Tag: ABC of Capacitors

Capacitors are foundational elements in electronics, yet their real-world behavior includes several parasitic elements. Among these, the Equivalent Series Inductance ...

This article explains capacitor losses (ESR, Impedance IMP, Dissipation Factor DF/ tanδ, Quality FactorQ) as the other basic key parameter ...

This article explains some basic parameters of capacitors - insulation resistance and DCL leakage current. Key Takeaways Capacitors have insulation ...

This article explains the basic key parameter of capacitors - capacitance, capacitive reactance and its calculation. The article also includes ...

This article explains some basic parameters of capacitors - breakdown voltage / dielectric withstanding voltage and corona voltage. Key Takeaways ...

this article explains capacitor dielectric material constant (permittivity), and how it is formed by dipoles and dielectric absorption. Key Takeaways ...

Large voltage spikes are common in power circuits, especially during switching. Switching devices are exposed to large spikes during turn-off, ...

This article shows some common and also not so known capacitor symbols with brief description. Key Takeaways The article describes ...

This article explains very basic definition of What is a Capacitor ?, its main application and technologies. Key Takeaways A ...

This article explains some basic capacitor selection guide for coupling and decoupling applications. Key Takeaways Capacitors are essential in electronic ...