Capacitors and Failures
podcast episode with speaker Fred Schenkelberg
Capacitors are likely the most common electronic component. They have many uses, many shapes, sizes, and constructions. Yet, just because they are common and rather inexpensive, they can fail. Sometimes a capacitor failure is completely unnoticed; other times it can be catastrophic.
Let’s explore common types of capacitors, MLCC and Electrolytic, their basic construction, and how they may fail. Understanding these components will assist you in designing for reliability and failure analysis activities.
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 12 May 2026.
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