Ceramic Capacitors are a type of passive component used in electronic circuits, falling under the category of Capacitive Components (CapC). They are characterized by their use of ceramic materials to store electrical energy. Unlike other types of capacitors that utilize electrolytic or film materials, Ceramic Capacitors derive their capacitance from the inherent properties of ceramics and the dielectric material they incorporate. The MLCC abbreviation stands for Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitor, a specific type within this category known for its compact size and efficiency due to the layers of ceramic material it incorporates.