Capacitors Course
This course provides a solid foundation in capacitors, progressing from basic theory to practical touch sensor applications. Participants explore parallel-plate capacitor design, factors such as ESR and leakage, environmental influences like temperature and humidity, and integration with microcontrollers. By the end, learners will confidently construct stable, low-noise capacitive circuits suitable for everyday electronics projects in Gambia.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical expertise in designing and testing parallel-plate touch-sensitive capacitors. Master essential electrostatic principles, account for non-ideal behaviours influenced by temperature, humidity, leakage, and ESR. Build affordable measurement systems, ensure precise calibration, and connect sensors to microcontrollers for dependable touch detection.
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Develop skills
- Design touch capacitive sensors by optimising plates, dielectrics, and geometry.
- Implement reliable RC timing circuits with proper resistor, capacitor, and microcontroller choices.
- Model human touch effects and parasitic capacitances in small-signal circuits.
- Mitigate real-world capacitor issues like ESR, leakage, soakage, and drift.
- Conduct professional lab tests for capacitors including calibration and data logging.
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