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Ultracapacitors could stabilise networks
01/06/2006 Email to a friend   Comment on this article
Maxwell Technologies has introduced Power-type versions of its Boostcap ‘D-Cell’ ultracapacitor cells, packs and modules to provide high-performance, ‘life-of-the system’ alternatives to batteries for stabilising automotive electrical power networks.



Dr Richard Balanson, president and chief executive, said the new flashlight battery size BCAP0310 P250 310-farad cell and compact, integrated, six-cell 15V packs and modules provided simple, low-cost, back-up power. These could prevent microprocessor malfunctions caused when multiple simultaneous electrical power demands resulted in a ‘voltage sag’.

He believes ultra-capacitor-based solutions represent a compelling and cost-effective alternative to battery based stabilisation.

 
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Roger Bishop
 
 
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