PublishedMcgraw-Hill Book Co, November 2014 |
ISBN9780071848565 |
FormatHardcover, 352 pages |
Dimensions23.6cm × 19.3cm × 2.3cm |
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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 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
