Abstract: A capacitor and capacitor assemblies are provided, configured to prevent damage from shock and/or vibration. A capacitor assembly according to the invention comprises an anode plate having an anode plate wire extending from a surface of the anode plate. An anode wire holder is positioned around at least a portion of the anode plate wire. A wire separator comprising a channel is provided, at least a portion of the anode plate wire received within the channel. Methods of forming capacitors and capacitor assemblies are also provided.

Abstract: A capacitor and capacitor assemblies are provided, configured to prevent damage from shock and/or vibration. A capacitor assembly according to the invention comprises an anode plate having an anode plate wire extending from a surface of the anode plate. An anode wire holder is positioned around at least a portion of the anode plate wire. A wire separator comprising a channel is provided, at least a portion of the anode plate wire received within the channel. Methods of forming capacitors and capacitor assemblies are also provided.

Abstract: A capacitor may include a stack assembly. The stack assembly may include a plurality of anode plate members, each having an embedded wire. The anode plate members may be separated by at least one cathode foil sandwiched between separator sheets. A conducting member may electrically connect the embedded wires and may have an externally accessible end portion that is hermetically sealed from the interior of the capacitor. A case covers the stack assembly and may be attached to a cover. The case and cover may enclose the stack assembly within an interior area of the capacitor. The at least one cathode foil may be connected to the case. An electrolyte fluid may be disposed within the interior area of the capacitor. A passage may be provided through a central portion of the stack assembly. A tube, surrounded by insulation, may pass through the passage and may be connected to the cover and the case.

Abstract: A wet electrolytic surface mount capacitor has a body defining an interior area and having a fill port formed through a wall of the body. A capacitive element is positioned in an interior of the body and is isolated from the body. A surface mount anode termination is in electrical communication with the capacitive element and isolated from the body. A surface mount cathode termination is in electrical communication with the body. An electrolyte is contained in the interior area of the body, and is introduced into the interior area of the body through the fill port. A fill port plug is positioned adjacent the fill port. A fill port cover compresses the fill port plug against the fill port to seal the fill port, and may be welded in place. A method of forming the capacitor is also provided.

Abstract: A capacitor may include a stack assembly. The stack assembly may include a plurality of anode plate members, each having an embedded wire. The anode plate members may be separated by at least one cathode foil sandwiched between separator sheets. A conducting member may electrically connect the embedded wires and may have an externally accessible end portion that is hermetically sealed from the interior of the capacitor. A case covers the stack assembly and may be attached to a cover. The case and cover may enclose the stack assembly within an interior area of the capacitor. The at least one cathode foil may be connected to the case. An electrolyte fluid may be disposed within the interior area of the capacitor. A passage may be provided through a central portion of the stack assembly. A tube, surrounded by insulation, may pass through the passage and may be connected to the cover and the case.

Abstract: A wet electrolytic surface mount capacitor has a body defining an interior area and having a fill port formed through a wall of the body. A capacitive element is positioned in an interior of the body and is isolated from the body. A surface mount anode termination is in electrical communication with the capacitive element and isolated from the body. A surface mount cathode termination is in electrical communication with the body. An electrolyte is contained in the interior area of the body, and is introduced into the interior area of the body through the fill port. A fill port plug is positioned adjacent the fill port. A fill port cover compresses the fill port plug against the fill port to seal the fill port, and may be welded in place. A method of forming the capacitor is also provided.

Abstract: A wet electrolytic surface mount capacitor has a body defining an interior area and having a fill port formed through a wall of the body. A capacitive element is positioned in an interior of the body and is isolated from the body. A surface mount anode termination is in electrical communication with the capacitive element and isolated from the body. A surface mount cathode termination is in electrical communication with the body. An electrolyte is contained in the interior area of the body, and is introduced into the interior area of the body through the fill port. A fill port plug is positioned adjacent the fill port. A fill port cover compresses the fill port plug against the fill port to seal the fill port, and may be welded in place. A method of forming the capacitor is also provided.

Abstract: A wet electrolytic surface mount capacitor has a body defining an interior area and having a fill port formed through a wall of the body. A capacitive element is positioned in an interior of the body and is isolated from the body. A surface mount anode termination is in electrical communication with the capacitive element and isolated from the body. A surface mount cathode termination is in electrical communication with the body. An electrolyte is contained in the interior area of the body, and is introduced into the interior area of the body through the fill port. A fill port plug is positioned adjacent the fill port. A fill port cover compresses the fill port plug against the fill port to seal the fill port, and may be welded in place. A method of forming the capacitor is also provided.