Aluminum electrolyticA polarized capacitor exhibiting a very high capacitanceThat property of a system of conductors and dielectrics which permits the storage of electricity when potential difference exists between the conductors. Its value is expressed as the ratio of a quantity of electricity to a potential difference. A capacitance value is always positive./volume ratio that consists of two electrodes immersed in an electrolyte, with a chemical film that acts as a dielectricThe insulating material between the plates of the capacitor. The material is chosen for its ability to permit electrostatic attraction and repulsion to take place across it. The material will have the property that energy required to establish an electric field is recoverable in whole or in part, as electric energy. In other words, a good dielectric material is a poor conductor of electricity while being an effective supporter of electrostatic fields. on one or both electrodes. Electrolytic capacitors are made by winding either plain or etched foils on which an oxide has been formed on the surface of one (either anodeAn electrodeA solid electric conductor through which an electric current enters or leaves in a medium through which current enters any nonmetallic conductor. or cathodeThe negative electrodeA solid electric conductor through which an electric current enters or leaves in a medium of a capacitor.) film. The etching of the foil increases the surface area and a considerable increase in capacitanceThat property of a system of conductors and dielectrics which permits the storage of electricity when potential difference exists between the conductors. Its value is expressed as the ratio of a quantity of electricity to a potential difference. A capacitance value is always positive. can thus be obtained. capacitor maker Taiwan Chinsan Electronic Industrial has expressed optimism about company operations in the near future, citing steady orders from China-based clients.
Fellow company Lelon Electronics also holds an optimistic outlook, on booming demand for capacitors used in car-use electronics, telecoms and networking equipment.
Taiwan Chinsan reported consolidated revenues of NT$264 million (US$8.8 million) for November 2013, up 1.5% sequentially and 4.2% on year. Accumulated 2013 sales through November amounted to NT$2.75 billion, showing a 2.3% decrease from a year ago.
Taiwan Chinsan said it continues to improve its product mix, and put increased focus on high-end products for profit growth.
Lelon saw its November sales increase almost 15% on month to NT$515 million. Cumulative 2013 consolidated revenues through November totaled NT$5.21 billion, down about 1% from year earlier.
Lelon indicated has been developing its high-margin products, such as capacitors for car-use electronics, while remaining focused on capacitors for telecoms and networking equipment. Gross margin reached 20.16% in the third quarter compared to 19.61% in the second quarter and 16.79% in the first.
