Tantalum and Niobium-Based Capacitors: Science, Technology, and Applications

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Tantalum and Niobium-based capacitors, covering fundamentals, manufacturing, and applications. It discusses thermodynamic stability, degradation processes, and conduction mechanisms, and highlights the links between science, technology, and outstanding performance. New results on the reliability and environmental stability of Solid Electrolytic and Polymer Tantalum capacitors are included, expanding the scope of the book.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 149 pages
Publication date: 15 December 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate world of Tantalum and Niobium-based capacitors, offering a thorough analysis of their science, technology, and applications. The author takes readers on a journey of exploration, focusing on the fundamentals, including thermodynamic stability, major degradation processes, and conduction mechanisms within the core structure of Me-Me2O5-cathode (Me: Ta, Nb). The book also provides valuable insights into the technological aspects of capacitor manufacturing, encompassing key steps from capacitor grade powder to the rigorous testing of finished capacitors.

In addition to its theoretical foundations, the book explores a wide range of applications, showcasing the remarkable performance and reliability of Tantalum and Niobium-based capacitors in high-reliability, high-charge and energy efficiency, high working voltages, and high temperatures, among others. The author elucidates the profound connections between the scientific underpinnings, groundbreaking technologies, and exceptional performance and reliability of these capacitors.

To support the analysis, the book incorporates theoretical models that delve into the realm of amorphous dielectrics, conduction mechanisms in metal-insulator-semiconductor (MIS) structures, band diagrams of organic semiconductors, and other relevant subjects. Since the first edition's publication, significant advancements have been made in understanding the impact of technology on the reliability, failure modes, volumetric efficiency, and environmental stability of Solid Electrolytic and Polymer Tantalum capacitors, which dominate the market.

Based on these groundbreaking results, the 2nd edition of this book not only broadens its scope but also offers valuable corrections and clarifications to the earlier published material. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals seeking to delve deeper into the world of Tantalum and Niobium-based capacitors and their applications.

Weight: 273g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030895167
Edition number: 2nd ed. 2022