Series Capacitance

Series Capacitance

EL-07
ASPCSPAdvanced

Formula
1/C_series = 1/C₁ + 1/C₂ + ... + 1/Cn
When to Use

Calculate total capacitance when capacitors are connected in series.

Symbol Legend
SymbolMeaningUnitNote
C_seriesTotal equivalent capacitance or μF)Farads (FDecreases in series
C₁...nIndividual capacitance valuesFarads or μF

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