There are many applications which require pulse power. The needed burst of energy is derived by rapidly discharging a previously charged capacitor. As the energy stored in a capacitor is equal to ...

In their simplest form, capacitors hold an electric charge. Capacitors use parallel plates separated by a dielectric material—which can be as simple as paper, plastic, or even air. They emit current ...

As digital still cameras (DSCs) and mobile phone cameras become more popular, users are demanding higher-quality photos under lower-light conditions. The popular Xenon photoflash is excited by high ...