The capacitor is one of the most important electrical components, and we’ll learn how it works in this second part of the basic electronics course for kids. It will be explored in terms of energy ...

Using supercapacitors (also known as ultracapacitors, supercaps, etc.) to replace batteries in portable micropower applications is gaining momentum. Here's some ideas on how to get going with "green ...

Capacitors. These seemingly simple devices are an integral part of virtually every electronic design. It’s been noted that capacitors account for more items in most circuit bills-of-material (BOMs) ...

Capacitors are among the simplest of electronic components – in theory – but the practical implementation is becoming more complex, says Christian Merkel. Capacitors are two conducting plates, ...

Safety capacitors, also known as interference suppression capacitors, are permanent fixtures in power packs and power supplies. They are used in every household with the broad use of switching power ...

[Jeri Ellsworth] recently released another video in her “A-Z of Electronics” series – this time Capacitors are the subject. As a penance for my boneheaded AC Capacitor suggestion yesterday (I swear it ...