Tag: ABC of Capacitors

Continuous ripple current, power rating, transient/pulse capabilities etc. are the key parameters to consider for a proper capacitor selection in ...

The article explains capacitor derating principle and introduce category concepts. Key Takeaways Capacitors derating involves using capacitors at lower than ...

This article describes capacitor energy content, what energy can be stored and delivered by the capacitor and what forces present ...

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, ...