Capacitor for Coupling and Decoupling Applications

Posted by doEEEt Media Group
On June 26, 2024
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Capacitors are fundamental components in both analog and digital electronic circuits. These passive components play an important role in influencing the operational behavior of circuits. The characteristics of a capacitor vary mainly depending on the dielectric material used. The dielectric material determines the capacitance value, energy efficiency, and size of a capacitor. Fixed value capacitors can be broadly categorized into two: polar and non-polar capacitors. Non-polar capacitors include ceramic, film, and paper capacitors.

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Electrolytic Capacitors

Posted by doEEEt Media Group
On May 12, 2023
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The basic idea of electrolytic capacitor types is to maximize the surface area of electrodes and thus increase their capacitance value and capacitance density. Fine pores and cavities created on the electrode (anode) surface are then covered by a dielectric – usually insulator/semiconducting metal oxides. The electrolyte in a liquid/wet, gel or solid form is used as a medium to contact the high surface from the second side and bring it by its electrical conductivity mechanisms to the second electrode (cathode).

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Capacitor Losses (ESR, IMP, DF, Q), Series or Parallel Eq. Circuit?

Posted by doEEEt Media Group
On February 22, 2023
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This article explains capacitor losses (ESR, Impedance IMP, Dissipation Factor DF/ tanδ, Quality FactorQ) as the other basic key parameter of capacitors apart from capacitance, insulation resistance, and DCL leakage current.

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New AC Filtering Film Capacitors Deliver Extremely Stable Capacitance

Posted by doEEEt Media Group
On August 12, 2022
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Vishay Intertechnology introduces a new series of metalized polypropylene AC filtering film capacitors optimized for high humidity environments. Vishay Roederstein MKP1847C AC Filtering devices withstand demanding temperature humidity bias (THB) testing —40C, 93 % relative humidity for 56 days at rated voltage —without altering their electrical characteristics.

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How to Measure ESL and ESR of a DC link capacitor

Posted by doEEEt Media Group
On June 24, 2021
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DC-link capacitors are an essential stage in power conversion for many applications, including three-phase pulse width modulation (PWM) inverters, photovoltaic and wind power inverters, industrial motor drives, automotive onboard chargers and inverters and medical equipment power supplies.

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Why low ESR matters in capacitor design

Posted by Tomáš Zedníček
On May 24, 2021
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A practical capacitor is a non-ideal component. Its circuit model contains series inductance (ESL) and series resistance (ESR). Although equivalent series resistance is often shown in circuit models as a constant value, it varies depending on operating conditions. ESR is resistance from a combination of energy loss mechanisms under specific operating conditions.

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Kemet KO-CAP High Reliability Polymer Capacitors

Posted by Kemet Electronic Corporation
On January 7, 2021
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Organic Capacitor (KO-CAP) is a solid electrolytic capacitor with a conductive polymer cathode capable of delivering ultra low ESR and improved capacitance retention at high frequencies. KO-CAP combines the low ESR of multilayer ceramic, the high capacitance of aluminum electrolytic, and the volumetric efficiency of tantalum into a single surface mount package.

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Power management in Space applications & KEMET KO-CAP® Technology

Posted by Kemet Electronic Corporation
On January 4, 2021
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Power management in space applications is related with multiple critical functions as energy storage, conditioning its distribution and conversion from higher to lower levels, feeding all kinds of electronic modules in equipment’s that can be integrated in a launcher (with short duration usage) up to probes or space stations ( with decades of usage).

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ESR Degradation in Polymer Tantalum Capacitors during Hi Temp Storage

Posted by doEEEt Media Group
On December 27, 2020
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Different types of polymer capacitors from three manufacturers have been stored at temperatures from 100 ºC for periods up to 18,500 hours to 175 ºC for up to 2000 hours.

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How to determine and measure MLCC ripple current and ESR

Posted by doEEEt Media Group
On December 16, 2020
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The video shows how Kemet’s KC-LINK capacitors are tested for ripple current rating and ESR. These surface mount capacitors are designed to meet the growing demand for fast-switching wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors that operate at higher voltages, temperatures, and frequencies.

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