Supercapacitors

=//**//**What are supercapacitors? **//**//=

Supercapacitors are an exciting and dynamic innovation in the field of electrical energy storage where they are now being used as an alternative to, or in conjunction with traditional forms of batteries in many handheld devices such as mobile phones, PDA’s and quick charge motors which are commonly found in remote control toys. • Virtually unlimited cycle life - can be recharged millions of times • Simple charge methods - no full-charge detection is needed as there is no danger of overcharge • Rapid charging - supercapacitors charge in seconds • Low impedance - enhances load handling when put in paralleled with a battery
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//**In the project shown below**//, a supercapacitor is being used to drive a chariot that can be raced against others. The supercapacitor is held in place on the charging unit and the chariot using powerful //rare earth// magnets.



http://www.tep.org.uk/Frames/_f_trweb.html http://www.mpoweruk.com/alternatives.htm
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 * //Have you//** got any ideas about exciting applications of this technology? If you have, set yourself up a **//new page//** in wikidworkspace and describe your ideas. Try adding information using text, pictures, sketches, internet links etc.