How to choose the right capacitor type for a circuit?! || Film vs. Ceramic vs. Electrolytic

[@victorchorques4893]

As an Electronics Engineer, this a very good approach and explanation condensed in 12 minutes! Many thanks and keep doing these videos

[@rklauco]

This is a perfect video. I wish something like this was used in school while I was studying instead of the lots and lots of equations with no real world understanding. It took me years to find it out myself, this single video would shorten my learning curve to minutes instead of months or even years. THANKS to both you and Wurth Elektronik for providing you the design kit. This is what I consider spot-on partnership.

[@stanrock01]

Me as well. I just wish there were less formulas and more rules of thumb like this video!

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@Major Beckett happy to help xD

[@DutchStar]

Thank you for making English versions of your tutorials.

[@mrss649]

Same!

[@aichaaicha9201]

@michel777ification only one

[@Miata822]

This is a very helpful information dense video. It definitly earns a bookmark. Thanks for posting.

[@greatscottlab]

Thanks for the feedback :-)

[@meem9328]

gute nacht great scotty!

[@jmannUSMC]

I stumbled on Wurth when shopping for smoothing caps. I really loved how much insight they gave into their products. As a non electrical engineer I really appreciate when companies do that and it's so awesome that they even sponsor channels like this.

[@JayFude]

Great Scott! That's what I say every time I see his penmanship. His freehand looks better than most fonts, and his wiring diagrams are cleaner than something in Fritzing!

[@isaacderr2799]

This is so helpful. I wish I could show this to every guitarist ever. Quantifies why different caps sound different.

[@waliulhamim2542]

I've been watching your videos for 2 years now and it's very interesting how I understand more and more of your in depth analysis as I go through my electrical engineering degree in college. Thank you for making quality videos and going so much more in depth than other videos. Huge fan!

[@heltonritter]

You did a great job balancing sponsorship and content itself. Thanks.

[@felipe_lopez]

I think it's fantastic the way you can use a sponsorship to explain something that actually is useful to know. Keep up with this kind of sponsors and with this tutorials.

[@blackturbine]

Me: slaps ceramic capacitor on everything Seller: that will be one kidney and 19 cent

[@johnyang799]

It's not that expensive

[@blackturbine]

@@johnyang799 German fighter jet noise

[@johnyang799]

@@blackturbine bruh how the hell are you using 1000 4.7uf film capacitors for rectification filtering

[@blackturbine]

@@johnyang799 at that point something's wrong with the power supply *more capacitor*

[@johnyang799]

@@blackturbine moar!!!!

[@russelbanze]

I've been subscribed for a long time in this channel but once again Dr. Scott, you are the most gifted & amazing teacher in the whole world (at least currently). You go so much deep into details & you videos are always slow paced, a visual feasting & they heat up the cold deep inside my heart & knowledge. THANK YOU Sir. I wish we had a way to show you our appreciation.

[@greatscottlab]

Thanks for the feedback :-)

[@winstonsmith478]

What kind(s) of cap(s) of what value? Always look at the datasheet. From the TC4420 datasheet (cap values for most ICs are usually more definitively stated): "The VDD input should be bypassed to ground with a local ceramic capacitor. The value of the capacitor should be chosen based on the capacitive load that is being driven. A minimum value of 1.0 µF is suggested."

[@isettech]

Late reply, the cap should be able to provide the capacitor load provided by the MOSFET Source Gate Junction. Higher load values require higher bypass cap values. For example, driving an International Rectifier IRF3805 is driving into a typical gate capacitance of 7.96 nF. At 100KHZ, this is considerable gate current. A 10nF (0.01uF) bypass cap is going to be inadequate. I worked on an inverter where one driver drove a bank of 4 of these transistors, so the minimum value of 1uF is a good start.

[@southerncharity7928]

@@isettech sooo... Basically, read the data sheet again.

[@DEATHWATCH2033]

I just learned more about capacitors in this video then in the last semester at uni (I study electronics). love the way you give examples where one can use the different types. would love to see other similar videos about different components

[@dhanrajrayannavar3443]

So much information dude.... It seems like engineering a capacitor is not that easy.

[@tomaberisha5688]

As usual very nice tutorial. I have over 40 years experience with electronics and still enjoy watching your videos. Thank you.

[@happyguy5444]

Wow

[@rigoligorlc4795]

Random Q&A a while ago Question: would you make videos in German? GreatScott: ...Nein

[@Felix-ve9hs]

resistance is futile :^)

[@enjibkk6850]

Perhaps the sponsor requires it

[@luongmaihunggia]

Link to the video and time stamp?

[@sd4dfg2]

It was one of his Q&A videos.

[@MCsCreations]

@@Felix-ve9hs Damn BORG!

[@ucantSQ]

Phenomenal content. I love how much detail is given to a seemingly simple subject. Great job, as usual.

[@tweelly]

The quality of your videos is amazing, i only managed to understand like 30% of all the info on this video but some day i will do 100% :D Thanks and greetings from Mexiko!

[@tedvanmatje]

We use Würth tools at work and their quality is second to none, but I didn't know that Würth sell electronic components too. I'll be passing this info to my Boss tomorrow. Thanks! :)

[@rekharohilla9397]

Ahhhh I found it in simple plain and understandable language!! Yeepee!!

[@SuperTJN321]

I just wanted to take a second and thank Scott for all the great videos over the years vary easy to follow and vary helpful

[@Cdaprod]

I had the same issue with a cyberdeck, I was curious what kind of a capacitor I should use and low and behold you’ve solved my problem! Thank you! 🎉

[@BillySugger1965]

Excellent treatment of an often overlooked subject Scott. Nice one!

[@HowdyYT]

This is a great way to do sponsorships. We get to learn more about a general part and you get more revenue for your hard work. Win win in my book.

[@tahirbintariq8934]

I always think why we use Different capacitor types in Induction motor(fan) and normally different. A great confusion gets sorted. Thank youh Great Scott

[@michaelhoste_]

Wow. I’ve been trying to get rid of fast spikes on my power rail and big electrolytics dont help beyond a certain point. I’ve been wondering about adding some small film caps and up comes your video! Brilliant.

[@boris5448]

Realy a great video! This helps people that are non ee engineers a lot

[@Modemic]

I am with you! Well explained, Thanks :)

[@SpaghettiEnterprises]

The 2nd E in EE stands for engineer btw

[@t.josephnkansah-mahaney7961]

More great vids like this please! Always a pleasure seeing electronics concepts broken down and explained well. Thanks! Stay awesome and I will see you next time!

[@patrickjdarrow]

This type of video may not gather quite the audience of your build videos, but they are extremely helpful for students.

[@ronniepirtlejr2606]

This was really helpful for me, I am learning electronics.

[@HardFault0x00]

That's very very excellent content in video, the science behind the electronic component. Thumbs up for Mr. GreatScott!!.

[@dosgos]

Awesome tutorial and great resource links. This is a good balance of education an sponsorship. The sponsorship is somewhat behind the scenes but that is goodwill for Würth and I will think of them when component searching. I hope they continue to support the channel.

[@joeybuddy96]

Very precise drafting and handwriting.

[@richardhalliday159]

The pen execution is excellent

[@cattflap1447]

Wurth are a great company, we use them all the time.

[@moiquiregardevideo]

I got for free these set of capacitors. But it is a gift from a engineer to another engineer. Each capacitor has advantages/draw back that are clearly represented in the datasheets. Engineering is often making compromises.

[@panloow123]

Fair play for the video in German. It takes a lot of extra work, well done 😁

[@KiR_3d]

Great tut. thanx! Now I'm more lively understand what is the parasitic resistance and understand _why_ not to use electrolytic caps for power filtering!

[@Aerox90]

Wow... there's so much to keep track of when building electronics! I've only recently started playing around, and to do something as simple as lighten a LED on a button press requires me to watch a tutorial xD and I still have no idea what I've done after successfully turning on the LED... Don't worry about me though, I have a fire extinguisher ready ;)

[@kennywalterdiolola2290]

I really like the way you explain man, thanks :)

[@pileofstuff]

Well explained (as usual) !

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[@BigDaddy_MRI]

Thank you so much. Great video! This answered several questions for me. I think this video could have gone on for another 30 minutes. Choosing the correct capacitor for a project is important based on what the circuit needs. Very nicely done. I also selected the German video at first, and suddenly thought something went wrong with my iPad. 😂😂😂. I really think your videos are the best!!

[@innovation4u336]

You are best teacher in the world. I always wait for your next video. Thanks man

[@Inventor101]

Another great video

[@dalenassar9152]

Did anyone notice a 'puff' of smoke rise when the LED lit up at the beginning of the video?

[@Em.P14]

It's magic i guess xD

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Thankyou sir i think their must be some unexpected bug had came a while ago...but now m very thankful of you

[@AmplifierWorld]

Congratulations on 1M subscribers

[@freda5344]

Nicely done,even when you know this stuff. And the cap self resonant freq, yep had totally forgot about that, i think i've never considered it, but its totally useful to know.

[@ariellevy7009]

WOW , good video ! i think it need to be in the basic playlist.

[@TJ_1999]

That was the Video I looked for some months ago 😁. So I searched the web and found something I didn't understand much. But with the help of your video I understand a lot more now. Thank you for that😉

[@TheCalvinSkinner]

Awesome! I've always wondered how big is too big.

[@Taran72]

Great video! I appreciated the practical explanation of each type of capacitor. What is also interesting is the fact that the power supply was slower in providing the initial current than the capacitor. Thanks for making the video.

[@yasyasmarangoz3577]

18 hours ago???

[@clems6989]

"GREAT SCOTT" ole chap...Another great video !!

[@akhurash]

Those kits look very handy to have around. I wonder how much they cost for hobbyists. I have used Würth products and they are great quality.

[@yasyasmarangoz3577]

21 hours ago?

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@@yasyasmarangoz3577 patreon

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GBP £200+ your youngest child

[@akhurash]

Adam Bryant Wow... yeah as I expected, way out of my budget

[@yonielentok4694]

Great video, as always. Thanks!!! Have you thought about creating a playlist featuring electronic projects that we can undertake at home to learn electronics, similar to school labs?

[@jasoneyes01]

That is an awesome capacitor kit! My first thought was high frequency oscillating best to use ceramic. Electrolitics start “ringing” at high frequency creating additional oscillations. A transformer and capacitor would be the most effective in my thinking.

[@sincerelyyours7538]

Very fine video! I actually understood most of the theory for once. And thanks for the link to order free samples from Würth Electronik. I knew this procedure existed with other companies but always had trouble in the past. My foreign address or lack of a company name are the usual stumbling blocks. Had I known this procedure I could have avoided some of the $400 on various caps I just spent buying low volumes from several suppliers. More videos like this would be much appreciated!

[@DJDevon3]

Got here from Adafruits Blog. Learned a lot thank you!

[@bansheedearg]

I remember the first time I read a datasheet in school and saw timings in nanoseconds. I was hooked.

[@ambushb0y]

The way you draw on paper with out grid squares is sarisfying

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what are you derbauer?

[@zikermu]

Thanks a lot for this great webinar . It was indeed interesting and educationnal with , a cherry on the cake , your clearly writing

[@evhwolfgang2003]

can you recommend a video that covers what capacitors do in guitars?

[@Tibbon]

Wow, this was a really good video. I learned like three things that I didn't before, and didn't quite know how to ask.

[@wulkie]

I love your channel!! Keep it up! It gives me all i need to learn about electricity, circuits and components!

[@bjornroesbeke]

I've come across caps from Würth Elektronik before on Conrad but i don't remember why i didn't choose them. Looks like WE has neat demo kits and more components than i thought.

[@ssfnathotmail]

just asking myself which capacitors to use on an audio project this morning. thanks!

[@RickB3n]

Like, before watching the video. A fan from Italy.

[@JonHeckendorf]

Excellent presentation and great refresher for me.

[@soptgames9183]

U are the best eletronics KZbinr

[@ketangulhane1631]

Nice video sir.. Make video on datasheet understanding how to study datasheet of any component And study different properties of materials which use in components..

[@MrOrangeman18]

As always thanks for providing us with awesome videos. Just what I needed. Thanks

[@rodrigo_dm]

go to 11:34 for answer

[@electronic7979]

Very useful video. Thank you so much

[@ozgemmo3445]

Simply brilliant as always! Cheers.

[@robertwillemsen368]

Love this video's! For me 40% is too difficult. However I still like it a lot. Lezen a lot from these video's. Thanks you. Stay creative!

[@shreshthmohan]

Thanks for the in-depth analysis. 🙏🏼

[@mackdlite5900]

I liked it when scott tried to underline the datasheet with the phillips head screwdriver ....

[@emilsitka7590]

Highly informative. Wish I understood more of it.

[@khurai111]

Super interesting! Can you also discuss about the difference between MKT, MKP type film capacitors? Their price seem to vary quite a lot. What are the practical differences?

[@bobparquet]

I got to "I built this test track" then I got lost. It is not your fault, you explain very well, it is I who should review some electronics lessons ....

[@systemofapwne]

100 nF X7R bypass caps everywhere. Most of the time, they do their job pretty well. If more "not that instantaneous" energy is needed, add additional 1-10uF ceramic IN PARALLELE to the 100 nF bypass. E.g. for power regulation ICs, I put 100 nF at the in and out and an additional high-capacity cap in parallel at least to the output (mostly, both sides and low-esr electrolyte, 10-100 uF) .

[@PhilipStubbs]

That was a great explanation. Well done, and thank you very much.

[@q12x]

Very good description and analyze.

[@freekingawwsome]

Congratulations 184½ million views on your channel . Nice

[@maigalisayohanna4027]

Damn dude, you are good. Always learning something new on your channel. Thanks!

[@johnfrancisdoe1563]

Würth connectors are also quite interesting, for example they make or made some high current PCB connectors that don't even need soldering.

[@pervindersingh3744]

please make a video on which *transistor* to use and videos on wireless projects

[@uggima1]

Which transistor to use? what like NPN or PNP???? and wireless = black magic! he probably doesn't want to sell his soul...

[@pervindersingh3744]

@@uggima1wooosh!!!!!

[@vaibhavkhatri3435]

Greetings Scott. I am from India and i have been watching your videos since the beginning of your channel and they all are very good, my request is that, can you make a video about FPGAs? A beginner's guide to FPGAs.

[@Wishingweezy]

Vaibhav bhai can u sub to me

[@unchayndspersonalaccount7690]

4:35 This is where the capacitor types discussion starts

[@echo.piyush]

Congratulations for 1m subscribers

[@優さん-n7m]

@10:34, you said voltage dependant capacitance, what does that really mean?

[@NiHaoMike64]

Have you tried synchronizing the LED to a camera in order to make a light that reduces motion blur? Then you can go into how to select a capacitor to deliver the current pulses.

[@danielesilvaggi]

I need to make a grow light that is 3' x 3' . It is for a 4' x 4' room. The LED's need to be high CRI 92+. Which LED's should I use? I grow cannabis to make cannabis oil for curing cancer patients. We have been curing cancer now for more than 3 years. Lighting and the power consumption is an issue. Any help would be really appreciated. I love the videos they are very informative.

[@Shad0W0786]

*Great Scott*

[@Shad0W0786]

-By the way nice video-

[@Bhavesh_g20]

A question How did u learn all this about electronics I want to ask the pathway of education through which u became so good in electronics

[@Migueldeservantes]

WOW!!!! one only can but wonder, where to buy those really beautiful heat sink inside of your power supply!!

[@PrashantSingh-br6dk]

Thanks man It was a very good explanation