Polarization — Capacitance tolerance of −20% to +20%; polarized device suitable for DC applications where polarity is observed.
• Leakage & Loss Characteristics — Leakage current specified as not more than 3√CV (μA) after 5 minutes at 20 °C; tangent of loss angle (tan δ) characterized at 120 Hz, 20 °C per the series datasheet.
• Regulatory Compliance — Compliant with the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863).

Typical Applications

• Audio Equipment — Bulk filtering and power decoupling in amplifiers and audio power supplies where the series is specified to improve tone quality compared with smaller standard parts.
• General-Purpose Power Filtering — Smoothing and energy storage in general-purpose electronic power supplies and regulators within the specified voltage and temperature ranges.
• Consumer Electronics — Power-supply decoupling in consumer devices requiring a radial snap-in capacitor with robust ripple-handling capability.

Unique Advantages

• Tone-quality oriented: Explicit series design and wording in the product description indicate suitability for audio applications where replacement of smaller standard parts can improve tonal characteristics.
• High ripple capability: 4.5 A ripple current rating at 120 Hz supports demanding ripple environments common in power supplies and audio circuits.
• Wide operating temperature: −40 °C to +85 °C rating combined with a 1000-hour endurance at 85 °C provides predictable life performance under elevated temperatures.
• Secure snap-in mounting: Radial can with snap-in terminals enables reliable mechanical fixation on PCBs for robust assembly processes.
• RoHS compliant: Meets RoHS directive requirements (2011/65/EU, (EU)2015/863) for restricted substances.
• Measured electrical limits: Leakage current and tan δ are specified by the series datasheet (leakage ≤ 3√CV after 5 minutes at 20 °C; tan δ measured at 120 Hz, 20 °C), enabling engineering verification against system requirements.

Why Choose LKSA2183MESC?

LKSA2183MESC is positioned for designers seeking a compact, snap-in aluminum electrolytic solution targeted at audio and general-purpose power-filtering applications. Its combination of 18 mF capacitance, 42 V rating, substantial ripple current capability, and specified endurance at elevated temperature make it well suited for circuits that require dependable bulk energy storage and smoothing.

This capacitor is appropriate for engineers and procurement teams designing or servicing audio amplifiers, power supplies, and consumer electronics where RoHS compliance, measurable leakage and loss parameters, and secure board mounting are priorities.

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