High Energy Density Capacitors for Pulsed Power Systems

Existing dielectric capacitors have low energy densities, both on a volume and on a mass basis. No current capacitor technology has the combination of energy density, power density, and rate capability desired for pulse power systems currently under development or envisioned for the future. Present state-of-the-art dielectric capacitors utilize polypropylene and can deliver only ~1J/cc capacitive energy. In order to address this problem and provide capacitors with higher energy density, Lynntech proposes to develop new materials that have an improved dielectric constant, dielectric breakdown and low losses. Lynntech