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Capacitor Insertion-Loss
Insertion-Loss: The loss or reduction in power through the capacitor. The chart below shows insertion-loss as attenuation [in dB] for an ideal capacitor. Note that insertion-loss increases as a function of frequency. Insertion-Loss may be tested per MIL-STD-220.
Capacitor Insertion-Loss
The Insertion-Loss chart provides Frequency vs Attenuation with capacitance changing
The capacitance lines from top to bottom include; 4.0uF, 2uF, 1uF, 0.5uF, 0.25uF, 0.1uF, 0.05uF, 0.02uF, 0.01uF, 0.001uF.
