To calculate the multiplied capacitance, multiply the input capacitance by the desired multiplication factor.
Capacitance Multiplier Calculator
Enter any 2 values to calculate the missing variable
The Capacitance Multiplier Calculator finds out the effective output capacitance using a capacitance multiplier circuit. This method is particularly useful in filter circuits, where large physical capacitors are impractical.
It works by simulating the behavior of a large capacitor using smaller ones, typically with an op-amp circuit or transistor configuration.
Formula:
Contents
Symbol | Description |
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Effective output capacitance (in farads) | |
Input capacitance (in farads) | |
Multiplication factor |
Solved Calculations:
Example 1:
Scenario: You have an input capacitor of 1 µF, and you want to multiply it by a factor of 10.
Step | Calculation |
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Input Capacitance () | 1 µF |
Multiplication Factor () | 10 |
Output Capacitance Calculation | µF |
Result | µF |
Answer: The output capacitance is 10 µF.
Example 2:
Scenario: You want to achieve an output capacitance of 470 µF using an input capacitance of 47 µF. Calculate the required multiplication factor.
Step | Calculation |
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Input Capacitance () | 47 µF |
Output Capacitance () | 470 µF |
Multiplication Factor Calculation | |
Result |
Answer: The required multiplication factor is 10.
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