13 - Capacitors

Electric Fields and Capacitance

Electric Fields and Capacitance

Whenever an electric voltage exists between two separated conductors, an electric field is present within the space between those conductors.…

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Capacitors and Calculus

Capacitors do not have a stable ”resistance” as conductors do. However, there is a definite mathematical relationship between voltage and…

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Factors Affecting Capacitance

There are three basic factors of capacitor construction determining the amount of capacitance created. Factors Affecting Capacitance These factors all…

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Series and Parallel Capacitors

When capacitors are connected in series, the total capacitance is less than anyone of the series capacitors’ individual capacitances. Series…

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Practical Considerations of Capacitors

Capacitors, like all electrical components, have limitations that must be respected for the sake of reliability and proper circuit operation.…

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