Characteristics of a Capacitor

Characteristics of a Capacitor

• Capacitance is directly proportional to the real dimension of these plates as determined by the plate region

• Capacitance is directly proportional to the space between the plates

• The step of this dielectric material's Power to set an electrical field is popularly Known as the dielectric constant.Capacitance is directly proportional to the dielectric constant

• The step of just how much voltage that a capacitor are designed for across it has plates is known as dielectric strength or breakdown voltage. Each of capacitors define a harmless voltage in which to use the capacitor.

• Many capacitors have an extremely thin dielectric and an extremely large plate space (frequently piled or rolled up).

Capacitance is directly proportional to plate area (A)

Less plate area = Less Capacitance

Capacitance is inversely proportional to the distance d between the plates

More distance between plates = Less Capacitance