--- title: Knowles Precision Devices Blog | Jordan Yates (2) description: Jordan Yates is a Marketing Engineer at Knowles Precision Devices. Her specialty is understanding capacitors in Power Electronics. She holds a mechanical engineering degree with additional experience in Automation and Oil & Gas.   (2) --- [![Knowlescapacitors](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/hubfs/Knowlescapacitors_September2018/Images/knowlesPDWhite250w.png)](http://www.knowlescapacitors.com/) - Capacitors - [Capacitor Overview](https://www.knowlescapacitors.com/Products/Capacitors) - [Aerospace & Defense](https://www.knowlescapacitors.com/Products/Capacitors/Aerospace-and-Defense) - [High Q](https://www.knowlescapacitors.com/Products/Capacitors/High-Q) - [SMD Capacitors](http://www.knowlescapacitors.com/Products/Capacitors/SMDCap.aspx) - [MLCCs with Leads](http://www.knowlescapacitors.com/Products/Capacitors/Leaded-MLC-s.aspx) - [Single Layer Capacitor](http://www.knowlescapacitors.com/Products/Capacitors/Single-Layer-Capacitor.aspx) - [AEC-Q200](http://www.knowlescapacitors.com/Products/Capacitors/AEC-Q200.aspx) - [Broadband Blocks](http://www.knowlescapacitors.com/Products/Capacitors/Broadband-Blocks.aspx) - 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Her specialty is understanding capacitors in Power Electronics. She holds a mechanical engineering degree with additional experience in Automation and Oil & Gas.   ### Recent Posts ## [Non-Magnetic Trimmer Capacitors for In-Suite or Portable MRI Machines](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/non-magnetic-trimmer-capacitors-for-in-suite-or-portable-mri-machines) Posted by [Jordan Yates](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/author/jordan-yates) on Nov 1, 2023 8:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Non-Magnetic Trimmer Capacitors for In-Suite or Portable MRI Machines](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/hubfs/Portable%20MRI%20Machines.png)](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/non-magnetic-trimmer-capacitors-for-in-suite-or-portable-mri-machines) MRI systems are so robust and require so much infrastructure that they need their own dedicated room—until recently. A portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system, or point of care (POC) MRI machine, is a compact, traveling device that’s designed for patient imaging outside of the traditional MRI suite (e.g., emergency rooms, ambulances, rural clinics, field hospitals, etc.) [Read More](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/non-magnetic-trimmer-capacitors-for-in-suite-or-portable-mri-machines) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/non-magnetic-trimmer-capacitors-for-in-suite-or-portable-mri-machines#comments-listing) Topics: [Capacitor](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/capacitor), [Medical](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/medical) ## [How Gallium Nitride (GaN) Semiconductors in Defense Power Supplies Affect Capacitor Selection](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/how-gallium-nitride-gan-semiconductors-in-defense-power-supplies-affect-capacitor-selection) Posted by [Jordan Yates](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/author/jordan-yates) on Oct 18, 2023 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![GaN Semiconductors ](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/hubfs/GaN.png)](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/how-gallium-nitride-gan-semiconductors-in-defense-power-supplies-affect-capacitor-selection) Defense applications tend to operate at high voltages and wide temperature ranges. They require components with increased efficiency, reduced size, and high power density. Because a wideband gap (WBG) semiconductor embodies these characteristics, defense and aerospace systems are increasingly using Gallium Nitride (GaN) for power conversion.  [Read More](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/how-gallium-nitride-gan-semiconductors-in-defense-power-supplies-affect-capacitor-selection) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/how-gallium-nitride-gan-semiconductors-in-defense-power-supplies-affect-capacitor-selection#comments-listing) Topics: [Capacitor](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/capacitor), [Military and Aerospace](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/military-and-aerospace), [High Reliability](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/high-reliability) ## [The Role of Resonant Capacitors in Power Electronics](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/role-of-resonant-capacitors-in-power-electronics) Posted by [Jordan Yates](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/author/jordan-yates) on Oct 11, 2023 8:23:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![The Role of Resonant Capacitors in Power Electronics](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/hubfs/Resonant%20Capacitors.png)](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/role-of-resonant-capacitors-in-power-electronics) At a foundational level, the ability to store electric charge and more easily pass higher-frequency AC currents are two of the most identifiable properties of capacitors. However, at very high frequencies, the ideal behavior of a capacitor can be compromised. In those situations, the parasitic, resistive and inductive components of a capacitor have an outsized influence on its behavior.  [Read More](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/role-of-resonant-capacitors-in-power-electronics) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/role-of-resonant-capacitors-in-power-electronics#comments-listing) Topics: [Capacitor](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/capacitor) ## [The Importance of Safety Capacitors in Power Electronics](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/the-importance-of-safety-capacitors-in-power-electronics) Posted by [Jordan Yates](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/author/jordan-yates) on Oct 4, 2023 8:14:36 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![The Importance of Safety Capacitors in Power Electronics](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/hubfs/Safety%20Capacitors.png)](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/the-importance-of-safety-capacitors-in-power-electronics) Safety capacitors are designed to mitigate the effects of transient voltages and interference in electrical and electronic circuits, especially high-voltage applications, ensuring their safe operation. Even everyday devices need safety capacitors: modems and other telecoms equipment, AC-DC power supplies, power distribution switchgear, and [electric vehicles](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/moving-to-higher-voltages-in-electric-vehicles) (EVs) and other automotive applications. [Read More](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/the-importance-of-safety-capacitors-in-power-electronics) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/the-importance-of-safety-capacitors-in-power-electronics#comments-listing) Topics: [Capacitor](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/capacitor) ## [What Are DC Link Supporting Filters?](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/what-are-dc-link-supporting-filters) Posted by [Jordan Yates](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/author/jordan-yates) on Sep 27, 2023 8:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![What Are DC Link Supporting Filters?](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/hubfs/DC%20Link%20Supporting%20Filters.png)](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/what-are-dc-link-supporting-filters) In power electronics, the DC link refers to the section that connects the input and output sides of the power conversion system (Figure 1). The primary function of the DC link is to store energy during the times when the input power is higher than the output power and release energy when the output power demand exceeds the input power. The DC link should include a capacitor that servers as a supporting filter to act as a buffer, minimize voltage ripples, and smooth and stabilize the power flow between various components such as rectifiers, inverters, and other converters in the power system. [Read More](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/what-are-dc-link-supporting-filters) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/what-are-dc-link-supporting-filters#comments-listing) Topics: [Capacitor](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/capacitor), [Filtering](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/filtering) ## [Understanding the Crucial Role of Snubber Capacitors in Power Electronics](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/understanding-the-crucial-role-of-snubber-capacitors-in-power-electronics) Posted by [Jordan Yates](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/author/jordan-yates) on Sep 20, 2023 8:28:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Snubber Capacitors in Power Electronics](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/hubfs/CRUCIAL%20ROLE%20OF%20SNUBBER%20CAPACITORS.png)](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/understanding-the-crucial-role-of-snubber-capacitors-in-power-electronics) Large voltage spikes are common in power circuits, particularly during switching—a core action for device functionality. As a result, voltage suppression is a fundamental system requirement to protect circuits. Enter: snubber capacitors [Read More](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/understanding-the-crucial-role-of-snubber-capacitors-in-power-electronics) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/understanding-the-crucial-role-of-snubber-capacitors-in-power-electronics#comments-listing) Topics: [Capacitor](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/capacitor) ## [What Are Decoupling Capacitors?](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/decoupling-capacitors) Posted by [Jordan Yates](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/author/jordan-yates) on Aug 23, 2023 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![What Are Decoupling Capacitors?](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/hubfs/Decoupling%20Capacitors.png)](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/decoupling-capacitors) As you likely know, capacitors are used in electronic circuits to provide local energy storage and stabilize power supply voltage. Decoupling capacitors are a specific type of capacitor used to isolate or decouple two circuits. In other words, these capacitors [decouple AC signals from DC signals or vice versa](https://www.protoexpress.com/blog/decoupling-capacitor-use/#:~:text=What%20is%20the%20purpose%20of,to%20maintain%20the%20voltage%20level.). Decoupling capacitors act as a buffer, supplying clean and stable power to components, which minimizes the risks of malfunctions, noise coupling, or signal integrity issues. [Read More](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/decoupling-capacitors) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/decoupling-capacitors#comments-listing) Topics: [Capacitor](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/capacitor) ## [The Evolution of Electric Vehicle Battery Management Systems: From Passive to Active Cell Balancing](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/the-evolution-of-electric-vehicle-battery-management-systems-from-passive-to-active-cell-balancing) Posted by [Jordan Yates](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/author/jordan-yates) on Aug 16, 2023 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/hubfs/EV%20BMS.png)](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/the-evolution-of-electric-vehicle-battery-management-systems-from-passive-to-active-cell-balancing) As electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers work to make batteries more affordable and easier to produce in mass quantities, we’re seeing changes in battery chemistry. For [example](https://news.ti.com/blog/2022/01/25/whats-next-in-bms-safer-more-affordable-electric-vehicles), the industry is shifting from traditional lithium ion batteries with cobalt to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. Rare-earth metals like cobalt are in short supply, and materials like LFP are a more plentiful, sustainable, and efficient alternative. [Read More](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/the-evolution-of-electric-vehicle-battery-management-systems-from-passive-to-active-cell-balancing) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/the-evolution-of-electric-vehicle-battery-management-systems-from-passive-to-active-cell-balancing#comments-listing) Topics: [Electric Vehicles](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/electric-vehicles) ## [What Are EMI Filters?](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/what-are-emi-filters) Posted by [Jordan Yates](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/author/jordan-yates) on Aug 2, 2023 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![What are EMI Filters?](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/hubfs/What%20are%20EMI%20Filters%3F.png)](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/what-are-emi-filters) To understand what an electromagnetic interference (EMI) filter is, and what it does, we need to first know what EMI is and why it needs to be filtered. EMI refers to undesirable electromagnetic emissions or disturbances generated either by electronic devices or natural sources in the environment that can interfere with the proper functioning of other nearby devices or systems. EMI noise can propagate through power supply lines and radiate into the environment, potentially causing disruptions or malfunctions in other electronic systems. For many devices, this could cause big issues, which is why many government organizations have developed regulatory standards for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), or when two pieces of electronic equipment can function in the same environment without adversely impacting one another.  [Read More](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/what-are-emi-filters) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/what-are-emi-filters#comments-listing) Topics: [Filtering](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/filtering) ## [Understanding the Role of Ceramic Capacitors in Implantable Deep Brain Stimulators](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/understanding-the-role-of-ceramic-capacitors-in-implantable-deep-brain-stimulators) Posted by [Jordan Yates](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/author/jordan-yates) on Jul 19, 2023 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/hubfs/Deep%20Brain%20Simulators%20(1).png)](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/understanding-the-role-of-ceramic-capacitors-in-implantable-deep-brain-stimulators) A deep brain stimulator (DBS), also known as a neuro-stimulator, is a medical device that uses electrical stimulation to treat neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). 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