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
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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
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Tantalum Capacitors
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Vishay 470 μF Capacitor 450V dc, Through Hole - MAL209427471E3 Snap-In
  • RS stock no. 877-3706
  • Mfr. Part No. MAL209427471E3
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R 132,45(exc. VAT)
R 132,45/unit
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TDK 2.2 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, +5 %, Through Hole Radial
  • RS stock no. 194-0504
  • Mfr. Part No. FG28C0G1H222JNT00
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R 19,88(exc. VAT)
R 1,988/unit
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KEMET 2200 μF Capacitor 400V dc, Screw
  • RS stock no. 869-6274
  • Mfr. Part No. ALS30A222KF400
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R 953,01(exc. VAT)
R 953,01/unit
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Vishay 18 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±1 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 272-7842
  • Mfr. Part No. VJ0603A180FXACW1BC
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R 129,70(exc. VAT)
R 1,297/unit
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Panasonic 47 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 63V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFC1J470 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 628-3863
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFC1J470
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R 50,97(exc. VAT)
R 10,194/unit
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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
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R 422,45(exc. VAT)
R 422,45/unit
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KEMET R75 Polypropylene Capacitor, 5 %, 8.2 nF 1.6 kV dc 650V ac, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 212-6779
  • Mfr. Part No. R75TI182050H3J
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R 69,24(exc. VAT)
R 6,924/unit
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Panasonic 100 μF Capacitor 16V dc, Radial, Through Hole - ECA1CM101 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 228-6650
  • Mfr. Part No. ECA1CM101
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R 20,63(exc. VAT)
R 4,126/unit
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KEMET R41 Film Capacitor Y2, ±20 %, 4.7 nF 300 V dc 300V ac, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 126-2218
  • Mfr. Part No. R413F147040M1M
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R 60,25(exc. VAT)
R 6,025/unit
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RS PRO 10 μF Capacitor 450V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 181-5482
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R 165,44(exc. VAT)
R 8,272/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 47 μF Electrolytic Tantalum Capacitor 35V dc, Through Hole, Tap Series
  • RS stock no. 134-9892
  • Mfr. Part No. TAP476K035CCS
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R 94,43(exc. VAT)
R 94,43/bag
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KEMET 100 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 200V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 147-976
  • Mfr. Part No. C0805C101J2GACTU
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R 31,45(exc. VAT)
R 1,258/unit
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KEMET 330 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 147-241
  • Mfr. Part No. C0603C331J5GACTU
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R 19,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,38/unit
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Panasonic 22 μF Capacitor 63V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFC1J220 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 315-0940
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFC1J220
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R 39,25(exc. VAT)
R 7,85/unit
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Panasonic 1000 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 16V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFR1C102L Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 708-3642
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFR1C102L
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R 86,45(exc. VAT)
R 8,645/unit
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Yageo 47 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 198-8043P
  • Mfr. Part No. CC0805JRNPO9BN470
Subtotal 250 units (supplied on a reel)
R 76,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,304/unit
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Panasonic 470 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 25V dc, Through Hole - ECA1EHG471 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 365-4155
  • Mfr. Part No. ECA1EHG471
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R 61,59(exc. VAT)
R 12,318/unit
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TDK 680 μF Capacitor 400V dc, Snap-in - B43640A9687M060
  • RS stock no. 209-8692
  • Mfr. Part No. B43640A9687M060
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R 237,69(exc. VAT)
R 237,69/unit
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Vishay Single Layer Ceramic Capacitor 1 nF 500V ac ±20 % Y5U Dielectric, AY1, Through Hole 125 °C Max Op. Temp.
  • RS stock no. 183-7395
  • Mfr. Part No. AY1102M37Y5UC63L0
Subtotal (1 pack of 25 units)
R 124,125(exc. VAT)
R 4,965/unit
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Yageo 1 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 198-8374
  • Mfr. Part No. CS1206KRX7R9BB102
Subtotal (1 tape of 10 units)
R 16,99(exc. VAT)
R 1,699/unit
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