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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KEMET R46 Film Capacitor X2, ±10 %, 10 nF 310 V dc 310V ac, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 441-9587
  • Mfr. Part No. R463I21005001K
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 74,76(exc. VAT)
R 7,476/unit
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Wurth Elektronik 10 μF Capacitor 400V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 860241375002 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 839-6292
  • Mfr. Part No. 860241375002
Subtotal (1 bag of 5 units)
R 84,58(exc. VAT)
R 16,916/unit
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Nichicon 220 μF Capacitor 200V dc, Through Hole - UCS2D221MHD Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 715-2221
  • Mfr. Part No. UCS2D221MHD
Subtotal (1 pack of 2 units)
R 90,76(exc. VAT)
R 45,38/unit
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Panasonic ECWFJ Film Capacitor, 5 %, 4.7 μF 800 V dc 800V ac, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 637-852
  • Mfr. Part No. ECWFJ80475J
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 43,28(exc. VAT)
R 43,28/unit
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Wurth Elektronik 100 μF Capacitor 35V dc, Through Hole - 860240575006 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 839-6356
  • Mfr. Part No. 860240575006
Subtotal (1 bag of 10 units)
R 98,30(exc. VAT)
R 9,83/unit
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Panasonic 100 μF Capacitor 6.3V dc, Radial, Through Hole - ECEA0JKS101 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 116-767
  • Mfr. Part No. ECEA0JKS101
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 30,06(exc. VAT)
R 6,012/unit
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Murata 10 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 100V dc, 10 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 260-8835
  • Mfr. Part No. GRM32EC72A106KE05K
Subtotal (1 tape of 5 units)
R 98,81(exc. VAT)
R 19,762/unit
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Murata 1 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 100V dc, ±5 %, Through Hole Radial
  • RS stock no. 150-4023
  • Mfr. Part No. RDE5C2A102J0M1H03A
Subtotal (1 pack of 25 units)
R 121,20(exc. VAT)
R 4,848/unit
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Nichicon 100 μF Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole - UPS1V101MPD PC Pin
  • RS stock no. 519-4150
  • Mfr. Part No. UPS1V101MPD
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 37,95(exc. VAT)
R 7,59/unit
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Wurth Elektronik 180 μF Capacitor 400V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 840-4753
  • Mfr. Part No. 860021381024
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 166,37(exc. VAT)
R 166,37/unit
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Panasonic 1000 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 6.3V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFR0J102 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 766-0040
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFR0J102
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 58,20(exc. VAT)
R 5,82/unit
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Nichicon 10000 μF Capacitor 50V dc, Snap-in
  • RS stock no. 846-7105P
  • Mfr. Part No. LLS1H103MELB
Subtotal 1 unit (supplied in a box)
R 110,95(exc. VAT)
R 110,95/unit
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Panasonic 10 μF Capacitor 16V dc, Surface Solder - EEEHB1C100AR 2000
  • RS stock no. 569-326
  • Mfr. Part No. EEEHB1C100AR
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 32,05(exc. VAT)
R 6,41/unit
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KEMET 1200 μF Capacitor 450V dc, Screw
  • RS stock no. 144-3416
  • Mfr. Part No. ALS70A122DF450
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 422,57(exc. VAT)
R 422,57/unit
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TDK 4700 μF Capacitor 100V dc, Snap-in
  • RS stock no. 171-3259
  • Mfr. Part No. B41231A9478M060
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 141,12(exc. VAT)
R 141,12/unit
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Nichicon 680 μF Capacitor 400V dc, Snap-in - LGG2G681MELC40
  • RS stock no. 846-6830
  • Mfr. Part No. LGG2G681MELC40
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 268,13(exc. VAT)
R 268,13/unit
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KEMET 33 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 298-9337
  • Mfr. Part No. C0603C330J5GACTU
Subtotal (1 pack of 25 units)
R 29,00(exc. VAT)
R 1,16/unit
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Nichicon 1500 μF Capacitor 100V dc, Snap-in
  • RS stock no. 846-7127P
  • Mfr. Part No. LLS2A152MELA
Subtotal 2 units (supplied in a box)
R 148,05(exc. VAT)
R 74,025/unit
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KEMET PME271 Paper Capacitor X2 275V ac 275 V dc, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 210-516
  • Mfr. Part No. PME271M615KR30
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 129,53(exc. VAT)
R 25,906/unit
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TDK 33000 μF Capacitor 100V, Screw
  • RS stock no. 209-8659
  • Mfr. Part No. B41456B9339M600
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 1 538,74(exc. VAT)
R 1 538,74/unit
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