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
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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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Panasonic 470 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 16V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFR1C471 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 708-3620
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFR1C471
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 67,00(exc. VAT)
R 6,70/unit
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Panasonic ECWFJ Film Capacitor, 5 %, 7 μF 800 V dc 800V ac, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 637-821
  • Mfr. Part No. ECWFJ80705JA
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 62,02(exc. VAT)
R 62,02/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 57,13(exc. VAT)
R 5,713/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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TDK B32642B Film Capacitor 100 nF 630V ac 630 V dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS stock no. 194-3710
  • Mfr. Part No. B32642B6104J000
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 178,83(exc. VAT)
R 17,883/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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Yageo 10 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 6.3V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 198-8123
  • Mfr. Part No. CC0805KRX5R5BB106
Subtotal (1 tape of 50 units)
R 55,95(exc. VAT)
R 1,119/unit
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Panasonic 22 μF Capacitor 35V dc, Surface Solder - EEEHB1V220P
  • RS stock no. 249-1312
  • Mfr. Part No. EEEHB1V220P
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 33,69(exc. VAT)
R 3,369/unit
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Panasonic 1000 μF Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFM1V102B Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 240-3850
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFM1V102B
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 136,14(exc. VAT)
R 27,228/unit
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Nichicon 2200 μF Capacitor 16V dc, Through Hole - UVY1C222MPD Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 739-5260
  • Mfr. Part No. UVY1C222MPD
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 84,09(exc. VAT)
R 16,818/unit
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Panasonic 100 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 63V dc, Through Hole - EEUFC1J101 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 315-0962
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFC1J101
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 65,66(exc. VAT)
R 13,132/unit
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Panasonic 10 μF Capacitor 400V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUED2G100 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 434-0302
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUED2G100
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 101,94(exc. VAT)
R 20,388/unit
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Panasonic 100 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFC1V101 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 449-1056
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFC1V101
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 50,82(exc. VAT)
R 10,164/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
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 39,25(exc. VAT)
R 7,85/unit
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Vishay 15 F Supercapacitor -20 to 80 % Tolerance, 196 HVC 4.2V dc, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 875-6723
  • Mfr. Part No. MAL219691203E3
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 135,68(exc. VAT)
R 135,68/unit
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Schneider Electric Power Factor Correction Capacitor 30 kvar 36 kvar 3
  • RS stock no. 288-7142
  • Mfr. Part No. BLRCH300A360B40
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 9 102,58(exc. VAT)
R 9 102,58/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
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 19,88(exc. VAT)
R 1,988/unit
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Vishay MKT 1822 Film Capacitor 1 nF 200V ac 400 V dc, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 166-6128
  • Mfr. Part No. MKT1822210405
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 163,21(exc. VAT)
R 16,321/unit
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KEMET 10 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 264-4494
  • Mfr. Part No. C0603C100J5GACTU
Subtotal (1 pack of 25 units)
R 21,45(exc. VAT)
R 0,858/unit
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TDK 2.2 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 35V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 242-7488
  • Mfr. Part No. CGA4J1X7R1V225K125AE
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 55,49(exc. VAT)
R 5,549/unit
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