Supercaps, also known as supercapacitors, are a special type of energy storage device that combine certain properties of rechargeable batteries with those of capacitors. They can store enormous amounts of energy this way and release it again very quickly, which makes them particularly valuable for many applications.
Compared to rechargeable batteries of the same weight, supercapacitors only have around 10 % of the energy density. However, their power density is around ten to a hundred times greater. Supercapacitors can therefore be charged and discharged much faster. They also withstand many more charging cycles than rechargeable batteries and are therefore suitable as a replacement or supplement wherever high switching loads are required.
Power Density vs Energy Density
The power density describes how quickly an energy storage device can release or store energy. It is crucial for applications that require short-term high energy outputs, such as when starting an engine. Supercapacitors are characterized by a high power density, which is why they can provide energy very quickly. The energy density indicates how much energy a storage device can hold over a longer period of time. A high energy density is essential for applications that require a continuous energy supply.
World’s Thinnest Supercapacitors
The prismatic supercapacitors from SCHURTER are super-thin. With a thickness of just 0.4 mm, the SCHURTER SCPA is currently the world’s thinnest supercapacitor.
Applications
The new supercapacitors from SCHURTER are ideal for demanding applications that require high capacitance in the most compact dimensions. For example, in mobile devices, wearable electronics, sensor technology, small power supplies or devices with mobile energy generation and uninterruptible power supplies.
Availability and Samples
An initial stock is available for all items. Sample orders can be placed through the official channel. All availability information can be found in the variant table of the data sheets.
Additional Information
The Product Training provides additional background information about the advantages, USPs and many uses of the product. The Data Sheet contains detailed information about the technical specifications, order numbers as well as CAD-Data and approval information. The PR texts, -adverts and product images are available on the Digital Asset Management Server DAM.