Capacitors

A capacitor is a type of passive electronic component that stores electrical charge. It is made up of two conductive plates separated by an insulating material called the dielectric. When a voltage is applied across the conductive plates, the capacitor stores electrical charge and becomes charged. The amount of charge that a capacitor can store is determined by its capacitance, which is measured in units of Farads (F). Capacitors are commonly used in a variety of electronic circuits and systems, including power supplies, filters, and oscillators. They are known for their ability to store electrical charge and release it quickly, making them useful for smoothing out voltage fluctuations and filtering out unwanted signals.