In 2024, we wrote about the growing power demands of artificial intelligence. At the time, 60 to 80 kW server racks were already stretching datacenter design assumptions. Now, AI server racks consumer 60 to 140 kW each, with NVIDIA’s GB200 NVL72 operating at roughly 120 kW per rack. Consumption could reach 600 kW by late 2027 with the Rubin Ultra NVL576 system. Beyond 100 kW, traditional server power assumptions begin to break down.
Topics: Capacitor, Industrial
The performance of a resonant circuit comes down to its components. Two key factors, Q factor and capacitor equivalent series resistance (ESR), determine how efficiently energy moves through a resonator and how selectively it responds at its designed frequency.
Topics: Capacitor, RF and Microwave, Industrial
Semiconductor manufacturing is one of the most advanced industrial processes on Earth, requiring precise control of energy and materials at the nanometer scale. Behind that precision lies an invisible backbone: the power electronics systems that deliver, shape, and regulate every watt of energy that drives chip production.
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In high-voltage, high-reliability applications, safety is non-negotiable. That’s why safety capacitors are essential for mitigating the risks associated with transient voltages and electrical interference.
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Radio frequency (RF) generators produce alternating current (AC) at specific frequencies ranging from kilohertz to gigahertz.
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Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) are an essential part of modern motor controller design, enabling precise regulation of AC motor speed and torque. They operate by converting fixed-frequency AC power from the grid into DC, then inverting it back into AC at the desired frequency and voltage.
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Knowles’ DSM supercapacitor modules use EDLC cells in series to expand energy storage capacity across a broader voltage range. Their instant charge and discharge capabilities outperform batteries, but without the shipping restrictions, thermal runaway risks, or much shorter lifespans associated with lithium-ion technology.
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Many applications today increasingly demand miniaturized surface-mount components that can perform reliably at ever-increasing working and testing voltages. As a result, Knowles recently released a new range of X1/Y2 safety-certified surface-mount multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs).
Topics: Capacitor, News and Events, Electric Vehicles, Industrial
Powering everything from pulsed lasers to experimental fusion reactors, pulsed power systems demand fast, controlled energy delivery. High-performance capacitors are key to this capability.
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Alongside capacitors, inductors are essential components in RF and microwave applications. Ceramic core inductors provide stable inductance values, ensuring consistent performance across a broad frequency range. These qualities make them ideal for applications where low loss and high efficiency at high frequency are critical.
Whether used in signal filtering, impedance matching or energy storage, ceramic core inductors play a vital role in optimizing circuit performance. As demand for high-performance RF components grows, Knowles is offering high-Q ceramic core inductors for superior efficiency and reliability, making them well-suited for standard and high reliability applications.
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