Prismatic Supercapacitors

SCHURTER super-thin prismatic supercapacitors are a special type of energy storage device that combines certain properties of rechargeable batteries with the properties of capacitors. They can store enormous amounts of energy this way and release it again very quickly, which makes them particularly valuable for many applications. Compared to rechargeable batteries of the same weight, supercapacitors only have around 10% of the energy density. However, their power density is around ten to a hundred times greater, allowing them to be charged and discharged much faster. Supercapacitors also withstand many more charging cycles than rechargeable batteries and therefore are suitable as a replacement or supplement wherever high switching loads are required.

Power density describes how quickly an energy storage device can release or store energy. It is crucial for applications that require short-term, high-energy outputs, such as when starting an engine. Supercapacitors are characterized by high power density, which is why they can provide energy very quickly. Energy density indicates how much energy a storage device can hold over a longer period of time. A high energy density is essential for applications that require a continuous energy supply.

SCHURTER supercapacitors are ideal for demanding applications that require high capacitance in the most compact dimensions. For example, in mobile devices, wearable electronics, sensor technology, small power supplies or devices with mobile energy generation, and uninterruptible power supplies.