Kapacitansvolts

Kapacitansvolts is not a standard term in physics or electronics. In practical usage, it may be encountered as a language-specific phrase referring either to the product of capacitance and voltage or to the broader concept of capacitance–voltage behavior in devices. This article outlines the two most relevant interpretations.

If interpreted as the product C × V, kapacitansvolts corresponds to the electrical charge stored on a capacitor. By definition, the charge Q on a capacitor is Q = C × V, where C is the capacitance and V is the applied voltage. In this sense, the product has the dimensions of electric charge and, for linear capacitors, directly represents the amount of charge stored. The units are coulombs, since 1 farad equals 1 coulomb per volt.

A second, more common interpretation in semiconductor and electronics literature is the capitalization on “capacitance–voltage” (C–V) behavior. In this context, C is not constant but depends on the applied voltage, especially in non-linear devices such as varactors, diodes, and MOS capacitors. C–V characteristics reveal information about depletion regions, doping profiles, oxide thickness, and built-in potentials. Measurements typically use impedance or LCR meters across a range of frequencies to extract C as a function of V.

Related quantities include the energy stored in a capacitor, E = (1/2) × C × V^2, and the dynamic response at different frequencies, where effective capacitance can vary with rapid changes in voltage or with the device structure.

In summary, kapacitansvolts is not a standard term; it is most often interpreted as either the charge (Q = C × V) stored on a capacitor or as a reference to capacitance–voltage (C–V) characteristics used in device analysis.