Ultrathin capacitive sensor has low resistance to motion
23 July, 2018The thin and flexible sensor can move with the airflow made by even the softest noises and addresses issues with accelerometers, microphones and similar sensors.
TDK EPCOS MKP B33331V* series AC capacitors for filter applications
07 June, 2018TDK Corporation has available the latest series of EPCOS MKP AC capacitors for filter applications. The components of the B33331V* series are designed for a rated voltage of 460 Vrms, corresponding to a peak voltage of 650 V, and cover a capacitance range from 2 to 50 µF.
Real-life flux capacitor could be key to quantum computing
31 May, 2018A real-life version of Back to the Future's flux capacitor will have important applications in communication technology and quantum computing, according to its inventors.
TDK EPCOS B3277*H series DC link capacitors
21 May, 2018TDK has extended its range of EPCOS film capacitors for DC link applications, with the B3277*H series now covering for particularly harsh environmental conditions.
TDK EPCOS B32320I2656J011 film capacitor for the DC link of inverters
15 March, 2018TDK has released the B32320I2656J011 compact EPCOS film capacitor for the DC link of inverters. With dimensions of 40 x 58 mm, it offers a rated voltage of 350 VDC and a capacitance of 65 μF.
Increased energy density for supercapacitors
27 February, 2018UK researchers have achieved impressive energy density in supercapacitors, following the development of novel polymer materials.
Fabric-like supercapacitor customisable for wearable electronics
02 February, 2018Scientists have created a customisable, fabric-like power source that can be cut, folded or stretched without losing its function, making it suitable for wearable electronics.
Enhancing supercapacitance in VGNs
08 December, 2017Indian researchers have found a way to increase the supercapacitance of vertical graphene nanosheets (VGNs) — 3D networks of carbon nanomaterial that grow in rows of vertical sheets.
Murata DMH Series ultrathin supercapacitor
06 December, 2017The Murata DMH Series supercapacitor delivers high power with a low equivalent series resistance (ESR) of 300 mΩ at 1 kHz. The capacitor also provides a high peak voltage of 4.5 V and exhibits stable output characteristics over a wide operating temperature range of -40 to 85°C.
EPCOS MotorCap B32355C series motor run capacitors
02 November, 2017The B32355C series EPCOS MotorCap motor run capacitors are designed for a high continuous operating temperature of 100°C.
3D printed 'battery' can be worn on your wrist
26 October, 2017UK scientists from Brunel University London have used a 3D printer to create a flexible, wearable equivalent of a battery, in what is claimed to be a world first.
Polymer-based capacitor could improve electrical circuitry
28 September, 2017Saudi Arabian researchers have used a blend of polymer materials to develop a novel type of component — one that could substantially improve the performance of electrical circuits.
'Twistron' yarns can generate electricity
07 September, 2017An international research team has developed high-tech yarns that generate electricity when they are stretched or twisted. And before you ask: no, we're not spinning you a yarn.
Supercapacitors made from autumn leaves
01 September, 2017Chinese researchers have discovered a way to convert leaf litter into a porous carbon material that can be used to produce high-tech electronics.
EPCOS MKP X2 capacitors
25 January, 2017The EPCOS MKP X2 capacitors for EMI suppression have a rated voltage of 350 VAC.
