Capacitors behave differently than resistors, where resistors allow a flow of electrons through them directly proportional to the voltage drop, and capacitors oppose changes in voltage by drawing or ...

Editor's Note: Here's another take on the transformerless AC line power supply, which finds use in some well-insulated, low-power devices. Our technical reviewer pointed out that C ac should be an ...

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Capacitors play key roles in the design of filters, amplifiers, power supplies and many additional circuits. Here's a brief guide to the different types and the applications they're best suited for.

When choosing an automotive capacitor, designers must not only understand the performance characteristics of different technologies, but also how they’re affected by the operating conditions of ...