Capacitance
makerCapacitance is the ability of a system to store electric charge per unit voltage, measured in farads (F).
expanded
Capacitance quantifies the capacity of a component or circuit to store and release electrical energy in the form of an electric field. This property is critical in applications involving signal filtering, energy storage, and timing circuits. In practical terms, capacitance allows devices such as capacitors to regulate voltage flow, smooth electrical signal fluctuations, and maintain power supply stability in electronic devices.
examples
A 1000 µF (microfarads) electrolytic capacitor used in a power supply unit to smooth out fluctuations in DC voltage.
Commonly used in computer power supplies to stabilize voltage during sudden load changes.
A 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor used for decoupling to remove high-frequency noise in microcontroller circuits.
Typically placed near a microcontroller in embedded systems to ensure stable operation by filtering out noise.
A 10 µF tantalum capacitor used in audio circuits to maintain signal integrity and reduce distortion.
Frequently used in amplifier circuits to ensure consistent audio quality in consumer audio equipment.