The Tecate TPLH 25F Ultracapacitor Molecule serves as a high-density energy storage unit within our prototyping framework, designed for applications requiring rapid charge and discharge cycles. This molecule incorporates a Tecate TPLH series electric double-layer capacitor (EDLC) with a nominal capacitance of 25 Farads and a voltage rating of 2.7 Volts. By integrating this component into our modular system, the automated environment can programmatically insert significant energy storage into a circuit under test. This capability is crucial for investigating and validating designs for power backup systems, transient load handling, and energy harvesting applications, allowing for automated characterization of circuit performance with a high-power-density component known for its long cycle life and efficiency.

TPLH_2p7V_25F_Supercapacitor

Type: Adom Molecule Creator: noah Version: v1 Category: other Availability: 100%, 24/7

Overview

The Tecate TPLH 25F Ultracapacitor Molecule serves as a high-density energy storage unit within our prototyping framework, designed for applications requiring rapid charge and discharge cycles. This molecule incorporates a Tecate TPLH series electric double-layer capacitor (EDLC) with a nominal capacitance of 25 Farads and a voltage rating of 2.7 Volts. By integrating this component into our modular system, the automated environment can programmatically insert significant energy storage into a circuit under test. This capability is crucial for investigating and validating designs for power backup systems, transient load handling, and energy harvesting applications, allowing for automated characterization of circuit performance with a high-power-density component known for its long cycle life and efficiency.

Science Drivers

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NSF Relevance

This ultracapacitor molecule enables the rapid and automated validation of power-management systems for autonomous instrumentation. Many scientific endeavors, particularly in remote sensing, robotics, or environmental monitoring, require devices that operate unattended on harvested energy. These instruments must capture and store intermittent energy—like a small solar pulse—and then release it in a high-power burst to run a sensor or a transmitter. This 25-Farad molecule provides the exact high-power-density, rapid-discharge capability these applications need. By allowing this component to be programmatically inserted into a circuit, a researcher can automatically test and characterize how their instrument's design handles these critical transient loads and power-backup scenarios, drastically accelerating the development of robust, field-ready devices that can survive and collect data in challenging, real-world conditions.

Integration Guide

To use TPLH_2p7V_25F_Supercapacitor in your design:

1. Download the schematic symbol and PCB footprint from the Files section
2. Import into your EDA tool (KiCad or Fusion 360 / EAGLE)
3. Place the molecule in your schematic and connect the interface pins
4. Use the 3D model (.glb) for mechanical fit verification

Design Notes

Board design files (.brd, .sch, .f3d) are available for modification and reference.