The Basics of Power Conversion and the New Film Capacitors
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The Basics of Power Conversion and the New Film Capacitors

As electronic circuits evolve and advance, the demand for stable components capable of handling more power in extreme environments increases….

Shutting Down Safely with Capacitors
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Shutting Down Safely with Capacitors

The primary job of a capacitor is to store charge and later to release that charge for another part of…

Band Stop Filter
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Band Stop Filter

A band Stop Filter known also as a Notch Filter, blocks and rejects frequencies that lie between its two cut-off…

State Variable Filter
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State Variable Filter

The state variable filter is a type of multiple-feedback filter circuit that can produce all three filter responses, Low Pass,…

Second Order Filters
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Second Order Filters

Second Order (or two-pole) Filters consist of two RC filter sections connected together to provide a -40dB/decade roll-off rate. Second…

Butterworth Filter Design
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Butterworth Filter Design

In the previous filter tutorials we looked at simple first-order type low and high pass filters that contain only one…

Capacitor Characteristics
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Capacitor Characteristics

The characteristics of a capacitors define its temperature, voltage rating and capacitance range as well as its use in a…