Ceramic Disc Capacitors

Ceramic capacitors

Capacitors

Capacitors are electrical components that are the basis of any electrical circuit. They are two electrically charged conductors separated by a dielectric such as paper, plastic, glass, air, or other material that is a weak conductor. A field is created between the two wires in which electrical energy can be stored. This conserved electrical energy can be used in compensating for dips in the electromagnetic field. The capacity of stored electrical energy is measured with the unit farad.

Ceramic capacitors

Ceramic capacitors are a type of electronic elements in which one of the two plates, performing the role of anode and cathode, is a non-metallic substance called electrolyte, in this case ceramics are used, hence the name. Capacitors have a circular lens-like shape with two symmetrical wires. When supplying an electric current to the capacitor, we have the presence of a potential difference that generates a static electric field separated by the dielectric of positive and negative charges accumulated on the two poles of the capacitor. The dielectric in ceramic capacitors is made of special ceramics. They are also one of the most commonly used permanent capacitors.

Polarized mount, small capacity

What is specific about ceramic capacitors is the small size and small volume of energy charge they can store. This makes them extremely convenient for embedding in electrical devices such as generators, power supplies, adapters, frequency regulators and a variety of electronics and equipment. It is important to note, that unlike other capacitors, ceramic capacitors do not have polarity, that is, they do not have a strict dependence on the way of installation, and this makes them easier to install and safer. Another important thing is that they have a better frequency response and heat resistance because of the material they are made of.