AVX Corporation, a manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced the new FV Series AC film capacitors. Designed to provide Class X2 interference suppression, FV Series metallized polypropylene film capacitors are rated for 305Vrms and exhibit self-healing properties, high moisture resistance, high tolerance for over voltage stress, and excellent active and passive flame […]
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Ceramic capacitors work to 200°C temperatures
KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM), a global supplier of electronic components, introduced its new High Temperature Radial Molded Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors which offer industry-leading performance in extreme environments and high temperature up to 200 degrees Celsius. These capacitors are designed specifically to withstand the severe shock and vibration conditions associated with deep-well and horizontal drilling activities, […]
Gallery: Scenes from the IEEE ECCE conference
The IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition took place last week in Pittsburgh. The clear trends based on exhibits on the show floor included a lot of interest in SiC power devices and in alternative topologies for inverters. Here are a few of the more interesting sites we encountered there. SiC on display The Center […]
AVX BOOSTS 0603 MLOC SERIES CAPACITANCE BY 2X
AVX Corporation, a manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has doubled the capacitance of its 0603 Multilayer Organic Capacitor (MLOC) Series, extending the highest-rated capacitance value from 2.5pF to 5.1pF. Ideal for applications including RF power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, filter networks, and instrumentation, AVXs 0603 MLO capacitors exhibit low ESR, high SRF, and […]
Maxwell Technologies Supplying Ultracapacitors To Caterpillar
Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXWL) announced that it is supplying ultracapacitors to Caterpillar for a high-efficiency energy management system that supports Caterpillar’s fuel-saving hydra-electric technology in the industry’s hydraulic mining shovel, the new Cat® 6120B H FS. The 1,400-ton shovel’s innovative energy management system incorporates 98 of Maxwell’s 125-volt ultracapacitor modules to efficiently absorb energy […]
iCAP series ultracapacitor is now more powerful and more efficient
The 1200 Farad (F) cell high performance ultracapacitors is a high-powered energy solution that optimizes the performance of lead acid, AGM and Lithium Ion batteries in cars, tractors and motorbikes, enabling improved start/stop technology performance and serving as a reliable and cost-effective feature of hybrid engine vehicles. With the widespread availability of iCAP ultracapacitor cells, […]
Ultracapacitor-based engine start module for commercial trucks
Maxwell Technologies has developed an engine start module incorporating its patented ultracapacitor technology in consultation with heavy truck manufacturers and fleet operators. This 12 V module ensures reliable engine starting for commercial trucks and other heavy vehicles. Available in original equipment or as an easy-to-install retrofits solution, it prevents vehicle starting problems in cold weather or when […]
Fully Integrated 1.8-V And 3.3-V, Seven-channel Relay Driver
The ULN2003LV is a fully integrated, seven-channel relay driver that can support low-voltage relays from as low as 1.8 V up to 5 V. It is a relay driver that replaces a handful of discrete components with a single device and lowers voltages for data relays and rails within telecommunications equipment. When using this integrated […]
Dual-layer capacitor batteries for intelligent UPS system
The capacitor-based, dual-layer batteries from the QUINT UPS-IQ line is similar to the lithium-ion battery introduced earlier this year, but the capacitor battery has a longer lifespan and wider temperature range than the original valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA) battery. This capacitor-based energy storage can operate between -20 and 60 degrees Celsius. It has an operational […]
SUPER CAPACITORS REACH 3,500 FARADS FOR POWER, ENERGY STORAGE AND AUDIO APPLICATIONS
The DCN series of super capacitors from Illinois Capacitor offers capacitance values up to 3,500 F (Farad), while maintaining small case sizes. Custom modules are also available to combine multiple capacitors for combinations of higher voltage ratings or capacitance. This expanded series includes more values, now ranging in capacitance from 1 F to 3,500 F, […]
