Title: Determine characteristics of capacitance.
Course: Electronics/Industrial Robotics Technology (17101-I) > Section: Applying Electronics Fundamentals

Determination should include

- defining
  - capacitor
  - dielectric
  - dielectric constant
  - microfarad
  - nanofarad
  - picofarad
  - working voltage

- describing the construction of capacitors
- drawing the schematic symbols for
  - fixed capacitors
  - variable capacitors
  - polarized electrolytic capacitors

- explaining the significance of voltage rating and capacitance rating of capacitors
- calculating parallel capacitance, using the formula CT = C1 + C2 + C3 ... Cn
- calculating series capacitance, using the formula 1/CT= 1/C_1 +1/C_2 + 1/C_3+...1/C_n
- listing and explaining the safety factors involved in handling capacitors.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the characteristics of a good dielectric?
- What are two ways to increase capacitance?
- Why are most capacitors measured in microfarads and picofarads?