What are Capacitors? - Electronics Basics 11
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- Опубліковано 1 січ 2025
- Learn the basics of capacitors with a simple explanation and demonstration. Try the circuit: goo.gl/9wstMY
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21 Capacitor videos later and now someone finally makes a video to explain the Damn thing in a logical way! Thank you for this !!!!
You're very welcome :) make sure you are subscribed, I have another video coming out shortly about using capacitors for smoothing rectified voltages.
For Sure!
Me too
Really well made. What is this software?
Steven yamada so i was lucky to see this after just one video
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Seriously, thanks again. So many IoT devices and robots incoming!!!
Thank you for all the videos. I am from a mechanical background and i wasnt having a low level basics of electronics, i really appreciate the effort you take to make this as simple as possible.
Thank You :)
Simply Electronics could you make this video easy
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.
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!
This is the best explanation that I have ever seen !!
BY FAR THE BEST EXPLANATION EVER!
The best explanation I've seen for capacitors 🙂
I recently watched the seventh video in your Electronics Basics series about rectifiers and was pleasantly surprised to find that I understood the material. I then dove into your other videos, starting from number one on Electronics Basics. I've watched countless videos on electronic components, but until now, I haven't come across any that explain things in such an accessible way. Your videos are truly the best! Thank you for creating content that speaks to those of us who are just starting to learn about electronics. I've gone back and liked every video in your series, and I plan on doing the same with the rest. Needless to say, I've subscribed and am excited to continue learning from your channel. I hope your videos reach even more people like me who are trying to figure this stuff out!
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 UA-cam. Thanks for the video!
I myself lack this basic knowledge even being the student of Electronics. But, this videos clears that barrier. THANK YOU
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.
Great explanation. The diagrams make it easier to understand
Sir , you are the best of the best. I wish i ve discovered your channel long time ago
Finally a video that explains the application of an electrical component in a circuit. Thank you, subscribed.
This is 5 video have sooo many value! Thank you very much for your effort to share with us!
MAN, you are the best videos out there! finally found!
Thanks for making these videos. They so clear and easy to understand! You way better than any university lecturer. Thanks again
+Aaron Bornmann wow thanks for your feedback! This means a lot. I'll always try to keep my videos as simple as possible.
You explain things much better than I. Liked and Subbed!
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!
Glad I could enlighten you :)
Just found your channel, great job of explaining electrical components. Instant subscriber here!!
You’re the only person who clearly explains
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!
Haha! The video that explains what all the other UA-cam videos were talking about but had confused you, yes one that just says the basic facts as you need. Good job and thank you.
Your way of teaching is fantastic!
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
Good presentation. Well put for us amateurs.
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!
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.
Very simple and detailed description. Simply electronics is great!
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.
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
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 🖤
Excellent pedagogic material!
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.
Thank you so much. The animation you have created - which I believe took much effort - is incredibly instructive.
I've learned more practical uses for circuits in 3 of your videos than an entire circuits and electromagnetism course at my university
This cleared it up ! Thanks for this excellent explanation !!
This is what I wanted......looking for such type of vedio that explained theoretically and practically.....I have watched many vedios .but they don't have deep knowledge therein....
..I request you to...make vedio on plastic transformer used in mobile chargers....and also make vedio on small circuits...like led glowing at fullest , water tank alarm ....with this type of demostration.......
Thanks a lot sir....from india
Thank you! Very nice demo for simple RC
this was what i was seeking for a long time thanks sir nice explanation
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.
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.
One of the best explanations out there
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 :)
Love your video's, a huge thank you,I have to commend you for making electronics so easy and fun to learn.
Amazing !!! Beautifully explained..
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.
very educative and beautifully explained and concepts are taught wonderfully. thank you
Great explanation sir. Thank you
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
Very simple. Exactly what I was looking for!
Thank you.
Incredibly easy to understand. Thank you so much.
omg thank you. I don't understand why other uploaders neglect to provide an explanation to this degree! Subbed!
Nice Capacitor pick up - I was waiting - and my understanding was good - but your video and explanation put it together.
Great video, excellent explanation
excellent explanation as usual.
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.
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.
Very helpful, i want to know when i needed to use capacitor on a circuits
Oh my God... What a nice explanation!!!! Keep up with the good job sir!
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!
Good explanation
Thank you so much, i understand all of these things so much better from these videos. Than from my text book.
Great simulation and made too easy to understand smoothing.
These are very good tutorials. simple graphics and easy explanation. Thanks for sharing!
Super super amazing explanation and demonstration. Wow
thank you sir for wonderfully explaining capitol.
This is awesome demonstration.
Really helpful sir
Thank you, sir! Excellent explanation! Greetings from a future engineer in Hamburg
Amazing explanation
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.
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
Excellent explanation ! Thank you .
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
thank you. i finally understood why you need them!
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.
awesome way to explain things... keep it going
i want to say that i like how you explained it thank you
Most amazing video,clear and concise
Thank you. I used to not understand capacitors at all but I do now. Thank you so much.
love your lectures all of them... :) If you would come up with a video on ADC It would be awesome
Superb ! Best ! Awesome explanation
Best explanation 🙏
This was an amazing video. Thanks a lot.
l realy liked the way you just introduce the use of capasitors
great example for a capacitor & its application!
this was so well explained omg thank you
U just got a subscriber Great videos
Finally, a video that actually tells what capacitors do.
Great explanation 👍
tnx for the video's , simple and clear to understand :)
Thanks bro I understand easily by your video
Thanks.
Its help me a lot in EE study.
Thank you, finally i got an idea how capasitor works
excellent video. good job!
Thanks for this video. This video helps me a lot thank you
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!
My Pleasure :) I hope you learn much more from me in the future.
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.
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.
Simply Electronics np. it's the least I can do in return.
If i enjoyed this video you ask! Oh yeah! Thank you so much Simply Electronics! Now its more like understandable electronics!