Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor including a valve metal positive electrode, an anodized layer formed on a surface of the positive electrode, a conductive polymer-containing negative electrode conductive layer, and a coupling agent layer and a surface active agent layer placed between the anodized layer and the negative electrode conductive layer.

Abstract: Conductive composition precursor prepared by dispersing or dissolving at least one additive having high dielectric layer repairing ability in conductive polymer solution, conductive composition made by removing a medium or solvent from this composition precursor, and a method of manufacturing a solid electrolytic capacitor using this conductive composition. The additive is at least one of “phosphoric acid or phosphoric acid ester compounds”, “phenol or phenol derivatives”, “nitrobenzene derivatives”, “alkyl naphthalene sulfonic acid anion”, “fluorocarbon surface active agent” and “fluorocarbon surface active agent and binder.” The surface of an anodized layer is treated with at least one of silane coupling agent, titanium coupling agent, borane coupling agent and aluminum coupling agent for providing an extremely thin insulating layer between the anodized layer and conductive polymer.

Abstract: Method of manufacturing a conductive composition precursor prepared by dispersing or dissolving at least one additive having high dielectric layer repairing ability in conductive polymer solution, the conductive composition made by removing a medium or solvent from this composition precursor. The additive is at least one of “phosphoric acid or phosphoric acid ester compounds”, “phenol or phenol derivatives”, “nitrobenzene derivatives”, “alkyl or naphthalene sulfonic acid anion”, “fluorocarbon surface active agent” and “fluorocarbon surface active agent and binder.

Abstract: Method of manufacturing a conductive composition precursor prepared by dispersing or dissolving at least one additive having high dielectric layer repairing ability in conductive polymer solution, the conductive composition made by removing a medium or solvent from this composition precursor. The additive is at least one of “phosphoric acid or phosphoric acid ester compounds”, “phenol or phenol derivatives”, “nitrobenzene derivatives”, “alkyl naphthalene sulfonic acid anion”, “fluorocarbon surface active agent” and “fluorocarbon surface active agent and binder.

Abstract: Method of manufacturing a conductive composition precursor prepared by dispersing or dissolving at least one additive having high dielectric layer repairing ability in conductive polymer solution, the conductive composition made by removing a medium or solvent from this composition precursor. The additive is at least one of “phosphoric acid or phosphoric acid ester compounds”, “phenol or phenol derivatives”, “nitrobenzene derivatives”, “alkyl naphthalene sulfonic acid anion”, “fluorocarbon surface active agent” and “fluorocarbon surface active agent and binder.

Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor comprising comprises a pair of electrodes, and a dielectric film provided between the paired electrodes wherein at least one of the paired electrodes comprising a first conductive polymer layer which is made of a polymer of a member selected from the group consisting of pyrrole and derivatives thereof, the first conductive polymer layer being doped with a mixed dopant of a polyvalent anion and a monovalent anion consisting of a sulfonate ion dissociated from an anionic surface active agent. The conductive polymer layer may have a double-layered or a multi-layered structure wherein a second and/or third conductive polymer layer is made of a doped polymer of a thiophene derivative. A method for making the capacitors are also described.

Abstract: A conductive polymer composition comprises a conjugated double bond-bearing polymer and a composite dopant consisting essentially of an organic anion derived from an anionic surface active agent and an inorganic anion derived from a transition metal salt. A process for preparing the conductive polymer composition is also described wherein the polymerizable proceeds rapidly in coexistence of the organic anion and the inorganic anion. Addition of fine particle of an oxide is effective in film formation on substrates.

Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor is composed of a pair of electrodes and a dielectric film therebetween, wherein one electrode includes a conducting polymer doped with a polyvalent anion and a monovalent anion. The conducting polymer layer may have a multi-layer structure wherein a second or third conductive polymer layer is made of doped thiophene or derivative thereof.

Abstract: Solid electrolytic capacitors comprise a valve metal member having a dielectric film, with or without a conductive underlying layer, formed on the member, and a conductive polymer film formed on the layer. The conductive polymer film is formed by electrolytic polymerization of a polymerizable monomer contained in a system which comprises the monomer, a support electrolyte, and at least one member selected from silicic acids and silicates with or without phenol compounds. By this, the life of the capacitor even under high temperature and high humidity conditions is significantly improved. Methods for fabricating such capacitors are also described.

Abstract: A method for fabricating solid electrolytic capacitors which comprises providing a valve metal foil having a dielectric film and a conductive inorganic film formed on the valve metal foil in this order, contacting an electrode for electrolytic polymerization with part of the valve metal foil wherein the electrode is made of a material incapable of undergoing anodization in an electrolytic polymerization solution, subjecting the valve metal foil to electrolytic polymerization by application of a potential between the electrode and a counter electrode to form a conductive polymer film on the conductive inorganic film, and removing the electrode along with the contacted portion of the valve metal foil. At least one conductive paste film may be formed on the conductive polymer film prior to the removal of the electrode. In addition, an insulating film may be formed on an exposed portion of the valve metal foil after the removal of the electrode.

Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor comprises a valve metal member having a dielectric oxide film and a conductive underlying layer formed on the member in this order, and a conductive polymer film formed on the layer. The conductive polymer film is formed by electrolytic polymerization of a polymerizable monomer contained in an aqueous solution containing a support electrolyte and a phosphate. By the presence of the phosphate in the aqueous solution, phosphate ions dissociated from the phosphate are adsorbed on the dielectric film during the course of the electrolytic polymerization. Thus, the humidity resistance of the dielectric oxide film is improved, resulting in improvements in the capacitance and loss of the capacitor under high temperature and high humidity conditions. A fabrication method of the capacitor is also described.

Abstract: Solid electrolytic capacitors comprise a valve metal member having a dielectric oxide film and a conductive underlying layer formed on the member in this order, and a conductive polymer film formed on the layer. The conductive polymer film is formed by electrolytic polymerization of a polymerizable monomer contained in a system containing the monomer and a support electrolyte consisting of a compound having at least one nitro group. By this, high temperature stability of the capacitor is significantly improved. Alternatively, the electrolytic polymerization may be effected in a system which comprises a monomer, a support electrolyte and a phenol or phenoxide derivative having at least one nitro group. Methods for fabricating such capacitors are also described.

Abstract: Solid electrolytic capacitors comprise a capacitor element having a valve metal substrate, a dielectric film formed thereon, and a conductive polymer layer formed on the dielectric film. The capacitor element is encased in a resin casing as not directly contacting the element with the resin casing. The capacitance and leakage current characteristics are improved. Alternatively, a capacitor element includes a valve metal substrate, a dielectric film, an inorganic conductive layer and a conductive polymer layer formed on the substrate in this order, wherein the conductive polymer layer is formed after anodization of the inorganic conductive layer bearing substrate. The life of the resulting capacitor is significantly prolonged. This capacitor element may be encased in a resin casing in a manner as set forth above. Methods for manufacturing the solid electrolytic capacitor are also provided.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a solid electrolytic capacitor is described. The method comprises providing a valve metal member which has a dielectric film and an inorganic conductive layer formed on opposite sides of the valve metal member in this order, immersing the valve metal member in an electrolytic polymerization solution, and applying an electric potential sufficient to cause electrolytic polymerization between a first polymerization electrode which is provided on said at least one side of said valve metal member through an electric insulating member and a second polymerization electrode kept away from said first polymerization electrode. Further, the valve metal member may be separated into two regions with an insulating separation layer. One region is a capacitor region and the other is an anode terminal region. The anode terminal region is enfolded or convolutely wound to improve the volumetric efficiency. Solid electrolytic capacitors manufactured by the methods are also described.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a solid electrolytic capacitor is described, in which a solid electrolyte is made of a conductive polymer layer and is formed on a conductive inorganic layer which is formed on a metallic foil through a dielectric film. For the formation of the conductive polymer layer, while an external electrode is not directly contacted with the conductive inorganic layer, the electrolytic polymerization reaction of a polymerizable monomer in an electrolytic solution is carried out. For this purpose, the external electrode may be covered with a conductive polymer film at the contact portion. Alternatively, the external electrode may be moved from one position to another or may be kept apart from the conductive inorganic layer during the electrolytic polymerization reaction. By this, the mechanical damages of the conductive inorganic layer with the external electrode are suppressed with good electric characteristics of the capacitor.

Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor comprising:an electrolyte comprising a conductive polymer (i) having a repeating unit of at least one compound selected from a heterocyclic compound and (ii) containing as a dopant at least one anion selected from a napthalenesulfonate, an alkyl naphthalenesulfonate at least one of hydrogen atoms on the naphthalene ring of which has been substituted with an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, an anthraquinoesulfonate, and an alkyl anthraquinonesulfonate at least one of hydrogen atoms on the anthraquinone ring of which has been substituted with an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms;said electrolyte being provided on a valve metal on the surface of which a dielectric film is formed by anodic oxidation or anodic chemical conversion.Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing the solid electrolytic capacitor, in which the electrolyte is formed by electrolytic polymerization.

Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor comprising a capacitor element which includes a valve metal member capable of forming a dielectric oxide film thereon, a dielectric oxide film formed on the valve metal member, a manganese oxide layer formed on the dielectric oxide film, a conductive polymer film formed on the manganese oxide film by electrolytic polymerization, and terminals formed on the valve metal member and the conductive polymer film, respectively. The solid electrolytic capacitor is improved in capacitor characteristics. A method for manufacturing the solid electrolyte is also described wherein the conductive polymer film is readily formed on the manganese dioxide layer.

Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor uses a solid electrolyte wherein manganese dioxide is uniformly diffused in a polymer made by electrochemical polymerization, and the solid electrolyte is disposed between a first electrode made of valve metal and having an anodic oxide film thereon and a second electrode opposite to the first electrode. The solid electrolytic capacitor shows splendid high frequency characteristics and small leakage current.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solid electrolytic capacitor which comprises a first electrode comprising a valve action metal plate one surface of which is covered by an anodic oxidation film, a second electrode which faces the surface of the first electrode having the anodic oxidation film and a layer of a solid electrolyte which is placed between the first and second electrodes and comprises a salt of 7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane with a cation of quinoline or isoquinoline the nitrogen atom of which is quarternarized with fluorinated alkyl groups, which has improved reliability at high temperature and increased capacitance, and decreases the formation of poisonous gas during pyrolysis.

Abstract: A solid electrolyte of an electrolytic capacitor is constituted of an ion radical complex salt of N-isoamylisoquinolinium(TCNQ).sub.2, or the N-isoamylisoquinolinium(TCNQ).sub.2 and neutral TCNQ, and the solid electrolyte has high heat fusability, high heat stability and splendid infiltration ability into an anode oxide film, and is disposed between the anode oxide film and a cathode, and therefore, a capacitance, dielectric loss and life of the capacitor are improved.