World's smallest capacitor paves way for next-generation quantum metrology

Nanomechanical systems developed at TU Wien have now reached a level of precision and miniaturization that will allow them to ...
EDN

Capacitors–the old decoupling standbys

As we have seen in part I and part II of this series [1], there are no inherent wear-out mechanisms in ceramic capacitors. And yes, as covered in part II, the high dielectric Class 2 capacitors (X7R) ...
EDN

Yet more on decoupling, Part 1: The regulator’s interaction with capacitors

In “Know the sometimes-surprising interactions in modelling a capacitor-bypass network” (abbreviated to “Know the…” when referred to here), Tamara Schmitz of Intersil and I provided some simulation ...
Electronic Design

Derating Guidelines for Tantalum Capacitors: How to Boost Reliability and Performance

Choosing the right capacitor, especially the right tantalum capacitor, is crucial to ensure equipment reliability both at first turn-on and over time. Always consider derating to achieve the best ...
Nanowerk

Nanocapacitors: Storing Electrical Energy in Nanoscale Devices

A capacitor is a passive electronic component that stores electrical energy in an electric field. It consists of two conducting plates separated by an insulating material called a dielectric. When a ...
Electronic Design

Multilayer Polymer Capacitors Cut Equivalent Series Resistance

One of the most overlooked, but important performance characteristics of a capacitor used in power circuits is its equivalent series resistance (ESR). ESR determines the capacitor's I 2 R heating ...
Mena FN

YMIN Conductive Capacitors For AC/DC Converters Using Gan

(MENAFN- GetNews) With the gradual maturation of gallium nitride (GaN) technology, an increasing number of AC/DC converters are adopting GaN as switching elements to replace traditional silicon ...