What Are Electrolytic Capacitors? (Definition and Uses)
Electrolytic capacitors are a type of capacitor that is found in a number of different electrical circuits and systems. They are used in systems that…
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What Are Film Capacitors? (Definition and Uses)
Film capacitors are a type of capacitor that is used heavily in applications and circuits that require heat resistive properties. They are also relatively cheap…
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What Are Paper Capacitors? (Definition and Uses)
Paper capacitors are a type of capacitor that is used in applications that require high voltage and high current. In this article, we will take…
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What Are Mica Capacitors? (Definition and Uses)
Mica capacitors are electrical devices that are used in a number of electrical circuits and systems. Understanding what they actually are, how they are made…
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What Are Ceramic Capacitors? (Definition and Uses)
Ceramic capacitors are one of the most widely and commonly used types of capacitors in electrical systems and circuitry. Billions of these tiny components are…
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What Is Rated Voltage? Definition and Examples
There are a number of different terms that you will come across when we talk about voltages. Rated, operating and nominal voltage are all different…
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What Is Operating Voltage? Definition and Examples
When using any electrical component, circuit, or system you are likely to come across a number of different terms that use the word voltage. Operating…
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What Is Nominal Voltage? Definition and Examples
You have more than likely heard of the term nominal voltage. Along with other several different voltage terms such as operating, rated and nominal it…
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Understanding NEMA Ratings: Definition, NEMA Chart, and FAQS
NEMA ratings are commonly printed on electrical enclosures and equipment or supplied in supporting documentation. You will find them on nearly all electrical systems and…
