Ceramic capacitors are a type of passive component, specifically designed to store electrical energy in the form of an electric field. They consist of two conductive plates separated by a dielectric material, usually ceramic or a similar insulator. This configuration enables them to maintain a stable capacitance value over a wide range of frequencies and temperatures. They find applications across various electronic devices, including radio frequency (RF) circuits, filters, and timing circuits, due to their compact size, low cost, and ability to withstand harsh environmental conditions.