 Cochlear implants stimulate the cochlear with electrical pulses. These impulses need to be free of direct current because it would damage the nerve cells in the inner ear. In fact, over time it could even reduce the hearing benefit of a cochlear implant. Our highly reliable safety capacitors block direct current, allowing safe stimulation for years to come. Yes, in fact, each of our cochlear implants has 14 safety capacitors inside, one for each electrode channel. They take up nearly 50% of the space inside our cochlear implants. That sounds like a lot, but we are totally convinced that each of these safety capacitors is worth the space. They do. Our capacitors ensure that the stimulation isn't just safe, but fast and precise as well. This means they have the flexibility to deal with future sound coding technology.