Capacitors

A state-of-the-art guide to capacitors and their applications

This 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 capacitors

Properties of dielectrics

Polypropylene and polyester film

Metallized films

Types of capacitors

Power factor correction capacitors

Switching of capacitors

Harmonics in power systems

Power quality management

Electrolytic capacitors

Ceramic capacitors

Mica capacitors

Ultracapacitors : the future of energy storage

Auto ignition and CDI capacitors

Electronic grade capacitors

Capacitors for RFI suppression

Energy storage and pulse capacitors

Application in electronic circuits

Capacitors for power electronics

Manufacture of paper/plastic film capacitors

Selection guide for capacitors

Capacitor failures and their mitigation