The misconception that 'either the chip or the board must be broken'1.1 Electronic device failures are often assumed to be ...

A solid dielectric makes a big difference for these aluminum capacitor alternatives. Learn the four types of polymer caps and their four biggest benefits. Polymer electrolytic capacitors can be used ...

A documentary essay about my attempt to disassemble a 2010 Acer S231HL LCD display—which I had brought from Japan to Taiwan ...

Australia’s Electronics News (www.electronicsnews.com.au) recently reported that capacitor failure was partially to blame for the major railway system delays in Sydney on April 12, 2011. According to ...

The author writes occasionally here about restoring vintage electronics. Vintage equipment relies on many components to run properly. Let’s focus today on what capacitors do in this process. A ...