Maxwell Technologies and Argonne National Lab to Collaborate in Test of Ultracapacitor/Lithium-Ion Battery Combination for Hybrid Vehicles
Ultracapacitors' High Power and Batteries' High Energy Hold Potential for Optimal Integrated Solution SAN DIEGO, May 15 / -- Maxwell Technologies, Inc. announced today that it will supply ultracapacitor cells and integration kits to the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory for a collaborative research project to assemble and evaluate an integrated ultracapacitor/lithium-ion...
Read More »Supercapacitors provide capacitance to 220 Farads.
Available in 14 models ranging in capacitance from 4-220 Farads, DLR Series features voltage ratings from 2-2.5 WVdc and operates from -20 to +70°C. Units are radial-leaded with case diameters of 10, 12.5, 16, and 18 mm. Compliant with RoHS, capacitors are suited for battery pack alternatives, memory backup, battery/capacitor hybrids, UPS systems, emergency lighting, solar lighting, and car...
Read More »CDE Screw-Terminal Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors for Power Conversion Applications
For high current power conversion applications several suppliers offer screw-terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitors for the bus capacitor or dc-link capacitor application. CDE Cornell Dubilier is preeminent and offers types with more than 50 amps ripple capability with expected lifetimes approaching 50 years. To avoid over design and assure best value for the application CDE provides Java...
Read More »CAP-XX Supercapacitor-Based BriteFlash(TM) LED Flash Power Architecture Selected as Finalist in EDN's 17th Annual Innovation Awards
SYDNEY, Australia-- CAP-XX Limited (LSE:CPX) today announced that EDN has selected its supercapacitor-based BriteFlash(TM) LED flash power architecture as a finalist for this year's EDN Innovation Awards. Specifically, the ultra-thin CAP-XX GS206 dual-cell supercapacitor was selected in the Power Sources category for its ability to power multiple high-current LEDs in a camera phone to produce a...
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Cold Forming: A Cost Effective Alternative to Machining Small Parts
Cold forming offers tight tolerances, dimensional stability, and advanced surface finishes, while also saving you in raw material wastes costs.
Read More »Ultracapacitor powers heavy hybrid and electric vehicles.
Self-cooled HTM BMOD0018-P390 390-volt BOOSTCAP® ultracapacitor module recaptures energy from braking for reuse in hybrid and all-electric drive trains, and provides backup power or soft shutdown in industrial applications. Rated at 18 farads, up to 3 modules may be linked in series to deliver total of up to 1,170 V. It is encased in rugged, splash- and dust-proof, IP 65-compliant, aluminum...
Read More »AFL Automotive and Maxwell Technologies to Exhibit Efficient Cold Start Engine System at Mid-America Trucking Show
The System Lowers Cost of Ownership for Commercial Vehicle Owners Through Fuel Savings, Lower Weight and Improved Packaging DETROIT & SAN DIEGO -- AFL Automotive, an Alcoa business, and Maxwell Technologies announced today that they are exhibiting a cold start system for the commercial truck market at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky on March 22nd and 23rd. The cold start...
Read More »Electronic Products Magazine Names CeeLite as One of Its 2006 Products of the Year
Blue Bell, PA (Feb 1, 2007) - Electronic Products Magazine has named CeeLite's Light Emitting Capacitor (LEC) technology as one of its 2006 Products of the Year." Chosen by the editors of Electronic Products from the thousands of products introduced in 2006, CeeLite was featured in the 31st annual "Products of the Year Awards" issue. Selections are based on three criteria: a significant advance...
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SMD Aluminum Capacitors range from 0.47 µF to 1,000 µF.
Available in 8 case sizes from 4.0 x 4.0 x 5.3 mm to 10 x 10 x 14 mm, 153 CRV Series features voltage ratings from 6.3-100 V and minimum operating life from 2,000-3,000 hr at 105°C. Charge- and discharge-proof, units withstand surge voltages up to 1.15 times rated voltage and reverse voltages up to 1 V. RoHS-compliant capacitors are suited for filtering, smoothing, buffering, and decoupling...
Read More »Ultracapacitor Module suits systems requiring up to 1,500 V.
Based on 2.7 V BOOSTCAP® MC3000 power cells, BOOSTCAP® HTM BMOD0063-P125 module is designed for braking energy recuperation and torque assist systems in hybrid bus/truck drive trains and electric rail vehicles. Incorporating balancing, monitoring, and thermal management, 125 V module sustains continuous current of up to 150 A in high-temperature environments. Measuring 315 x 425 x 744...
Read More »Aluminum Organic Polymer Capacitors have low-profile design.
Suited for use in consumer electronics, aluminum organic polymer capacitors (AO-CAPs) include 12.5 and 16 V offerings that can be integrated into 12 and 15 V power input rails. Products come in 2.0 mm high V-Case size, and their footprint allows for drop-in replacement of high-voltage, SMT tantalum capacitors. Offered as alternative to ceramic capacitors, AO-CAPs feature capacitance values from...
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TPA Motion Introduces New Curved Linear Rail Guides: the CR40 Series
For the ultimate in precision open and closed loop guided motion systems, TPA Motion is the leader in curved rail, liner guides. We specialize in engineering excellence, with products that exhibit an elevated level of precision, delivering robust performance, even under the most challenging conditions. See our video to learn more.
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