What are Capacitors? - Electronics Basics 11

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  • Learn the basics of capacitors with a simple explanation and demonstration. Try the circuit: goo.gl/9wstMY
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  • @stevenyamada70
    @stevenyamada70 8 років тому +416

    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
      @SimplyElectronicsOfficial  8 років тому +25

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

    • @stevenyamada70
      @stevenyamada70 8 років тому +3

      For Sure!

    • @loomblack3811
      @loomblack3811 7 років тому +1

      Me too

    • @AspectRatioPolice
      @AspectRatioPolice 7 років тому +3

      Really well made. What is this software?

    • @Stm072929
      @Stm072929 7 років тому +2

      Steven yamada so i was lucky to see this after just one video

  • @TrentSterling
    @TrentSterling 8 років тому +2

    Hey man, it's me again. I've been a game developer for like 6 years now. I jumped into NodeMCU and the 8266 - and your channel is the only thing that teaches me everything I need to know to apply my code to the real world.
    Seriously, thanks again. So many IoT devices and robots incoming!!!

  • @Dreamgrover
    @Dreamgrover 8 років тому +57

    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.

  • @foldr431
    @foldr431 4 роки тому +12

    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.

  • @mrmotl1
    @mrmotl1 2 роки тому

    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!

  • @r.alhilal4495
    @r.alhilal4495 2 роки тому

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

  • @mohammedabdulmuqeet183
    @mohammedabdulmuqeet183 4 роки тому

    BY FAR THE BEST EXPLANATION EVER!

  • @paganphil100
    @paganphil100 2 роки тому

    The best explanation I've seen for capacitors 🙂

  • @SavageThrone
    @SavageThrone Рік тому

    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!

  • @jahjah4596
    @jahjah4596 6 років тому +1

    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!

  • @AvinashKumar-lz1bh
    @AvinashKumar-lz1bh 5 років тому +1

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

  • @bahjatabuhamdan4838
    @bahjatabuhamdan4838 7 років тому

    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.

  • @stormman8393
    @stormman8393 3 роки тому

    Great explanation. The diagrams make it easier to understand

  • @greentsable
    @greentsable 2 роки тому

    Sir , you are the best of the best. I wish i ve discovered your channel long time ago

  • @0MrENigma0
    @0MrENigma0 2 роки тому

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

  • @ТФЮЗУ
    @ТФЮЗУ 2 роки тому

    This is 5 video have sooo many value! Thank you very much for your effort to share with us!

  • @gustavop5706
    @gustavop5706 Рік тому

    MAN, you are the best videos out there! finally found!

  • @aaronbornmann6794
    @aaronbornmann6794 8 років тому +5

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

    • @SimplyElectronicsOfficial
      @SimplyElectronicsOfficial  8 років тому +2

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

  • @repairstudio4940
    @repairstudio4940 Рік тому

    You explain things much better than I. Liked and Subbed!

  • @fjdiazt
    @fjdiazt 8 років тому

    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!

  • @deankq4adj125
    @deankq4adj125 5 років тому +1

    Just found your channel, great job of explaining electrical components. Instant subscriber here!!

  • @ExpertCMX
    @ExpertCMX 5 років тому

    You’re the only person who clearly explains

  • @joegates8185
    @joegates8185 5 років тому

    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!

  • @skipworth1974
    @skipworth1974 5 років тому

    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.

  • @ArifBillahOnGoogle
    @ArifBillahOnGoogle 4 роки тому

    Your way of teaching is fantastic!

  • @paulndibe250
    @paulndibe250 5 років тому

    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

  • @runningbaum9430
    @runningbaum9430 Рік тому

    Good presentation. Well put for us amateurs.

  • @harrygilbert3738
    @harrygilbert3738 2 роки тому

    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!

  • @abriwin
    @abriwin 7 років тому

    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.

  • @Manoj3105
    @Manoj3105 7 років тому

    Very simple and detailed description. Simply electronics is great!

  • @KaiserWoods
    @KaiserWoods 6 років тому +1

    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.

  • @deardegeneration6171
    @deardegeneration6171 8 років тому +3

    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

  • @hazeenabeegum3436
    @hazeenabeegum3436 3 роки тому

    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 🖤

  • @spartanapela
    @spartanapela 4 роки тому

    Excellent pedagogic material!

  • @78nailbomb
    @78nailbomb 5 років тому +1

    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.

  • @josephlai9759
    @josephlai9759 2 роки тому

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

  • @CaptainObvio
    @CaptainObvio 7 років тому +2

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

  • @MrLazini
    @MrLazini 2 роки тому

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

  • @mohammadrashidansari3750
    @mohammadrashidansari3750 4 роки тому

    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

  • @bigkaty300
    @bigkaty300 3 роки тому

    Thank you! Very nice demo for simple RC

  • @ranbirsingh494
    @ranbirsingh494 5 років тому +1

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

  • @maxsteiner8268
    @maxsteiner8268 5 років тому +1

    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.

  • @puspamadak
    @puspamadak 5 років тому +1

    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.

  • @Sam-vo7tg
    @Sam-vo7tg 5 років тому

    One of the best explanations out there

  • @markwhite308
    @markwhite308 5 років тому

    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 :)

  • @billycullen2779
    @billycullen2779 8 років тому +1

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

  • @sriramrajagopal4237
    @sriramrajagopal4237 3 роки тому

    Amazing !!! Beautifully explained..

  • @TheRokkis
    @TheRokkis 5 років тому

    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.

  • @seshachary5580
    @seshachary5580 8 років тому

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

  • @germanmeza4989
    @germanmeza4989 4 роки тому

    Great explanation sir. Thank you

  • @dallibabs
    @dallibabs 6 років тому

    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

  • @hoxorious
    @hoxorious 8 років тому +1

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

  • @anthonyjj89
    @anthonyjj89 6 років тому

    Incredibly easy to understand. Thank you so much.

  • @lyteyearz5810
    @lyteyearz5810 5 років тому

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

  • @dougscott2408
    @dougscott2408 4 роки тому

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

  • @serkankoc6686
    @serkankoc6686 4 роки тому

    Great video, excellent explanation

  • @MrLalochifrin
    @MrLalochifrin 3 роки тому

    excellent explanation as usual.

  • @robertbatista50
    @robertbatista50 5 місяців тому

    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.

  • @bisritesh
    @bisritesh 4 роки тому

    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.

  • @rehmanzed
    @rehmanzed 8 років тому +3

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

  • @bestyav5529
    @bestyav5529 6 років тому

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

  • @daveshongkongchinachannel
    @daveshongkongchinachannel 7 років тому

    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!

  • @vishnulavudya3160
    @vishnulavudya3160 3 роки тому +1

    Good explanation

  • @Surtur99
    @Surtur99 5 років тому

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

  • @stratproj6214
    @stratproj6214 6 років тому

    Great simulation and made too easy to understand smoothing.

  • @logandihel
    @logandihel 7 років тому

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

  • @DEEPAKCHAUHAN-tk8cb
    @DEEPAKCHAUHAN-tk8cb 5 років тому

    Super super amazing explanation and demonstration. Wow

  • @aneesali996
    @aneesali996 4 роки тому

    thank you sir for wonderfully explaining capitol.

  • @RubenEggers
    @RubenEggers 3 місяці тому

    This is awesome demonstration.

  • @VEDPRAKASH-jm1eb
    @VEDPRAKASH-jm1eb 5 років тому +1

    Really helpful sir

  • @annmarryp.k.1283
    @annmarryp.k.1283 5 років тому +5

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

  • @alisalem5426
    @alisalem5426 4 роки тому

    Amazing explanation

  • @ArcanePath360
    @ArcanePath360 5 років тому

    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.

  • @grjesus9979
    @grjesus9979 4 роки тому +1

    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

  • @tim069
    @tim069 4 роки тому

    Excellent explanation ! Thank you .

  • @dyriten
    @dyriten 2 роки тому

    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

  • @___aZa___
    @___aZa___ 7 років тому +2

    thank you. i finally understood why you need them!

  • @dclem005
    @dclem005 Рік тому

    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.

  • @gautamahuja7469
    @gautamahuja7469 7 років тому

    awesome way to explain things... keep it going

  • @manuelmichel8612
    @manuelmichel8612 4 роки тому

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

  • @megaobi
    @megaobi 5 років тому

    Most amazing video,clear and concise

  • @bop7455
    @bop7455 6 років тому

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

  • @benjacob8742
    @benjacob8742 7 років тому +1

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

  • @masalman1441
    @masalman1441 7 років тому

    Superb ! Best ! Awesome explanation

  • @beyond_horizone
    @beyond_horizone 3 роки тому

    Best explanation 🙏

  • @zuhadbinkhalil3966
    @zuhadbinkhalil3966 2 роки тому

    This was an amazing video. Thanks a lot.

  • @AkinJanet
    @AkinJanet 7 років тому

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

  • @dp0813
    @dp0813 7 років тому

    great example for a capacitor & its application!

  • @thedojoclub
    @thedojoclub Рік тому

    this was so well explained omg thank you

  • @biswarupchaki
    @biswarupchaki 4 роки тому

    U just got a subscriber Great videos

  • @DESIBOY-fe7nm
    @DESIBOY-fe7nm 5 років тому +5

    Finally, a video that actually tells what capacitors do.

  • @kobbydaddy3185
    @kobbydaddy3185 5 років тому

    Great explanation 👍

  • @yoerim360
    @yoerim360 5 років тому

    tnx for the video's , simple and clear to understand :)

  • @kirankumarv470
    @kirankumarv470 5 років тому

    Thanks bro I understand easily by your video

  • @subhajitdey8147
    @subhajitdey8147 5 років тому

    Thanks.
    Its help me a lot in EE study.

  • @delisahday858
    @delisahday858 3 роки тому

    Thank you, finally i got an idea how capasitor works

  • @estebancarrillo1609
    @estebancarrillo1609 4 роки тому

    excellent video. good job!

  • @samarkamboj4794
    @samarkamboj4794 6 років тому

    Thanks for this video. This video helps me a lot thank you

  • @Zonneschijno
    @Zonneschijno 8 років тому +1

    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
      @SimplyElectronicsOfficial  8 років тому

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

    • @Zonneschijno
      @Zonneschijno 8 років тому

      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
      @SimplyElectronicsOfficial  8 років тому +4

      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.

    • @Zonneschijno
      @Zonneschijno 8 років тому

      Simply Electronics np. it's the least I can do in return.

  • @gtrout5789
    @gtrout5789 6 років тому

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