The evolution of modern electronics requires energy storage devices that deliver both power density and long-term reliability. Conventional capacitors offer high power but limited capacity, while batteries provide high energy density but are constrained by cycle life, charge/discharge rates, and stability under harsh conditions.
Super capacitors (also known as ultracapacitors or electrochemical double-layer capacitors, EDLCs) address these challenges by combining the fast response of capacitors with the higher storage capacity typically associated with batteries. This unique position makes them a strategic component in advanced electronic designs.
The global supercapacitor market is expanding rapidly, driven by renewable energy integration, smart grid demand, portable electronics, and backup power applications. Multiple independent reports forecast double-digit compound annual growth rates (CAGR) ranging from 15% to nearly 20% over the next decade. By 2030, the market size is expected to at least double or triple compared with 2025 levels, highlighting the increasing role of super capacitors in modern energy storage strategies.
Super capacitors rely on the electrochemical double-layer effect rather than purely electrostatic storage or chemical reactions, giving them a distinctive set of performance trade-offs and capabilities:
-Low ESR: Ensuring rapid charge and discharge cycles with minimal losses.
-Exceptional Cycle Life: Capable of hundreds of thousands to millions of cycles, outperforming most rechargeable batteries.
-Wide Operating Range: Stable performance across –40°C to +65°C or higher.
-Safe and Reliable: No risk of thermal runaway, enhancing safety in sensitive systems.
As a manufacturer with longstanding experience in passive components, UF has also developed super capacitor lines geared toward robust, stable performance for mainstream electronics. The super capacitor product line of UF is categorized into the TSE and THT series. These series are designed to offer reliable, cost-effective, and mid- to high-performance solutions, making them ideal for mainstream electronic applications.
Through-Hole / Leaded Versions: The current UF super capacitor offerings (TSE, THT series) are mainly through-hole types.
Long Charge and Discharge Life: Designed to maintain performance over extended periods of use.
Cost-Effective Supply: Competitive pricing and flexible lead times to support customer projects.
Competitive Replacement Strategy: UF’s super capacitors as pin-to-pin replacements for Eaton, Elna, Panasonic, Cornell Dubilier, etc.
The market for super capacitors is on a strong upward trajectory, expanding in size and breadth thanks to growing demand for fast, durable, compact energy storage solutions. UF’s super capacitor lines, with their emphasis on compatibility, cost efficiency, and reliable performance in through-hole formats, present a practical choice for designers needing energy buffering or pulse power solutions.
Contact UF now for quotation, datasheets, samples, and technical consultation to learn more about how our super capacitors can enhance your systems.
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Description |
UF Capacitors |
Vishay |
Eaton |
ELNA |
Panasonic |
Cornell Dubilier |
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Coin Type |
196 DLC series |
KR series |
DSK series |
SG Series |
EDC Series |