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Understanding Thermistor
The use of thermistors is of many purposes, as they as straightforward device that changes their resistance to temperature. A thermistor is a term derived from the word “Thermal resistor”, it is a thermally sensitive resistor, giving a change in resistance for a temperature change. Thermistors are used in many ways, enabling the temperature of…
Understanding carbon firm resistor
Over the years, the carbon film resistors have taken over from the carbon composition resistor, due to their portability and ability to provide a much better performance level. These types of resistors can be compared with metal film and metal oxide film, and they are widely used in electronics. This is because they provide better…
Understanding carbon composition resistor
Carbon composition resistors are one of the oldest types that have been around since the 1960s. there are many modern resistors that offer better performance although they are still used in some specialized applications. Also, the carbon composition resistors are of high cost and have low stability. They are known as carbon resistors or carbon…
Understanding resistors
Resistors are great electrical components used to reduce current flow, adjust signal levels, divide voltages, bias active elements, and other uses. It is a passive two-terminal electrical component that implements electrical resistance as a circuit element. High-power resistors are designed to dissipate many watts of electrical power as heat, may be used as part of…
Understanding ultracapacitors
Ultracapacitors are also known as a supercapacitor or an electrochemical capacitor. Ultracapacitors are electrical energy storage devices that store electrical charges in large amounts. It does not lose its energy just like the ideal capacitors. Well, the simplest form of capacitor has two parallel conducting metal plates that are separated by an insulating material like…
Understanding Capacitors in Series
Previously, we discuss capacitors in parallel connection which we said is when both of its terminals are connected to each terminal of another capacitor. However, capacitors in series connection are when it is connected one after another and they have some current flowing through them. Today you’ll have an understanding of the definition, diagram, formula,…
Understanding parallel capacitors
In our previous section, we’ve gone deep looking at the introduction of capacitors, today we’ll be discussing the parallel capacitors. You’ll understand the example, formula, calculation, and applications of the parallel capacitors. Remember we said capacitors are components that store electric energy in an electric field. We also learned that different capacitor has their voltage…
Understanding voltage rating of a capacitor
In all kinds of capacitors, there is a maximum voltage rating. This is why the maximum amount of voltage that can be applied to the capacitor without damaging must be considered when selecting. In this article, you’ll get to know the voltage rating of a capacitor and its major role in its operation. Read…
Understanding the color code of a capacitor
In the design of capacitors today, almost all of them have their actual values of capacitance, voltage, or tolerance marked onto their body in form of alphanumeric characters. Today you’ll get to know the color codes of a capacitor in tabular and also the voltage color code of a capacitor. Read more: Understanding capacitor Capacitor color…
Understanding the types of capacitors
Capacitors are one of the most common components in an electronic device, there are a large variety of types available today. The capacitor is a great device that can store electrical energy in an electric field. Today you’ll get to know the various types of capacitors, and their set of characteristics. They employ applications base…
Understanding the dielectric of a capacitor
The dielectric of capacitors is in the insulating material used in demarcating the plates from contacting each other. Today you’ll learn the various types of dielectric materials used in a capacitor and how they affect the capacitance. You’ll also learn the equation, formula, and calculation of the capacitor’s electric material. Read more: Understanding capacitor Apart from…
Understanding Capacitor Voltage Divider
A voltage divider is a passive linear circuit that exists in a capacitor. It produces an output voltage that is friction of its input voltage. Voltage divider circuits are constructed from reactive components just as they may be constructed from fixed value resistors. Capacitor voltage divider circuits are used in different electronics applications ranging from…
Understanding capacitance in AC circuits
The in which a capacitor work in AC circuits is widely different from others. Capacitors that are connected to a sinusoidal can produce reactance from the effects of supply frequency and capacitor size. Today you’ll get to know the capacitance of a capacitor in AC circuits. You’ll also learn about capacitive reactance. Read more: Understanding capacitor…
Understanding the charge in a capacitor
In a previous article on capacitors, they are known to store electrical energy on their plates in the form of an electrical charge. Today you’ll get to know the capacitance and charge in a capacitor. Conventionally, capacitors consist of two parallel conductive plates (usual metals) which are demarcated (separated) by an insulating material known as…
Understanding capacitor
In electrical electronics, the component used to store electrical energy in an electric field is known as a “Capacitor”. It is a passive device that can store an electrical charge on its plates when connected to a voltage source. Capacitors contain two-terminal and their effect is known as capacitance. They can be found in all…
