--- title: Knowles Precision Devices Blog | Capacitor (3) description: Capacitor | Knowles Precision Devices Blog (3) --- [![Knowlescapacitors](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/hubfs/Knowlescapacitors_September2018/Images/knowlesPDWhite250w.png)](http://www.knowlescapacitors.com/) - Capacitors - [Capacitor Overview](https://www.knowlescapacitors.com/Products/Capacitors) - [Aerospace & Defense](https://www.knowlescapacitors.com/Products/Capacitors/Aerospace-and-Defense) - [High Q](https://www.knowlescapacitors.com/Products/Capacitors/High-Q) - [SMD Capacitors](http://www.knowlescapacitors.com/Products/Capacitors/SMDCap.aspx) - [MLCCs with Leads](http://www.knowlescapacitors.com/Products/Capacitors/Leaded-MLC-s.aspx) - [Single Layer Capacitor](http://www.knowlescapacitors.com/Products/Capacitors/Single-Layer-Capacitor.aspx) - [AEC-Q200](http://www.knowlescapacitors.com/Products/Capacitors/AEC-Q200.aspx) - [Broadband Blocks](http://www.knowlescapacitors.com/Products/Capacitors/Broadband-Blocks.aspx) - 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Solutions - [Inductors & Baluns](https://info.knowlescapacitors.com/inductors-and-baluns) - [Military and Defense](https://info.knowlescapacitors.com/rf-and-microwave-components-for-military-and-defense) - [mmWave for 5G](https://info.knowlescapacitors.com/knowles-precision-devices-5g-filter-solutions) - [SatCom Products](https://www.knowlescapacitors.com/Solutions/SatCom-Products) - [High Reliability for Medical](https://info.knowlescapacitors.com/high-reliability-capacitors-medical-implantable) - [High Voltage for Electric Vehicles](https://info.knowlescapacitors.com/knowles-precision-devices-capacitors-for-electric-vehicles) - [Contact](http://www.knowlescapacitors.com/Contact.aspx) - [Careers](https://www.knowles.com/careers) - [Company](http://www.knowlescapacitors.com/Company.aspx) - Support - [Blog](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog) - [White Papers & Webinars](https://info.knowlescapacitors.com/resources) - [Catalogs](http://dev.knowlescapacitors.com/Support/Catalogs.aspx) - 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[Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/hubfs/Spring%20and%20Mass.png)](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/understanding-resonance-through-the-spring-and-mass-analogy) Resonant circuits are a foundational technology in many high-performance electronic systems, enabling efficient energy control and transfer. A helpful way to visualize resonance is by comparing electrical behavior to mechanical motion. Here, we’ll break down resonant circuits using a spring-and-mass analogy and show how this applies to the fundamental LC tank circuit.   [Read More](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/understanding-resonance-through-the-spring-and-mass-analogy) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/understanding-resonance-through-the-spring-and-mass-analogy#comments-listing) Topics: [Capacitor](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/capacitor) ## [Capacitor Roles in High-Power Class E RF Generators](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/capacitor-roles-in-high-power-class-e-rf-generators) Posted by [Peter Matthews](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/author/peter-matthews) on Oct 1, 2025 8:00:03 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/hubfs/Capacitor%20Roles%20in%20High-Power%20Class%20E%20RF%20Generators.png)](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/capacitor-roles-in-high-power-class-e-rf-generators) Radio frequency (RF) generators produce alternating current (AC) at specific frequencies ranging from kilohertz to gigahertz. [Read More](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/capacitor-roles-in-high-power-class-e-rf-generators) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/capacitor-roles-in-high-power-class-e-rf-generators#comments-listing) Topics: [Capacitor](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/capacitor), [RF and Microwave](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/rf-and-microwave), [Medical](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/medical), [Industrial](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/industrial) ## [The Role of Capacitors in Variable Frequency Drives and Modern Motor Control](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/the-role-of-capacitors-in-variable-frequency-drives-and-modern-motor-control) Posted by [Peter Matthews](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/author/peter-matthews) on Sep 24, 2025 8:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/hubfs/The%20Role%20of%20Capacitors%20in%20Variable%20Frequency%20Drives%20and%20Modern%20Motor%20Control.png)](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/the-role-of-capacitors-in-variable-frequency-drives-and-modern-motor-control) Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) are an essential part of [modern motor controller design](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/evolving-motor-controller-design-for-modern-robotics-and-complex-automation-tasks), enabling precise regulation of AC motor speed and torque. They operate by converting fixed-frequency AC power from the grid into DC, then inverting it back into AC at the desired frequency and voltage.  [Read More](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/the-role-of-capacitors-in-variable-frequency-drives-and-modern-motor-control) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/the-role-of-capacitors-in-variable-frequency-drives-and-modern-motor-control#comments-listing) Topics: [Capacitor](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/capacitor), [Industrial](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/industrial) ## [Knowles DSM Supercapacitor Modules Now Available in 60V](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/knowles-dsm-supercapacitor-modules-now-available-in-60v) Posted by [Trent Carroll](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/author/trent-carroll) on Sep 10, 2025 8:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/hubfs/DSM%20Supercapacitor%2060v.png)](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/knowles-dsm-supercapacitor-modules-now-available-in-60v) Knowles’ DSM supercapacitor modules use EDLC cells in series to expand energy storage capacity across a broader voltage range. Their instant charge and discharge capabilities outperform batteries, but without the shipping restrictions, thermal runaway risks, or much shorter lifespans associated with lithium-ion technology.  [Read More](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/knowles-dsm-supercapacitor-modules-now-available-in-60v) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/knowles-dsm-supercapacitor-modules-now-available-in-60v#comments-listing) Topics: [Capacitor](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/capacitor), [News and Events](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/news-and-events), [Medical](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/medical), [Energy](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/energy), [Industrial](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/industrial) ## [FM2 Range of Non-Magnetic X7R Low Loss MLCCs for Superior Performance in Medical Imaging and RF Applications](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/fm2-range-of-non-magnetic-x7r-low-loss-mlccs-for-superior-performance-in-medical-imaging-and-rf-applications) Posted by [Victor Lu](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/author/victor-lu) on Aug 27, 2025 10:24:24 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/hubfs/FM2%20Range.png)](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/fm2-range-of-non-magnetic-x7r-low-loss-mlccs-for-superior-performance-in-medical-imaging-and-rf-applications) Engineers designing for medical imaging and high-frequency applications need components that ensure minimal power loss, high signal integrity, and zero magnetic interference. Knowles’ new FM2 range of Non-Magnetic X7R Low Loss Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCCs) is engineered to deliver superior RF efficiency and uncompromised reliability. These MLCCs provide lower equivalent series resistance (ESR)/higher Q factor compared to standard X7R capacitors, making them ideal for MRI systems and low-noise amplifier (LNA) applications.  [Read More](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/fm2-range-of-non-magnetic-x7r-low-loss-mlccs-for-superior-performance-in-medical-imaging-and-rf-applications) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/fm2-range-of-non-magnetic-x7r-low-loss-mlccs-for-superior-performance-in-medical-imaging-and-rf-applications#comments-listing) Topics: [Capacitor](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/capacitor), [RF and Microwave](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/rf-and-microwave), [Medical](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/medical) ## [The Role of Capacitors in Cardiac Rhythm Management](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/the-role-of-capacitors-in-cardiac-rhythm-management) Posted by [Peter Matthews](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/author/peter-matthews) on Aug 20, 2025 2:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/hubfs/The%20Role%20of%20Capacitors%20in%20Cardiac%20Rhythm%20Management.png)](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/the-role-of-capacitors-in-cardiac-rhythm-management) More than [3 million people](https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/cardiac-pacemaker) in the United States alone rely on a pacemaker to regulate their heart rhythm. While the battery may be the most recognizable component in the system, [capacitors](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/fundamental-capacitor-functions-in-the-world-of-electronics) are just as essential to ensure these implantable devices function safely and reliably over time.  [Read More](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/the-role-of-capacitors-in-cardiac-rhythm-management) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/the-role-of-capacitors-in-cardiac-rhythm-management#comments-listing) Topics: [Capacitor](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/capacitor), [Medical](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/medical) ## [Type BLS Capacitors Offer a Reliable Solution for High Humidity Environments](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/type-bls-capacitors-offer-a-reliable-solution-for-high-humidity-environments) Posted by [Peter Matthews](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/author/peter-matthews) on Aug 13, 2025 8:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/hubfs/Type%20BLS%20Capacitors.png)](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/type-bls-capacitors-offer-a-reliable-solution-for-high-humidity-environments) Operating in high humidity settings exposes electronic components to severe degradation risks. Moisture leads to corrosion, insulation breakdown and reduced lifespan over time. Expertly engineered components enable reliable performance under these harsh conditions. [Read More](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/type-bls-capacitors-offer-a-reliable-solution-for-high-humidity-environments) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/type-bls-capacitors-offer-a-reliable-solution-for-high-humidity-environments#comments-listing) Topics: [Capacitor](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/capacitor), [Automotive](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/automotive), [Electric Vehicles](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/electric-vehicles), [Energy](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/energy) ## [Supporting All Your Safety Capacitor Needs](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/supporting-all-your-safety-capacitor-needs) Posted by [Peter Matthews](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/author/peter-matthews) on Aug 6, 2025 8:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/hubfs/Supporting%20All%20Your%20%20Safety%20Capacitor%20Needs.png)](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/supporting-all-your-safety-capacitor-needs) In high-voltage, high-reliability applications, safety is non-negotiable, which is why safety capacitors are essential. These [passive components](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/what-are-safety-capacitors) are engineered to mitigate the risks associated with transient voltages and electrical interference, helping protect both users and equipment from hazards, even in the event of component failure. [Read More](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/supporting-all-your-safety-capacitor-needs) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/supporting-all-your-safety-capacitor-needs#comments-listing) Topics: [Capacitor](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/tag/capacitor) ## [Introducing a New Line of High-Performance Safety-Certified Capacitors](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/introducing-a-new-line-of-high-performance-safety-certified-capacitors) Posted by [Nan Zhang](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/author/nan-zhang) on Jul 30, 2025 7:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/hubfs/a%20New%20Line%20of%20High-Performance%20Safety-Certified%20Capacitors%20(1).png)](https://blog.knowlescapacitors.com/blog/introducing-a-new-line-of-high-performance-safety-certified-capacitors) Many applications today increasingly demand miniaturized surface-mount components that can perform reliably at ever-increasing working and testing voltages. 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