100PX1000MEFC18X35.5
rubycon
Needs validationmedium risk
A potential alternative with lower capacitance (1000µF) but higher voltage (100V). Requires engineering review.
Best Alternatives to LKMI2501J152MF
Reviewing alternatives for the Ymin LKMI2501J152MF, a 1500µF 63V aluminum electrolytic capacitor. No direct replacements were found; available substitutes have lower capacitance, requiring careful engineering review.
AI replacement insight
Electrical riskmedium
Lower capacitance may increase ripple or affect stability.
Package risklow
All are radial cans, but dimensions vary and must be checked.
Can it be replaced directly?
No, a direct 1-to-1 replacement for the LKMI2501J152MF was not found. All potential alternatives have a lower capacitance value of 1000µF instead of 1500µF.
Best replacement path
Use a 1000µF capacitor with equal or higher voltage, but only after validating the impact on circuit performance, such as ripple voltage and hold-up time.
Main risk
The primary risk is the 33% reduction in capacitance, which can negatively affect power supply filtering, stability, and transient response.
Recommended alternatives
4Alternative comparison matrix
| Feature / factor | LKMI2501J152MF | 100PX1000MEFC18X35.5 | ERS1KM102M35OT | 63YXJ1000M16X25 | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacitance | 1500µF | 1000µF | 1000µF | 1000µF | 1000µF — Significantly lower capacitance requires circuit validation.; ERS1KM102M35OT: Significantly lower capacitance requires circuit validation.; 63YXJ1000M16X25: Significantly lower capacitance requires circuit validation.; EWH1JM102L25OT: Significantly lower capacitance requires circuit validation. |
| Voltage | 63V | 100V | 100V | 63V | 100V / 63V — Higher voltage rating provides more safety margin.; ERS1KM102M35OT: Higher voltage rating provides more safety margin.; 63YXJ1000M16X25: matched; EWH1JM102L25OT: matched |
| Package | Radial, Can | 18mm x 35.5mm | 18mm x 35mm | 16mm x 25mm | 18mm x 35.5mm / 18mm x 35mm / 16mm x 25mm — Package dimensions differ. Verify PCB layout compatibility.; ERS1KM102M35OT: Package dimensions differ. Verify PCB layout compatibility.; 63YXJ1000M16X25: Smaller package. Verify PCB layout compatibility.; EWH1JM102L25OT: Smaller package. Verify PCB layout compatibility. |
| Tolerance | ±20% | ±20% | - | - | ±20% — matched |
Application & sourcing insights
Questions & answers
No direct drop-in replacement was found. The best alternatives, such as Rubycon's 100PX1000MEFC18X35.5 or AISHI's EWH1JM102L25OT, have lower capacitance (1000µF) and require engineering validation.