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Hi Guys, I'm doing a research on capacitors and wondering if someone would be so kind to give me some help. I understand that both tantalum and ceramic capacitors can be used in smartphone/tablets. I'm wondering: 1) What's the advantage of one versus the other? 2) What is the...

Hi! Does anyone know which parts of an automobile would require the use of capacitors? Also, what kinds of capacitors are used in this case? (aluminum, tantalum, ceramic, ??) Many thanks!

Hi! I am doing a research on a specific company and they made 'Capacitors for power utilities and electric apparatus'. Would someone be so nice to tell what kinds of capacitors they are? (Aluminum, tantalum, etc?) Thanks!

Thanks a lot for the explanations!

Hi Studiot: Thanks for your reply. I start to get a general idea on the differences between aluminum and tantalum caps. One question I have (which is actually partially answered by another generous contributor) is the application of both aluminum and tantalum caps. I understand that...

Yup got it. A follow-up, what does "power supply smoothing" mean exatly? Is that the blocking DC and allowing AC thing?

A quick question here if I may. I understand that aluminum and tantalum caps are different in many ways, such as size and capacitance. What electronic devices use mostly aluminum and what use mostly tantalum caps?

Hi Dave, That's been very helpful! Thanks a lot. I think I've got a better idea on where I should try to find more info. Many thanks again!

Hi Dave, Thanks very much for your reply. I may not have asked my question clearly...sorry for that. For instance, I know that aluminum capacitors are used to "Block dc and bypass circuits". But I don't know which electronic device would need that? Does a computer need to "block dc and...

Hi guys, I am doing a research on the capacitor industry and would like to ask some question. I did some basic research online that find out that aluminum capacitors are mainly used in the following areas. Power supply output filter Blocking and dc-bypass circuits Motor start and...