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
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Tantalum Capacitors
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CHEMI-CON 180 μF Capacitor 400V dc, Snap-in
  • RS stock no. 841-4731
  • Mfr. Part No. EKMQ401VSN181MP35S
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 93,58(exc. VAT)
R 93,58/unit
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TDK B32672 Polypropylene Film Capacitor 1 μF 630V ac 630 V dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS stock no. 241-6601
  • Mfr. Part No. B32672P6105K000
Subtotal (1 bag of 5 units)
R 119,92(exc. VAT)
R 23,984/unit
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Nichicon 10000 μF Capacitor 80V dc, Snap-in - LLS1K103MELC
  • RS stock no. 852-6294
  • Mfr. Part No. LLS1K103MELC
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 163,90(exc. VAT)
R 163,90/unit
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TDK B32778 Film Capacitor 27 μF 1.1kV ac 1.1 kV dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS stock no. 194-3730
  • Mfr. Part No. B32778G1276K000
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 311,16(exc. VAT)
R 311,16/unit
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TDK 100 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, +5 %, Through Hole Radial
  • RS stock no. 194-0470
  • Mfr. Part No. FG28C0G1H101JNT00
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 15,06(exc. VAT)
R 1,506/unit
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Murata 3 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±0.1pF, Surface
  • RS stock no. 247-7939P
  • Mfr. Part No. GJM1555C1H3R0BB01D
Subtotal 50 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
R 63,65(exc. VAT)
R 1,273/unit
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Icel PMB Polypropylene Capacitor, ±10 %, 1 μF 1.2 kV dc 500V ac, Screw
  • RS stock no. 207-4995
  • Mfr. Part No. PMB2124100KSP
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 230,96(exc. VAT)
R 230,96/unit
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Wurth Elektronik WCAP-FTBP Film Capacitor, ±5 %, 2.2 μF 400 V dc, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 275-9526
  • Mfr. Part No. 890283327008CS
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 55,36(exc. VAT)
R 55,36/unit
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KEMET R76_125C Film Capacitor, ±5 %, 100 nF 2 kV dc 700V ac, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 192-8715
  • Mfr. Part No. R76UR310050H3J
Subtotal (1 pack of 2 units)
R 135,80(exc. VAT)
R 67,90/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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Panasonic 100 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V dc, Radial, Through Hole - ECEA1HN101U Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 727-0492
  • Mfr. Part No. ECEA1HN101U
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 112,40(exc. VAT)
R 22,48/unit
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KEMET R75 Polypropylene Capacitor, 5 %, 15 μF 250 V dc 160V ac, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 212-6601
  • Mfr. Part No. R75IW515050H4J
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 148,20(exc. VAT)
R 148,20/unit
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RS PRO 10 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 25V dc, 20 %
  • RS stock no. 271-0971
Subtotal (1 pack of 100 units)
R 324,20(exc. VAT)
R 3,242/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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Nichicon 1000 μF Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole - UPW1V102MHD Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 715-2779
  • Mfr. Part No. UPW1V102MHD
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 105,68(exc. VAT)
R 21,136/unit
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CHEMI-CON 82 μF Capacitor 450V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EKXJ451ELL820MMN3S Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 756-7682
  • Mfr. Part No. EKXJ451ELL820MMN3S
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 60,19(exc. VAT)
R 60,19/unit
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Murata 18 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, 2 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 247-7793
  • Mfr. Part No. GCM1555C1H180GA16D
Subtotal (1 tape of 100 units)
R 39,80(exc. VAT)
R 0,398/unit
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Vishay MKP1848S DC-Link Film Capacitor, ±5 %, 20 μF 1 kV dc, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 825-1439P
  • Mfr. Part No. MKP1848S62010JY5F
Subtotal 1 unit (supplied in a box)
R 147,38(exc. VAT)
R 147,38/unit
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KEMET 150 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 250V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 175-7725
  • Mfr. Part No. C1206C154KARACAUTO
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 79,30(exc. VAT)
R 7,93/unit
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Panasonic 470 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 10V dc, Through Hole - EEUFR1A471 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 766-0056
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFR1A471
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 58,56(exc. VAT)
R 5,856/unit
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