Abstract: A tantalum capacitor includes a sintered tantalum body including tantalum powder, a conductive polymer layer disposed on the sintered tantalum body and including a first filler, a carbon layer disposed on the conductive polymer layer; and a tantalum body including a tantalum wire penetrating through at least a portion of each of the sintered tantalum body and the conductive polymer layer in a first direction. A ratio of an area of the first filler to an area of the conductive polymer layer is greater than 0.38 in a first cross-section partially overlapping the sintered tantalum body, among cross-sections perpendicular to the first direction.

Abstract: An electrode, the electrode including an exposed contact surface, the exposed surface comprising a contact material, the contact material comprising a MXene. A device, the device including a plurality of electrodes, each of the plurality of electrodes comprising an exposed contact surface, the exposed surface comprising a contact material, the contact material comprising a MXene. A method, the method including delivering electrical stimulation to a subject with an electrode that comprises an exposed contact surface, the exposed contact surface comprising a contact material that includes a MXene.

Abstract: A capacitor element and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The method for manufacturing the capacitor element includes steps of: providing a metal foil having an oxide layer formed on an outer surface of the metal foil; forming a surrounding barrier layer surroundingly on the oxide layer with the surrounding barrier layer surroundingly formed on an outer surface of the oxide layer; forming a priming layer onto the oxide layer; immersing the priming layer into a chemical synthesis solution for undergoing a chemical synthesis reaction; drying the priming layer so as to form a repaired layer on the priming layer; forming a conductive polymer layer on the repaired layer; and forming a conductive paste layer on the conductive polymer layer with the conductive paste layer including a silver paste layer.

Abstract: A solid electrolyte capacitor includes a sintered body formed by sintering a molded body containing metal powder; and a conductive polymer layer disposed above the sintered body. A ratio (t2/t1) of a thickness (t2) of the conductive polymer layer in an edge portion of the sintered body to a thickness (t1) of the conductive polymer layer in a central portion of the sintered body satisfies 0.35?t2/t1?0.9.

Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor that includes a valve-action metal substrate including a dielectric layer having pores on at least one main surface thereof, a mask layer made of an insulating material and covering a periphery of the main surface of the valve-action metal substrate, and a cathode layer on the dielectric layer at least within a region surrounded by the mask layer. The cathode layer includes a solid electrolyte layer on the dielectric layer, and the solid electrolyte layer includes a first layer filling the pores of the dielectric layer, a second layer on the dielectric layer and along an outer peripheral portion of the region surrounded by the mask layer, the second layer being made of a material same as or different from that of the first layer, and a third layer covering the second layer and the dielectric layer.

Abstract: A winding type capacitor assembly with enhanced structural strength and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The winding type capacitor assembly includes a positive conductive foil, a negative conductive foil, and at least one isolation element. The isolation element is disposed between the positive conductive foil and the negative conductive foil. A conductive polymer dispersed sol and an electrolyte filler are disposed between the positive conductive foil, the negative conductive foil, and the isolation element. The electrolyte filler is at least one selected from one of a conductive composition synthesized by a chemical polymerization method and a resin-blended conductive particle. The winding type capacitor assembly has enhanced structural strength through the use of the electrolyte filler.

Abstract: A capacitor element and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The method includes steps of: providing a metal foil having an oxide layer formed on an outer surface of the metal foil; forming a surrounding barrier layer onto the oxide layer so as to divide the outer surface of the oxide layer into a first part outer surface and a second part outer surface separated from each other; forming a base layer onto the oxide layer so as to partially encapsulate the oxide layer; cleaning the base layer by a cleaning solution and then drying the base layer; forming a conductive polymer layer onto the base layer; and forming a conductive paste layer onto the conductive polymer layer.

Abstract: Provided is an electrolytic capacitor that can reliably exhibit redox capacity due to a conductive polymer layer of a cathode. The electrolytic capacitor includes: a cathode having a conductive substrate and a conductive polymer layer placed on the surface of the conductive substrate; an anode having a substrate composed of a valve metal and a dielectric layer composed of an oxide of the valve metal that is placed on the surface of the substrate, the anode being disposed such that the dielectric layer and the conductive polymer layer of the cathode are opposed to each other across a space; and an ion conductive electrolyte with which the space is filled, the conductive polymer layer of the cathode that is in contact with the ion conductive electrolyte exhibiting a redox capacity due to application of a voltage between the anode and the cathode, wherein the contact resistance between the conductive substrate and the conductive polymer layer in the cathode is 1 ?cm2 or less.

Abstract: An electrolytic capacitor includes an anode body, a dielectric layer disposed on a surface of the anode body, and a solid electrolyte layer disposed on a surface of the dielectric layer. The solid electrolyte layer includes a conductive polymer and a first compound. The first compound has a naphthalene skeleton, and includes at least one COOM1 group and at least one sulfonate group. The at least one sulfonate group is bonded to the naphthalene skeleton. The at least one COOM1 group is bonded to the naphthalene skeleton, where M1 is a hydrogen atom, a metal atom, or an onium group.

Abstract: An electrolytic capacitor includes a capacitor element and an electrolytic solution. The capacitor element includes: an anode body including a dielectric layer; a cathode body; and a solid electrolyte in contact with the dielectric layer. The electrolytic solution includes a solvent, a solute, and a polymer component. The solvent includes an ethylene glycol compound. The polymer component includes polyalkylene glycol. The polyalkylene glycol includes at least one of (i) a mixture of polyoxyethylene and polyoxypropylene and (ii) an oxyethylene-oxypropylene copolymer. In the polyalkylene glycol, a molar ratio m/n of oxyethylene units to oxypropylene units is greater than 1.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electrolytic capacitor includes: preparing an anode body that includes a dielectric layer, and forming a solid electrolyte layer on the dielectric layer. The forming of the solid electrolyte layer includes: forming a first conductive polymer layer on the dielectric layer, applying a first treatment liquid to the first conductive polymer layer, and forming a second conductive polymer layer after the applying of the first treatment liquid. The first conductive polymer layer includes a first conductive polymer. The first treatment liquid contains a first compound and a solvent. The first compound has a skeleton of naphthalene or anthraquinone, and includes at least one SO3-containing group bonded to the skeleton. The at least one SO3-containing group is at least one selected from a group consisting of a sulfonic acid group and a sulfonate group.

Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor containing a capacitor element is provided. The capacitor element contains a sintered porous anode body, a dielectric that overlies the anode body, a solid electrolyte that overlies the dielectric, and an external polymer coating that overlies the solid electrolyte and includes conductive polymer particles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a supercapacitor comprising: an electrolyte having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, a first electrode in contact with the first end of the electrolyte, and a second electrode in contact with the second end of the electrolyte. In particular, the electrolyte is made of a solid material that is ion-conductive and electronically insulating.

Abstract: A package and method of making a package. In one example, the package includes an at least partially electrically conductive carrier, a passive component mounted on the carrier, and an at least partially electrically conductive connection structure electrically connecting the carrier with the component and comprising spacer particles configured for spacing the carrier with regard to the component.

Abstract: A film having a metallic luster that is easier to manufacture and exhibits little degradation over time, an article having the film formed thereon, and a manufacturing method for the film having a metallic luster. The film, which has a metallic luster, is characterized by containing a thiophene polymer. The manufacturing method for the film which has a metallic luster is characterized by a thiophene being polymerized using an oxidizing agent and made into a solution containing the thiophene polymer, and then coating and drying the solution containing the thiophene polymer on an article. The article having the film, which has a metallic luster formed thereon, is characterized by containing a thiophene polymer.

Abstract: Provided is an improved capacitor formed by a process comprising: providing an anode comprising a dielectric thereon wherein the anode comprises a sintered powder wherein the powder has a powder charge of at least 45,000 ?FV/g; and forming a first conductive polymer layer encasing at least a portion of the dielectric by applying a first slurry wherein the first slurry comprises a polyanion and a conductive polymer and wherein the polyanion and conductive polymer are in a weight ratio of greater than 3 wherein the conductive polymer and polyanion forms conductive particles with an average particle size of no more than 20 nm.

Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor comprising an anode body having pores, a dielectric, a first conductive polymer layer and a second conductive polymer layer is provided. The dielectric is formed on a surface of the anode body. The first conductive polymer layer includes a first conductive polymer having at least one of structural units represented by the following formula (1) and the following formula (2) and is formed on the dielectric. In the formulas (1) and (2), R1 is an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, an alkylene oxide group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, an aromatic group, or a heterocyclic group, each of which optionally has a substituent, A? is a monoanion derived from a dopant and n is 2 or more and 300 or less.

Abstract: An electrolytic capacitor includes a capacitor element, a lead member electrically connected to the capacitor element, an outer packaging member in which the capacitor element and a part of the lead member are sealed, and a heat barrier layer that covers at least a part of the outer packaging member. The heat barrier layer has an electrical insulation property, and contains at least one of metallic oxide and metal hydroxide.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a solid electrolytic capacitor including a porous anode body made of a valve metal having a dielectric film on a surface thereof, and a solid electrolyte layer disposed on a surface of the dielectric film. The method including: a step of; in a liquid including a polyanion and an aqueous medium, polymerizing a monomer compound to obtain a dispersion (1) containing a conjugated electrically conductive polymer and subjecting dispersion treatment to the dispersion (1) to obtain a dispersion (2) containing the conjugated electrically conductive polymer; depositing the dispersion (2) to a porous anode body made of a valve metal having a dielectric coating on a surface thereof; and removing the aqueous medium from the dispersion (2) deposited on the porous anode body to form a solid electrolyte layer, wherein an operation which pauses the dispersion treatment is performed.

Abstract: A hermetically sealed polymer capacitor and a method of forming the same are disclosed. The method preferably includes dispensing an amount of conductive paste inside a case and inserting one or more capacitor elements into the conductive paste. The conductive paste may surround sides of the one or more capacitor elements. Optionally, a bushing may be placed on the one or more capacitor elements. The bushing may have one or more holes that allow one or more positive leads coupled to the one or more capacitor elements to pass through. A cover is preferably welded to the opening of the case. The capacitor assembly is preferably dried to evacuate moisture from inside the case. The one or more positive leads are preferably welded to one or more metal tubes of a glass to metal seal (GTMS) in the cover to seal the capacitor assembly.

Abstract: An electronic component includes an electronic element that includes a lead portion, a sealing body that seals the electronic element in a state where an end portion of the lead portion is exposed, a first current collector that is formed on the sealing body and is connected to the end portion, and a first terminal that includes a first portion which is sealed in the sealing body and is connected to the first current collector.

Abstract: A stacked type capacitor without carbon paste layer includes a metal foil, an oxide layer, a polymer composite layer and a silver paste layer. The oxide layer is formed on the outer surface of the metal foil to entirely enclose the metal foil. The polymer composite layer is formed on the oxide layer to partially enclose the oxide layer. The silver paste layer is directly formed on the polymer composite layer to directly enclose the polymer composite layer. The oxide layer and the polymer composite layer are connected with each other to form a first connection interface between the oxide layer and the polymer composite layer. The polymer composite layer and the silver paste layer are connected with each other without a carbon paste layer to form a second connection interface between the polymer composite layer and the silver paste layer.

Abstract: A stacked type capacitor of a stacked type capacitor package structure without carbon paste layer includes a metal foil, an oxide layer, a polymer composite layer and a silver paste layer. The oxide layer is formed on the outer surface of the metal foil to entirely enclose the metal foil. The polymer composite layer is formed on the oxide layer to partially enclose the oxide layer. The silver paste layer is directly formed on the polymer composite layer to directly enclose the polymer composite layer. The oxide layer and the polymer composite layer are connected with each other to form a first connection interface between the oxide layer and the polymer composite layer. The polymer composite layer and the silver paste layer are connected with each other without a carbon paste layer to form a second connection interface between the polymer composite layer and the silver paste layer.

Abstract: An electrolytic capacitor-specific electrode member is included in an electrolytic capacitor. The electrolytic capacitor-specific electrode member has a wire shape. The electrolytic capacitor-specific electrode member includes a core portion and a porous layer located around the core portion. In a cross section of the electrolytic capacitor-specific electrode member perpendicular to its axial direction, the porous layer includes a plurality of layers arranged concentrically from the core portion toward outside and at least including two layers having different void ratios.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a capacitor (100, 200,900,120,150,300) comprising, a flexible strip (1,50,60,110,130,260) comprising a first region (2a) having a plurality of nodules (5,61,261,262) and a second region (2b) having a plurality of nodules (5,61,261,262), and wherein the strip further comprises a first flexible portion (3a) which is interposed between the first and second regions (2a,b), and wherein the flexible strip (1,50,60,110,130,260) is folded at the first flexible portion (3a) so that, the first and second regions (2a,b) overlay one another and the nodules (5,61,261,262) of the first region (2a) extend in a direction towards the second region (2b), and the nodules (5,61,261,262) of the second region (2b) extend in a direction towards the first region (2a), and wherein the flexible strip (1,50,60,110,130,260) comprises electrically conductive material; and a flexible foil (20, 80,140) which is arranged to be interposed between the first and second regions (2a,b), and wh

Abstract: A capacitor assembly that is capable of exhibiting good electrical properties even under a variety of conditions is provided. More particularly, the capacitor assembly includes a capacitor element, which comprises a porous anode body that contains a valve metal compound, a dielectric that overlies the anode body and includes an oxide of the valve metal compound, and a solid electrolyte that overlies the dielectric. The solid electrolyte includes a conductive polymer and a hydroxy-functional polymer. Further, the capacitor element comprises an organofunctional silane compound that is bonded to the oxide of the dielectric and is capable of bonding to the hydroxy-functional polymer.

Abstract: According to the present invention, an electrochemical device includes: a positive electrode containing, as a positive electrode active material, a conductive polymer that is to be doped and dedoped with anions, a negative electrode containing a negative electrode active material that occludes and releases lithium ions, and an electrolytic solution containing anions and lithium ions. In a charged state of the electrochemical device, an amount A (mol) of anions that are doped into the conductive polymer and are contained in the positive electrode and an amount B (mol) of the anions contained in the electrolytic solution satisfy a relational expression: 1.1?B/A?2.8.

Abstract: Examples are disclosed herein that relate to curved batteries. One example provides a battery comprising an anode arranged on an anode substrate, a cathode arranged on a cathode substrate, the anode substrate being curved at a first curvature and the cathode substrate being curved at a second curvature, and a separator between the anode and the cathode. A thickness of the anode substrate and a thickness of the cathode substrate are determined based on the curvature of the respective substrate, such that the one of the anode substrate and the cathode substrate with a larger curvature has a larger thickness.

Abstract: A capacitor assembly that is capable of exhibiting good electrical properties even under a variety of conditions is provided. More particularly, the capacitor contains a capacitor element that includes a sintered porous anode body, a dielectric that overlies the anode body, and a pre-coat layer that overlies the dielectric and is formed from an organometallic compound. A solid electrolyte overlies the pre-coat layer that contains an inner layer and an outer layer, wherein the inner layer is formed from an in situ-polymerized conductive polymer and the outer layer is formed from pre-polymerized conductive polymer particles.

Abstract: An electrolytic capacitor includes an anode body, a dielectric layer formed on the anode body, a first conductive polymer layer covering at least a part of the dielectric layer, and a second conductive polymer layer covering at least a part of the first conductive polymer layer. The first conductive polymer layer contains a first conductive polymer and a first silane compound. The second conductive polymer layer contains a second conductive polymer and a basic compound. The basic compound may be an amine compound.

Abstract: High reliability is maintained with a suppressed increase in leakage current, and ESR is reduced. Provided are: three or more capacitor elements stacked on one another, which each include an anode part, a dielectric layer, and a cathode part including a solid electrolyte layer and a current collector layer; an insulating resin body; elastic layers in contact with, of the three or more capacitor elements, a first capacitor element located outermost at one side in the stacking direction of the three or more capacitor elements and a second capacitor element located outermost at the other side in the stacking direction thereof; a first terminal; and a second terminal.

Abstract: A capacitor assembly that is capable of performing well under the conditions of high humidity (e.g., 60% relative humidity) is provided. The capacitor assembly comprises a solid electrolytic capacitor element that contains a sintered porous anode body, a dielectric that overlies the anode body, and a solid electrolyte that overlies the dielectric. An anode termination is in electrical connection with the anode body and a cathode termination is in electrical connection with the solid electrolyte. A first coating is disposed on at least a portion of the anode termination that contains an organometallic compound and a second coating is disposed on at least a portion of the cathode termination that contains an organometallic compound. Further, a casing material encapsulates the capacitor element and leaves exposed a mounting surface of the anode termination and the cathode termination.

Abstract: The various embodiments of the present invention disclose an peroxide-vulcanised TPVs based on Hevea Brasiliensis natural rubber, polypropylene and solid sulfonic acid doped polyaniline [PAni.DBSA] with useful electrical conductivities (up to about 2.1±0.2 S/cm] can be produced by using an internal mixer. The peroxide-vulcanised TPVs exhibit useful physical properties and also possess a reasonable good electromagnetic interferences shielding effectiveness. These peroxide-vulcanised TPVs could be recycled up to 4 times without significant loss of their EMI SE, electrical and physical properties. As a result, they have good potential to be used for manufacturing any EMI shielding products, such as EMI shielding seals and gaskets.

Abstract: A capacitor assembly that is capable of performing under extreme conditions, such as at high temperatures and/or high voltages, is provided. The ability to perform at high temperature is achieved in part by enclosing and hermetically sealing the capacitor element within a housing in the presence of a gaseous atmosphere that contains an inert gas, thereby limiting the amount of oxygen and moisture supplied to the solid electrolyte of the capacitor element. Furthermore, the present inventors have also discovered that the ability to perform at high voltages can be achieved through a unique and controlled combination of features relating to the formation of the anode, dielectric, and solid electrolyte. For example, the solid electrolyte is formed from a combination of a conductive polymer and a hydroxy-functional nonionic polymer.

Abstract: A capacitor comprising a first electrode and a second electrode where at least the first electrode comprises a ionically conductive material typically having both an electrical and ionic conductivity, such as an oxide. The capacitor further comprises a dielectric material contacting the first and second electrode and comprising a porous material having a surface area greater than 0.5 m2 of surface/gm of material, and further comprising a liquid containing ions within the pores of the porous material. In certain embodiments, the capacitor additionally comprises a first current collector in contact with the first electrode and a second current collector is contact with the second electrode, where the first and second current collector comprise an electrically conductive material.

Abstract: The instant disclosure provides a polymer composite material, the method for manufacturing the polymer composite material, a capacitor package structure using the polymer composite material and the method for manufacturing the capacitor package structure. The polymer composite material is used for the cathode of a capacitor, wherein the polymer composite material includes poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene), polystyrene sulfonate and a nanomaterial. Polystyrene sulfonate is connected between the nanomaterial and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene), and polystyrene sulfonate is bonded to the poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) through a polymerization process. The content of the nanomaterial ranges from 0.01-1.5 wt. % based on the weight of the polymer composite material.

Abstract: A package and method of making a package. In one example, the package includes an at least partially electrically conductive carrier, a passive component mounted on the carrier, and an at least partially electrically conductive connection structure electrically connecting the carrier with the component and comprising spacer particles configured for spacing the carrier with regard to the component.

Abstract: An electrical storage device includes an electrical storage element and an electrolytic solution. The electrical storage element is formed of an anode body, a cathode body facing the anode body, and a separator interposed between the anode body and the cathode body. The separator includes a separator substrate and a conductive polymer adhering to the separator substrate. The electrical storage element is impregnated with the electrolytic solution. The separator includes a first surface layer having a first surface facing the anode body and a second surface layer having a second surface facing the cathode body. The first surface layer includes a first region that is not provided with the conductive polymer, and the second surface layer includes a second region provided with the conductive polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to production method of PEDOT:PSS film which comprises the steps of preparing substrate, preparing the mixture of boric acid doped PEDOT:PSS prepare on the substrate surface.

Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor element that includes a valve metal substrate having an anode terminal region and a cathode-forming region; a dielectric layer on the cathode-forming region; a solid electrolyte layer on the dielectric layer; a current collector layer on the solid electrolyte layer; and a masking member between the anode terminal region and cathode-forming region to insulate the substrate from opposite polarity. The masking region includes a first coating portion, an exposed region exposing the dielectric layer, and a second coating portion arranged in this order starting from a boundary between the anode terminal region and the cathode-forming region towards the anode terminal region. The solid electrolyte layer covers the first coating portion and at least a portion of the exposed region.

Abstract: A capacitor and a method of making a capacitor, is provided with improved reliability performance. The capacitor comprises an anode; a dielectric on the anode; and a cathode on the dielectric wherein the cathode comprises a conductive polymer and a polyanion wherein the polyanion is a copolymer comprising groups A, B and C represented by Formula AxByCz as described herein.

Abstract: An electrolytic capacitor includes an anode body having a dielectric layer, a first conductive polymer layer covering at least a part of the dielectric layer, and a second conductive polymer layer covering at least a part of the first conductive polymer layer. The first conductive polymer layer includes a first conductive polymer and a first polymer dopant having a sulfonate group. The second conductive polymer layer includes a second conductive polymer and a second polymer dopant having a sulfonate group. A polymerization degree of the first conductive polymer is lower than a polymerization degree of the second conductive polymer.

Abstract: Provided herein is an improved capacitor and a method for forming an improved capacitor. The method includes providing an anode and forming a dielectric on the anode. A linear-hyperbranched polymer is formed and a conductive polymer dispersion is prepared comprising at least one conducting polymer, one polyanion and the linear-hyperbranched polymer. A layer of the conductive polymer dispersion if formed wherein said dielectric is between the anode and the layer.

Abstract: An improved hybrid capacitor is described. The hybrid capacitor comprises an anode with a dielectric thereon and a cathode. An electrolyte is in electrical contact with the cathode and between the cathode and the dielectric. The electrolyte comprises a solid electrolyte coated on the cathode and an impregnating electrolyte wherein the solid electrolyte and the impregnating electrolyte have an intermolecular bond there between.

Abstract: A capacitor assembly for use in high voltage and high temperature environments is provided. More particularly, the capacitor assembly includes a capacitor element containing an anodically oxidized porous, sintered body that is coated with a manganese oxide solid electrolyte. To help facilitate the use of the capacitor assembly in high voltage (e.g., above about 35 volts) and high temperature (e.g., above about 175° C.) applications, the capacitor element is enclosed and hermetically sealed within a housing in the presence of a gaseous atmosphere that contains an inert gas. It is believed that the housing and inert gas atmosphere are capable of limiting the amount of moisture supplied to the manganese dioxide. In this manner, the solid electrolyte is less likely to undergo an adverse reaction under extreme conditions, thus increasing the thermal stability of the capacitor assembly.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a conductive material formulation comprising: (a) a conductive polymer material; and (b) an insulation material, wherein the conductive polymer material is derived from a conductive polymer and a polyanion and has a weight average molecular weight ranging from 3,000 to 30,000; and wherein the (b) insulation material is present in an amount of 0.01 part to 200 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the (a) conductive polymer material. The conductive material formulation according to the invention is useful for the preparation of solid capacitors.

Abstract: A power storage device including a solid electrolyte and operating at room temperature and a power storage device including a solid electrolyte and having higher discharge capacity are manufactured. The power storage devices are each manufactured in the following manner: an electrolyte including an ion-conducting high polymer, an inorganic oxide, and a lithium electrolyte salt is provided between a positive electrode and a negative electrode; charge at a first current value is performed and then a charge at a first voltage value obtained by the charge at the first current value is performed, between the positive electrode and the negative electrode at room temperature; and discharge at a second current value is performed after the charge at the first voltage value is performed.

Abstract: A repairable electrical component includes one or more electrodes and a pliable casing, the one or more electrodes positioned within the pliable casing, wherein the repairable electrical component is configured to self-repair if the repairable electrical component or any part of the repairable component is partially damaged. A method of forming a repairable electrical component includes forming one or more electrodes, the electrodes comprising a core, an intermediate layer of ferromagnetic material and a pyrrole based material defining an outer layer, the outer layer encapsulating the core and ferromagnetic layer, positioning the one or more electrodes within an electrolyte, providing a casing to enclose the one or more electrodes and the electrolyte, the casing formed from a polyurethane material.

Abstract: A conductive composition according to the present invention contains a conductive polymer (A) having a sulfonic acid group and/or a carboxyl group; and an alkali metal hydroxide and/or an alkaline earth metal hydroxide (B). In such a conductive composition, the amount of the hydroxide (B) is set at 0.2˜0.65 mol per 1 mol of a repeating unit that contains a sulfonic acid group and/or a carboxyl group in the conductive polymer (A).

Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor that comprises a sintered porous anode, a dielectric layer that overlies the anode body, and a solid electrolyte overlying the dielectric layer is provided. The anode is formed from a finely divided powder (e.g., nodular or angular) having a relatively high specific charge. Despite the use of such high specific charge powders, high voltages can be achieved through a combination of features relating to the formation of the anode and solid electrolyte. For example, relatively high press densities and sintering temperatures may be employed to achieve “sinter necks” between adjacent agglomerated particles that are relatively large in size, which render the dielectric layer in the vicinity of the neck less susceptible to failure at high forming voltages.