Kathmandu Standard Capacitor

What is a capacitance in a dielectric system?

The capacitance is the capacity of a dielectric system to contain electrostatic charge, defined by the ratio Q/V where Q is the electric charge that the capacitor is capable of storing at the applied voltage V. The unit of capacitance is the "farad", and the charge is "coulomb".

Does IET Labs manufacture a standard capacitor?

With 50+ years of stability data and history, IET Labs manufactures a full line of standard capacitors that will cover most any budget and application. From the world's most stable to our cost-effective models We manufacturer units with a range of 1 pF to 10,000 µF

What is the unit of capacitance in a capacitor?

The unit of capacitance is the "farad", and the charge is "coulomb". These capacitors usually have a fluid within them called an electrolyte, which increases the charge storage capacity. The construction consists of two aluminium plates separated by a film, which behaves as a dielectric.

How does a capacitor work?

These capacitors usually have a fluid within them called an electrolyte, which increases the charge storage capacity. The construction consists of two aluminium plates separated by a film, which behaves as a dielectric. The anode has an oxide layer on its surface that acts as an electrical insulator. The second electrode is the cathode.

Why is a capacitor called a condenser?

Capacitors wear out fast under electrical stress, and excessive heat causes their values to drift. The word "capacitor" is a modern term, because in 1782 Voltaire named it condenser. The idea of the condenser dates back to the invention of the Leyden jar in 1745. It was simply a glass jar filled with water and a nail at the centre for an electrode.