How to Calculate Output Capacitor for DC-DC Controller IC

Posted by Kemet Electronic Corporation
On December 10, 2020
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DC-DC voltage regulation, large bulk capacitors are required with low ESR and high ripple current capabilities. Aluminum electrolytics can be an excellent solution, especially when used in tandem with smaller ceramic capacitors.

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Replacing MLCCs with polymer capacitors

Posted by doEEEt Media Group
On December 7, 2020
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With the continuing supply shortage for multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs), designers are being forced to consider alternatives. In this article, we will look at the factors to be considered if you’re thinking about using polymer capacitors as a replacement. There has been a supply shortage of MLCCs since the end of 2016 and there are no signs of immediate improvement.

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High-Reliability Solid Tantalum Capacitors

Posted by doEEEt Media Group
On November 22, 2020
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Improved manufacturing and testing technologies have enabled the success of low-ESR MnO2 tantalum capacitors in aerospace platforms, and improvements in capacitor efficiency and reliability.

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New flat aluminum electrolytic capacitors

Posted by doEEEt Media Group
On November 21, 2020
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Aluminum electrolytic capacitors have been a mainstay in electronic power circuits for their ability to provide large bulk storage, high voltage and high energy density

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What Do You Need to Know About Bypassing?

Posted by doEEEt Media Group
On November 17, 2020
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The bypass capacitor is an important component in design, especially when dealing with high frequencies. Some products contain hundreds of capacitors, many of which are bypass capacitors

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Low-ESR tantalum capacitors make a difference in circuit designs

Posted by doEEEt Media Group
On November 7, 2020
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Low-ESR tantalum capacitors can improve circuit power efficiency, reduce heat generation for the circuit, and increase low-term reliability

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How to read a capacitor data sheet

Posted by doEEEt Media Group
On November 7, 2020
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The performance characteristics of any electronic component are included in product data sheets, which help designers and engineers to identify the properest component meeting the requirements of an application

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Film Capacitors Characteristics and Uses in Power Applications

Posted by doEEEt Media Group
On November 1, 2020
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Film capacitors in power electronics find a wealth of applications and excel when high ripple current ratings are required or when the environment imposes over-voltage stress

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Niobium and Niobium Oxide Capacitors Overview

Posted by Tomáš Zedníček
On November 1, 2020
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Niobium-based capacitors present a niche capacitor market share within the tantalum capacitor industry. High safety, no short circuit failure mode under standard operating conditions and high reliability

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Solid Sintered Tantalums with MnO2 and Polymer Electrolytes

Posted by doEEEt Media Group
On October 24, 2020
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The tantalum metal has a dielectric constant of approximately 27. The price for solid tantalums is relatively high due to mainly the high cost of the tantalum powder. The solid electrolyte theoretically has no limitations in operation and storage time.

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