Capacitance is an electrical property that refers to the capability to store an electrical charge. A capacitor is constructed of two conductive materials separated by an insulator, or dielectric.

Capacitance is a concern in cabling, because all cables are, in a way, long capacitors. This can affect the signal that is being transmitted down the cable, so manufacturers seek to control capacitance in a variety of engineering techniques.

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