Electrolytic capacitors have a reputation for failing spectacularly when mistreated. Leland Teschler • Executive Editor Pop open a common LED bulb and you’ll often find an electrolytic capacitor occupying a place in the input from the ac line. Though illumination-grade LEDs generally have lifetimes exceeding 10,000 hours, the electrolytic caps in their base may not […]
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Capacitors in renewable energy
It pays to know the distinguishing features of electrolytic, film, and super capacitors when planning applications where energy efficiency is important. MORRIE GOLDMAN, ILLINOIS CAPACITOR INC. RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS all have a common need for high-efficiency power circuits. Whether the original source of energy is light, heat, or mechanical motion, ancillary circuitry will probably either […]
Conduction cooled capacitors include direct mounting options
Illinois Capacitor has expanded their lineup of their HC and LC Series Conduction Cooled Capacitors, to include new direct mounting options on the HC Series. These devices are a fit for resonant power circuitry having very high current demands. With the rugged appearance of mechanical components, they have ratings of up to 1,200 amps RMS and […]
Interference suppressor caps meet 85/85 THB specs, carry safety agency approvals
All-weather MPX/MPXB Series metalized polypropylene capacitors suppress conducted electromagnetic/radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) before it can be transmitted via power lines to or from other devices. Designed to connect across the input of an ac mains-powered device, the MPX meets the demanding 85/85 THB (Temperature, Humidity, Bias) test, as well as a full complement of safety […]
350-F super caps offer low ESR at budget price
The newest series of super capacitors from Illinois Capacitor is the DGH Series, offering capacitance values up to 350 Farads. This series continues a supercapacitor trend of incremental improvements, while achieving lower costs. The DGH Series includes 21 different value/voltage combinations, ranging in capacitance from 0.5F (Farad) to 350F, with voltage ratings from 2.7 to 5.5WVDC. ESR varies by part, but is […]
Rechargeable Coin Cell Batteries bring super-high power density
RJD Series batteries are different in design from other lithium ion coin-cell batteries. A new encapsulation technology significantly increases storage capacity by completely utilizing the space within the…
First online custom catalog generator
As manufacturers have gradually phased out printed catalogs, replaced instead by parametric search tools and downloadable PDF data sheets, there has been an outcry for something more. With that in mind, Illinois Capacitor has developed an on-line tool that allows engineers to create their own customized PDF catalogs. A catalog can include just the product […]
