Fixed Capacitor, 1915-1920

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Artifact Overview

Early radios containing vacuum tubes needed both AC (alternating current) and DC (direct current) electrical power to operate. Condensers (also known as capacitors) allow alternating electrical currents to pass while blocking direct currents. Condensers can block, pass, filter and tune the various currents of the radio.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Capacitor

Date Made

1915-1920

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.625.8

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Bakelite (TM)

Dimensions

Height: 4 in
Diameter: 5.125 in