Hey everyone, I have a very basic DC circuit set up on a breadboard running 1 LED with a push button switch (+220 ohm resistor to keep LKED from blowing). When I add (1) 100 microfarad capacitor in parallel, I would expect the light fade off rather than turn off when the switch is released, but had no effect.
So I added another 100 mF in parallel - no effect
So I added a third, and when I do the breadboard power supply board no longer provides power (the green light won't go on when switched on). Power comes back on again when I remove the 3rd cap.
Hoping one of you smart, wonderful people can explain why I'm not getting the 'fade' effect adding caps in parallel as expected, and why power no longer turns on with 3 in place.
Note: AC/DC converter output is 5v/10A
caps are 100mF, 50v rated
LED is just a basic
Thanks!
So I added another 100 mF in parallel - no effect
So I added a third, and when I do the breadboard power supply board no longer provides power (the green light won't go on when switched on). Power comes back on again when I remove the 3rd cap.
Hoping one of you smart, wonderful people can explain why I'm not getting the 'fade' effect adding caps in parallel as expected, and why power no longer turns on with 3 in place.
Note: AC/DC converter output is 5v/10A
caps are 100mF, 50v rated
LED is just a basic
Thanks!