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Tech Tales: Capacitors and Their Use in Electronics

by GreigRS

In this video interview with DesignSpark, product expert Lorandt Foelkel from Würth Elektronik, a leading manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components, explores the essential role that capacitors play in electronic circuits.

Often considered a simple component, the capacitor is widely used across electronics, from simple basic circuits to advanced electronics; you’ll find a capacitor somewhere. In this discussion, we cover the principles of capacitance and their use within applications like power management, signal processing, and energy storage. Whether you're a design engineer, student, or electronics enthusiast, this conversation offers many valuable insights.

 

RS holds a large range of capacitors from Würth Elektronik. The following links showcase a selection from our range, more available at RS online.

WCAP-ATG5 Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor Series

WCAP-FTX2 MKP Metallised Polypropylene Film

WCAP-PTHR Aluminium Polymer Capacitor Series

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