AVX Corp. has released the latest edition of the AVX Periodic Tables catalog. The booklet is a quick reference guide that provides the latest capacitor capability charts for a broad range of ...

Last month's column explained that AC current flowing through an inductance reaches its peak amplitude after the voltage. Lagging current is characteristic of an inductive circuit. Capacitive circuits ...

A research group has used nanosheet technology to develop a dielectric capacitor for advanced electronic and electrical power systems. Innovations in energy storage technology are vital for the ...

Precision-matched capacitor pairs are commercially available items, but only in a limited range of values, working voltage, and dielectrics. Plus, sometimes an extra critical application with extra ...

Polymeric dielectric materials are pervasive in modern electronics and electrical systems. They have found applications in the areas of capacitive energy storage 1,2,3,4,5,6, transistors 7,8,9, ...

Microsoft’s next-generation client operating system—now officially known as Windows Vista—is enhancing desktop- and notebook-PC audio quality and fidelity. Hardware manufacturers must meet strict ...

The four basic capacitor types. The key parameters involved in selecting the right capacitor for automotive designs. Advantages and limitations of electrolytic and electrostatic capacitors. Choosing a ...

Innovations in energy storage technology are vital for the effective use of renewable energy and the mass production of electric vehicles. Current energy storage technology, such as lithium-ion ...