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Oscillation Suppression Component Investigation: Capacitance AS a Function of Temperature and Voltage. Michael Gurr ME304 Fall 2012. Ceramic Capacitors. Most widely used type of capacitor Two terminal, non-polar, passive device Fixed capacitor with ceramic material serving as a dielectric
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Oscillation Suppression Component Investigation: Capacitance AS a Function of Temperature and Voltage Michael Gurr ME304 Fall 2012
Ceramic Capacitors • Most widely used type of capacitor • Two terminal, non-polar, passive device • Fixed capacitor with ceramic material serving as a dielectric • Composition of ceramic material determines dielectric properties • Have rated voltage and temperature ranges (i.e. tolerances)
Capacitance • The ability of a body to store electric charge • With linear thermal expansion defined by • Factors in surface mount ceramic capacitance calculation include: • Dissipation factor • Dielectric withstanding voltage • Insulation/Heat resistance Project will focus on the effects of temperature and sustained voltage on capacitance