Capacitors (eBook)

A state-of-the-art guide to capacitors and their applicationsThis practical resource provides a comprehensive overview of capacitor technology and its evolution to keep pace with the emerging electrical and electronics industry. Computers, mobile devices, power supplies, automobiles, and other systems are consuming unprecedented quantities of capacitors. This book discusses capacitor physics, raw materials, and the latest manufacturing processes and describes how to select appropriate products for specific applications. Testing methods to ensure optimum capacitor performance are also included in this cutting-edge reference.Capacitors covers:Introduction to capacitorsProperties of dielectricsPolypropylene and polyester filmMetallized filmsTypes of capacitorsPower factor correction capacitorsSwitching of capacitorsHarmonics in power systemsPower quality managementElectrolytic capacitorsCeramic capacitorsMica capacitorsUltracapacitors : the future of energy storageAuto ignition and CDI capacitorsElectronic grade capacitorsCapacitors for RFI suppressionEnergy storage and pulse capacitorsApplication in electronic circuitsCapacitors for power electronicsManufacture of paper/plastic film capacitorsSelection guide for capacitorsCapacitor failures and their mitigation