Industrial environments demand robust, high-efficiency power conversion systems to support critical operations such as motor drives, factory automation, and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). These systems are evolving toward higher voltage ranges (600–3,300 VDC), modular architectures, and smart connectivity for predictive maintenance and energy optimization. Key trends include the adoption of wide-bandgap (WBG) semiconductors (SiC for high-power and GaN for low-power), multilevel inverter topologies, and advanced EMI filtering to ensure reliability in harsh conditions.
Key Highlights:
- Designed for thermal stability, long life and high reliability
- Standard packages or custom designs with performance modelling available
Industrial environments demand uninterrupted power to maintain critical operations, from automated manufacturing lines to data-intensive systems. Battery backup solutions ensure seamless power continuity during outages, safeguarding productivity and equipment integrity. These systems integrate advanced energy storage technologies such as lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors with intelligent power converters for rapid switchover and high efficiency.
Key Highlights
- Use in a wide variety of applications, from smart meters to regenerative braking
- Expertise in developing higher voltage custom power backup solutions
Industrial motor drives are central to automation and manufacturing, converting electrical energy into controlled mechanical motion for pumps, fans, conveyors, and advanced machinery. These systems rely on robust power conversion stages including rectifiers and inverters to deliver efficiency, reliability, and precision in demanding environments.
Key Highlights:
- Long service life (60,000 hours)
- UL tested pressure interrupter for fail-safe operation
Lasers are transforming industrial processes with unmatched precision, speed, and efficiency. From cutting and welding to marking and surface treatment, laser technology enables manufacturers to achieve superior quality and throughput while reducing material waste and operational costs.
Key Highlights:
- Utilize multiple capacitor technologies to satisfy particularly stringent requirements of high-energy pulsing applications.
- All types of film and paper dielectrics available
- Dry and oil-filled constructions
The downhole segment serves oil & gas and geothermal drilling operations where electronics must endure temperatures up to 250°C, pressures beyond 30,000 PSI, and severe shock and vibration. Applications critical for efficient well completion in unconventional and deepwater projects include logging while drilling (LWD), measuring while drilling (MWD), electronic submersible pump controllers, and high-precision detonator systems for perforating guns.
Key Highlights:
- Utilize multiple capacitor technologies to satisfy particularly stringent requirements of high-energy pulsing applications.
- Reliable operation under single or multiple pulse firing applications
- Parts are tested to High Reliability Pulse Screening and evaluated at temperature extremes
Educational Resources
Microgrids and Solid State Transformers: Powering the Future of Resilient Energy
Powering the Energy Transition from the Inside Out
The Benefits of Using Supercapacitors for Recloser Back-Up Power
Supercapacitors in Action: Enhancing Backup Power and Load Management
Enhancing Power Systems with Supercapacitor Technology
Understanding Energy Density and Power Density in Capacitor Applications
High Precision and High Reliability Machined and Plated Solutions
Capacitor Assemblies for Power and RF Applications
Boom Microphones for Critical Communication and Specialty Performance
Supercapacitors in Power System Design
The Role of Specialty Capacitors in Power Electronics
Power Conversion Capacitors for Harsh Environments
Product Documentation
Capacitors for AI Datacenters
Capacitors for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Capacitors for Motor Applications
Custom DC Link Capacitors
Pulse Power Capacitor Technology
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