47 nF and 100 nF Capacitors in Series
Standard E12 capacitors of 47 nF and 100 nF in series give approximately 31.97 nF.
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47 nF and 100 nF are common standard capacitor values; their series combination of roughly 32 nF is useful for tuning filters.
Frequently asked questions
- Why does series wiring reduce capacitance?
- Each capacitor in series adds to the effective gap between plates, reducing the ability to store charge. It is the mirror image of parallel resistors.
- When would I wire capacitors in series?
- To increase the voltage rating of a capacitor bank, or to achieve a smaller capacitance than any available single component.