capacitor types

this pages gives you an overview on many different capacitor types

Here is a comprehensive list of various capacitor types:

1. Ceramic Capacitors

   • Class 1 (NP0/C0G)

   • Class 2 (X7R, X5R, Y5V)

2. Electrolytic Capacitors

   • Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

   • Tantalum Electrolytic Capacitors

   • Niobium Electrolytic Capacitors

3. Film Capacitors

   • Polyester Film Capacitors

   • Polypropylene Film Capacitors

   • Polycarbonate Film Capacitors

   • Polystyrene Film Capacitors

   • Paper Film Capacitors

4. Supercapacitors (Ultracapacitors)

   • Electric Double-Layer Capacitors (EDLC)

   • Pseudocapacitors

5. Mica Capacitors

   • Silver Mica Capacitors

   • Glass Mica Capacitors

6. Tantalum Capacitors

   • Solid Tantalum Capacitors

   • Tantalum Polymer Capacitors

7. Aluminum Capacitors

   • Standard Aluminum Capacitors

   • Low-ESR Aluminum Capacitors

8. Variable Capacitors

   • Air Variable Capacitors

   • Trimmer Capacitors

   • Ganged Variable Capacitors

9. Integrated Capacitors

   • Capacitor Arrays

   • Capacitor Networks

10. Hybrid Capacitors

    • Combination of different capacitor technologies

11. Non-polarized Capacitors

    • Used in AC applications

12. High Voltage Capacitors

    • Designed for high voltage applications

13. Low Voltage Capacitors

    • Suitable for low voltage applications

14. SMD Capacitors (Surface Mount Device)

    • SMD Ceramic Capacitors

    • SMD Tantalum Capacitors

15. Power Capacitors

    • Used in power factor correction

16. Pulse Capacitors

    • Designed for high-frequency applications

17. RF Capacitors

    • Used in radio frequency applications

18. Automotive Capacitors

    • Designed for automotive applications

19. Aerospace Capacitors

    • Designed for aerospace applications

20. High Temperature Capacitors

    • Suitable for high-temperature environments

This list covers a wide range of capacitor types used in various applications across different industries.

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