In this article I have explained 3 popular functions of capacitors and how to use capacitors in electronic circuit by analyzing their appropriate working modes depending on the application need of a given circuit stage Introduction Seen those colorful, cylindrical and chocolate shaped parts on a PCB? These may be actually the capacitors of different […]
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Understanding Capacitor Codes and Markings
In this article I will comprehensively explain everything regarding how to read and understand capacitor codes and markings through various diagrams and charts. The information can be used for identifying and selecting capacitors correctly for a given circuit application. By Surbhi Prakash Capacitor Codes and associated Markings The various parameters of the capacitors such as […]
Capacitor Inductor Calculations
Inductors can be imagined as the opposite of capacitors. The main difference between a capacitor and an inductor is that a capacitor carries a protective dielectric between its plates, which inhibits the conduction of current across its terminals. Here it acts like an open circuit. On the other hand the inductance of an inductor is […]
Calculating Filter Capacitor for Smoothing Ripple
In the previous article I explained about ripple factor in power supply circuits, here we continue and evaluate the formula for calculating ripple current, and consequently the filter capacitor value for eliminating the ripple content in the DC output. The previous post explained how a DC content after rectification may carry the maximum possible amount […]
Calculating Capacitor Charge/Discharge Time using RC Constant
Capacitor charge and discharge periods is usually calculated through an RC constant called tau, expressed as the product of R and C, where C is the capacitance and R is the resistance parameter that may be in series or parallel with the capacitor C. It may be expressed as shown below: τ = R C […]
Super Capacitor Charger Theory and Working
In this post I have explained a super capacitor charger circuit for charging super capacitors which converts a 12V car battery voltage to an elevated 16V for charging a bank of super capacitors. The idea was requested by Miariver. Super Capacitor for Peak Power Compensation First thanks for keep publishing this blog is very helpful, […]