Provided herein is an improved capacitor. The capacitor comprises a capacitor body comprising an anode, a dielectric on the anode and a cathode on the dielectric. At least two anode wires are in electrical contact with the anode and extending from the capacitor body. At least one anode node, or an anode node remnant, wherein each anode wire of the anode wires is in electrical contact with at least one anode node or anode remnant. An encapsulant encases the capacitor body. At least a portion of the anode node, or anode node remnant, is in electrical connection with an external termination. A cathode external termination is in electrical contact with the cathode.
An improved dispersion, which is particularly suitable for use in forming a hybrid capacitor, and improved method for forming a hybrid capacitor, and an improved capacitor is provided. The method comprises forming a dispersion comprising a conductive polymer, a dispersing agent, a monomer of the conductive polymer and a molar excess of anionic counterion per mole of conductive polymer and monomer. The dispersion is homogenized to form a homogenized dispersion. A capacitor is formed comprising a conductive layer formed from the homogenized dispersion.
C09D 165/00 - Coating compositions based on macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carbon-to-carbon link in the main chain; Coating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
An improved process for forming powder, an anode of the powder and a capacitor comprising the powder is provided. The process comprises forming a dense aggregate comprising a powder and solvent in a pendular, funicular or capillary state and freeze drying the powder comprising high surface area.
An improved circuit board core material, and method of making the circuit board core material, is provided wherein the circuit board core material is particularly suitable for use in a circuit board. The circuit board core material comprises a laminate. The laminate comprises a prepreg layer with a first clad layer on the prepreg layer wherein the prepreg layer comprises a pocket. An electronic component is in the pocket wherein the electronic component comprises a first external termination and a second external termination. The first external termination is laminated to, and in electrical contact with, the first clad layer and said second external termination is in electrical contact with a conductor.
Provided is an improved multilayered ceramic capacitor and an electronic device comprising the multilayered ceramic capacitor. The multilayer ceramic capacitor comprises first conductive plates electrically connected to first external terminations and second conductive plates electrically connected to second external terminations. The first conductive plates and second conductive plates form a capacitive couple. A ceramic portion is between the first conductive plates and said second conductive plates wherein the ceramic portion comprises paraelectric ceramic dielectric. The multilayer ceramic capacitor has a rated DC voltage and a rated AC VPP wherein the rated AC VPP is higher than the rated DC voltage.
C04B 35/50 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their composition; Ceramic compositions; Processing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on rare earth compounds
C04B 35/495 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their composition; Ceramic compositions; Processing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on oxides based on vanadium, niobium, tantalum, molybdenum or tungsten oxides or solid solutions thereof with other oxides, e.g. vanadates, niobates, tantalates, molybdates or tungstates
C04B 35/465 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their composition; Ceramic compositions; Processing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on oxides based on titanium oxides or titanates based on titanates based on alkaline earth metal titanates
H01G 4/40 - Structural combinations of fixed capacitors with other electric elements not covered by this subclass, the structure mainly consisting of a capacitor, e.g. RC combinations
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Advanced polymer dispersion and a capacitor on its base
The present invention is related to a polymer dispersion comprising first conductive polymer particles having a positive Z-potential and second conductive polymer particles having a negative Z-potential, a method of forming the polymer dispersion, a method of making a capacitor comprising the polymer dispersion and a capacitor comprising the polymer dispersion.
Provided herein is a capacitor and method of forming a capacitor. The capacitor comprises an anode with an anode wire extending from the anode. A dielectric is on the anode and a conductive polymer is on the dielectric. The anode comprises at least one face comprising a surface area wherein at least 60% of the surface area is a land and no more than 40% of the surface area comprises perturbations.
An improved capacitor, and method of making the capacitor, is described. The capacitor comprises an upper reinforced encapsulant layer and a lower reinforced encapsulant layer with
a capacitive element between the upper reinforced encapsulant layer and lower reinforced encapsulant layer. The capacitive element comprises an anode, a dielectric on the anode and a cathode on the dielectric. An internal reinforced encapsulant layer is between the upper reinforced encapsulant layer and lower reinforced encapsulant layer.
H01G 9/042 - Electrodes characterised by the material
H01G 9/26 - Structural combinations of electrolytic capacitors, rectifiers, detectors, switching devices, light-sensitive or temperature-sensitive devices with each other
Provided is an electronic module comprising at least one electronic component. A thermoelectric cooler is in thermal contact with the electronic component. A temperature controller is capable of determining a device temperature of the electronic component is provided and capable of providing current to the thermoelectric cooler proportional to a deviation of the device temperature from an optimal temperature range.
Provided is a method for forming an overmolded film capacitor. The method includes forming a working element comprising a first film layer with a first conductive layer on the first film layer and a second film layer with a second conductive layer on the second film layer wherein the first conductive layer and second conductive layer form a capacitive couple. A first lead is formed and is in electrical contact with the first conductive layer. A second lead is formed and is in electrical contact with the second conductive layer. An overmold is formed on the working element wherein the overmold comprises a thermoplastic resin.
Provided is an electronic component, and particularly a film capacitor, comprising a working element comprising a dielectric and an encasement with the working element encased in said encasement wherein the encasement comprises a phase change material.
The present invention if related to an improved electrolytic capacitor and a method of making the improved electrolytic capacitor. The electrolytic capacitor comprises an anode comprising a dielectric layer on the anode. A first mordant layer is on the dielectric wherein the first mordant layer comprises a mordant compound of Formula A:
a crosslinker. A primary conductive polymer layer is on the first mordant layer.
An improved electrolytic capacitor, and method of making the electrolytic capacitor, is provided. The electrolytic capacitor comprises an anode comprising a dielectric layer on the anode. A primary conductive polymer layer is on dielectric and a mordant layer on the primary conductive layer wherein the mordant layer comprises a mordant compound of Formula A;
2. A secondary conductive polymer layer is on the mordant layer.
A, B, x, y, z, u, v, w, m, u, v and w are defined further.
a first accessory ingredient composes at least one selected from the rare-earth compounds; a second accessory ingredient composes at least one selected from transition metal compounds; and a third accessory ingredient.
C04B 35/468 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their composition; Ceramic compositions; Processing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on oxides based on titanium oxides or titanates based on titanates based on alkaline earth metal titanates based on barium titanates
C04B 35/495 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their composition; Ceramic compositions; Processing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on oxides based on vanadium, niobium, tantalum, molybdenum or tungsten oxides or solid solutions thereof with other oxides, e.g. vanadates, niobates, tantalates, molybdates or tungstates
Provided herein is a method for forming a capacitor and an improved capacitor formed by the method. The method comprises providing an anode with an anode lead extending therefrom. A dielectric is formed on the anode thereby forming an anodized anode. A cathode layer is formed over the dielectric wherein the cathode layer is formed by applying a conductive polymer solution or dispersion and applying a primer solution or dispersion comprising a monophosphonium or monosulfonium cation.
Provided is an improved capacitor formed by a process comprising: providing an anode comprising a dielectric thereon wherein the anode comprises a sintered powder wherein the powder has a powder charge of at least 45,000 μFV/g; and forming a first conductive polymer layer encasing at least a portion of the dielectric by applying a first slurry wherein the first slurry comprises a polyanion and a conductive polymer and wherein the polyanion and conductive polymer are in a weight ratio of greater than 3 wherein the conductive polymer and polyanion forms conductive particles with an average particle size of no more than 20 nm.
Provided is a process for providing a flake powder characterized by a particle size of −40 mesh to +200 mesh; a Scott density of at least 1.458 g/cm3; and a flow of at least 1 g/s. The process includes introducing a milled flake powder in a solvent to a first dryer; removing the solvent at a temperature below a melting point of the solvent under a reduced atmosphere to obtain a partially dry flake powder; and introducing the partially dry flake powder to a second dryer to form flake powder wherein particles of partially dry flake powder are heated and simultaneously subjected to an uncorrelated motion relative to adjacent particles.
B22F 9/04 - Making metallic powder or suspensions thereof; Apparatus or devices specially adapted therefor using physical processes starting from solid material, e.g. by crushing, grinding or milling
F26B 5/06 - Drying solid materials or objects by processes not involving the application of heat by evaporation or sublimation of moisture under reduced pressure, e.g. in a vacuum the process involving freezing
F26B 11/02 - Machines or apparatus for drying solid materials or objects with movement which is non-progressive in moving drums or other mainly-closed receptacles
B22F 1/00 - Metallic powder; Treatment of metallic powder, e.g. to facilitate working or to improve properties
B22F 3/16 - Both compacting and sintering in successive or repeated steps
H01G 13/00 - Apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing capacitors; Processes specially adapted for manufacturing capacitors not provided for in groups
C04B 35/465 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their composition; Ceramic compositions; Processing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on oxides based on titanium oxides or titanates based on titanates based on alkaline earth metal titanates
C04B 35/50 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their composition; Ceramic compositions; Processing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on rare earth compounds
C04B 35/495 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their composition; Ceramic compositions; Processing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on oxides based on vanadium, niobium, tantalum, molybdenum or tungsten oxides or solid solutions thereof with other oxides, e.g. vanadates, niobates, tantalates, molybdates or tungstates
H01G 4/40 - Structural combinations of fixed capacitors with other electric elements not covered by this subclass, the structure mainly consisting of a capacitor, e.g. RC combinations
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Dielectric ceramic composition and ceramic capacitor using the same
C04B 35/50 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their composition; Ceramic compositions; Processing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on rare earth compounds
C04B 35/495 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their composition; Ceramic compositions; Processing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on oxides based on vanadium, niobium, tantalum, molybdenum or tungsten oxides or solid solutions thereof with other oxides, e.g. vanadates, niobates, tantalates, molybdates or tungstates
C04B 35/465 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their composition; Ceramic compositions; Processing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on oxides based on titanium oxides or titanates based on titanates based on alkaline earth metal titanates
H01G 4/40 - Structural combinations of fixed capacitors with other electric elements not covered by this subclass, the structure mainly consisting of a capacitor, e.g. RC combinations
Provided is a capacitor, and more preferably a hybrid capacitor, and a method of making the capacitor. The capacitor comprises an anode, with a dielectric on the anode, and a cathode with a barrier layer on the cathode. A separator, conductive polymer, liquid electrolyte and stabilizer are between the anode and cathode.
An improved capacitor is provided wherein the capacitor has an improved bond between the anode and anode wire. The anode comprises a pressed anode powder comprising a first density region and a second density region wherein the second density region has a higher density than the first density region. An anode wire extends into the second density region wherein the anode wire in the second density region is distorted by compression. This allows for better utilization of the metal powder surface area by allowing a lower bulk press density and lower sinter temperature while still achieving the necessary wire pull strength. In addition, this invention when utilized with deoxidation steps, results in sufficient wire pull strengths not possible otherwise.
Provided is a heat dissipating capacitor comprising internal electrodes of opposing polarity forming a capacitive couple between external terminations. A dielectric is between the internal electrodes. The heat dissipating capacitor comprises at least one thermal dissipation layer and at least one thermal conductive termination wherein the thermal dissipation layer is in thermally conductive contact with the thermal conductive termination.
An improved circuit board core material, and method of making the circuit board core material, is provided wherein the circuit board core material is particularly suitable for use in a circuit board. The circuit board core material comprises a laminate. The laminate comprises a prepreg layer with a first clad layer on the prepreg layer wherein the prepreg layer comprises a pocket. An electronic component is in the pocket wherein the electronic component comprises a first external termination and a second external termination. The first external termination is laminated to, and in electrical contact with, the first clad layer and said second external termination is in electrical contact with a conductor.
Provided is an improved electronic component package. The electronic component package comprises a multiplicity of electronic components wherein each electronic component comprises a first external termination and a second external termination. The electronic component package also includes a structural lead frame comprising multiple leads wherein each lead is mounted to at least one first external termination and the structural lead frame comprises at least one break away feature between adjacent leads.
H01G 13/00 - Apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing capacitors; Processes specially adapted for manufacturing capacitors not provided for in groups
H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
H05K 3/32 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits
H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in the same subgroup of groups , or in a single subclass of , , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in group
H01L 29/16 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the materials of which they are formed including, apart from doping materials or other impurities, only elements of Group IV of the Periodic System in uncombined form
H01L 29/20 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the materials of which they are formed including, apart from doping materials or other impurities, only AIIIBV compounds
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Component assemblies and embedding for high density electronics
Provided is a high-density multi-component package comprising a first module interconnect pad and a second module interconnect pad. At least two electronic components are mounted to and between the first module interconnect pad and the second module interconnect pad wherein a first electronic component is vertically oriented relative to the first module interconnect pad. A second electronic component is vertically oriented relative to the second module interconnect pad.
H05K 3/32 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits
H01L 29/20 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the materials of which they are formed including, apart from doping materials or other impurities, only AIIIBV compounds
H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in the same subgroup of groups , or in a single subclass of , , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in group
H01L 29/16 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the materials of which they are formed including, apart from doping materials or other impurities, only elements of Group IV of the Periodic System in uncombined form
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Formulation for use with conducting polymers in solid electrolytic capacitors
C08L 25/18 - Homopolymers or copolymers of aromatic monomers containing elements other than carbon and hydrogen
H01G 9/028 - Organic semiconducting electrolytes, e.g. TCNQ
H01G 9/042 - Electrodes characterised by the material
C07C 309/28 - Sulfonic acids having sulfo groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings of a carbon skeleton
C07C 309/30 - Sulfonic acids having sulfo groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings of a carbon skeleton of non-condensed six-membered aromatic rings of six-membered aromatic rings substituted by alkyl groups
H01G 9/00 - Electrolytic capacitors, rectifiers, detectors, switching devices, light-sensitive or temperature-sensitive devices; Processes of their manufacture
H01M 4/136 - Electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy
H01M 4/137 - Electrodes based on electro-active polymers
C08F 212/14 - Monomers containing only one unsaturated aliphatic radical containing one ring substituted by hetero atoms or groups containing hetero atoms
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Aluminum polymer capacitor with enhanced internal conductance and breakdown voltage capability
An improved capacitor is provided. The capacitor comprises a working element wherein the working element comprises an anode comprising a first dielectric on the anode, a cathode and a conductive separator between the first dielectric and cathode. The conductive separator comprises a separator and a first conductive polymer wherein the first conductive polymer at least partially encapsulates the separator. A second conductive polymer at least partially encapsulates the first conductive polymer and wherein the first conductive polymer has a higher conductivity than the second conductive polymer. An anode lead is in electrical contact with the anode and a cathode lead is in electrical contact with the cathode.
An improved capacitor is provided. The capacitor comprises a working element wherein the working element comprises an anode comprising a first dielectric on the anode, a cathode and a conductive separator between the first dielectric and cathode. The conductive separator comprises a separator and a first conductive polymer wherein the first conductive polymer at least partially encapsulates the separator. A second conductive polymer at least partially encapsulates the first conductive polymer and wherein the first conductive polymer has a higher conductivity than the second conductive polymer. An anode lead is in electrical contact with the anode and a cathode lead is in electrical contact with the cathode.
An improved method of forming a capacitor, and capacitor formed thereby, is described. The method comprises forming an anode with an anode lead extending therefrom, forming a dielectric on the anode, forming a solid cathode layer on the dielectric and forming a hermetic encasement on the capacitor wherein the hermetic encasement comprises a conformal non-conductive layer.
A capacitor comprising an anode foil; and a conductive polymer layer on the anode foil. The conductive polymer layer comprises first particles comprising conductive polymer and polyanion and second particles comprising the conductive polymer and the polyanion wherein the first particles have an average particle diameter of at least 1 micron to no more than 10 microns. The second particles have an average particle diameter of at least 1 nm to no more than 600 nm.
C09D 165/00 - Coating compositions based on macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carbon-to-carbon link in the main chain; Coating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
C09D 4/06 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, based on organic non-macromolecular compounds having at least one polymerisable carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bond in combination with a macromolecular compound other than an unsaturated polymer of groups
C09D 125/18 - Homopolymers or copolymers of aromatic monomers containing elements other than carbon and hydrogen
H01B 1/12 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials; Selection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of other non-metallic substances organic substances
C08F 212/14 - Monomers containing only one unsaturated aliphatic radical containing one ring substituted by hetero atoms or groups containing hetero atoms
C09D 133/14 - Homopolymers or copolymers of esters of esters containing halogen, nitrogen, sulfur or oxygen atoms in addition to the carboxy oxygen
H01G 9/028 - Organic semiconducting electrolytes, e.g. TCNQ
H01G 9/042 - Electrodes characterised by the material
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High temperature polymer hermetically sealed capacitors
Provided is an improved capacitor and a method of making an improved capacitor. The capacitor comprises a hermetically sealed casing with a capacitive element in the hermetically sealed casing. The capacitive element comprises a cathode with an ionic liquid in the cathode.
The invention is related to an improved capacitor and an improved process for forming a capacitor. The process comprises forming an anode comprising a dielectric on the anode. A cathode layer is then formed on the dielectric wherein the cathode layer comprises a self-doped conductive polymer and a cross-linker wherein a weight ratio of crosslinker to self-doped conductive polymer is at least 0.01 to no more than 2.
H01B 1/12 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials; Selection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of other non-metallic substances organic substances
H01G 9/042 - Electrodes characterised by the material
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Conductive polymer dispersion for improved reliability
A dispersion comprising first particles comprising conductive polymer and polyanion and second particles comprising the conductive polymer and said polyanion wherein the first particles have an average particle diameter of at least 1 micron to no more than 10 microns and the second particles have an average particle diameter of at least 1 nm to no more than 600 nm.
C09D 4/06 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, based on organic non-macromolecular compounds having at least one polymerisable carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bond in combination with a macromolecular compound other than an unsaturated polymer of groups
C09D 165/00 - Coating compositions based on macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carbon-to-carbon link in the main chain; Coating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
C08F 212/14 - Monomers containing only one unsaturated aliphatic radical containing one ring substituted by hetero atoms or groups containing hetero atoms
A method of forming an electronic device is described which comprises a stack of electronic components wherein each electronic component comprises a face and external terminations. A component stability structure is attached to at least one face. A circuit board is provided wherein the circuit board comprises circuit traces arranged for electrical engagement with the external terminations. The component stability structure mechanically engages with the circuit board and inhibits the electronic device from moving relative to the circuit board.
H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
H01C 1/14 - Terminals or tapping points specially adapted for resistors; Arrangements of terminals or tapping points on resistors
H05K 3/34 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits by soldering
H01C 7/00 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatings; Non-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material
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Packages for power modules with integrated passives
Provided herein is a module for packaging semiconductors comprising: at least one PDC comprising parallel internal electrodes of alternating polarity with a paraelectric dielectric between adjacent internal electrodes wherein the paraelectric dielectric has a permittivity above 10 to no more than 300; and wherein the PDC forms a capacitor couple with at least one semiconductor.
H01L 23/522 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another including external interconnections consisting of a multilayer structure of conductive and insulating layers inseparably formed on the semiconductor body
H01L 23/48 - Arrangements for conducting electric current to or from the solid state body in operation, e.g. leads or terminal arrangements
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Gate drive interposer with integrated passives for wide band gap semiconductor devices
An improved electronic assembly is provided. The electronic assembly comprises a ceramic interposer comprising multiple layers. The active layers of the multiple layers form an embedded capacitor comprising parallel electrodes with a dielectric between adjacent electrodes wherein adjacent electrodes have opposite polarity. A wide band gap device is also on the multilayered ceramic interposer.
H01L 23/522 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another including external interconnections consisting of a multilayer structure of conductive and insulating layers inseparably formed on the semiconductor body
H01L 29/778 - Field-effect transistors with two-dimensional charge carrier gas channel, e.g. HEMT
H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
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Micropatterned anode and cathode surface for adhesion and reliability
An improved capacitor is provided. The capacitor comprises an anode comprising a pressed and sintered, preferably tantalum, powder wherein the anode has edge surfaces and parallel major surfaces. The anode further comprises a first set of parallel surface protrusions and a second set of parallel surface protrusions on each parallel major surface wherein the first set of parallel surface protrusions and second set of parallel surface protrusions are not parallel and form a well therebetween. An anode wire extends from an edge surface of the edge surfaces. A dielectric is on the anode and a conductive polymer on said dielectric.
Electromechanical polymer (EMP) actuators are used to create haptic effects on a user interface deface, such as a keyboard. The keys of the keyboard may be embossed in a top layer to provide better key definition and to house the EMP actuator. Specifically, an EMP actuator is housed inside an embossed graphic layer that covers a key of the keyboard. Such a keyboard has a significant user interface value. For example, the embossed key provides the tactile effect of the presence of a key with edges, while allowing for the localized control of haptic vibrations. For such applications, an EMP transducer provides high strains, vibrations or both under control of an electric field. Furthermore, the EMP transducer can generate strong vibrations. When the frequency of the vibrations falls within the acoustic range, the EMP transducer can generate audible sound, thereby functioning as an audio speaker.
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 3/02 - Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
H01H 13/85 - Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by operational sensory functions, e.g. sound feedback characterised by tactile feedback features
Provided is an improved overvoltage protection element. The overvoltage protection devices comprises at least one ESD protection couple comprising discharge electrodes in a plane, a gap insulator between the discharge electrodes, an overvoltage protection element parallel to the planar discharge electrodes wherein the overvoltage protection element comprises a conductor and an secondary material. The overvoltage protection element also comprises a primary insulator layer between the discharge electrodes and overvoltage protection element.
H01G 4/40 - Structural combinations of fixed capacitors with other electric elements not covered by this subclass, the structure mainly consisting of a capacitor, e.g. RC combinations
Provided is an improved overvoltage protection element. The overvoltage protection device comprises at least one ESD protection couple comprising discharge electrodes in a plane, a gap insulator between the discharge electrodes, an overvoltage protection element parallel to the planar discharge electrodes wherein the overvoltage protection element comprises a conductor and an secondary material. The overvoltage protection element also comprises a primary insulator layer between the discharge electrodes and overvoltage protection element.
Provided is an improved overvoltage protection element. The overvoltage protection devices comprises at least one ESD protection couple comprising discharge electrodes in a plane, a gap insulator between the discharge electrodes, an overvoltage protection element parallel to the planar discharge electrodes wherein the overvoltage protection element comprises a conductor and an secondary material. The overvoltage protection element also comprises a primary insulator layer between the discharge electrodes and overvoltage protection element.
H01G 4/40 - Structural combinations of fixed capacitors with other electric elements not covered by this subclass, the structure mainly consisting of a capacitor, e.g. RC combinations
H01T 4/10 - Overvoltage arresters using spark gaps having a single gap or a plurality of gaps in parallel
Provided is an improved capacitor formed by a process comprising: providing an anode comprising a dielectric thereon wherein the anode comprises a sintered powder wherein the powder has a powder charge of at least 45,000 μFV/g; and forming a first conductive polymer layer encasing at least a portion of the dielectric by applying a first slurry wherein the first slurry comprises a polyanion and a conductive polymer and wherein the polyanion and conductive polymer are in a weight ratio of greater than 3 wherein the conductive polymer and polyanion forms conductive particles with an average particle size of no more than 20 nm.
2/g or a charge density of at least 200,000 CV/g with the anode wire having an equivalent diameter of less than 0.30 mm extending from said anode. A dielectric is on the anode and a cathode is on the dielectric.
A protected electric circuit, and method of protecting a protected circuit is provided. The circuit comprises at least one sensitive device wherein the sensitive device operates at a device voltage and has a maximum voltage capability. At least one light emitting diode electrically connected with the sensitive device wherein the light emitting diode has a first trigger voltage wherein the first trigger voltage is above the device voltage and below the maximum voltage capability. When any said extraneous energy above the first trigger energy is experienced the light emitting diode emits photons thereby converting at least some of the extraneous energy to photon energy.
An improved multilayer ceramic capacitor is described. The multilayered ceramic capacitor comprises first internal electrodes and second internal electrodes. The first internal electrodes and said second internal electrodes are parallel with dielectric there between. A first external termination is in electrical connection with the first internal electrodes and a second external termination is in electrical contact with the second internal electrodes. A closed void layer, comprising at least one closed void, is between electrodes.
Provided herein is a capacitor, and method for forming a capacitor, comprising an anode, a dielectric over the anode; a cathode over the dielectric; and the cathode comprises core shell particles.
A method of forming a leadless stack comprising multiple components is provided. The method comprises forming an MLCC comprising a first capacitor external termination and a second capacitor external termination and forming an electronic element is formed comprising a first element external termination and a second element external termination. The MLCC and electronic component are are arranged in a stack with a TLPS bond between the first capacitor external termination and the first element external termination.
H01G 4/40 - Structural combinations of fixed capacitors with other electric elements not covered by this subclass, the structure mainly consisting of a capacitor, e.g. RC combinations
H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
H01G 4/002 - Fixed capacitors; Processes of their manufacture - Details
H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
B23K 35/36 - Selection of non-metallic compositions, e.g. coatings, fluxes; Selection of soldering or welding materials, conjoint with selection of non-metallic compositions, both selections being of interest
B23K 20/00 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating
B23K 20/02 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating by means of a press
B23K 20/16 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating with interposition of special material to facilitate connection of the parts, e.g. material for absorbing or producing gas
B23K 20/22 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating taking account of the properties of the materials to be welded
B23K 35/02 - Rods, electrodes, materials, or media, for use in soldering, welding, or cutting characterised by mechanical features, e.g. shape
H01G 4/012 - Form of non-self-supporting electrodes
H01G 4/248 - Terminals the terminals embracing or surrounding the capacitive element, e.g. caps
A capacitor, and process for forming a capacitor, is described wherein the capacitor comprises a conductive polymer layer. The conductive polymer comprises first particles comprising conductive polymer and polyanion and second particles comprising the conductive polymer and said polyanion wherein the first particles have an average particle diameter of at least 1 micron to no more than 10 microns and the second particles have an average particle diameter of at least 1 nm to no more than 600 nm.
C09D 4/06 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, based on organic non-macromolecular compounds having at least one polymerisable carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bond in combination with a macromolecular compound other than an unsaturated polymer of groups
C09D 165/00 - Coating compositions based on macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carbon-to-carbon link in the main chain; Coating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
C08F 212/14 - Monomers containing only one unsaturated aliphatic radical containing one ring substituted by hetero atoms or groups containing hetero atoms
An electronic device is described wherein the electronic device comprises a substrate with a first conductive metal layer and a second conductive metal layer. A first microphonic noise reduction structure is in electrical contact with the first conductive metal layer wherein the first microphonic noise reduction layer comprises at least one of the group consisting of a compliant non-metallic layer and a shock absorbing conductor comprising offset mounting tabs with a space there between coupled with at least one stress relieving portion. An electronic component comprising a first external termination of a first polarity and a second external termination of a second polarity is integral to the electronic device and the first microphonic noise reduction structure and the first external termination are adhesively bonded by a transient liquid phase sintering adhesive.
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B23K 35/36 - Selection of non-metallic compositions, e.g. coatings, fluxes; Selection of soldering or welding materials, conjoint with selection of non-metallic compositions, both selections being of interest
B23K 35/02 - Rods, electrodes, materials, or media, for use in soldering, welding, or cutting characterised by mechanical features, e.g. shape
H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
C08L 25/18 - Homopolymers or copolymers of aromatic monomers containing elements other than carbon and hydrogen
C07C 309/30 - Sulfonic acids having sulfo groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings of a carbon skeleton of non-condensed six-membered aromatic rings of six-membered aromatic rings substituted by alkyl groups
H01G 9/042 - Electrodes characterised by the material
H01M 4/137 - Electrodes based on electro-active polymers
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A method for forming an MLCC with an identification mark consisting of non-active internal electrodes which can be used to determine chip orientation for mounting or reeling. The method includes printing layers, forming a stack of the layers, sintering the stack, dicing the stack and forming external terminations.
A high density multi-component package is provided. The package has at least two electronic components wherein each electronic component comprises a first external termination and a second external termination. At least one first adhesive is between adjacent first external terminations of adjacent electronic components. At least one second adhesive is between the adjacent electronic component and at least two adjacent electronic components are connected serially. The first adhesive and second adhesive are independently selected from a high temperature conductive adhesive and a high temperature insulating adhesive.
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An improved multilayer ceramic capacitor is described. The multilayered ceramic capacitor comprises first internal electrodes and second internal electrodes. The first internal electrodes and said second internal electrodes are parallel with dielectric there between. A first external termination is in electrical connection with the first internal electrodes and a second external termination is in electrical contact with the second internal electrodes. A closed void layer, comprising at least one closed void, is between electrodes.
A capacitor, and method for making the capacitor, is provided with improved charging characteristics. The capacitor has an anode, a cathode comprising a conductive polymer layer and a work function modifier layer adjacent the conductive polymer layer and a dielectric layer between the anode and the cathode.
A method for forming a hermetically sealed capacitor including: forming an anode; forming a dielectric on the anode; forming a conductive layer on the dielectric thereby forming a capacitive element; inserting the capacitive element into a casing; electrically connecting the anode to an exterior anode connection; electrically connecting the cathode to an exterior cathode connection; filling the casing with an atmosphere comprising a composition, based on 1 kg of atmosphere, of at least 175 g to no more than 245 g of oxygen, at least 7 g to no more than 11 g of water, at least 734 grams to no more than 818 grams of nitrogen and no more than 10 grams of a minor component; and hermetically sealing the casing with the atmosphere with the capacitive element contained in the casing.
A capacitor and process for forming the capacitor, is provided wherein the capacitor comprises a conductive polymer layer. The conductive polymer comprises first particles comprising conductive polymer and polyanion and second particles comprising the conductive polymer and said polyanion wherein the first particles have an average particle diameter of at least 1 micron to no more than 10 microns and the second particles have an average particle diameter of at least 1 nm to no more than 600 nm.
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Provided is a high density multi-component package and a method of manufacturing a high density multi-component package. The high density multi-component package comprises at least two electronic components wherein each electronic component of the electronic components comprise a first external termination and a second external termination. At least one interposer is between the adjacent electronic components and attached to the interposer by an interconnect wherein the interposer is selected from an active interposer and a mechanical interposer. Adjacent electronic components are connected serially.
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Provided is a high density multi-component package and a method of manufacturing a high density multi-component package. The high density multi-component package comprises at least two electronic components wherein each electronic component of the electronic components comprise a first external termination and a second external termination. At least one interposer is between the adjacent electronic components and attached to the interposer by an interconnect wherein the interposer is selected from an active interposer and a mechanical interposer. Adjacent electronic components are connected serially.
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Provided is a high density multi-component package and a method of manufacturing a high density multi-component package. The high density multi-component package comprises at least two electronic components wherein each electronic component of the electronic components comprise a first external termination and a second external termination. At least one interposer is between the adjacent electronic components and attached to the interposer by an interconnect wherein the interposer is selected from an active interposer and a mechanical interposer. Adjacent electronic components are connected serially.
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A motor-less pump includes: (a) a housing having an inlet provided to allow fluid flow into the housing and an outlet provided to allow fluid flow out of the housing; (b) an elastic diaphragm positioned in the housing such that motion in the elastic diaphragm drives the fluid flows at the inlet and the outlet of the housing; and (c) one or more electromechanical polymer (EMP) actuators each being provided on a surface of the elastic diaphragm, wherein the mechanical responses to electrical stimuli applied on the EMP actuators cause the motion in the diaphragm. The EMP actuators may include one or more bimorphs.
An improved multilayered ceramic capacitor is provided wherein the capacitor has improved heat dissipation properties. The capacitor comprises first internal electrodes and second internal electrodes wherein the first internal electrodes are parallel with, and of opposite polarity, to the second internal electrodes. Dielectric layers are between the first internal electrodes and second internal electrodes and a thermal dissipation channel is in at least one dielectric layer. A thermal transfer medium is in the thermal dissipation channel.
A high density multi-component package is provided. The package has at least two electronic components wherein each electronic component comprises a first external termination and a second external termination. At least one first adhesive is between adjacent first external terminations of adjacent electronic components. At least one second adhesive is between the adjacent electronic component and at least two adjacent electronic components are connected serially. The first adhesive and second adhesive are independently selected from a high temperature conductive adhesive and a high temperature insulating adhesive.
An improved multilayered ceramic capacitor is provided wherein the capacitor has improved heat dissipation properties. The capacitor comprises first internal electrodes and second internal electrodes wherein the first internal electrodes are parallel with, and of opposite polarity, to the second internal electrodes. Dielectric layers are between the first internal electrodes and second internal electrodes and a thermal dissipation channel is in at least one dielectric layer. A thermal transfer medium is in the thermal dissipation channel.
Provided is an improved capacitor formed by a process comprising: providing an anode comprising a dielectric thereon wherein the anode comprises a sintered powder wherein the powder has a powder charge of at least 45,000 μFV/g; and forming a first conductive polymer layer encasing at least a portion of the dielectric by applying a first slurry wherein the first slurry comprises a polyanion and a conductive polymer and wherein the polyanion and conductive polymer are in a weight ratio of greater than 3 wherein the conductive polymer and polyanion forms conductive particles with an average particle size of no more than 20 nm.
An improved capacitor is described wherein the capacitor comprises a working element. The working element comprises a first dielectric and an anode conductive polymer layer on the first dielectric. The working element also comprises a cathode and a separator between the anode conductive polymer layer and the cathode wherein the separator comprises a separator conductive polymer layer wherein at least one of the anode conductive polymer layer or the separator conductive polymer layer is crosslinked. The working element also comprises a liquid electrolyte.
A capacitor, and method for making the capacitor, is provided with improved charging characteristics. The capacitor has an anode, a cathode comprising a conductive polymer layer and a work function modifier layer adjacent the conductive polymer layer and a dielectric layer between the anode and the cathode.
An improved capacitor is described herein. The capacitor comprises a working element wherein the working element comprises an anode comprising a dielectric thereon and an anode conductive polymer layer on the dielectric. The capacitor also includes a cathode comprising a cathode conductive polymer layer and a conductive separator between the anode and said cathode. An anode lead is in electrical contact with the anode and a cathode lead is in electrical contact with the cathode.
An improved process for forming a conjugated thiophene precursor is described as in the formation of an improved polymer prepared from the conjugated thiophene and an improved capacitor formed from the improved polymer. The improved process includes forming a thiophene mixture comprising thiophene monomer, unconjugated thiophene oligomer, optionally a solvent and heating the thiophene mixture at a temperature of at least 100° C. to no more than the lower of 250° C. or the boiling point of a component of said thiophene mixture with the lowest boiling point temperature.
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An improved capacitor is provided wherein the capacitor has an improved bond between the anode and anode wire. The anode comprises a pressed anode powder comprising a first density region and a second density region wherein the second density region has a higher density than the first density region. An anode wire extends into the second density region wherein the anode wire in the second density region is distorted by compression. This allows for better utilization of the metal powder surface area by allowing a lower bulk press density and lower sinter temperature while still achieving the necessary wire pull strength. In addition, this invention when utilized with deoxidation steps, results in sufficient wire pull strengths not possible otherwise.
A stacked MLCC capacitor is provided wherein the capacitor stack comprises multilayered ceramic capacitors wherein each multilayered ceramic capacitor comprises first electrodes and second electrodes in an alternating stack with a dielectric between each first electrode and each adjacent second electrode. The first electrodes terminate at a first side and the second electrodes second side. A first transient liquid phase sintering conductive layer is the first side and in electrical contact with each first electrode; and a second transient liquid phase sintering conductive layer is on the second side and in electrical contact with each second electrode.
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An electronic component with a self-damping MLCC is provided. The electronic component comprising a pulse signal generator and a substrate comprising first traces and second traces. An MLCC is provided comprising a first capacitive couple between two first external terminations and a second capacitive couple between two second external terminations wherein each first external termination is in electrical contact with a different first trace and each second external termination is in electrical contact with a different second trace. The pulse signal generator provides a first pulse to the first traces and a second pulse to the second traces wherein the first pulse and second pulse are not in phase.
An MLCC with an identification mark consisting of non-active internal electrodes which can be used to determine chip orientation for mounting or reeling. This allows an MLCC with substantially similar width and thickness to be oriented with the electrodes in a preferred direction (either vertical or horizontal with respect to the board) that results in the minimum noise and vibration compared to other orientations. The presence of an identification mark can also allow for a means of preferentially orienting an MLCC which has an active area that is offset from the geometric center of the part.
A catheter includes an electromechanical polymer (EMP) actuator disposed in a steerable tip at the distal end of the catheter. When activated, the EMP actuator deflects the steerable tip through an angle between 0 and 270 degrees, thus permitting the operator to steer the steerable tip through the vasculature. The steerable tip also has at least a first relatively stiff region and a second relatively flexible region, and the EMP actuator is provided next to the first relatively stiff region so that the steerable tip may toward the flexible region when activated. In one implementation, an external interface allows a user to select by name one of many sets of control signals, with each set of control signals being signals calibrated for configuring the catheter to mimic a known catheter.
An improved process for forming a conjugated thiophene precursor is described as in the formation of an improved polymer prepared from the conjugated thiophene and an improved capacitor formed from the improved polymer. The improved process includes forming a thiophene mixture comprising thiophene monomer, unconjugated thiophene oligomer, optionally a solvent and heating the thiophene mixture at a temperature of at least 100° C. to no more than the lower of 250° C. or the boiling point of a component of said thiophene mixture with the lowest boiling point temperature.
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An improved multilayer ceramic capacitor is described. The multilayered ceramic capacitor comprises first internal electrodes and second internal electrodes. The first internal electrodes and said second internal electrodes are parallel with dielectric there between. A first external termination is in electrical connection with the first internal electrodes and a second external termination is in electrical contact with the second internal electrodes. A closed void layer, comprising at least one closed void, is between electrodes.
An electronic component assembly is described which comprises a stack of electronic components wherein each electronic component comprises a face and external terminations. A component stability structure is attached to at least one face. A circuit board is provided wherein the circuit board comprises circuit traces arranged for electrical engagement with the external terminations. The component stability structure mechanically engages with the circuit board and inhibits the electronic device from moving relative to the circuit board.
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An electronic component is described wherein the electronic component comprises a stack of electronic elements comprising a transient liquid phase sintering adhesive between and in electrical contact with each said first external termination of adjacent electronic elements.
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A method for forming a capacitor, a capacitor formed thereby and an improved composition for a conductive coating are described. The method includes providing an anode, forming a dielectric on the anode and forming a cathode layer over the dielectric by applying a monoamine, a weak acid and a conductive polymer.
An improved capacitor is described herein. The capacitor comprises a working element wherein the working element comprises an anode comprising a dielectric thereon and an anode conductive polymer layer on the dielectric. The capacitor also includes a cathode comprising a cathode conductive polymer layer and a conductive separator between the anode and said cathode. An anode lead is in electrical contact with the anode and a cathode lead is in electrical contact with the cathode.
An improved process for preparing a conductive polymer dispersion is provided as is an improved method for making capacitors using the conductive polymer. The process includes providing a monomer solution and shearing the monomer solution with a rotor-stator mixing system comprising a perforated stator screen having perforations thereby forming droplets of said monomer. The droplets of monomer are then polymerized during shearing to form the conductive polymer dispersion.
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An improved capacitor is provided wherein the capacitor has improved volumetric efficiency. The capacitor comprises a capacitive element comprising an anode, a dielectric on the anode and a cathode on the dielectric. An encapsulant at least partially encases the capacitive element wherein the encapsulant comprises at least one membrane between the capacitive element and an external surface of the encapsulant.
An improved array of capacitors is provided wherein the improvement includes improved electrical properties and improved packing density. The array has an anode foil and a dielectric on a surface of the anode foil. A multiplicity of areas are defined on the dielectric wherein each area is circumvented by an isolation material and the isolation material extends through the dielectric. A conductive cathode layer in each area forms a capacitive couple. At least one substrate vacancy is in the anode foil and the substrate vacancy electrically isolates adjacent anodes of adjacent capacitive couples. A carrier film is attached to the capacitive couples.
Provided is a module comprising a carrier material, comprising a first conductive portion and a second conductive portion, and a multiplicity of electronic components wherein each electronic component comprises a first external termination with at least one first longitudinal edge and a second external termination with at least one second longitudinal edge. A first longitudinal edge of a first electronic component is connected to the first conductive portion by a first interconnect; and a second longitudinal edge of the first electronic component is connected to the second conductive portion by a second interconnect.
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An improved module is provided. The module comprises a multiplicity of electronic components wherein each electronic component comprises a first external termination with at least one first longitudinal edge and a second external termination with at least one second longitudinal edge. A first lead is connected to the first longitudinal edge by a first interconnect and a second lead is connected to the second longitudinal edge by a second interconnect.
An improved process for forming an electrolytic capacitor is provided. The process comprises: providing an anode with an anode wire extending from the anode body; forming a dielectric on the anode to form an anodized anode; applying a first slurry wherein the first slurry comprises conducting polymer and polyanion, wherein the polyanion and conducting polymer are in a first weight ratio thereby forming a first slurry layer; and applying a second slurry on the first slurry layer wherein the second slurry comprises the conducting polymer and said polyanion and wherein the polyanion and the conducting polymer are in a second weight ratio wherein the second weight ratio is lower than the first weight ratio.
An electronic device is described wherein the electronic device comprises a substrate with a first conductive metal layer and a second conductive metal layer. A first microphonic noise reduction structure is in electrical contact with the first conductive metal layer wherein the first microphonic noise reduction layer comprises at least one of the group consisting of a compliant non-metallic layer and a shock absorbing conductor comprising offset mounting tabs with a space there between coupled with at least one stress relieving portion. An electronic component comprising a first external termination of a first polarity and a second external termination of a second polarity is integral to the electronic device and the first microphonic noise reduction structure and the first external termination are adhesively bonded by a transient liquid phase sintering adhesive.
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An improved method of forming a capacitor, and capacitor formed thereby, is described. The method comprises forming an anode with an anode lead extending therefrom, forming a dielectric on the anode, forming a solid cathode layer on the dielectric and forming a hermetic encasement on the capacitor wherein the hermetic encasement comprises a conformal non-conductive layer.
A method for manufacturing a solid electrolytic capacitor and an improved capacitor formed thereby is described. The method includes forming a dielectric on an anode at a formation voltage; forming a conductive polymer layer on the dielectric; and reforming the dielectric in a reformation electrolyte at a reformation voltage wherein the reformation electrolyte comprises a thermal degradation inhibitor.
A method for forming a capacitor, a capacitor formed thereby and an improved composition for a conductive coating are described. The method includes providing an anode, forming a dielectric on the anode and forming a cathode layer over the dielectric by applying a monoamine, a weak acid and a conductive polymer.
An improved capacitor and method of making an improved capacitor is set forth. The capacitor has planer anodes with each anode comprising a fusion end and a separated end and the anodes are in parallel arrangement with each anode in direct electrical contact with all adjacent anodes at the fusion end. A dielectric is on the said separated end of each anode wherein the dielectric covers at least an active area of the capacitor. Spacers separate adjacent dielectrics and the interstitial space between the adjacent dielectrics and spacers has a conductive material in therein.
An improved method for forming a capacitor is provided as is a capacitor, or electrical component, formed by the method. The method includes providing an aluminum containing anode with an aluminum oxide dielectric thereon; forming a cathode on a first portion of the aluminum oxide dielectric; bonding an anode lead to the aluminum anode on a second portion of the aluminum oxide by a transient liquid phase sintered conductive material thereby metallurgical bonding the aluminum anode to the anode lead; and bonding a cathode lead to said cathode.
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An improved hybrid capacitor is described. The hybrid capacitor comprises an anode with a dielectric thereon and a cathode. An electrolyte is in electrical contact with the cathode and between the cathode and the dielectric. The electrolyte comprises a solid electrolyte coated on the cathode and an impregnating electrolyte wherein the solid electrolyte and the impregnating electrolyte have an intermolecular bond there between.
Provided herein is a capacitor, and method for forming a capacitor, comprising an anode, a dielectric over the anode; a cathode over the dielectric; and the cathode comprises core shell particles.
A method for forming a capacitor, a capacitor formed thereby and an improved composition for a conductive coating are described. The method includes providing an anode, forming a dielectric on the anode and forming a cathode layer over the dielectric by applying an amine, a weak acid and a conductive polymer.
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forming a sandwich of electronic components in an array between the first lead frame plate and the second lead frame plate with the barbs protruding towards the electronic components and the leads extending through the bottom.
An improved capacitor and a method for forming an improved capacitor is detailed. The method comprises forming a tantalum anode from a tantalum powder with a powder charge of no more than 40,000 μC/g; forming a dielectric on the anode by anodization at a formation voltage of no more than 100 V; and forming a conductive polymeric cathode on the dielectric wherein the capacitor has a breakdown voltage higher than the formation voltage.
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A stacked MLCC capacitor is provided wherein the capacitor stack comprises multilayered ceramic capacitors wherein each multilayered ceramic capacitor comprises first electrodes and second electrodes in an alternating stack with a dielectric between each first electrode and each adjacent second electrode. The first electrodes terminate at a first side and the second electrodes second side. A first transient liquid phase sintering conductive layer is the first side and in electrical contact with each first electrode; and a second transient liquid phase sintering conductive layer is on the second side and in electrical contact with each second electrode.
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An electromechanical polymer (EMP) transducer may include (a) one or more EMP layers each having a first operating characteristic; and (b) one or more EMP layers each having a second operating characteristic different from the first operating characteristic. The EMP transducer may include at least two EMP layers that are activated independently, and one or more EMP layers being configured to be a sensing layer. The sensing layer may sensitive to one or both of the operating characteristics (e.g., temperature, strain, pressure and their respective rates of change). Other operating characteristic may include resin type, modulus, film thicknesses, degrees of deformations, operating temperature ranges, a stretching ratio of the EMP layers, metallization patterns of electrodes, arrangements of active and inactive EMP layers, arrangements of irradiated EMP layers, arrangements of EMP layers acting as sensors, and arrangements of inactive layers of various degrees of stiffness.
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