Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Do you know what’s inside your modern surface mount ceramic capacitors. If not read on.
In this video, I look at what’s inside the modern Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCCs) we use today, using an old 1920s parallel plate capacitor as an introduction.
While the size and materials have changed drastically, you might be surprised to see how much the fundamental design philosophy remains the same.
In the video I break down:
* The Architecture: How the parallel-plate design of the 1920s evolved into the microscopic, multi-layered structures of today.
* The Role of Dielectrics: Why modern ceramic materials allow for such massive leaps in capacitance compared to air-spaced designs.
* Staggering Scale: Just how many trillions of these components are manufactured every year (you might be surprised by the number!).
* Practical Tips: Why you need to handle these tiny components with care - some secrets you really need to know.
Whether you’re an electronics enthusiast, a student, or just curious about how the tiny components in our devices actually work, this breakdown offers a fresh look at a fundamental building block of electronics.
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Ebook: solve your problems about understanding ceramic capacitor dielectrics: electronics-notes-shop.fourthwall.com/products/a-concise-guide-to-ceramic-capacitors-and-their-dielectrics
Ebook: understanding capacitance: electronics-notes-shop.fourthwall.com/products/a-concise-guide-to-the-basics-of-capacitance
More information about ceramic capacitors including the various dielectrics and their designations as well as the tables can be found at: electronics-notes.com/articles/electronic_components/capacitors/ceramic-dielectric-types-c0g-x7r-z5u-y5v.php
General information about capacitor codes and markings: electronics-notes.com/articles/electronic_components/capacitors/capacitor-codes-markings.php
Understanding the different types of capacitor: electronics-notes.com/articles/electronic_components/capacitors/capacitor-types.php
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Do you know what’s inside your modern surface mount ceramic capacitors. If not read on.
In this video, I look at what’s inside the modern Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCCs) we use today, using an old 1920s parallel plate capacitor as an introduction.
While the size and materials have changed drastically, you might be surprised to see how much the fundamental design philosophy remains the same.
In the video I break down:
* The Architecture: How the parallel-plate design of the 1920s evolved into the microscopic, multi-layered structures of today.
* The Role of Dielectrics: Why modern ceramic materials allow for such massive leaps in capacitance compared to air-spaced designs.
* Staggering Scale: Just how many trillions of these components are manufactured every year (you might be surprised by the number!).
* Practical Tips: Why you need to handle these tiny components with care - some secrets you really need to know.
Whether you’re an electronics enthusiast, a student, or just curious about how the tiny components in our devices actually work, this breakdown offers a fresh look at a fundamental building block of electronics.
My Fourthwall shop: electronics-notes-shop.fourthwall.com
Ebook: solve your problems about understanding ceramic capacitor dielectrics: electronics-notes-shop.fourthwall.com/products/a-concise-guide-to-ceramic-capacitors-and-their-dielectrics
Ebook: understanding capacitance: electronics-notes-shop.fourthwall.com/products/a-concise-guide-to-the-basics-of-capacitance
More information about ceramic capacitors including the various dielectrics and their designations as well as the tables can be found at: electronics-notes.com/articles/electronic_components/capacitors/ceramic-dielectric-types-c0g-x7r-z5u-y5v.php
General information about capacitor codes and markings: electronics-notes.com/articles/electronic_components/capacitors/capacitor-codes-markings.php
Understanding the different types of capacitor: electronics-notes.com/articles/electronic_components/capacitors/capacitor-types.php
Associated website: electronics-notes.com
Please don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/electronicsnotes?sub_confirmation=1
#ElectronicsEngineering #Capacitors #MLCC #ElectronicsNotes #HardwareDesign #EngineeringHistory
