Paper Dielectric Capacitors

Capacitors are passive electronic components that are used to store electrical energy in the form of an electric field. Capacitors consist of two or more conductive plates that are separated by an insulating material, known as the dielectric. When a voltage is applied to the capacitor, electrical charge is stored on the plates, creating an electric field between them. The capacitance of a capacitor, which is a measure of its ability to store electrical charge, depends on the area of the plates, the distance between the plates, and the type of dielectric material used. Paper dielectric capacitors are a type of capacitor that uses paper as the dielectric material. Paper dielectric capacitors are commonly used in applications where a low-cost, low-loss capacitor is needed, such as in power supplies and filtering circuits. Paper dielectric capacitors are generally not as efficient as other types of capacitors, such as ceramic or polyester capacitors, but they are inexpensive and easy to manufacture.