ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS


Electronic Component Encyclopedia
Component Types & Definitions

Capacitors

Type: Capacitors
Also known as: Caps
Description: A capacitor is an electrical device capable of storing energy in an electric field between a pair of conductors. Capacitors are used in various circuits as energy-storage devices. In addition, they can also be used as electronic filters, being used to differentiate high and low frequencies.
Subtype of: Active

 

 

Types of Capacitors:

Variable Capacitor
Varicap Diode