they don't; it's just a convention
capacitors include polarized and non-polarized
with non-polarized one, no one will know if you soldered it in backward; it's exactly the same
polarized ones can be damaged by a backward voltage (but simply lining up plus/plus and minus/minus is not any guarantee)
The positive side of electrolytic capacitors blocks the dc current entering.
In the input and output side,the positive side opposes the Vcc supply (dc).
The method of identification differs in different type of capacitors. In cylindrical type, the emitter is the terminal nearest to i small notch present. In flat type, its printed on the transistor itself.
Generally upstream is closer to the positive (+) voltage source. In the case of an NPN transistor upstream of the transistor is the part of the circuit from (+) to the NPN collector pin. Downstream of the transistor is from the NPN emitter pin to the ground / sink / negative (-) terminal.
there are a number of different types of capacitors, each with its own identification. on common electrolytic capacitors the negative terminal is shorter and the side with the negative terminal is marked with a white line. note that ceremic capacitors are bipolar. ie. it doesnt matter which way they are connected. thse are shpaed like a bean and are commonly brown or green. if in doubt look up the data sheet for the component. just type in the identification on the capacitor into a search engine.
Even though it has only two types of charge carriers we will not call it as a diode but a transistor since it is a three terminal device.
It is called the positive + terminal or post, just like you list. Electrons flow for the negative - to the + terminal contrary to popular belief.Another AnswerAs electrons flow through the external circuit from anode (negative terminal) to the cathode (positive terminal) , then the answer is 'cathode'.
Capacitors if polarized care less about a transistor or other devices all they care that the proper polarities are applied.
A: It is not important what is important it that the capacitor has the correct polarity across its terminals otherwise it will not function correctly
The method of identification differs in different type of capacitors. In cylindrical type, the emitter is the terminal nearest to i small notch present. In flat type, its printed on the transistor itself.
Some capacitors have terminals as they are polarized but some have not as they are not polarized. you can easily identify a polarized capacitor as it has + or - terminal indication marked.
The input signal is assumed to have zero DC bias. Input stages will typically have a positive bias on the base or grid, respectively, of the first stage transistor or tube. So, the input terminal is more negative. ANSWER: The polarity of the capacitor is determined by the bias polarity as used. If the bias is negative then the capacitor negative terminal must be connected to it.
Generally upstream is closer to the positive (+) voltage source. In the case of an NPN transistor upstream of the transistor is the part of the circuit from (+) to the NPN collector pin. Downstream of the transistor is from the NPN emitter pin to the ground / sink / negative (-) terminal.
Transistor is a three terminal device. Its shape may differ with applications.
Disconnect the POSITIVE battery cable and touch it to the negative terminal OR disconnect the POSITIVE battery cable for about 30 minutes (either way drains the capacitors in the electrical system)
One terminal is positive and the other terminal is negative. The positive terminal is slightly larger.
The emitter
there are a number of different types of capacitors, each with its own identification. on common electrolytic capacitors the negative terminal is shorter and the side with the negative terminal is marked with a white line. note that ceremic capacitors are bipolar. ie. it doesnt matter which way they are connected. thse are shpaed like a bean and are commonly brown or green. if in doubt look up the data sheet for the component. just type in the identification on the capacitor into a search engine.
The positive + terminal is slightly larger.