How electrolytic capacitor has to be connected to AC?thanks

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The discussion revolves around the connection of electrolytic capacitors to alternating current (AC) circuits. Participants explore the implications of polarity and the configurations necessary for safe usage in AC applications.

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  • Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests using two electrolytic capacitors with their positive terminals connected together (or negative terminals together) to handle AC safely.
  • Another participant questions the necessity of polarity markings on electrolytic capacitors if they can be connected to AC.
  • A later reply asserts that a single electrolytic capacitor cannot be connected to AC without risk of damage, emphasizing that two identical capacitors in a back-to-back configuration create a non-polar arrangement suitable for AC.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the connection of electrolytic capacitors to AC, with some advocating for specific configurations while others raise questions about the implications of polarity.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved assumptions regarding the specific conditions under which electrolytic capacitors can be safely used with AC, and the discussion does not clarify the limitations of the proposed configurations.

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how electrolytic capacitor has to be connected to AC?
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if it can be connected to ac then why the polarity is given?
 


amaresh92 said:
if it can be connected to ac then why the polarity is given?

A SINGLE electrolytic cannot be connected to AC without damaging it. TWO identical electrolytic capacitors connected back-to-back yields a non-polar net combination, which can be safely used with AC.
 

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