Capacitors

Capacitors are passive electrical components found in almost all electronics applications. Our range includes over 60,000 different capacitors including aluminium, tantalum, polymer, polyester film and ceramic capacitors. We source from globally renowned manufacturers AVX, Murata, KEMET, Panasonic, TDK and many more, so that you can rely on performance.

What is a capacitor and what does it do?

A capacitor is a device used to store energy as an electric charge, similar to a battery but they are able to release the charge much faster. The amount it's able to store is known as capacitance, this is measured in Farads (F). They comprise 2 metal plates (conductors) separated by an electrical insulator (dielectric).

What capacitor types are available?

There are many different types available with detailed specifications for their required function. The main elements are available in varying materials and these determine many properties of the capacitor. Some factors to consider are:

  • Metal plate material - e.g silver, tantalum, aluminium
  • Dielectric plate material - paper, film, ceramic, glass
  • Max voltage - cannot be exceeded or the device will break
  • Size - capacitance and dimensions
  • Tolerance - variance on the capacitance value
  • Mounting type - how it is fixed to the circuit
  • ESR (Equivalent series resistance) - resistance of the terminals

Applications of capacitors

Capacitors are found all around us, they are used in most electronics from fans to hybrid electric cars - there are over 500 just in a typical smartphone. Here are some of their uses:

  • Decoupling capacitors - can control high-frequency noise, removing voltage ripples from the power supply.
  • Energy storage and supply - deliver stored energy bursts quickly, like a camera flash for example.
  • Signal filtering - they are able to block low-frequency signals and allow higher-frequencies to pass through. Useful in telecommunications.
Aluminium Capacitors
Aluminium Capacitors
Array Capacitors
Array Capacitors
Capacitors Accessories
Capacitors Accessories
Feedthrough Capacitors
Feedthrough Capacitors
Film Capacitors
Film Capacitors
MLCCs - Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors
MLCCs - Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors
Mica Capacitors
Mica Capacitors
Multilayer Organic Capacitors
Multilayer Organic Capacitors
Niobium Oxide Capacitors
Niobium Oxide Capacitors
Polymer Capacitors
Polymer Capacitors
Power Factor Correction Capacitors
Power Factor Correction Capacitors
Single Layer Ceramic Capacitors
Single Layer Ceramic Capacitors
Supercapacitors
Supercapacitors
Tantalum Capacitors
Tantalum Capacitors
Variable Trimmer Capacitors
Variable Trimmer Capacitors

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Rubycon 10μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 50YXF10M5X11
  • RS stock no. 224-4325
  • Mfr. Part No. 50YXF10M5X11
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 28,68(exc. VAT)
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Rubycon 1000μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 25V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 25YXJ1000M10X20
  • RS stock no. 749-7183
  • Mfr. Part No. 25YXJ1000M10X20
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 62,58(exc. VAT)
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Rubycon 470μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 25V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 25PK470MEFC8X11.5
  • RS stock no. 763-9425
  • Mfr. Part No. 25PK470MEFC8X11.5
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 38,25(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 1200μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 6.3V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFR0J122
  • RS stock no. 708-3462
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFR0J122
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 98,13(exc. VAT)
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Rubycon 680μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 35ZLH680MEFC10X23
  • RS stock no. 703-7560
  • Mfr. Part No. 35ZLH680MEFC10X23
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 69,39(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 220μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 63V dc, Radial, Through Hole - ECA1JM221
  • RS stock no. 228-6997P
  • Mfr. Part No. ECA1JM221
Subtotal 5 units (supplied in a bag)
R 48,02(exc. VAT)
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EPCOS B32529 Polyester Film Capacitor, 100V dc, ±10%, 470nF, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 896-1357
  • Mfr. Part No. B32529C1474K000
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 55,79(exc. VAT)
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Rubycon 2200μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 35ZLH2200MEFC16X25
  • RS stock no. 703-7579P
  • Mfr. Part No. 35ZLH2200MEFC16X25
Subtotal 2 units (supplied in a bag)
R 59,69(exc. VAT)
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Rubycon 470μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 35PK470MEFC10X12.5
  • RS stock no. 763-9434
  • Mfr. Part No. 35PK470MEFC10X12.5
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 51,15(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 100μF Aluminium Electrolytic Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFM1H101
  • RS stock no. 526-1597
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFM1H101
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 38,81(exc. VAT)
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WIMA MKS2 Polyester Film Capacitor, 40 V ac, 63 V dc, ±10%, 15nF, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 108-2328
  • Mfr. Part No. MKS2C021501A00KSSD
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 55,51(exc. VAT)
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Rubycon 1000μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 16V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 16YXH1000MEFC10X20
  • RS stock no. 725-8899
  • Mfr. Part No. 16YXH1000MEFC10X20
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 53,27(exc. VAT)
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WIMA FKS2 Polyester Film Capacitor, 63 V ac, 100 V dc, ±20%, 4.7nF, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 122-4279
  • Mfr. Part No. FKS2 4.7N 100M
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 74,17(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 220μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 63V dc, Radial, Through Hole - ECA1JM221
  • RS stock no. 228-6997
  • Mfr. Part No. ECA1JM221
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 48,02(exc. VAT)
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WIMA MKS02 Polyester Film Capacitor, 160 V ac, 250 V dc, ±20%, 3.3nF, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 114-941
  • Mfr. Part No. MKS02/3300/250/20
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 65,28(exc. VAT)
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CHEMI-CON 180μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 450V dc, Snap-In - EKMQ451VSN181MP45S
  • RS stock no. 841-4788
  • Mfr. Part No. EKMQ451VSN181MP45S
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 67,22(exc. VAT)
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Rubycon 220μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 400V dc, Snap-In - 400MXG220MEFCSN25X35
  • RS stock no. 652-2067
  • Mfr. Part No. 400MXG220MEFCSN25X35
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 73,34(exc. VAT)
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Wurth Elektronik 10000μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 63V dc, Snap-In - 861140786024
  • RS stock no. 275-9209
  • Mfr. Part No. 861140786024
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 273,44(exc. VAT)
Last RS stock
Rubycon 47μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 35YXF47M6.3X11
  • RS stock no. 224-4268
  • Mfr. Part No. 35YXF47M6.3X11
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 38,98(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 1000μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 25V dc, Radial, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 711-1150
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 73,75(exc. VAT)
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