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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TDK B32521 Film Capacitor 1 μF 100V ac 100 V dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS stock no. 896-1183
  • Mfr. Part No. B32521C1105J000
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 96,15(exc. VAT)
R 19,23/unit
Last RS stock
TDK 15 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V, ±10 % Radial
  • RS stock no. 194-0526
  • Mfr. Part No. FG28X7R1H153KNT00
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 16,40(exc. VAT)
R 1,64/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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Murata 220 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 6.3V dc, ±20 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 903-9619
  • Mfr. Part No. GRM31CR60J227ME11
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 23,07(exc. VAT)
R 4,614/unit
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KEMET 10 μF MnO2 Tantalum Capacitor 16V dc, Surface, T491 Series
  • RS stock no. 177-5119
  • Mfr. Part No. T491A106K016AT
Subtotal (1 reel of 2000 units)
R 4 208,00(exc. VAT)
R 2,104/unit
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KEMET 4.7 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±10 %, Through Hole Radial
  • RS stock no. 146-3555
  • Mfr. Part No. C315C472K5R5TA
Subtotal (1 pack of 20 units)
R 47,78(exc. VAT)
R 2,389/unit
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KEMET 1200 μF Capacitor 450V dc, Screw
  • RS stock no. 144-3416
  • Mfr. Part No. ALS70A122DF450
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 452,69(exc. VAT)
R 452,69/unit
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RS PRO 470 μF Capacitor 400V dc
  • RS stock no. 276-6091
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 102,75(exc. VAT)
R 102,75/unit
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Panasonic ECWFJ Polypropylene Film Capacitor, ±5 %, 7 μF 600 V, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 799-783P
  • Mfr. Part No. ECWFJ60705JA
Subtotal 1 unit (supplied in a tray)
R 36,06(exc. VAT)
R 36,06/unit
Being discontinued
Nichicon 470 μF Capacitor 25V dc, Through Hole - UVY1E471MPD Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 739-5285
  • Mfr. Part No. UVY1E471MPD
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 34,60(exc. VAT)
R 3,46/unit
Currently unavailable
Nichicon 1000 μF Capacitor 400V dc, Snap-in PC Pin
  • RS stock no. 714-8597P
  • Mfr. Part No. LGL2G102MELC50
Subtotal 1 unit (supplied in a bag)
R 371,71(exc. VAT)
R 371,71/unit
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Vishay 30 F Supercapacitor -20 to 50 % Tolerance, 220 EDLC 2.7V dc, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 260-8644
  • Mfr. Part No. MAL222051007E3
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 104,24(exc. VAT)
R 104,24/unit
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Murata 47 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±10 %, Through Hole Radial
  • RS stock no. 133-5727
  • Mfr. Part No. RDER71H473K0M1H03A
Subtotal (1 pack of 25 units)
R 108,825(exc. VAT)
R 4,353/unit
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KEMET R75 Polypropylene Capacitor, 5 %, 470 nF 400 V dc 220V ac, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 212-6619
  • Mfr. Part No. R75MN347050H3J
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 102,99(exc. VAT)
R 20,598/unit
Being discontinued
Nichicon 220 μF Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 739-5311
  • Mfr. Part No. UVY1V221MPD
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 51,65(exc. VAT)
R 5,165/unit
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Panasonic 4.7 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFC1H4R7 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 571-808
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFC1H4R7
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 31,90(exc. VAT)
R 6,38/unit
In Stock
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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KYOCERA AVX 10 μF Electrolytic Tantalum Capacitor 16V dc, Surface, TAJ Series
  • RS stock no. 135-4012
  • Mfr. Part No. TAJA106K016RNJ
Subtotal (1 reel of 2000 units)
R 3 136,00(exc. VAT)
R 1,568/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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TDK 15000 μF Capacitor 63V dc, Screw
  • RS stock no. 773-4337
  • Mfr. Part No. B41560A8159M600
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 578,78(exc. VAT)
R 578,78/unit
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