Posted on February 20, 2025 by Jeff -
Our Prismatic Supercapacitors, developed in partnership with CAP-XX, provide high power density in an ultra-thin, lightweight design. These cutting-edge energy storage solutions bridge the gap between traditional capacitors and batteries.
- World’s Thinnest Supercapacitors: The SPCA model measures down to just 0.4 mm in thickness, making it the thinnest supercapacitor available today.
- High Power Density: Designed to deliver rapid energy discharge for high-load applications.
- Low Self-Discharge: Ensures long-term energy retention and efficiency.
- Extreme Durability: Withstands significantly more charge/discharge cycles compared to conventional rechargeable batteries.
SCHURTER Prismatic Supercapacitors are engineered for cutting-edge applications, including:
- Wearables and Electronics: Powering ultra-thin and lightweight consumer devices.
- IoT Sensors: Providing reliable backup energy in compact spaces.
- Medical Devices: Ensuring consistent power in portable and critical-use equipment.
- Automotive Systems: Supporting energy-intensive applications like start-stop mechanisms.
- Energy Harvesting: Enhancing sustainability by storing and delivering energy efficiently.
Click here for a datasheet on the SCPA.
Click here for a datasheet on the SCPB.
Click here for a datasheet on the SCPC.
Posted on February 10, 2025 by Jeff -
FC Series Supercapacitors, also known as Electric Double-Layer Capacitors (EDLCs), are surface mount-type components intended for high-energy storage applications. The FC Series is designed specifically for reflow soldering, allowing them to be attached to a printed circuit board (PCB) directly. This FCR type is a surface mount supercapacitor with an operating temperature range of 85°C in high-temperature environments.
Benefits
- Surface mount without holder
- Wide range of temperature from −40°C to +85°C
- Up to 2,000hr at 85°C operational life
- Maintenance-free
- Maximum operating voltages of 5.5 VDC
- Highly reliable against liquid leakage
- Lead-free and RoHS Compliant
Applications
Supercapacitors have characteristics ranging from traditional capacitors and batteries. As a result, supercapacitors can be used like a secondary battery when applied in a DC circuit. These devices are best suited for use in low-voltage DC hold-up applications such as embedded microprocessor systems with flash memory
Click here for a datasheet.
Posted on February 10, 2025 by Jeff -
Type QAS will extend the operating life of electronic and electromechanical devices by reducing and/or eliminating electrical arcing, noise, and EMF. These electrical conditions often cause early failures in relays, switch contacts, and solid-state components such as SCRs and TRIACs.
Features
- Noise and arc suppression
- RC Snubber Network
- Relay contact protection
- Noise reduction on controllers and drives
- EMI/RFI reduction
- dv/dt suppression
- Coated with flame-retardant epoxy
Applications
- Reduce arcing and noise generated and produced in switches, mechanical relays, and solid-state devices
Click here for a datasheet.
Posted on December 9, 2024 by Jeff -
Pulse, a YAGEO company, is a key element in a family of businesses that combine to create one of the largest passive electronic manufacturers in the world. Founded in 1956 in Redwood City, California, and acquired by Yageo Corporation in 2018, Pulse has over 60 years of innovation experience and is a leader in technology, design, and manufacturing. Our passive electronic components include power and networking magnetics, current sensing, cable harnesses, power supplies, antennas, and connectors. Our global customer base includes the market leaders in the Communications, Computing, Consumer, Industrial, IoT, and Transportation segments. Our products can be found in a wide range of applications including hybrid and electric vehicles, 5G mobile network systems, smart grids, wearables, lighting, cell phones, data centers, wireless charging, industrial automation equipment, and security.
With offices and manufacturing locations in ten countries, spanning three continents, Pulse has a true global presence while maintaining the ability to respond locally to our worldwide customer base.
Posted on December 6, 2024 by Jeff -
Driven by the infinite desire for electronic devices to be more compact and reliable, MLCCs have become one of the most developed and highly competitive capacitor segments in the market.
As a major MLCC provider, YAGEO continues to allocate R&D resources to product development, manufacturing refinement, and quality assurance.
YAGEO is dedicated to offering a comprehensive MLCC product portfolio for diverse applications, including consumer electronics, industrial and heavy-duty machinery, and automotive electronics systems.
Our MLCC line-up includes general purpose, ultra-small size, high voltage, soft termination, high Q for high-frequency communication, high reliability for automotive use, low inductance, and others.
Posted on December 6, 2024 by Jeff -
Founded in 1977, YAGEO Corporation is a leading global electronic component company with capabilities on a global scale, including production and sales facilities in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The corporation provides one-stop-shopping, offering its complete product portfolio of resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers, relays, antennas, wireless components, and Circuit protection components to meet the diverse requirements of customers.
YAGEO’s broad product offerings target key vertical markets, including applications in aerospace, automotive, 5G & telecommunications, industrial, medical, IoT, power management, green power, computer peripherals, and consumer electronics.
YAGEO Brands Include: KEMET – Pulse – Nexensos
Posted on February 29, 2024 by Jeff -
The LS0502SCD33 is a complete solution for a system with a backup storage capacitor or capacitor bank. It integrated input overvoltage, an overcurrent protection circuit, a reverse blocking switch, and a supercapacitor charging control circuit. It also has built-in cell balance to protect two-cell supercapacitor systems. When the main supply is present and above the minimum system supply voltage, the system will draw power from the input supply. At the same time, the integrated linear charger charges the storage element at up to 300 mA current. Once the storage element is charged, the circuit draws only 2.5 μA of current while it maintains the supercapacitor or other storage element in its ready state. When the main supply is removed, the integrated reverse blocking switch will block the current flow from the system rail to the input. The linear charger will be turned on to provide power to the system rail with a low resistance path with up to 2 A current. An integrated cell balancing circuit will keep monitoring the cell voltage when charging and keep the two cells voltage at the same level. The LS0502SCD33 is externally programmable for input current limit, input overvoltage, charge current limit, and charge voltage limit. It provides a flag signal when the input supply is unplugged so that the main system can take action. LS0502SCD33 is available in DFN3X3-10 package.
Features & Benefits
- 2.5 V to 5.5 V System Voltage
- 18 V Input Rating with Overvoltage Protection
- Programmable 1.1 V to 5.3 V Cap Voltage Range
- Programmable Supercapacitor Charge Current
- Programmable Input Overcurrent Protection
- Automatic Cell Balancing
- Automatic Main/Backup Switchover
- Up to 2 A Discharge Current
- Programmable Voltage and Current Thresholds
- ±2 % Threshold Accuracy
- 2.5 µA Ready Quiescent Current
- Small Solution Size
- DFN Package
Applications
- Handheld Industrial Equipment
- Dash Camera
- IoT
- SmartMeter
- Portable Device with Removable Battery
Posted on March 21, 2023 by Jeff -
Applications in green energy inverter systems and level 3 EV chargers are placing greater demands on power conversion circuits that deliver more power with a smaller footprint. The 944L Series was designed to support the needs of higher-frequency switching inverters and converters.
Unique low-inductance internal construction methods combined with low-loss metallized polypropylene film dielectric provide high ripple current capability and lower ESL. Stud or insert terminal options offer design flexibility in a rugged UL94V-0-rated flame-retardant plastic case and solid resin fill.
Highlights
- Designed for higher switching frequencies
- Up to 60% lower ESL (Equivalent Series Inductance)
- High ripple current
- M8 threaded stud and M5 insert termination options
- Integrated mounting flanges
Applications
- DC fast charging
- Solar inverters
- Motor drives
- Induction heating
- Lasers
Click here for a datasheet.
Posted on September 28, 2022 by Jeff -
Green energy and electric transportation systems have pushed explosive growth in inverter markets. Many of these applications present harsh operating environments for power electronics circuitry. Often, these applications demand a high percentage of uptime, increasing the need for highly reliable components. In response, CDE’s BLH series of DC-Link capacitors have been designed and tested to exceed the industry’s most stringent requirements for high humidity, vibration testing, and thermal cycling.
The Temperature, Humidity at Bias (THB) test exposes parts to the harsh conditions of 85 °C at 85% relative humidity with rated voltage applied. This demanding test simulates the harsh operating conditions encountered in many commercial and industrial inverter applications. Such conditions can cause non-THB-rated capacitors to fail early from moisture penetration. While most capacitor makers validate their THB components for 1,000 hours under these conditions, CDE’s BLH series has been validated for 1,500 hours.
Utilizing the most advanced materials and processes, these board-mounted capacitors have been designed and tested to meet the rigors of automotive AEC-Q200 testing. Their solvent-resistant plastic case and epoxy encapsulation system are UL Recognized and meet IEC61071. Tin-plated copper RoHS-compliant terminations ensure excellent solderability. With their superior resistance to moisture and robust design, these capacitors are well suited for solar, wind, UPS, EV chargers, and other inverter applications that may be subjected to wide-ranging environmental conditions.
The series is optimized for DC link applications in medium- to high-power inverters. Capacitance ranges from 1.0 to 170 µF at 450-1,200 Vdc, with high rms ripple current ratings up to 36 Arms. When operated at a 70 °C hotspot temperature with rated voltage applied, their life expectancy is 100,000 hours.
- Optimized for inverter DC-Link Applications
- High capacitance
- High ripple current up to 36 Arms
- Self-healing and low-loss
- THB 85 °C / 85 % RH, 1500h at rated voltage
- UL Listed
- AEC-Q200 Qualified
Applications Include:
DC Link for solar, EV, and other inverters that are subjected to the harshest environmental conditions, backup, UPS, portable power systems, motor drives, traction, and other transportation systems
Posted on February 25, 2022 by Jeff -
CDE offers a wide selection of standard and custom screw terminal, snap-in, and board mount capacitors, used extensively in the most critical applications, ranging from defibrillators and medical imaging to radar systems and UPS power backup for large data systems. Look to our innovative Flatpack series of aluminum electrolytic capacitors for ruggedized applications and space savings.
Products Include:
- Axial
- Radial
- Surface Mount
- Prismatic
- Snap-In
- Screw Terminal
- Motor Start
- Photoflash & Strobe
Click here for datasheets on specific products.
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