✉ info@movthing.com
Movthing
Home
ApplicationsEngineering Tools
Products
  • Capacitors
    • TDK Corporation
    • MURATA
    • TAIYO
    • PDC
    • Walsin
    • Yageo
    • HEC
    • FH
    • Brand Comparison
    • Browse by Application
  • Inductors
    • TDK Corporation
    • MURATA
  • Filters
    • TDK Corporation
    • MURATA
  • Beads
    • TDK Corporation
Resources
  • Applications
  • Engineering Tools
  • Glossary
Partner
  • TDK Corporation
  • MURATA
Company
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Industry News
  • Guides & Articles
info@movthing.com
Movthing

© 2026 Movthing Technology LLC

← Back to Glossary

Snubber Capacitor

A snubber capacitor is used in conjunction with a resistor to suppress voltage spikes (transients) across switching devices such as MOSFETs, IGBTs, and relays. It absorbs the energy of inductive kickback during switching transitions, protecting semiconductors and reducing EMI.

Common Applications

Power ElectronicsSwitch-Mode Power SuppliesRelay Protection

Related Terms

DC-Link CapacitorESR and ESL (Equivalent Series Resistance/Inductance)Capacitor Voltage Rating