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ESR of solid electrolytic capacitors using conductive polymer cathodes

US6798644B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 10, 2003
Grant dateSep 28, 2004
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01G9/15
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A solid electrolytic capacitor with improved ESR before and after mounting on a circuit board is obtained by forming a cathode on a dielectric layer using a conductive polymer, especially an intrinsically conductive polymer. The polymer is then coated with graphetized carbon by dipping in a suspension thereof. After drying, the carbon is infused and coated at least once with a second conductive polymer layer before a conductive paint such as “dipping silver” is applied and the capacitor encapsulated by a transfer molding process. The application of a second conductive polymer layer improves the ESR by filling voids in the carbon layer and improves adhesion of the carbon.

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