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.
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Nichicon 6800 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 80V, Surface Through Hole - LLS1K682MELB SMD
  • RS stock no. 832-221P
  • Mfr. Part No. LLS1K682MELB
Subtotal 2 units (supplied in a tray)
R 255,54(exc. VAT)
R 127,77/unit
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TDK 4700 μF Capacitor 80V dc, Snap-in
  • RS stock no. 771-4731P
  • Mfr. Part No. B41252A0478M000
Subtotal 1 unit (supplied in a bag)
R 96,15(exc. VAT)
R 96,15/unit
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RS PRO 4700 μF Capacitor 63V dc, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 711-1668
Subtotal (1 pack of 2 units)
R 187,03(exc. VAT)
R 93,515/unit
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Vishay 100 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 600V, Through Hole - MAL219361101E3
  • RS stock no. 732-874
  • Mfr. Part No. MAL219361101E3
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 231,37(exc. VAT)
R 231,37/unit
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Nichicon 6800 μF Capacitor 25V dc, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 715-2707
  • Mfr. Part No. UPW1E682MHD
Subtotal (1 pack of 2 units)
R 122,23(exc. VAT)
R 61,115/unit
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Murata 1 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 276-3731
  • Mfr. Part No. GRM1555C1H102JA01D
Subtotal (1 tape of 100 units)
R 26,60(exc. VAT)
R 0,266/unit
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Nichicon 1000 μF Capacitor 100V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 845-4871P
  • Mfr. Part No. UVZ2A102MHD
Subtotal 2 units (supplied in a bag)
R 114,00(exc. VAT)
R 57,00/unit
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RS PRO 6800 μF Capacitor 16V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 711-1043
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 119,35(exc. VAT)
R 23,87/unit
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RS PRO Variable Trimmer Capacitor Ceramic 2.5 pF 7 pF 100 V dc
  • RS stock no. 175-3543
Subtotal (1 pack of 25 units)
R 170,90(exc. VAT)
R 6,836/unit
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Murata 2.2 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Through Hole Radial
  • RS stock no. 150-4011
  • Mfr. Part No. RDE5C1H222J0M1H03A
Subtotal (1 pack of 25 units)
R 159,00(exc. VAT)
R 6,36/unit
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Panasonic 220 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFR1V221 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 766-0078
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFR1V221
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 67,82(exc. VAT)
R 6,782/unit
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TDK 680 μF Capacitor 400V dc, Snap-in - B43640A9687M060
  • RS stock no. 209-8692
  • Mfr. Part No. B43640A9687M060
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 237,69(exc. VAT)
R 237,69/unit
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TDK B32922C Polypropylene Film Capacitor 220 nF 305V ac 305 V dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS stock no. 241-6638P
  • Mfr. Part No. B32922C3224M189
Subtotal 10 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
R 46,29(exc. VAT)
R 4,629/unit
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Panasonic 100 μF Capacitor 100V dc, Radial, Through Hole - ECA2AM101 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 228-7108
  • Mfr. Part No. ECA2AM101
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 67,37(exc. VAT)
R 13,474/unit
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Murata 220 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 6.3V dc, ±20 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 903-9619P
  • Mfr. Part No. GRM31CR60J227ME11
Subtotal 5 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
R 23,07(exc. VAT)
R 4,614/unit
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KEMET 100 μF MnO2 Tantalum Capacitor 10V dc, Surface, T495 Series
  • RS stock no. 692-5722P
  • Mfr. Part No. T495C107K010ATE100
Subtotal 5 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
R 131,45(exc. VAT)
R 26,29/unit
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Panasonic 470 μF Capacitor 25V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 240-3900
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFR1E471YB
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 106,76(exc. VAT)
R 21,352/unit
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KEMET 1 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 264-4551
  • Mfr. Part No. C0603C102K5RACTU
Subtotal (1 pack of 25 units)
R 12,40(exc. VAT)
R 0,496/unit
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TDK B3293 Polyester Capacitor 1 μF 305V ac 305 V dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS stock no. 874-1475
  • Mfr. Part No. B32934B3105K000
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 214,05(exc. VAT)
R 42,81/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 2.2 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 25V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 136-4347P
  • Mfr. Part No. 12063C225KAZ2A
Subtotal 50 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
R 278,60(exc. VAT)
R 5,572/unit
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