PCB Components - Capacitors

Capacitors are passive electronic components that store electrical energy in an electric field between two conductive plates. They are commonly used in electronic circuits for a variety of purposes, such as filtering, smoothing, decoupling, and timing. Capacitors come in a range of values, sizes, and types, including ceramic, electrolytic, tantalum, and film capacitors, among others. The capacitance of a capacitor is measured in farads (F), and its voltage rating determines the maximum voltage it can withstand without breaking down.