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 2200 μF Capacitor 40 V dc, PCB Solder
  • RS stock no. 105-470P
  • Mfr. Part No. ALP20A222AB040
Subtotal 1 unit (supplied in a box)
R 172,12(exc. VAT)
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KEMET PHE448 Film Capacitor, ±5 %, 470 pF 2 kV dc 700 V ac, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 616-7834P
  • Mfr. Part No. PHE448SB3470JR06
Subtotal 10 units (supplied in a box)
R 150,62(exc. VAT)
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Vishay 470 μF Capacitor 25 V dc, Through Hole Axial
  • RS stock no. 280-3279P
  • Mfr. Part No. MAL202126471E3
Subtotal 1 unit (supplied on a continuous strip)
R 82,73(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic EZPV Film Capacitor, ±10 %, 14 μF 700 V dc, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 288-9974
  • Mfr. Part No. EZPV70146MTU
Subtotal (1 box of 150 units)
R 19 213,35(exc. VAT)
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Yageo 100 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 198-5345P
  • Mfr. Part No. AC0612JRNPO9BN101
Subtotal 50 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
R 131,70(exc. VAT)
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Murata 47 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 6.3V dc, ±20 %, Surface Mount
  • RS stock no. 901-5332P
  • Mfr. Part No. ZRB18AR60J476ME01L
Subtotal 10 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
R 63,65(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 100 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V, Surface Mount - EEHZE1H101P
  • RS stock no. 781-584P
  • Mfr. Part No. EEHZE1H101P
Subtotal 5 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
R 288,53(exc. VAT)
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KEMET 680 μF Capacitor 500 V dc, Screw - ALS30A681KF500
  • RS stock no. 173-4258
  • Mfr. Part No. ALS30A681KF500
Subtotal (1 bag of 24 units)
R 10 949,952(exc. VAT)
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Yageo 330 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 25V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 198-8239P
  • Mfr. Part No. CS0805KKX7R8BB334
Subtotal 100 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
R 92,20(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Wurth Elektronik WCAP-FTXX Film Capacitor X2, ±10 %, 10 nF 310 V dc 310 V ac, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 163-3458
  • Mfr. Part No. 890334023006
Subtotal (1 bag of 500 units)
R 1 892,50(exc. VAT)
Currently unavailable
Yageo 2.2 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 16V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 198-8324P
  • Mfr. Part No. CS1206KKX7R7BB225
Subtotal 50 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
R 304,35(exc. VAT)
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Nichicon 1000 μF Capacitor 200 V dc, Snap-in
  • RS stock no. 844-2803P
  • Mfr. Part No. LGU2D102MELA
Subtotal 1 unit (supplied in a box)
R 84,36(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Panasonic ECHU(X) 16 V dc 16 V ac Film Capacitor, 10 nF, Surface Mount
  • RS stock no. 727-0271P
  • Mfr. Part No. ECHU1C103JX5
Subtotal 10 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
R 52,66(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Vishay 330 μF Tantalum Tantalum Capacitor 4 V dc, Surface Mount, TMCM Series
  • RS stock no. 188-2217P
  • Mfr. Part No. TMCMC0G337MTRF
Subtotal 5 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
R 140,66(exc. VAT)
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Rubycon 2.2 μF Capacitor 400 V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 767-2813P
  • Mfr. Part No. 400LLE2,2MEFC8X11.5
Subtotal 10 units (supplied in a bag)
R 99,09(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 1000 μF Capacitor 10 V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 711-0842P
Subtotal 25 units (supplied in a bag)
R 75,875(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Vishay 220 μF Capacitor 35 V dc, Through Hole - MAL213630221E3 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 280-3449
  • Mfr. Part No. MAL213630221E3
Subtotal (1 box of 800 units)
R 8 860,80(exc. VAT)
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Nichicon 47 μF Capacitor 63 V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 762-1777P
  • Mfr. Part No. UBT1J470MPD8
Subtotal 5 units (supplied in a bag)
R 79,70(exc. VAT)
Currently unavailable
KEMET 150 μF Surface Mount Polymer Capacitor, 4 V dc
  • RS stock no. 209-1465
  • Mfr. Part No. T598B157M004ATE070
Subtotal (1 tape of 5 units)
R 41,29(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Wurth Elektronik 2200 μF Capacitor 10 V dc, Surface Mount Solder
  • RS stock no. 839-5738
  • Mfr. Part No. 865060262011
Subtotal (1 pack of 2 units)
R 63,58(exc. VAT)
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