Aluminum? Ceramic? Film? Mica? The best type of capacitor for your circuit isn’t always clear, but this list of 17 common capacitor applications will help you narrow it down. Capacitors are one of the ...

This article is part of The engineer’s complete guide to capacitors. If you’re unsure of what type of capacitor is best for your circuit, read How to choose the right capacitor for any application.

http://www.epcos.comCapacitors are one of the most critical of passive components that help fulfill the wide range of voltage and current combinations in power ...

The author writes occasionally here about restoring vintage electronics. Vintage equipment relies on many components to run properly. Let’s focus today on what capacitors do in this process. A ...