What Is a Condenser?
A condenser, also known as a capacitor, is an electronic component designed to store and release electrical energy.
Condensers have an insulator positioned between conductors. There are various types of condensers, including electrolytic and ceramic condensers.
Electrolytic condensers offer high capacitance but are relatively large. Selection considerations include polarity, frequency characteristics, and specific application requirements.
Condensers serve various purposes, including energy storage and noise reduction. In energy storage applications, they accumulate electric charge and are used in devices like disposable cameras, where momentary high voltage is required.
Additionally, condensers are employed to block direct current and filter out noise from alternating current circuits, thanks to their frequency-dependent characteristics. This property is particularly useful in devices like oscilloscopes for effective operation.