Capacitor ID GuideProduct Overview
Right after resistors, the capacitor is one of the most essential and common passive components in electronics. Not having the right value can halt your project. Capacitors are the workhorses of energy storage, used for everything from smoothing out power supplies and filtering high-frequency noise to creating timing circuits and coupling AC signals.
The SparkFun Capacitor Kit is a must-have for any balanced workbench. It's a curated library of the 10 most common and useful capacitor values, providing you with over 115 capacitors to start or continue your electronics journey.
This assortment is specifically designed to provide a wide range of practical options for any project. It includes:
- Ceramic Capacitors: Signal filtering and decoupling.
- Electrolytic Capacitors: Power supply smoothing and timing circuits.
No more digging under your desk for a part you dropped a year ago. To keep your new collection organized, the kit comes in a handy parts box, complete with a sticker to help you quickly identify each capacitor.
Note: This kit is the essential companion to our Resistor Kit and Beginner Parts Kit, helping you build a complete and well-rounded workbench.
