Application Notes / Papers
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Identifying and Correcting Corona
Problems in AC Applications -
Early Lifetime failures are a risk if Corona is allowed
to exist inside the capacitor (pdf)
Presented at an exhibitor seminar, APEC 2009.
Just How Good is SB Electronics' Patented Pulse Capacitor? (pdf)
SBE's patented pulse technology compared to competitor's pulse capacitors. Details on the patent are presented.
Improvements in Pulse Film Capacitor Technology (pdf)
Presentation from APEC, February 2007. Details SBE's patented approach to Pulse Film Capacitors for extremely demanding applications.
Pulse Technology Overview (pdf)
A summary of SBE’s patented Pulse Technology product characteristics and a specific example of a popular capacitor value and specifications. Samples of this device are available for your harshest testing regime!
Pulse
Application Notes
A highlight
of factors to be considered when evaluating metallized polyester
film capacitors for pulse applications.
Applies to other dielectrics also.
Current
Ratings
Details
on ripple current, ESR, temperature, frequency and other aspects
to be considered when evaluating an application
AC
Voltage Ratings of Metallized Polyester Film Capacitors
An
understanding of the AC capability of metallized polyester
film capacitors.
Thermal
Management Application Notes
A detailed
look at issues, and some design tips, primarily relating to
polypropylene film capacitors; however the concepts discussed apply
to other dielectrics as well.
Why Specify Film/Foil Capacitors?
- Differences between Film/Foil and Metallized Film Capacitors
- Advantages and Benefits of the Film/Foil Design
- Polyester and Polypropylene Film Characteristics and Applications
Typical
Temperature Characteristics
Differences
between Polyester and Polypropylene.
Internal
Structure of Film/Foil vs. Metallized
Cross-sectional
diagram of various constructions.
Performance
Comparison Between Film/Foil and Metallized
Comparison
between Panasonic ECW metallized polypropylene unit and the
SBE Type 716P Polypropylene Film/Foil unit.
Selecting
a Film Capacitor
A general
guideline for Sine Wave or Pulse Applications.
Technical
Assistance Questionnaire (pdf)
A useful
tool to better assist us in providing you the right solution.
Capacitor
Equations
General
capacitor equations based on sine wave or pulse applications.
Film
Capacitor Terminology
A detailed
glossary on subjects from AC Voltage ratings to Skin Effect.
Electronic
Ballast Applications
The most
reliable film caps for your ballast application.
Soldering Guidelines for Polypropylene Orange Drop® Capacitors (pdf)
A one-page summary on how to properly solder epoxy-coated
Orange Drop® polypropylene film capacitors.
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