Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. (CDE) has improved the rated life of its high-energy-density THA and THAS Series of Thinpack aluminum electrolytic capacitors to 5,000 hours. With a 66 percent ...

AVX Corp. has developed the first automotive-grade conformally-coated ceramic radial leaded capacitor. Designated the AR Series, the product range encompasses NPO, X7R, and – most recently – X8R ...

And, while power circuits are becoming increasingly powerful, requiring hybrid capacitors to have higher rated ripple currents, as the performance of ADAS and other devices improves, a wide range of ...

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 ...