A capacitor is an electronic component that stores electrical energy in an electric field. It is a passive device, meaning it does not produce energy but rather stores and releases it. Capacitors are widely used in various electronic circuits for different applications, including filtering, coupling, decoupling, timing, and energy storage. ### Key Characteristics of Capacitors: 1. **Structure**: - A typical capacitor consists of two conductive plates (electrodes) separated by an insulating material known as the dielectric.
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