The size of a capacitor affects how much charge it can store (its capacitance), its voltage rating, and its physical ...

Engineers designing power electronics find that capacitors are needed for several functions, from energy storage to filters and decoupling. Different capacitor types are available, that at first sight ...

If you build electronic circuits on a regular basis the chances are you will have used capacitors many times. They are a standard component along with the resistor whose values are lifted off the ...

Scientists have developed a novel process to identify a record-breaking material for film capacitors, which are needed for safe, reliable electric vehicles and are used in many energy technologies.

Ohio firm's breakthroughs enable smaller, more efficient capacitors for power grids and defense while addressing supply chain ...

Plastic Film Capacitors Market growth is driven by rising demand in EVs, renewable energy, and consumer electronics, along with benefits like high stability, reliability, and long service life.Austin, ...

Single-phase motors, adjustable-speed drives (ASDs), and power factor (PF) correction applications often depend on capacitors to operate properly. This article explains how to test these critical ...

Myrtle Beach, S.C. – Under development for two years, AVX Corp.'s microwave single-layer X7S dielectric capacitor (SLC) family employs the company's new Z dielectric, which replaces the Z5U and Y5V ...

If you enjoy building radio projects you may have noticed something slightly worrying over the last few years in your component supply. Variable capacitors are no longer as plentiful as they used to ...