Tuesday, July 3, 2012

5.capacitor


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Capacitor


A capacitor stores electric charge.




Capacitor, polarized


This type must be connected the correct way round. It can also be used as a filter, to block DC signals but pass AC signals.



Variable Capacitor


A variable capacitor is used in a radio tuner.




Trimmer Capacitor


This type of variable capacitor (a trimmer) is operated with a small screwdriver or similar tool.

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