Tag: PCNS2023

Long-term Testing Results of a High-Voltage 450 V Polymer Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor

This article is introducing polymer aluminum electrolytic capacitors technology that operates reliably at high voltages at 450 V. This will allow polymer aluminum electrolytic capacitors to compete with film capacitors as DC-link in power converters in electrical vehicles. The paper was presented by Shova Neupane, Centre for Industrial Electronics, SDU ...

Advancement of Power Electronics Through Ceramic Y-Capacitor Technology

Full paper download This article discusses the safety capacitor standards and requirements for EV and power electronic applications and how ceramic capacitor advancements can answer the latest trends. The paper was presented by Moaz A. Elghazali, Murata Electronics Europe at the 4th PCNS 10-14th September 2023, Sønderborg, Denmark as paper No. 5.5. Abstract ...

Latest Generation of EMI Suppression Film Capacitors for xEV Systems

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, AEC-Q200, mounting and soldering heat, etc., and introduces the latest product range ...

Understanding the Influence of ESR and Ripple Current for the Capacitor Selection

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 capacitor selection. The paper was presented by Alexander Nebel, Field Application Engineer ...

A Look at Modern Capacitors Used in Ultra-Low Power Conversion for Energy Harvesting

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 2023, Sønderborg, Denmark as paper No. 5.2. Abstract Semiconductor advances have brought ...

How to Select Gate Resistors

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 at the 4th PCNS 10-14th September 2023, Sønderborg, Denmark as paper No. 5.1. Abstract For ...

Layer-by-Layer Printing: How We Fabricate the Next Generation of Nanocomposite Capacitors for More Efficient Power Electronics

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 to fabricate capacitor devices. The paper was presented by William Greenbank, Centre ...

Nanoscale Thinning of Metal-Coated Polypropylene Thin-Films by Helium-ion Irradiation

Full paper download This article presents a method for thickness reduction of polypropylene (PP) films, used as dielectric materials for capacitors, by ion irradiation, which has a direct effect on device capacitance. The paper was presented by Shova Neupane, Centre for Industrial Electronics, SDU University of Southern Denmark, Denmark at ...

High Energy Density NanoLam Capacitors for Use in Spacecraft Power Processing Units

Full paper download This paper studies NanoLamTM film capacitors' performance of key dielectric parameters as a function of temperature in the range of  -196oC to +200oC to evaluate its capability to meet the space environment operating conditions. The paper was presented by Angelo Yializis Ph.D, Polycharge America Inc, USA at the ...

Degradation of Aluminum and Tantalum Wet Electrolytic Capacitors during High Temperature Storage

Full paper download This paper explores degradation of electrical parameters in different types of aluminum and tantalum hermetically sealed capacitors during long-term storage at high temperatures up to 150°C.  The paper was presented by Alexander Teverovsky, Jacobs Engineering, Inc./NASA GSFC, USA at the 4th PCNS 10-14th September 2023, Sønderborg, Denmark as paper No. ...

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