Pioneer VSX-808RDS IR problems (Was: Testing an I.R. Receiver)

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The first time I saw the spec for a supercapacitor I blinked. Capacitors come in microfarads and picofarads. Even millifarads weren't used, even if a 10000uF cap could be called 10mF. Then I saw values in farads and was a little bemused.

Supercaps aren't just useful as an alternative to low power backup batteries. On a larger scale they can work in conjunction with other battery technolgies to absorb very short term charge/discharge fluctuations. This improves the maximum instantaneous power available from a battery bank as well as lengthening battery life.

http://www.electronicdesign.com/power/ca...gy-storage