12 SUPERCAPACITORS Supercapacitors are a special category of their own.
Like the name implies, these devices have an exceedingly
high level of capacitance, but with lower voltage
limits, and bridge the gap between electrolytic capacitors
and rechargeable batteries.
Supercapacitors are also called supercaps, double-layer
capacitors or ultracapacitors, and can have capacitance
levels up to several thousand farads. They are typically
used in applications involving many rapid charge/
discharge cycles, rather than long-term compact
energy storage.
Like electrolytic capacitors, supercapacitors can be
additionally protected with a potting compound, in
order to improve thermal dissipation and protection
against ambient influences. Protective materials can
be selected in a range of different hardness and
mechanical stiffness, according to the specific needs
of the application.
Depending on the individual application, ELANTAS
Europe offers specific and customized product
solutions, on demand.
Common applications for supercapacitors are:
· Automobiles, Buses, Trains, Cranes, Elevators
· Power Backup for Static Random-access Memory
(SRAM)
Supercapacitors
+ Very Good Processability
+ Excellent Electrical Insulation
+ Thermal Resistance
+ Dimensional Stability
+ Self-extinguishing Behavior
CHARACTERISTICS