What is a high frequency capacitor?

About High-Frequency Capacitors High-frequency capacitors are marketed as such due to their ability to retain ideal capacitive behavior up to very high frequencies. Capacitors will not exhibit ideal behavior up to the intended operating frequencies in RF systems, even if they are marketed as “high-frequency” or “RF” components.

How do I choose a capacitor for a high-frequency system?

In addition to the actual capacitance value, there is a short list of specifications to look at when selecting capacitors for high-frequency systems. Case size: Smaller case sizes tend to have higher self-resonance, and they can access smaller capacitance values (see below).

What is a capacitor analysis?

Access and download top KEMET design tools The Capacitor Analysis includes design tools that simulate a capacitor’s impedance, ESR, capacitance, inductance, current and voltage, all over frequency as well as capacitance versus DC bias and temperature rise versus ripple current.

Why does a capacitor charge and discharge faster at high frequencies?

At higher frequencies, reactance is smaller, so the capacitor charges and discharges rapidly. In DC circuits, capacitors block current due to infinite reactance. But in AC circuits, capacitors pass current easily at high enough frequencies. The voltage and current are out of phase in an AC capacitance circuit.

Why are high-stability capacitors important in high-speed RF applications?

While high-stability capacitors are valuable in many instances, they shine in high-speed RF applications. As capacitors tend to leak more energy at high frequencies, preventing loss to the environment is energy efficient and prevents heat-related aging of components and the substrate. Capacitors fill a wide variety of roles across a circuit.

Do you need discrete capacitors in a high frequency board?

If you need discrete capacitors in a very high frequency board, then you need to account for these values in your circuit model. These values are determined by the following factors: The result is that the above curve is not necessarily observed once the components are placed on a real PCB.