General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

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GA had an initial charter to explore peaceful uses of atomic energy. Leading scientists came to GA, forming the nucleus of a staff which, including affiliated companies, currently numbers about 8,000. GA carries out the largest and most successful nuclear fusion program in private industry. The company has been the primary developer of modular helium-cooled nuclear power reactor systems, and its TRIGA® research reactors have operated around the world for over 50 years.

Our workforce is dedicated to providing quality products on-time, with an emphasis on customer support. Our facility, located in San Diego, California, is ISO 9001:2008 certified, so you can feel confident about purchasing our products.

General Atomics Energy Products, formerly part of Maxwell Energy Products, is globally recognized as the leading U.S. developer and manufacturer of advanced film capacitors, high voltage capacitors, high energy capacitors, metallized capacitors and high current capacitors for pulse power and other demanding applications. Our primary markets include national laboratories and universities, energy and defense contractors, and medical and industrial companies around the world. In addition to capacitors, we provide other components such as resistors and fuses.

GA is a world-class developer, designer, and manufacturer of high voltage capacitors for DC, pulse, high frequency AC, and specialized applications. Our markets include military, medical, industrial, transportation, and research worldwide. Our technology includes all types of film and paper dielectrics, metalized and discrete foil electrodes, oil-filled and dry constructions, and a wide variety of packages. We specialize in meeting demanding requirements such as high energy density, high peak currents, low inductance, low ESR, wide temperature range, high mechanical shock, and high reliability.

GA designs and manufactures high current high voltage fuses that are typically used with large energy storage capacitors in banks.

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