Capacitor
Capacitor
A Capacitor (pronounced: kəˈpasɪtər) is a passive two-terminal electrical component that stores potential energy in an electric field. The effect of a capacitor is known as capacitance.
Etymology
The term 'capacitor' comes from the Latin word 'capacitas' which means 'capacity'. In the context of electronics, it refers to the capacity of a component to store charge.
Definition
A capacitor is a device that stores electrical energy in an electric field. It is a passive electronic component with two terminals. The effect of a capacitor is known as capacitance. While some capacitance exists between any two electrical conductors in proximity in a circuit, a capacitor is a component designed to add capacitance to a circuit.
Types of Capacitors
There are many different types of capacitors, including ceramic capacitors, film capacitors, electrolytic capacitors, and supercapacitors. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages, and is best suited to certain types of applications.
Applications
Capacitors are used in many different applications. They are often used in electric power transmission systems to stabilize voltage and power flow. They are also used in electronic circuits for blocking direct current while allowing alternating current to pass, in filter networks for smoothing the output of power supplies, in the resonant circuits that tune radios to particular frequencies and in electric power transmission systems for stabilizing voltage and power flow.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Capacitor
- Wikipedia's article - Capacitor
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