A capacitor provides a plurality of selectable capacitance values, by selective connection of six capacitor sections of a capacitive element each having a capacitance value. The capacitor sections are provided in a plurality of wound cylindrical capacitive elements. Two vertically stacked wound cylindrical capacitance elements may each provide three capacitor sections. There may be six separately wound cylindrical capacitive elements each providing a capacitor section. The capacitor sections have a common element terminal.

A capacitor provides a plurality of selectable capacitance values, by selective connection of six capacitor sections of a capacitive element each having a capacitance value. The capacitor sections are provided in a plurality of wound cylindrical capacitive elements. Two vertically stacked wound cylindrical capacitance elements may each provide three capacitor sections. There may be six separately wound cylindrical capacitive elements each providing a capacitor section. The capacitor sections have a common element terminal.

An apparatus includes a case having an elliptical cross-section capable of receiving a plurality of capacitive elements. One or more of the capacitive elements provide at least one capacitor having a first capacitor terminal and a second capacitor terminal. The apparatus also includes a cover assembly that includes a deformable cover mountable to the case, and, a common cover terminal having a contact extending from the cover. The cover assembly also includes at least three capacitor cover terminals, each of the at least three capacitor cover terminals having at least one contact extending from the deformable cover. The deformable cover is configured to displace at least one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals upon an operative failure of at least one of the plurality of the capacitive elements. The cover assembly also includes at least four insulation structures. One of the four insulation structures is associated with one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals. The apparatus also includes a first conductor capable of electrically connecting the first capacitor terminal of a capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals and a second conductor capable of electrically connecting the second capacitor terminal of the capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to the common cover terminal.

An apparatus includes a case having an elliptical cross-section capable of receiving a plurality of capacitive elements. One or more of the capacitive elements provide at least one capacitor having a first capacitor terminal and a second capacitor terminal. The apparatus also includes a cover assembly that includes a deformable cover mountable to the case, and, a common cover terminal having a contact extending from the cover. The cover assembly also includes at least three capacitor cover terminals, each of the at least three capacitor cover terminals having at least one contact extending from the deformable cover. The deformable cover is configured to displace at least one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals upon an operative failure of at least one of the plurality of the capacitive elements. The cover assembly also includes at least four insulation structures. One of the four insulation structures is associated with one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals. The apparatus also includes a first conductor capable of electrically connecting the first capacitor terminal of a capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to one of the at least three capacitor cover terminals and a second conductor capable of electrically connecting the second capacitor terminal of the capacitor provided by one of the plurality of capacitive elements to the common cover terminal.

An integrated capacitor that includes a plurality of capacitor elements, each of which has one of first internal electrodes and one of second internal electrodes; an exterior body accommodating the plurality of capacitor elements; a plurality of first external electrode layers on an outer surface of the exterior body and electrically connected to the first internal electrodes; and a plurality of second external electrode layers on the outer surface of the exterior body and electrically connected to the second internal electrodes. One of the first external electrode layers has a projecting portion projecting outward or a recessed portion recessed inward from part of an outer edge of the first external electrode layer in a plan view in a thickness direction of the first external electrode layer.

An electricity storage module according to the present invention is provided with: a plurality of arranged cylindrical electricity storage devices; and an upper holder which holds the upper end parts of the plurality of electricity storage devices, while being provided with a plurality of containing parts that is formed of a thermoplastic resin. The upper holder comprises an upper support member which is formed of a thermosetting resin and supports electricity storage devices adjacent to each other, while being positioned between the adjacent electricity storage devices. In comparison to the thermoplastic resin, the thermosetting resin is not susceptible to deformation or melting event if heat is applied thereto.

A first-tier capacitor assembly is formed, which includes a first alternating layer stack embedded within a first substrate and including at least two first metallic electrode layers interlaced with at least one first node dielectric layer, and first metallic bonding pads located on a first front surface. A second-tier capacitor assembly is formed, which includes a second alternating layer stack embedded within a second substrate and including at least two second metallic electrode layers interlaced with at least one second node dielectric layers, and second metallic bonding pads located on a second backside surface. The second metallic bonding pads are bonded to the first metallic bonding pads such that each of the at least two first metallic electrode layers contacts a respective one of the at least two second metallic electrode layers. A capacitor with increased capacitance is provided.

A film capacitor includes: a main body portion including a first metallized film including a first metal film on a first face of a first dielectric film, and a second metallized film including a second metal film on a second face of a second dielectric film; and external electrodes. The first or second dielectric film is located between the first and second metal films. The external electrodes are disposed on main body ends so as to be electrically connected with the first or second metal film. At least one of the first and second metal films includes a first portion which has a film thickness of 20 nm or more and is located in proximity to the main body ends, and the first portion includes a first groove extending in the first direction and being in contact with corresponding one of the main body ends.

A film capacitor includes: a main body portion including a first metallized film including a first metal film on a first face of a first dielectric film, and a second metallized film including a second metal film on a second face of a second dielectric film; and external electrodes. The first or second dielectric film is located between the first and second metal films. The external electrodes are disposed on main body ends so as to be electrically connected with the first or second metal film. At least one of the first and second metal films includes a first portion which has a film thickness of 20 nm or more and is located in proximity to the main body ends, and the first portion includes a first groove extending in the first direction and being in contact with corresponding one of the main body ends.

An electronic device includes a case, a ceramic element, a first metal terminal, and a second metal terminal. The case includes a recess and its opening edge. The ceramic element is disposed in the recess and includes a first main surface and a second main surface opposing to each other, a first electrode portion formed on the first main surface, and a second electrode portion formed on the second main surface. The first metal terminal includes a first mounting portion disposed on the opening edge and being substantially perpendicular to the first and second main surfaces and a first electrode connection portion connected to the first electrode portion. The second metal terminal includes a second mounting portion disposed on the opening edge and being substantially perpendicular to the first and second main surfaces and a second electrode connection portion connected to the second electrode portion.