Investigation of Novel Capacitors for Pulse Power Applications
Abstract
Two types of high energy density, double layer capacitors of bipolar construction were evaluated under pulse conditions. One capacitor is a commercial component for use in computer power backup circuits. It was found that allowing interpulse timings of hundreds of milliseconds allowed the battery action of such components to restore to nearly full charging voltage. Operating the components under single charge, multiple discharge pulse conditions was very successful. High equivalent series resistances (ESR) were observed, however, suggesting future problems in applying such components to highly underdamped, ringing circuits or circuits where efficient energy transfer from storage to load is necessary.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA637740
Entities
People
- Jennifer Carter
- R. Feltz
- T. Burke
- T. F. Podlesak
Organizations
- United States Army Research Laboratory