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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RS PRO 4700 μF Capacitor 50 V dc, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 711-1526
Subtotal (1 pack of 2 units)
R 68,14(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 47 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50 V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFC1H470 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 572-198
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFC1H470
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 37,58(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 470 μF Capacitor 35 V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 711-1283
Subtotal (1 pack of 25 units)
R 69,175(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 100 μF Capacitor 400 V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 711-2096
Subtotal (1 pack of 2 units)
R 98,22(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 330 μF Capacitor 50 V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 711-1472
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 82,63(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO Single Layer Ceramic Capacitor 22 pF 6 kV ±5 % SL Dielectric, Through Hole 125 °C Max Op. Temp.
  • RS stock no. 180-5142
Subtotal (1 pack of 100 units)
R 276,20(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 1000 μF Capacitor 35 V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 711-1312
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 53,30(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 1000 μF Capacitor 16 V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 711-0996
Subtotal (1 pack of 25 units)
R 140,90(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 47 μF Capacitor 400 V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUED2G470S Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 526-2281
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUED2G470S
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 198,65(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 2200 μF Capacitor 35 V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 711-1340
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 94,73(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 4.7 μF Capacitor 63 V dc, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 711-1560
Subtotal (1 pack of 100 units)
R 187,90(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 100 μF Capacitor 250 V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 711-1946
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 139,99(exc. VAT)
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Rubycon 470 μF Capacitor 25 V dc, Through Hole - 25PK470MEFC8X11.5 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 763-9425
  • Mfr. Part No. 25PK470MEFC8X11.5
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 36,70(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 68 μF Capacitor 400 V dc, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 711-2093
Subtotal (1 pack of 2 units)
R 137,73(exc. VAT)
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KEMET 10000 μF Capacitor 200 V dc, Screw
  • RS stock no. 381-9706
  • Mfr. Part No. ALS31A103NF200
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 1 264,62(exc. VAT)
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KEMET R46 Film Capacitor X2, ±20 %, 220 nF 275 V dc 275 V ac, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 165-0355
  • Mfr. Part No. R46KN322040H1M
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 96,82(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 470 μF Capacitor 10 V dc, Through Hole - EEUFM1A471 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 526-1216
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFM1A471
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 40,56(exc. VAT)
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KYOCERA AVX 47 μF Electrolytic Tantalum Capacitor 10 V, Surface, TLJ Series
  • RS stock no. 144-2515
  • Mfr. Part No. TLJA476M010R0600
Subtotal (1 bag of 10 units)
R 111,03(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 10 μF Capacitor 400 V dc, Radial, Through Hole - ECA2GHG100 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 365-4751
  • Mfr. Part No. ECA2GHG100
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 73,62(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 1000 μF Capacitor 25 V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFC1E102 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 315-0619
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFC1E102
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 115,36(exc. VAT)
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