Capacitors
lDefined as energy storage components used to store and release energy
l     at predicted amounts of time
lHigh pass or low-pass filters
–Used to block DC while passing AC signals
–Allows DC to pass, while routing AC to ground (decoupling)
–Diverts unwanted frequencies (bypassing)
lUsed in filter networks, LC resonant circuits, RC snubber circuits,…
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RL = capacitor leakage
RDA & CDA = dielectric absorption
ESR = equivalent series resistance
ESL = equivalent series inductance
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