Variable capacitors may be useful, but the air gap that provides their capacitance is their greatest weakness. Rather than ...

If you enjoy building radio projects you may have noticed something slightly worrying over the last few years in your component supply. Variable capacitors are no longer as plentiful as they used to ...

Vishay has added 550 V and 600 V options to its 193 PUR SI line of miniature snap in aluminum electrolytic capacitors.

One of the most common parts to fail on a single-phase HVAC system is a run capacitor, so much so that we sometimes refer to junior techs as “capacitor changers.” While capacitors may be easy to ...

Japan's conductive polymer capacitor market thrives as a mature powerhouse, anchored by global giants like Panasonic, Murata, ...

The market is fueled by AI power density and EV electrification. With ultra-low ESR capabilities, conductive polymers are ...

An ultrathin ferroelectric capacitor, designed by researchers from Japan, demonstrates strong electric polarization despite ...

This presentation was originally given by Andrew Smith, product manager, LED Lighting at Power Integrations for EDN’s May 2011 live LED event in San Jose. Consumers often see LED lamp failures. If you ...