Abstract: A capacitor having first and second electrodes and a scaffold dielectric. The scaffold dielectric comprises an insulating material with a plurality of longitudinal channels extending across the dielectric and filled with a dielectric paste comprising a porous material and an ion-comprising liquid within the pores of the porous material. The plurality of longitudinal channels are substantially parallel and the liquid comprising the dielectric paste generally has an ionic strength of at least 0.1. Capacitance results from the migrations of positive and negative ions in the confined liquid in response to an applied electric field. A method of supplying power to a load using the capacitor and a method of making the capacitor is additionally disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided a monomer liquid for conductive polymer production, comprising: at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of thiophene or its derivatives, pyrrole or its derivative and aniline or its derivative; and at least one kind selected from the group consisting of a naphthalene sulfonic acid type heterocyclic compound and a benzene sulfonic acid type heterocyclic compound in which no hydroxyl group is directly connected to the benzene ring, wherein said at least one kind is dispersed in said at least one monomer. Also, there is provided a production of an electrolyte capacitor by using the monomer liquid for conductive polymer production is explained. In particular, imidazoles are favorable as the naphthalene sulfonic acid type heterocyclic compound and the benzene sulfonic acid type heterocyclic compound.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electrolytic capacitor of the present disclosure includes: preparing an anode member having a dielectric layer; then, impregnating the anode member with a monomer, an oxidant, a silane compound, and a solvent; and then forming a solid electrolyte layer including a conductive polymer containing a polymer of the monomer and a silicon-containing component derived from the silane compound on the surface of the dielectric layer. The above-mentioned monomer contains a compound represented by formula (I): (wherein R represents an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms).

Abstract: A capacitor assembly configured to effectively dissipate heat when exposed to a high ripple current is provided. The assembly includes a plurality of capacitor elements, each including an anode body and lead, a dielectric layer overlying the anode body, and a solid electrolyte. Each capacitor element is defined by upper and lower major surfaces, first opposing minor surfaces, and second opposing minor surfaces. The major surfaces each have a surface area greater than that of each of the minor opposing surfaces. A hermetically sealed housing having a length, width, and height defines an interior cavity within which the plurality of capacitor elements are positioned. The ratio of the length to the height ranges from about 2 to about 80. Further, the lower major face of each capacitor element faces a lower wall of the housing, where the lower wall is defined by the housing's length and width.

Abstract: A capacitor assembly that is capable of exhibiting good properties under hot conditions. The ability to perform under such conditions is due in part to the use of an intrinsically conductive polymer in the solid electrolyte that contains repeating units having the following formula (I): wherein, R is (CH2)a—O—(CH2)b; a is from 0 to 10; b is from 1 to 18; Z is an anion; and X is a cation. The resulting capacitor assembly may exhibit excellent electrical properties even when exposed to high temperatures.

Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor that includes a positive external electrode electrically connected to a core part of a valve-acting metal base included in a capacitor element, a first conductive layer in direct contact with the core part of the valve-acting metal base and covering one end surface of the valve-acting metal base and at least a part of an exterior located around the end surface.

Abstract: A capacitor and a method of processing an anode metal foil are presented. The method includes electrochemically etching the metal foil to form a plurality of tunnels. Next, the etched metal foil is disposed within a widening solution to widen the plurality of tunnels. Exposed surfaces of the etched metal foil are then oxidized. The method includes removing a section of the etched metal foil, where the section of the etched metal foil includes exposed metal along an edge. The section of the etched metal foil is placed into a bath comprising water to form a hydration layer over the exposed metal on the section of the etched metal foil. The method also includes assembling the section of the etched metal foil having the hydration layer as an anode within a capacitor.

Abstract: A tantalum capacitor includes a capacitor body containing tantalum powder, having a rectangular parallelepiped shape, and including a plurality of tantalum wires spaced apart from each other in a long axis direction of the rectangular parallelepiped shape and protruding from one side surface thereof perpendicular to the long axis direction; a conductive layer provided on one side surface of the capacitor body to be spaced apart from the tantalum wires; a sealing part enclosing the tantalum wires, the conductive layer, and the capacitor body and allowing end portions of the tantalum wires and a surface of the conductive layer to be exposed by the sealing part; an anode terminal provided on one side surface of the sealing part; and a cathode terminal provided on one side surface of the sealing part.

Abstract: Provided are an electrolytic capacitor with high withstand voltage capable of preventing deterioration of withstand voltage characteristics caused by lead-free reflow or the like and improving ESR characteristics, and a manufacturing method thereof. The electrolytic capacitor is obtained by impregnating a capacitor element in which an anode electrode foil and a cathode electrode foil are wound with a separator interposed, with a dispersion containing: particles of a conductive polymer; sorbitol or sorbitol and polyalcohol; and a solvent so as to form a solid electrolyte layer containing 60 to 92 wt % of the sorbitol or the sorbitol and polyalcohol, and by filling an electrolytic solution containing ethylene glycol in a gap portion in the capacitor element on which the solid electrolyte layer is formed.

Abstract: An electrolyte solution intended for use in electrochemical devices which can achieve a high capacitance retention ratio even after long-term use at high voltage. The electrolyte solution of the present invention includes a mononitrile compound (I), at least one compound (II) selected from dinitrile compounds and trinitrile compounds, and a quaternary ammonium salt (III). The amount of the compound (II) in the electrolyte solution is 0.05 to 5% by mass.

Abstract: An electrolytic capacitor includes an anode, a dielectric layer formed on the anode, and an organic semiconductor layer covering at least a part of the dielectric layer. The organic semiconductor layer contains an organic semiconductor compound having a number average molecular weight of greater than or equal to 100 and less than or equal to 10,000 and a ? electron cloud. In the organic semiconductor compound, a carrier moves between molecules of the organic semiconductor compound through the ? electron cloud.

Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor that contains a capacitor element including an anode body, a dielectric layer, and solid electrolyte is provided. The capacitor element also includes an anode lead (e.g., wire, tape, etc.) that is electrically connected to the anode body. A first portion of the anode lead is embedded within the anode body, while a second portion of the anode lead extends from the anode body in a longitudinal direction. Contrary to conventional capacitors in which the exposed portion of the anode lead is supported by a complex and bulky lead frame assembly, there is no lead frame present in the capacitor of the present disclosure. Thus, the volumetric efficiency of the finished capacitor can be increased. An assembly containing a matrix of multiple solid electrolytic capacitor elements is also provided, as is a method for forming a matrix that comprises multiple solid electrolytic capacitor elements.

Abstract: The present invention discloses. all-solid-state supercapacitor (ASSP) with enhanced electrode-electrolyte interface which gives highest very high specific capacitance, areal capacitance and shows very low internal resistance (ESR). The invention particularly discloses the fabrication of all-solid-state supercapacitor by intercalation of solid state polymer electrolyte inside the conducting porous substrate coated with a charge storage electrode material to achieve the desired effect.

Abstract: Described are solid-state electrochemical energy storage devices and methods of making solid-state electrochemical energy storage devices in which components of the batteries are truly solid-state and do not comprise a gel. Nor do they rely on lithium-containing electrolytes. Electrolytes useful with the solid-state electrochemical energy storage described herein include, for example, ceramic electrolytes exhibiting a crystal structure including voids or crystallographic defects that permit conduction or migration of oxygen ions across a layer of the ceramic electrolyte. Disclosed methods of making solid-state electrochemical energy storage devices include multi-stage deposition processes, in which an electrode is deposited in a first stage and an electrolyte is deposited in a second stage.

Abstract: Provided is a method for forming a capacitor. The method includes: providing an anode with a dielectric thereon and a conductive node in electrical contact with the anode; applying a conductive seed layer on the dielectric; forming a conductive bridge between the conductive seed layer and the conductive node; applying voltage to the anode; electrochemically polymerizing a monomer thereby forming an electrically conducting polymer of monomer on the conductive seed layer; and disrupting the conductive bridge between the conductive seed layer and the conductive node.

Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor including a capacitor element and an anode lead assembly is provided. The capacitor element includes a sintered, porous anode body; a dielectric layer overlying the sintered, porous anode body; and a cathode overlying the dielectric layer that includes a solid electrolyte. The anode lead assembly includes a first anode lead having an embedded portion positioned within the anode body and an external portion extending from a surface of the anode body in a longitudinal direction. The external portion includes a substantially planar surface. Meanwhile, the second anode lead is positioned external to the anode body and includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a substantially planar surface that is connected to the substantially planar surface of the external portion of the first anode lead.

Abstract: A flat metallic structure having a multiplicity of openings and having a width between 6 and 1000 mm. The metallic structure is treated with a metallic impregnating material whose melting point is lower than that of the flat metallic structure, and wherein the conductivity of the metal before the impregnation is at least 15 S/m. A use of such a structure as lightning protection for fiber composite components, as well as fiber composite components having such a structure, and a method for the production of such fiber composite components.

Abstract: A method of using high push force to fabricate a composite material containing carbon material comprises steps placing a substrate in a carbon material-containing dispersion including a carbon material, and letting one surface of the substrate contact the carbon material-containing dispersion; and providing a high push force range between 300 G and 3000 G to the carbon material-containing dispersion to push the carbon material-containing dispersion and make the carbon material enter the substrate to form a composite material containing the carbon material.

Abstract: A lithium super-battery cell comprising: (a) A cathode comprising a cathode active material having a surface area to capture or store lithium thereon, wherein the cathode active material is not a functionalized material and does not bear a functional group; (b) An anode comprising an anode current collector; (c) A porous separator disposed between the two electrodes; (d) A lithium-containing electrolyte in physical contact with the two electrodes, wherein the cathode active material has a specific surface area of no less than 100 m2/g being in direct physical contact with the electrolyte to receive lithium ions therefrom or to provide lithium ions thereto; and (e) A lithium source implemented at one or both of the two electrodes prior to a first charge or a first discharge cycle of the cell. This new generation of energy storage device exhibits the best properties of both the lithium ion battery and the supercapacitor.

Abstract: A method of mounting a capacitor to a bracket is provided. The method includes the step of providing a capacitor with an outer shell, a capacitor member disposed within the shell and a conductor member disposed within the outer shell and thermally coupled to the capacitor member. A collet is arranged having a first opening sized to slidingly engage the conductor member. A sleeve is provided having a second opening sized to receive a first end of the collet. The collet is slid onto the conductor member. The collet is pressed into the sleeve.

Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor is described which comprises an anode, a dielectric on the anode and a cathode on the dielectric. A conductive coating is on the cathode wherein the conductive layer comprises an exterior surface of a first high melting point metal. An adjacent layer is provided comprising a second high melting point metal, wherein the first high melting point metal and the second high melting point metal are metallurgically bonded with a low melting point metal.

Abstract: A first conductive polymer solution in which fine particles of a conductive polymer are dispersed is applied to a dielectric layer of aluminum oxide, and this solution is dried to form a first conductive polymer layer. Next, a coating solution is applied to the first conductive polymer layer, this solution containing at least one selected from an aromatic sulfonic acid having, in one molecule of the acid, a carboxyl group and a hydroxyl group, or two carboxyl groups, and a salt of the aromatic sulfonic acid. The solution is then dried to form a coating layer. Next, a second conductive polymer solution is applied to the coating layer, the solution being a solution in which fine particles of a conductive polymer are dispersed. This solution is then dried to form a second conductive polymer layer. This process gives a solid electrolyte layer of a capacitor element.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a capacitor element having good LC characteristics, wherein, after a chemical conversion process to form a dielectric layer on the surface layer of an anode body obtained by forming a powder mainly comprising tungsten, followed by sintering, a semiconductor layer and a conductor layer are sequentially formed on the dielectric layer; an etching process is conducted before forming the dielectric layer to remove a natural oxide film formed on the surface layer on the outer surface and on the surface inside the pores of the anode body so as to adjust the film thickness to a range of 0.5 to 5.0 nm; and the chemical conversion process is conducted at a temperature from ?4 to 18° C. for 7 to 110 minutes after reaching a predetermined voltage.

Abstract: A capacitor component includes an element assembly, a first external electrode, and a second external electrode. The element assembly includes first and second internal electrode layers, a first connecting conductive layer extending along a fifth outer surface of the element assembly and connected to each of the first internal electrode layers, a first covering insulating layer covering the first connecting conductive layer, a second connecting conductive layer extending along a sixth outer surface of the element assembly and connected to each of the second internal electrode layers, and a second covering insulating layer covering the second connecting conductive layer. Only a portion of the first internal electrode layers are extended to the third outer surface and connected to the first external electrode, and only a portion of the internal electrode layers are extended to the fourth outer surface and connected to the second external electrode.

Abstract: A method for creating a metal-carbon composite.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel tank circuits that are totally passive, and they are made of conductive-grade carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on substrates, and preferably flexible substrates. These components and structures contain no traditional electronic materials such as silicon, metal oxides, or ceramics, and they are totally organic. They may be used in applications where the resonant frequency and amplitude of the sensor can be modulated by a thermal, mechanical, or chemical signal, such as temperature, strain, pressure, vibration, or humidity. All-organic, and consequently combustible, passive RF sensors have unique applications for defense and consumer industries.

Abstract: An electrolytic capacitor according to the present invention employs a capacitor element wherein an anode foil having an anode internal terminal and a cathode foil having a cathode internal terminal are wound or laminated through a separator. The end of the anode foil faces with the cathode foil through the separator and the surface area of the cathode internal terminal is provided with an enlargement treatment, whereby the small area portion of the cathode foil that faces with the anode foil is eliminated, and the charge/discharge characteristics are thus improved.

Abstract: A solid electrolytic chip capacitor is provided which comprises a substrate layer, an electrical insulating block, a conductive polymer layer, a patterned reinforcement layer, and an electrode layer. The electrical insulating block is formed on the substrate layer to define an anode region and a cathode region on the substrate layer. The conductive polymer layer is formed to cover the cathode region of the substrate layer. The patterned reinforcement layer is formed to cover the conductive polymer. The electrode layer is formed to cover the patterned reinforcement layer. Whereby, the mechanical strength of the chip solid electrolytic capacitor can be improved without loss of capacitance.

Abstract: A wet electrolytic capacitor is provided that includes an anode, an anode lead, an electrolyte, a casing having a wall that defines an anode lead orifice, and a sealing assembly. The sealing assembly is connected to the casing at the anode lead orifice, and a portion of the anode lead extends through it. The sealing assembly includes an isolation tube, a metal plate, and an elastomeric ring. The tube receives the anode lead and has a first portion extending through the anode lead orifice and a second portion located in an interior of the casing. The plate is positioned adjacent to an exterior surface of the wall, covers the anode lead orifice, and contains an orifice through which the first portion of the tube extends. The ring is positioned adjacent to an interior surface of the wall and contains an orifice through which the second portion of the tube extends.

Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor capable of assuredly connecting to a bolster member is provided. A solid electrolytic capacitor having a capacitor element with an anode made of tungsten is accommodated in a box-shaped case. An anode lead is connected to an anode circuit pattern provided on a bottom wall inner surface of the box-shaped case. In a state in which the anode lead is covered by an oxide film and is in direct contact with the anode circuit pattern, a conductive material is adhered between the anode lead and the anode circuit pattern to thereby form a conductive connection layer. The anode lead and the conductive connection layer are connected via the conductive film layer. The conductive film layer is connected to the anode lead at the film removed portion in which the oxide film has been removed from the surface of the anode lead.

Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor having grooves provided in a valve-acting metal substrate that includes a porous surface part and a non-porous body part, the bottoms of the grooves being non-porous. The valve-acting metal substrate is divided into a plurality of unit regions by the grooves, and define cathode layer formation parts in the porous surface parts for each unit region. A dielectric layer covers the surfaces of the cathode layer formation parts of the valve-acting metal substrate and the grooves between the cathode layer formation parts. A solid electrolyte layer and a cathode extraction layer cover the surface of the dielectric layer, thereby providing a sheet in which a plurality of solid electrolytic capacitor elements are prepared integrally with the grooves interposed therebetween. The sheet is cut at the grooves, and a dielectric layer is formed on the cut surfaces located around the cathode layer formation parts.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polarizable electrode material for an electric double layer capacitor with a high energy density and excellent long-term reliability, as well as an electric double layer capacitor in which the polarizable electrode material is used. The polarizable electrode material includes porous carbon particles, a conductive assistant, a tungsten oxide powder and a binder, wherein the tungsten oxide is dispersed in the polarizable electrode material so that the tungsten oxide per 1 g of the polarizable electrode material has a surface area of 0.2 m2 or more and less than 6 m2.

Abstract: A leadless cardiac pacemaker that does not require a separate hermetic housing surrounding the battery and electronics compartments is provided. The cardiac pacemaker can include a battery disposed in a battery housing and a set of electronics disposed in an electronics housing. In some embodiments, the battery housing and the electronics housing can comprise an external surface of the pacemaker. The pacemaker can include a first set of welds separating the battery from the set of electronics, and a second set of welds separating the set of electronics and the battery from an exterior of the housing. Various embodiments for achieving dual-redundant welds are also provided.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to an improved method for the production of solid electrolytic capacitor, comprising the following steps. First, provide an insulating substrate. Next, form a plurality of conducting gels including aluminum powder on the insulating substrate. Thirdly, execute a high-temperature sintering process to metalize the conducting gels to form a plurality of aluminum plates. Next, form a dielectric layer on every aluminum plate. Then form an isolation layer on every dielectric layer to define an anodic region and a cathodic region. Lastly, form a conductive layer on the dielectric layer of every cathodic region, thus defining a solid electrolytic capacitor unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cover (40) for an energy storage unit, which is to be inserted at an end of a casing (20) in which a capacitive element (30) of the unit is arranged, the cover comprising at least one sidewall (43) which to be arranged opposite at least one sidewall of the casing and two end walls (41, 42), characterized in that a plurality of cavities (46, 48) are provided in the cover, at least one first cavity (46) opening onto the sidewall(s) (43) and onto an end wall (41), and at least one second cavity (48) opening onto the sidewall(s) (43) and onto the other end wall (42), the first cavity or cavities opening onto the sidewall(s) (43) in one or more first portions extending over a portion of the periphery of the sidewall(s), while the second cavity or cavities (48) open onto the sidewall(s) (43) in one or more second portions extending over a portion of the periphery of the sidewall(s).

Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor that includes a capacitor element; an exterior resin; an anode lead terminal; and a cathode lead terminal. The anode lead terminal has a Cu base material, and an Au-plating layer formed thereon, and includes an Au region where the Au-plating layer as a surface layer is formed, and a Cu region where the Au-plating layer is not formed. The cathode lead terminal includes a base material, and an Au-plating layer as a surface layer of the cathode lead terminal, which is formed on the base material, and an anode section of the capacitor element is connected to the Cu region of the anode lead terminal.

Abstract: A dispersion liquid including one of thiophene and derivatives thereof, a polyanion, and a solvent is prepared. Then, the dispersion liquid is mixed with an oxidizing agent so as to oxidatively polymerize the one of thiophene and derivatives thereof. During the oxidative polymerization, a temperature of the dispersion liquid is 35° C. or less and a dissolved oxygen concentration of the dispersion liquid is 7 ppm or less.

Abstract: An asymmetric supercapacitor is described. The supercapacitor includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a thin film separator, and an electrolyte. The first electrode comprises functionalized cellulose fiber and the second electrode comprises functionalized cellulose fiber and metal oxide.

Abstract: The hollow tubular capacitor includes one side electrode connecting portion having an inner peripheral tubular portion and one side surface portion, the other side electrode connecting portion having an outer peripheral tubular portion and the other side surface portion and an electrostatic capacitance portion having one side electrode plate, the other side electrode plate and a dielectric body, wherein the electrostatic capacitance portion is accommodated in an annular space formed at the inner peripheral tubular portion, the one side surface portion, the outer peripheral tubular portion and the other side surface portion in a high density to reduce inside inductance component. The inverter device is formed such that the hollow tubular capacitor and an annular inverter circuit portion having three-phase upper and lower arms are integrally arranged coaxially on the central axis line.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a case having an elliptical cross-section capable of receiving a plurality of capacitive elements. One or more of the capacitive elements provide at least one capacitor having a first capacitor terminal and a second capacitor terminal. The apparatus also includes a cover assembly that includes a deformable cover mountable to the case, and, a common cover terminal having a contact extending from the cover. The cover assembly also includes at least three capacitor cover terminals, each of the at least three capacitor cover terminals having at least one contact extending from the deformable cover. The deformable cover is configured to displace at least one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals upon an operative failure of at least one of the plurality of the capacitive elements. The cover assembly also includes at least four insulation structures. One of the four insulation structures is associated with one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals.

Abstract: An electrode for an electrochemical device includes a current collector, electrode layer, and active material layer. The electrode layer is formed on the current collector and contains an active material. The active material layer is formed in an area on the current collector where the electrode layer is not formed, and contains an active material. The electrode is capable of reducing the leak current while improving the device reliability.

Abstract: A winding-type solid electrolytic capacitor package structure includes a winding capacitor unit, a package body and a conductive unit. The winding capacitor has a winding body enclosed by the package body, a positive conductive lead pin having a cutting surface, and a negative conductive lead pin having a grinding surface. The conductive unit includes a positive conductive terminal electrically connected to the positive conductive lead pin and a negative conductive terminal electrically connected to the negative conductive lead pin. The positive conductive terminal has a first embedded portion enclosed by the package body and a first exposed portion exposed outside the package body. The negative conductive terminal has a second embedded portion enclosed by the package body and a second exposed portion exposed outside the package body. The first and the second exposed portions are extended along the outer surface of the package body.

Abstract: A packaged semiconductor device including a leadframe and a plurality of angularly shaped capacitors. The leadframe includes structures with surfaces and sidewalls. The angularly shaped capacitors are attached to surface portions of the leadframe structures. The angularly shaped capacitors have sidewalls coplanar with structure sidewalls. The angularly shaped capacitors includes a conductive material attached to the structure surface. The conductive material having pores covered by oxide and filled with conductive polymer. The angularly shaped capacitors topped by electrodes are made of a second metal.

Abstract: A positive active material including a lithium composite oxide and a transition metal oxide including a transition metal having an oxidation number smaller than an oxidation number when the transition metal is in the most stable state hinders generation of oxygen occurring during charging and provides a lithium battery with high-temperature preservation characteristics and high stability.

Abstract: An electric double-layer capacitor (EDLC) and method for manufacturing thereof. The ELDC includes at least one capacitor cell with two parallel current collectors, two opposite polarity electrodes, a separator, and a rigid dielectric frame. Each electrode is disposed on a respective current collector and impregnated with aqueous electrolyte. The frame is disposed along the perimeter on the surface of a current collector and enclosing the electrodes. The two electrodes of an individual cell are configured asymmetrically, such as being composed of different materials, having different weights, and/or having different thicknesses. The electrode material may include: activated carbon, a transitional metal oxide, a conductive polymer, and/or graphene.

Abstract: There is provided a multilayer ceramic electronic component, including: a ceramic body including a dielectric layer and having first and third surfaces opposing each other in a length direction of the dielectric layer and second and fourth surfaces opposing each other in a width direction thereof; and a multilayer part including a first internal electrode and a second internal electrode disposed to oppose each other, while having the dielectric layer interposed there between in the ceramic body, and exposed to the first and third surfaces of the ceramic body, respectively; wherein one or more residual carbon removing path parts are formed to be protruded on both side of the first and second internal electrodes in a length direction of the ceramic body.

Abstract: Disclosed is a material for an electrode having an excellent performance and an excellent durability by maintaining high electrical conductivity and by restraining the growth of the grain at a high temperature. The material can be manufactured by synthesizing composite materials through use of a metallic material of Mo and a ceramic material, and then the composite materials can be used as the electrode.

Abstract: A winding-type solid electrolytic capacitor package structure includes a substrate body, a winding capacitor, a package body and an electrode unit. The winding capacitor has a winding body, a positive conductive lead pin having a positive end surface, and a negative conductive lead pin having a negative end surface. The package body is disposed on the substrate body to enclose the winding body, and the package body has a first lateral surface substantially flushed with the positive end surface and a second lateral surface substantially flushed with the negative end surface. The electrode unit includes a positive electrode structure for covering the first lateral surface and electrically contacting the positive end surface and a negative electrode structure for covering the second lateral surface and electrically contacting the negative end surface.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a solid electrolytic capacitor having an even conductive polymer layer includes the steps of forming a conductive polymer layer on an anode element by bringing a dispersion containing a conductive solid and a first solvent into contact with the anode element having a dielectric film formed thereon, washing the anode element with a second solvent higher in boiling point than the first solvent, in which the conductive solid can be dispersed, after the conductive polymer layer is formed, and drying the anode element washed with the second solvent at a temperature not lower than the boiling point of the first solvent and lower than the boiling point of the second solvent.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing a flexible force sensor include forming a first sensor part providing a plurality of spaced first electrode plates in an electrically non-conductive material. A second sensor part is also formed and includes a plurality of second electrode plates in an electrically non-conductive material. The second electrode plates are identical to the first electrode plates at least in terms of spacing. The first part is assembled to the second part such that each of the first electrode plates are aligned with and parallel to, yet spaced from, respective ones of the second electrode plates, establishing a plurality of capacitive sensing components. The first electrode plates are movable relative to the corresponding second electrode plates, establishing a variable gap therebetween. The sensor parts can be ring-shaped. The sensor parts can be formed via MEMS techniques, with the non-conductive material being a polymer.