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 R60 Film Capacitor, ±10 %, 100 μF 100 V dc 63V ac, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 165-0272
  • Mfr. Part No. R60EW61005000K
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 422,45(exc. VAT)
R 422,45/unit
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KEMET R47 Film Capacitor X1, ±10 %, 1 μF 1 kV dc 440V ac, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 165-0275
  • Mfr. Part No. R474R410050A1K
Subtotal (1 pack of 2 units)
R 139,46(exc. VAT)
R 69,73/unit
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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 56,18(exc. VAT)
R 5,618/unit
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Nichicon 2200 μF Capacitor 450V dc, Screw
  • RS stock no. 714-8705
  • Mfr. Part No. LNY2W222MSEG
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 945,07(exc. VAT)
R 945,07/unit
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Panasonic 150 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 63V dc, Radial
  • RS stock no. 210-5758P
  • Mfr. Part No. EEHAZS1J151B
Subtotal 2 units (supplied in a box)
R 84,72(exc. VAT)
R 42,36/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 10 μF Surface Polymer Capacitor, 10V dc
  • RS stock no. 182-0006P
  • Mfr. Part No. TCJA106M010R0200
Subtotal 10 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
R 69,73(exc. VAT)
R 6,973/unit
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KEMET R82 Film Capacitor, ±10 %, 1.5 μF 63 V dc 40V ac, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 126-2271
  • Mfr. Part No. R82DC4150Z360K
Subtotal (1 pack of 20 units)
R 185,76(exc. VAT)
R 9,288/unit
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KEMET Single Layer Ceramic Capacitor 10 nF 300V ac ±20 % Y5V Dielectric, C900, Through Hole 125 °C Max Op. Temp.
  • RS stock no. 877-3677
  • Mfr. Part No. C981U103MZVDBA7317
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 72,51(exc. VAT)
R 7,251/unit
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Murata 4.7 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 25V dc, 10 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 247-8085
  • Mfr. Part No. GRM219R61E475KA73D
Subtotal (1 tape of 20 units)
R 28,78(exc. VAT)
R 1,439/unit
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Samsung Electro-Mechanics 22 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 766-5033
  • Mfr. Part No. CL10C220JB8NNNC
Subtotal (1 reel of 4000 units)
R 532,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,133/unit
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Yageo 22 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 16V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 199-1982
  • Mfr. Part No. CC1206KKX5R7BB226
Subtotal (1 tape of 10 units)
R 35,46(exc. VAT)
R 35,46/tape
Last RS stock
KYOCERA AVX 330 μF MnO2 Tantalum Capacitor 10V dc, Surface, TPS Series
  • RS stock no. 699-3737P
  • Mfr. Part No. TPSE337K010R0050
Subtotal 1 unit (supplied on a continuous strip)
R 13,21(exc. VAT)
R 13,21/unit
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TDK 22 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±20 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 916-3194P
  • Mfr. Part No. CKG57NX7S1H226M500JH
Subtotal 1 unit (supplied on a continuous strip)
R 69,29(exc. VAT)
R 69,29/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 452,69(exc. VAT)
R 452,69/unit
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KEMET 1000 μF Capacitor 400V dc, Snap-in
  • RS stock no. 185-9528
  • Mfr. Part No. ALC70A102EH400
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 241,03(exc. VAT)
R 241,03/unit
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Panasonic 330 μF Capacitor 16V dc, Radial - EEUFM1C331 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 526-1339
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFM1C331
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 49,71(exc. VAT)
R 9,942/unit
Temporarily out of stock
TDK B32521 Film Capacitor 1 μF 100V ac 100 V dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS stock no. 896-1183
  • Mfr. Part No. B32521C1105J000
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 96,15(exc. VAT)
R 19,23/unit
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KEMET 2.2 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 100V dc, ±10 %, Through Hole Radial
  • RS stock no. 538-1477
  • Mfr. Part No. C322C222K1R5TA
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 22,33(exc. VAT)
R 4,466/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 29,38(exc. VAT)
R 5,876/unit
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Wurth Elektronik 33 μF Surface Aluminium Polymer Capacitor, 25V dc
  • RS stock no. 275-9482
  • Mfr. Part No. 875585559001
Subtotal (1 tape of 10 units)
R 232,19(exc. VAT)
R 23,219/unit
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