Medical

capacitor

Also found in: Dictionary, Acronyms, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.
(redirected from Tantalum capacitor)

condenser

 [kon-den´ser]
1. a vessel or apparatus for condensing gases or vapors.
2. a device for illuminating microscopic objects.
4. a dental tool used to pack filling material in a cavity.
Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.

ca·pac·i·tor

(kă-pas'i-ter, -tōr),
1. A device for holding a charge of electricity.
See also: capacitance.
2. A substance or protein with a capacity to buffer or an ability to retain or hold.
See also: capacitance.
Synonym(s): condenser (4)
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

capacitor

A device used to store electrical energy by accumulating charge on conductors situated close to each other, allowing energy storage and use in an electrical field.

Core elements, capacitator
Two or more electrical conductors separated by a insulator.
Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.

ca·pac·i·tor

(kă-pas'i-tŏr)
A device for holding a charge of electricity.
Synonym(s): condenser (4) .
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
Mentioned in
References in periodicals archive
From the analysis and measurement, residuals in the PEDOT:PSS complex contributing to the abnormal capacitance increase at high temperature are mainly H+ and Na+ ions in tantalum capacitors with PEDOT:PSS electrodes.
Finally, miniature tantalum devices manufactured with new fabrication methods have enabled substantial size reductions, especially in the thickness dimension, which opens them up for embedding in substrates, especially since low IC operating voltages have lowered the derating factor designers apply to tantalum capacitors.
After all, the company could make from 60 million to 100 million standard tantalum capacitors next year.
Future's Product Marketing teams have been working closely with suppliers and customers to help support customer demand for ceramic capacitors, multi-layer ceramic capacitors, tantalum capacitors and many more.
Although multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) and tantalum capacitors have progressed along a similar path with regard to miniaturization, their different materials and constructions contribute to a few notable evolutionary variances.
Vishay Intertechnology Inc (NYSE:VSH), a manufacturer of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components, announced on Wednesday the acquisition of Holy Stone Polytech Co Ltd, a Japanese manufacturer of tantalum capacitors, from Holy Stone Enterprise Co Ltd.
The addition will enhance the buyer's technological capabilities in tantalum capacitors and bolster its position in the field in Japan, he said.
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.