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What is the effect of dielectric on the capacitance of a capacitor?
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∙ 10y ago
Any variation of the charge within a p-n diode with an applied voltage variation yields a capacitance wich must be added to the circuit model of a p-n diode. The capacitance associated with the charge variation in the depletion layer is called the junction capacitance, while the capacitance associated with the excess carriers in the quasi-neutral region is called the diffusion capacitance. Both types of capacitances are non-linear so that we will derive the small-signal capacitance in each case. We will find that the junction capacitance dominates for reverse-biased diodes, while the diffusion capacitance dominates in strongly forward-biased diodes. The total capacitance is the sum of both.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 13y agoTo increase the capitance of a capacitor you can add another one in parallel with it. In other words, connect another capacitors negative lead to the negative lead and the positive lead to the positive lead of the existing capacitor to increase capacitance. Connecting in series will reduce capacitance. Two capacitors of the same value in parallel will double capacitance, two in series of the same value will halve the capacitance.
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∙ 11y agocapacitance is the ability to store a charge in a volume:
C = Q / V
C is the capacitance [F], Q is the charge [C], V is the voltage [V].
That is, depending on the voltage applied to a capacitor, it will store a charge between its plates.
Dielectric permettivity / permeability / dielectric constant is the parameter which will tell you how your media (between the plates) is efficient at storing electrical charge: for air/vacuum you have "epsilon0" ~= 8.85e-12 F/m
For example, in a parallel plates capacitor you have: C = epsilon S / d
S is plate surface [m^2] and d the distance between plates [m], C is in [F]
FI, epsilon is the same as the one you find in the constitutive law D = epsilon E.
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∙ 13y agoDielectric decrease electric force and capacitance is inversely proportional by electric force
Sources:
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/Hbase/electric/dielec.html
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What happens to the charge of a capacitor when a dielectric slab is fit in it?
Changing the dielectric causes the capacitance to change.
An air capacitor is a?
And air capacitor is usually a motion capacitor whereby plates mesh to form a different capacitance using air as dielectric
What is cylindrical capacitor?
A cylindrical capacitor is a type capacitor in which two conducting cylinders are used and the dielectric medium is placed in between them .The outer most cylinder is earthed .The capacitance of these capacitors are higher than other
What is the function for tantalum capacitor?
the same as any capacitor tantalum has a very high dielectric constant so these are smaller physically the electrolite is solid so the capacitance is very stable
What is the use of dielectric between capacitors?
A dielectric is an insulator between the plates of a capacitor. They allow us to build the plates closer together, without allowing them to short together, thereby increasing capacitance.
What is the effect of inserting a dielectric other than air on vacuum between the plates of a capacitor?
Capacitance definitely increases
What is the effect of inserting a dielectric other than air vacuum between the plates of a capacitor?
It usually increases the value of the capacitance.
What happens to the charge of a capacitor when a dielectric slab is fit in it?
Changing the dielectric causes the capacitance to change.
Function of dielectric in a capacitor?
The main role of dielectrics in capacitors is to increase the value of capacitance of the capacitor.
An air capacitor is a?
And air capacitor is usually a motion capacitor whereby plates mesh to form a different capacitance using air as dielectric
How introduction of a die-electric increases the capacitance of the capacitor?
By connecting a capacitor in series the total dielectric thickness between the positive and negative terminals of the source, since you double dielectric thickness has effectively doubled, the total capacitance is one half of either capacitors.
What does dieelectric constant mean?
The material of the isolator between the plates of a capacitor affects the capacity of it. The dielectric constant of this material contributes to both the capacitance and the quality of a capacitor.
What is relative permitivity?
It is the element by which the electric field between the charges is diminished in respect to vacuum. In like manner, relative permittivity is the proportion of the capacitance of a capacitor utilizing that material as a dielectric, contrasted with a comparative capacitor that has vacuum as its dielectric.
What happens to charge and potential difference and capacitance in the presence of dielectric when the battery is disconnected from the capacitors?
The capacitor will hold the charge, until it leaks off due to resistances in the dielectric or external.
What is cylindrical capacitor?
A cylindrical capacitor is a type capacitor in which two conducting cylinders are used and the dielectric medium is placed in between them .The outer most cylinder is earthed .The capacitance of these capacitors are higher than other
What is the function for tantalum capacitor?
the same as any capacitor tantalum has a very high dielectric constant so these are smaller physically the electrolite is solid so the capacitance is very stable
What is the use of dielectric between capacitors?
A dielectric is an insulator between the plates of a capacitor. They allow us to build the plates closer together, without allowing them to short together, thereby increasing capacitance.
