Full paper download This paper focuses on EMI suppression film capacitors requirements in xEV systems that must be addressed (additionally) for EMI suppression capacitors, such as: parameter drift, operation voltage vs. temperature, high-voltage testing, current distribution, parasitic inductance,...

Full paper download This article explains basics of ESR and ripple current parameters of differences capacitor technologies as a guideline for capacitor selection. The capacitor guidelines are demonstrated in two examples of DC-link capacitors and resonant / snubber...

This paper offers a study of modern capacitor performance in energy harvesting of ULP ultra-low power and energy harvestor sources. Full paper download The paper was presented by Ron Demcko and Slavomir Pala, KYOCERA AVX at the 4th PCNS 10-14th September...

This paper explains How to select the right gate resistor in terms of technology, size, peak pulse load, rated power, drift, and parasitic behaviors. Full paper download The paper was presented by Ove Hach, Vishay BCcomponents Beyschlag, Germany...

Full paper download This article presents a method for thickness reduction of polypropylene (PP) films, used as dielectric materials for film capacitors, by ion irradiation, which has a direct effect on device capacitance. The paper was presented by...

This Würth Elektronik webinar provides overview of high-power density DC-link film capacitors for DC-charge applications in EVs or industrial power supplies. DC-Link capacitors are used in high-voltage applications to provide the necessary energy buffer between different DC power...

Full paper download This paper explains layer-by-layer fabrication method, where nanocomposite dielectrics are printed by successive depositions of ultra-thin layers of a room-temperature-stable polymer ink. The work explores two polypropylene-based inks in industry-friendly solvents that are then used...

This article based on Chema Molina, CEO of Frenetic newsletter discusses planar magnetics considerations as it may not be the best optimum solution designers are asking for. The trend of planar magnetics as the holy grail of magnetics...

NICHICON CORPORATION has launched the UTH series of miniature aluminum electrolytic capacitors with long life (guaranteed for 5,000 hours at 105°C), to meet the demand for compactness and long life in the power supply field. Overview and Development...

This post by Knowles Precision Devices blog describes how ceramic capacitors have inherent properties that align well with the requirements of GaN-based power electronic designs. Defense applications tend to operate at high voltages and wide temperature ranges. They...