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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CHEMI-CON 82 μF Capacitor 400 V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EKXJ401ELL820MM25S Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 756-7654
  • Mfr. Part No. EKXJ401ELL820MM25S
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 53,86(exc. VAT)
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Rubycon 220 μF Capacitor 50V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 50PK220MEFC10X12.5 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 763-9466
  • Mfr. Part No. 50PK220MEFC10X12.5
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 59,73(exc. VAT)
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Yageo 1 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 25V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 198-8104
  • Mfr. Part No. CC0805KKX7R8BB105
Subtotal (1 tape of 100 units)
R 65,20(exc. VAT)
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Nichicon 330 μF Capacitor 450 V dc, Snap-in
  • RS stock no. 846-7218
  • Mfr. Part No. LLS2W331MELB
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 112,06(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 150 μF Capacitor 35 V dc, Through Hole - EEUFC1V151 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 315-0704
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFC1V151
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 45,68(exc. VAT)
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Yageo 10 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 16V dc, ±20 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 200-6631
  • Mfr. Part No. CC0603MRX5R7BB106
Subtotal (1 tape of 10 units)
R 23,03(exc. VAT)
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Vishay MKP1841 Film Capacitor, ±5 %, 6.8 nF 2 kV dc 700 V ac, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 118-261
  • Mfr. Part No. MKP1841268204
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 280,05(exc. VAT)
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CHEMI-CON 82 μF Capacitor 450 V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EKXJ451ELL820MMN3S Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 756-7682
  • Mfr. Part No. EKXJ451ELL820MMN3S
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 60,26(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 220 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 25 V dc, Through Hole - EEUFC1E221 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 315-0552
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFC1E221
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 47,02(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 220 μF Capacitor 50 V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUEB1H221 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 747-2134
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUEB1H221
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 74,07(exc. VAT)
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Nichicon 6800 μF Capacitor 63 V dc, Snap-in - LGU1J682MELC
  • RS stock no. 846-6966
  • Mfr. Part No. LGU1J682MELC
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 112,95(exc. VAT)
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Nichicon 1000 μF Capacitor 50 V dc, Radial, Through Hole - UVZ1H102MHD Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 845-4745
  • Mfr. Part No. UVZ1H102MHD
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 131,15(exc. VAT)
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WIMA FKP2 Film Capacitor, ±5 %, 10 nF 63 V dc 40 V ac, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 115-758
  • Mfr. Part No. FKP2/0.01/63/5
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 177,09(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 100 μF Surface Mount Polymer Capacitor, 20 V dc
  • RS stock no. 788-7554
  • Mfr. Part No. 20SVP100M
Subtotal (1 pack of 2 units)
R 71,23(exc. VAT)
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WIMA FKS2 Film Capacitor 1 nF 63 V ac 100 V dc, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 108-2435
  • Mfr. Part No. FKS2 1.0N 100M
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 70,33(exc. VAT)
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Nichicon 47 μF Capacitor 200 V dc, Through Hole - UCS2D470MHD Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 715-2202
  • Mfr. Part No. UCS2D470MHD
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 104,67(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 1000 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 16 V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFR1C102L Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 708-3642
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFR1C102L
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 122,87(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 470 μF Capacitor 10 V dc, Through Hole - EEUFM1A471 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 526-1216
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFM1A471
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 40,56(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 470 μF Capacitor 35 V dc, Through Hole - ECA1VHG471 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 628-3920
  • Mfr. Part No. ECA1VHG471
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 69,01(exc. VAT)
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Nichicon 4700 μF Capacitor 63 V dc, Snap-in - LLS1J472MELB
  • RS stock no. 852-6291
  • Mfr. Part No. LLS1J472MELB
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 84,26(exc. VAT)
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