What are Capacitors? - Electronics Basics 11

[@stevenyamada70]

21 Capacitor videos later and now someone finally makes a video to explain the Damn thing in a logical way! Thank you for this !!!!

[@SimplyElectronicsOfficial]

You're very welcome :) make sure you are subscribed, I have another video coming out shortly about using capacitors for smoothing rectified voltages.

[@stevenyamada70]

For Sure!

[@loomblack3811]

Me too

[@AspectRatioPolice]

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[@Stm072929]

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[@Dreamgrover]

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[@SimplyElectronicsOfficial]

Thank You :)

[@SiddharthTantri]

Simply Electronics could you make this video easy

[@foldr431]

This was a very useful video, because it shows some uses of capacitors with the current flow clearly visualized! It makes a great complement to videos that delve more deeply into the mathematics.

[@AvinashKumar-lz1bh]

I myself lack this basic knowledge even being the student of Electronics. But, this videos clears that barrier. THANK YOU

[@mrmotl1]

Great explanation, exactly what I needed. It's so hard to find someone who actually points the things out. I've heard that spoken about in different ways and none of them ever pointed anything out or helped me understand what was actually going on or that it was actually the capacitor and not something else doing that. Thank you!

[@jahjah4596]

This was a very straight forward introduction to capacitors for someone like my self who has know previous knowledge. I’m studying for the C.A.S.T and S.K.A.T. exam and I’m trying to put together a a quick study guide via KZbin. Thanks for the video!

[@fjdiazt]

So many years wondering what a capacitor is until I decided I wanted to actually learn, less than 5 mins later and thanks to your video the basic concept is clear, thank you!

[@SimplyElectronicsOfficial]

Glad I could enlighten you :)

[@SavageThrone]

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[@aaronbornmann6794]

Thanks for making these videos. They so clear and easy to understand! You way better than any university lecturer. Thanks again

[@SimplyElectronicsOfficial]

+Aaron Bornmann wow thanks for your feedback! This means a lot. I'll always try to keep my videos as simple as possible.

[@bahjatabuhamdan4838]

Each time i listen to a video it push me strongly to see the next, thanks for the clarity in explaining all the related details.

[@joegates8185]

I noticed you said that the capacitor you were using in the diagram was a “polarized Electrolytic.” I work on vintage radios and what I was taught is that when I encounter a “polarized “ cap, I am looking at a capacitor ( usually wax paper and foil) with a band around one end signifying this end is where the lead wire is on the very outside of the capacitor . The other end is at the inner most part of the capacitor. Electrolytics are usually found inside a aluminum can fastened to the chassis. Now let me express my gratitude for the work you put into this wonderful and educative experience! I was able to understand better what capacitors are used for! I’m looking forward to seeing other videos on your channel!!! Thanks!

[@CaptainObvio]

I've learned more practical uses for circuits in 3 of your videos than an entire circuits and electromagnetism course at my university

[@harrygilbert3738]

By far the best explanation I’ve EVER seen of electrical systems. Not just this video, all of your videos are damn brilliant. Many, many thanks to you!

[@paulndibe250]

Thanks bro, because of people like you some people in the developing world who couldn't get access to a better education can at least learn the basics

[@0MrENigma0]

Finally a video that explains the application of an electrical component in a circuit. Thank you, subscribed.

[@puspamadak]

Thanks for this video. I am now in class 11 and one of my hobbies is to work with electronics, so I really needed this explanation of how capacitors work and what are they used for.

[@mohammedabdulmuqeet183]

BY FAR THE BEST EXPLANATION EVER!

[@r.alhilal4495]

This is the best explanation that I have ever seen !!

[@78nailbomb]

Good job bud. You have explained to me more in a few videos then my years in school ever did. I majored in mechatronics, so my electrical aspect always suck. Lol.

[@paganphil100]

The best explanation I've seen for capacitors 🙂

[@KaiserWoods]

This was an excellent video, It really helped me expand my knowledge on capacitors begore this video all I knew was that there are 3 types of electrolyctic capacitors: Aluminum, Tantalum, and Niobium.

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[@mohammadrashidansari3750]

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[@hazeenabeegum3436]

Online classes are boring. As an Indian high school student found this vdeo very helpful for me to understand the concept of capacitance. Thank you 🖤

[@greentsable]

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[@daveshongkongchinachannel]

I'm a total idiot when it comes to anything electrical and yet even I can understand your clear simple explanation. Thanks for taking the time to put this out!

[@abriwin]

Very interesting, easy to understand, thanks for the effort. After many years of being interested I have finally got down to it, however two 'beginners kits' (how misleading) and one book later (supposedly for beginners and totally incomprehensible) I was almost ready to give up. So thanks again, a thumbs up and I have subscribed.

[@ExpertCMX]

You’re the only person who clearly explains

[@skipworth1974]

Haha! The video that explains what all the other KZbin videos were talking about but had confused you, yes one that just says the basic facts as you need. Good job and thank you.

[@deardegeneration6171]

Thank you so much. This is really good tutorial . It makes me understand the concept which helps me a lot in my lecture class lol

[@repairstudio4940]

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[@Manoj3105]

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[@stormman8393]

Great explanation. The diagrams make it easier to understand

[@josephlai9759]

Thank you so much. The animation you have created - which I believe took much effort - is incredibly instructive.

[@ArifBillahOnGoogle]

Your way of teaching is fantastic!

[@robertbatista50]

Excellent graphics/explanation. I just want to point out that if you build this circuit, please note that the frequency at which the pulses occur may not make the flicker apparent when the capacitor is removed.

[@markwhite308]

For some reason every other video explaining what a capacitor was, I didn't quite grasp it, however this one helped me understand a lot better, Thanks mate P.S. the quality was great :)

[@grjesus9979]

To be honest the example is too obvious that anyone outside the field of electronics can understand. I think this is a good explanation for someone who is starting in electronics. There is much more things left to say about capacitors. Anyway good job on helping us see it more visually

[@dclem005]

I could be wrong but what I can remember for my basic electric circuits and electronics class was that one of the most basic uses for a capacitor (as well as inductors and some other basic electronic components) is to "condition" the flow of current that goes into and flows through a device. The logic behind needing to condition current flow is that when power is first applied to a circuit the voltage/amperage can be much higher than it should be and the sudden shock of zero voltage/current flowing through sensitive electronic can either destroy them (if they are high enough) or damage them enough that they will fail quicker then they should. While this may not seem to matter to much if we are taking about circuits that are being powered by something like a battery, it is pretty important to electronic devices that are being powered by household AC currents where sudden spikes (and drops) can cause havoc on various components that are unable to tolerate such harsh conditions.

[@maxsteiner8268]

The gradual fading of the voltage in the animation with each cycle is what makes this video so great. It also helps you wrap your head around why they use them in parallel.

[@TheRokkis]

woah, it actually makes sense now =D Your example with LED's was the one thing other videos missed out, now I actually understand why there are so many caps around some appliances.

[@ranbirsingh494]

this was what i was seeking for a long time thanks sir nice explanation

[@ArcanePath360]

I've been watching videos for years learning electronics and decided to revisit the caps as I suspect one of my projects might need one, because the touch screen I added keeps developing a new white line across the screen when I turn it on after a long time of non-use. I suspect there is a power spike somewhere damaging sensitive electronics. You video finally explains how they work clearly so I can understand. I bought a new screen in case that is the fault of bad Chinese manufacturing and lastability, or my novice circuit building. Time will tell.

[@dyriten]

i always understood what they were doing and how but i never understood why they are used in electronics, i had never found a good example of it but this video showed an amazing example

[@billycullen2779]

Love your video's, a huge thank you,I have to commend you for making electronics so easy and fun to learn.

[@hoxorious]

Very simple. Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you.

[@bisritesh]

It visualizes the the complex idea to be very simple. I must thank you. I have massive interest in electronics but I know almost nothing. I want to learn things about practical electronics. I feel you can be good teacher of mine. Please help me stay connected with and get tuition from you over internet.

[@MrLazini]

This cleared it up ! Thanks for this excellent explanation !!

[@dougscott2408]

Nice Capacitor pick up - I was waiting - and my understanding was good - but your video and explanation put it together.

[@Sam-vo7tg]

One of the best explanations out there

[@dallibabs]

all the vids are very good, good to go over the basics, the software for the demos is great too, really like the slow motion demo's

[@annmarryp.k.1283]

Thank you, sir! Excellent explanation! Greetings from a future engineer in Hamburg

[@lyteyearz5810]

omg thank you. I don't understand why other uploaders neglect to provide an explanation to this degree! Subbed!

[@runningbaum9430]

Good presentation. Well put for us amateurs.

[@bigkaty300]

Thank you! Very nice demo for simple RC

[@bestyav5529]

Oh my God... What a nice explanation!!!! Keep up with the good job sir!

[@bop7455]

Thank you. I used to not understand capacitors at all but I do now. Thank you so much.

[@logandihel]

These are very good tutorials. simple graphics and easy explanation. Thanks for sharing!

[@seshachary5580]

very educative and beautifully explained and concepts are taught wonderfully. thank you

[@rehmanzed]

Very helpful, i want to know when i needed to use capacitor on a circuits

[@Surtur99]

Thank you so much, i understand all of these things so much better from these videos. Than from my text book.

[@anthonyjj89]

Incredibly easy to understand. Thank you so much.

[@DESIBOY-fe7nm]

Finally, a video that actually tells what capacitors do.

[@spartanapela]

Excellent pedagogic material!

[@Zonneschijno]

Thank you for making this video! I was wondering what a capicator was since I watched the ac to dc video. Really clear explanation. Thx!

[@SimplyElectronicsOfficial]

My Pleasure :) I hope you learn much more from me in the future.

[@Zonneschijno]

Simply Electronics I hope so to. I am trying to get into electronics via internet, since school doesn't seem to be able to explain it. I already learned quite a lot from you, but this was the first time I felt like mentioning.

[@SimplyElectronicsOfficial]

I learned from the internet entirely, and it wasn't easy! This is the motivation behind my channel, I am passionate about making it easier to learn from a very basic level, progressively taking people to a more advanced level over time without getting too far ahead too quickly. Thank You for your appreciation, comments like this only add to my motivation.

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[@benjacob8742]

love your lectures all of them... :) If you would come up with a video on ADC It would be awesome

[@helloworld4147]

Oh my gosh! He saved most of us here from failing the subject. HATS OFF Sir!

[@roofortuyn]

Nice vadjeo, nice and short. You didn't mention that current can't flow all the way trough a capacitor though. This is something that confused me quite a lot before I learned more about them. (Trying to hook up a capacitor in series with an LED and wondering why it didn't work.)

[@___aZa___]

thank you. i finally understood why you need them!

[@sriramrajagopal4237]

Amazing !!! Beautifully explained..

[@TomlinsTE]

Thanks for the explanation. This gave me an idea: I tested my Hoverboard to see what happens when the battery dies (it throws you off onto your face) Maybe I could add a capacitor to allow the hoverboard to coast to a stop instead. Although I'm guessing a capacitor powerful enough for that application might be too large to fit.

[@joeswampdawghenry]

How did it go?

[@RubenEggers]

This is awesome demonstration.

[@delisahday858]

Thank you, finally i got an idea how capasitor works

[@thedojoclub]

this was so well explained omg thank you

[@stratproj6214]

Great simulation and made too easy to understand smoothing.

[@serkankoc6686]

Great video, excellent explanation

[@DEEPAKCHAUHAN-tk8cb]

Super super amazing explanation and demonstration. Wow

[@gtrout5789]

If i enjoyed this video you ask! Oh yeah! Thank you so much Simply Electronics! Now its more like understandable electronics!

[@rgbd3542]

Q. in the last example you showed where the capacitor is conected with the LEDs to smooth out the voltage AC-DC, couldnt we use a diode in the same circut for this specific purpouse instead of a capacitor?

[@MrLalochifrin]

excellent explanation as usual.

[@manuelmichel8612]

i want to say that i like how you explained it thank you

[@megaobi]

Most amazing video,clear and concise

[@dekoomers]

You've explained it perfectly.

[@krisboyy]

Oh my God! Thank you so much! I've been bothering a lot about the use of capacitors in a practical way. I never understood it, even though I tried a lot!

[@Sams911]

Question since you're an expert.. If I own high end audio equipment from Accuphase, dCS, and McIntosh and I want it to last as long as possible... is it better to leave it on all the time? or turn it off when not in use ... in terms of keeping the capacitors and other components health inside.. and last longest?

[@redscenestudios3315]

good job! University of KZbin!

[@aneesali996]

thank you sir for wonderfully explaining capitol.

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[@germanmeza4989]

Great explanation sir. Thank you

[@edwinjewell5359]

Thanks Mate from a Yank on the other side of Pond. Great Vid.

[@plompib]

Love your videos!! I have two questions that bugs me :) 1. In previous videos you said that current always flow from the negative charge to the positive. in min 3:31 it shows the electrons move from the positive to the negative. Why is that? 2. In the diode episode it shows that the current flow from the bottom side of the triangle shape to its top. In the other videos it shows the current flow from the top of the triangle to its bottom. What's the difference? Thanks in advance! Keep up the great job :)

[@tim069]

Excellent explanation ! Thank you .

[@raheelamughal1242]

Excellent!! Sir,On which software are you working in this video?

[@AntPDC]

I'm wondering why the circuit animation doesn't show electrons flowing (charging) the capacitor when the LED is powered by the battery.

[@penalastral]

because the capacitor gets full in miliseconds, therefore current stop flowing into it after that

[@AkinJanet]

l realy liked the way you just introduce the use of capasitors

[@ishthaish]

Awesome explanation thanks . Can someone please tell me what software he is using to do this modelling?

[@misugijun]

very nice explanatiton. and also good demonstartion of how bridge rectifier works in positive and negative halves. It is very clear what direction nodes current follows in this schematics. By the way what program is used for simulations on these videos? Being a newbie and not knowing any simulation programs I can't recognise it even it was obvious for wide usage.