Power utilities around the world are rolling out smart meters in order to enable automated meter reading and optimized energy management. The X2 capacitors from the EPCOS B3293* heavy duty series of film capacitors are well suited for these ...
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We’re already familiar with the basics for how ultracapacitorsUnconventional internal design yields a larger capacitanceThat property of a system of conductors and dielectrics which permits the storage of electricity when potential ...
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MALVERN, PA, Feb 27, 2014 (Marketwired via COMTEX) — Vishay Intertechnology today announced that it will be showcasing its latest industry-leading solutions at the 2014 Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition, taking ...
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Featuring a dual safetyClass X capacitors are used in "across-the-line" applications where their failure would not lead to electric shock. Class X safety caps are used between the "live" wires carrying the incoming AC current. In this ...
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Ideal for high voltage automotive electronics in both standard & hybrid electric vehicles, the High Voltage Automotive MLCCMultiple-layer capacitors interleave dielectric and electrode layers. This type of capacitor has increased current ...
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AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, is launching the evolution of its FFLC Series medium power film capacitors for DC filtering applications. Available in large case sizes up to 35 ...
In-Circuit Design Pty Ltd (ICD), Australia, developer of the ICD Stackup and PDN Planner software, has updated the Capacitor Library for its PDN Planner software. “It is extremely difficult and time-consuming for customers to source ...
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Nichicon VA Series Functional Polymer Capacitors (FPCAPs) are conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic capacitors that have a resin-molded chip construction and improved frequencyThe number of complete cycles or vibrations per unit of ...
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Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. VSH today announced its technology lineup for the Applied Power Electronics Conference andExposition (APEC) 2014, taking place March 16-20 in Fort Worth,Texas. In booth 921, the company will be highlighting ...
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TAIYO YUDEN (U.S.A.) INC.'s new Cylindrical Lithium Ion Capacitor (LICLithium Ion Capacitor.) offers extremely large energy densityA figure of merit usually expressed in Joules per cubic inch for capacitorsA figure of merit usually ...
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Old materials are new again as companies scramble to replace polycarbonate dielectricThe insulating material between the plates of the capacitor. The material is chosen for its ability to permit electrostatic attraction and repulsion to ...
SOUTH KOREA: Metro operators in Seoul, Daejon and Incheon have achieved power savings of more than 20% using ultracapacitor braking energy recuperation technology, according to ultracapacitor manufacturer Maxwell Technologies. Up to 200 ...
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The demand in electric cars has been a source of good news for several companies like Maxwell Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:MXWL). The demand for electric cars is expected to provide for a secondary demand boost for the company’s products ...
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Direct Current (DC) ratings for current and voltage are not easy to come by. A review of Industry Standards shows that AC current and voltage ratings are abundant while DC ratings receive little attention. So here are a few guidelines. ...
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Vishay’s MKP386 metallized polypropylene film snubberCapacitors used independently or with other circuit elements to suppress voltage transients in electrical circuits. capacitors are now available from Farnell element14. They benefit ...
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