Jasrina Jaffar

Assignment: FEB10203 Electrical Principles

Title: Capacitor usages in everyday Life

Introduction:

A capacitor is a unique device that can store electrical energy in an electric field. It is a component
that has the ability or “capacity” to save energy in the form of an electrical charge. Recently, there
are many different types of capacitors emerging, from tiny capacitor beads to large power factor
correction capacitors. However, they all have the same function which is storing charge. Although
capacitors work in the same way whatever the capacitor application or use, there are several
different uses for capacitors in circuits. When choosing the right kind of capacitor, it is necessary
to understand the capacitor application. So that its properties can match the given user to which
it is to be employed. Capacitors are vital components in electronic products. Because of its
different uses, capacitors fit in a wide range of industries and have become a vital part of everyday
life. Some of the uses are as follows:

1. Energy storage
2. Power factor correction
3. Used in sensors.
4. Power conditioning
5. Coupling
6. Tuning
7. Used in pulsed power and weapons.
8. Decoupling
9. Used in timing element.

Instruction:

1. From the above usage, choose one usage of capacitor in daily life application. Describe
the capacitor operation to provide the functionality of the electronic equipment that u
choose. Draw and describe the circuit diagram for the device. Your report must contain:
a. How does capacitor work?
b. Introduction of application
c. Circuit and working principles of capacitor in the application.
d. Reference list (Refer to IEEE formatting)
2. Report format: Font: Arial – 11, Spacing: 1.5, Pages: 3-5 pages.

Submission Date: 20/4/2023 via VLE