Thinnest and very low ESR prismatic supercapacitors launched

The prismatic supercapacitors from Schurter are super-thin. With a thickness of just 0.4mm, the SCPA is currently the world's thinnest Supercap.

Supercaps, also known as supercapacitors, are a special type of energy storage device that combines certain properties of rechargeable batteries with those of capacitors. They can store huge amounts of energy this way and release it again very quickly, which makes them extremely valuable for many applications.

Compared to rechargeable batteries of the same weight, supercapacitors only have around 10% of the energy density. Yet, 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 appropriate as a replacement or supplement wherever high switching loads are required.

The power density describes how quickly an energy storage device can release or store energy. It is essential for applications that need short-term high-energy outputs, such as when starting an engine.

Supercapacitors are characterised 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. A high energy density is crucial for applications that need a continuous energy supply.

The new supercapacitors from the company are ideal for demanding applications that need high capacitance in the most compact dimensions.