Knowles Articles

  1. The Importance Of Safety Capacitors In Power Electronics 10/5/2023

    Safety capacitors, such as Class-X and Class-Y capacitors, play a crucial role in mitigating transient voltages and EMI in electrical circuits, ensuring safe operation in various applications.

  2. What Are DC Link Supporting Filters? 9/28/2023

    Discover the role of capacitors in power electronics and learn about the benefits of adding ceramic capacitors to enhance performance and reliability on the DC link.

  3. Understanding The Crucial Role of Snubber Capacitors In Power Electronics 9/22/2023

    A snubber capacitor safeguards electronics from voltage spikes during high-current switching, improving efficiency and reducing EMI.

  4. What Are Bootstrap Capacitors? 9/20/2023

    Components like bootstrap capacitors are increasingly vital for efficiently managing electrical energy in applications such as electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and consumer electronics.

  5. High Q Capacitors – Roles And Specifications 9/20/2023

    The Q factor measures a capacitor's efficiency in storing and dissipating energy at a specific frequency, with a high Q indicating low energy loss and suitability for low-power, stable applications.

  6. What Are Decoupling Capacitors? 9/1/2023

    Decoupling capacitors play a crucial role in electronic circuits by effectively isolating AC and DC signals, providing clean and stable power to minimize malfunctions, noise coupling, and signal integrity issues.

  7. Medical-Grade Capacitors For Implantable Device Design 9/1/2023

    The MD series of medical-grade capacitors is designed to meet MIL-SPEC standards, addressing the reliability needs of medical implantable devices.

  8. The Evolution Of Electric Vehicle Battery Management Systems: From Passive To Active Cell Balancing 8/17/2023

    Advancements in battery chemistry drive changes in electric vehicle manufacturing and battery management systems, with a shift from passive to active cell balancing requiring specialized capacitors.

  9. The Many Jobs Of A Capacitor In RF And Microwave 8/9/2023

    With many options for configurations and applications, capacitors support a variety of functions in RF and microwave circuits. Here are some examples of key roles they play in these applications.

  10. What Are EMI Filters? 8/2/2023

    An EMI filter is used to mitigate undesirable electromagnetic emissions or disturbances that can disrupt electronic systems, ensuring electromagnetic compatibility in the same environment.