Capacitor

Definition

A capacitor is an electronic component that stores electrical energy in the form of an electric field. It consists of two conductive plates separated by a dielectric material.

Related terms

Dielectric:

A dielectric is an insulating material placed between the plates of a capacitor to increase its capacitance.

Charging: Charging refers to the process of storing electrical energy in a capacitor by applying voltage across its terminals.

Discharging: Discharging is the release of stored electrical energy from a capacitor, usually when connected to a circuit.