Ceramic Caps Absorb Laser Discharge

Groomed for circuits with high peak currents and repetition rates, the company's ceramic, high-voltage laser-discharge capacitors are suitable for use with gas lasers, dc and pulsed power supplies, lightning arrestors, and X-ray power supplies. The components rely on a strontium-titanate based dielectric material, said to exhibit negligible piezo- electric and electrostrictive effects. Additionally, the material reportedly exhibits high breakdown strength and high permittivity that allows for high-energy storage per unit volume. Energy density is maintained over the rated working voltage and temperature range by the dielectric’s low capacitance, voltage, and temperature coefficients. For further details, call MORGAN ELECTRO CERAMICS INC., Bedford, OH. (440) 232-8600.