The capacitor hub

Unleash the power of various capacitor types with tips, guides, and design insights on our dedicated capacitor hub.

A Hub of Capacitor Technology

Welcome to the Capacitor Hub- your one-stop site for all things capacitors! Whether you’re a professional circuit designer, a DIY enthusiast, or simply looking to upgrade your electronic devices, we have the knowledge and resources to help you make informed decisions about the right type of capacitor for your project. From ceramic to tantalum, film to electrolytic, we’ve got you covered with our comprehensive articles and design insights on different capacitor types.

Explore Types of Capacitors and Uses

Ceramic capacitors

Ceramic capacitors have low equivalent self-inductance, equivalent series resistance (ESR), and dielectric absorption. On the flip side, some ceramic capacitors exhibit the piezoelectric effect, making them electrically sensitive to shock and vibrations. Ceramic capacitors are widely used for smoothing, filtering, coupling, and decoupling.

Tantalum capacitors

Tantalum capacitors have very low equivalent series resistance (ESR) and leakage current. These passive components are mostly available in low capacitance and low voltage values. Tantalum capacitors are commonly used for bypassing applications in power supply systems.

Aluminum electrolytic capacitors

Aluminum electrolytic capacitors can be broadly categorized into two classes: solid electrolyte and non-solid electrolyte capacitors. These capacitors are available in a wide range of capacitance, sizes, and voltage values. They are wide used in power supply and converter circuits for smoothing and DC link applications.

Film capacitors

A film capacitor utilizes a thin plastic film as the dielectric material between its metal electrodes. Common types of film capacitors include polyester, polypropylene, polystyrene, polycarbonate, Teflon, and polysulfone film capacitors. Film capacitors are used in a variety of applications including filtering and coupling in electronic circuits.

Supercapacitors

Supercapacitors, also known as ultracapacitors or electric double layer capacitors (EDLC), bridge the gap between traditional capacitors and rechargeable batteries. A supercapacitor can deliver and absorb energy rapidly. These components have relatively high capacitance values compared to regular capacitors. They can provide bursts of energy in short durations.

Mica capacitors

A mica capacitor is a type of capacitor that uses mica as the dielectric material. These capacitors are known for their high stability, high quality factor, and high temperature tolerance. Mica capacitors are commonly employed in high-frequency applications and radio frequency circuits where precise capacitance values are crucial.