Supercaps, also known as supercapacitors, are a special type of Energie storage device that combine certain properties of rechargeable batteries with those of capacitors. They can store enormous amounts of Energie this way and release it again very quickly, which makes them particularly valuable for many Anwendungen.

Compared to rechargeable batteries of the same weight, supercapacitors only have around 10 % of the Energie density. However, their power density is around ten to a hundred times greater. Supercapacitors can therefore be charged and discharged much faster. They also withstand many more charging cycles than rechargeable batteries and are therefore suitable as a replacement or supplement wherever high switching loads are required.

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

World's Thinnest Supercapacitors
The prismatic supercapacitors from SCHURTER are super-thin. With a thickness of just 0.4 mm, the SCHURTER SCPA is currently the world's thinnest supercapacitor.

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