using a dielectric material, typically polyester or polypropylene. When connected to a power source, a charge is distributed along the upstream electrode which then transfers a charge to the downstream electrode by capacitive coupling. Unlike a conventional cable, there is no direct conductive connection between source and load. The CTS can be designed to have a specific capacitance value, which allows it to overcome the inductance problem inherent in all existing cables and also to contribute extra capacitance by design, benefiting the whole electrical system.