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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RS PRO 4700μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V dc, Radial, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 711-1526
Subtotal (1 pack of 2 units)
R 68,14(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 47μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 400V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUED2G470S
  • RS stock no. 526-2281
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUED2G470S
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 198,65(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 470μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 711-1283
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R 69,175(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 68μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 400V dc, Radial, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 711-2093
Subtotal (1 pack of 2 units)
R 137,73(exc. VAT)
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Rubycon 2200μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 35ZLH2200MEFC16X25
  • RS stock no. 703-7579P
  • Mfr. Part No. 35ZLH2200MEFC16X25
Subtotal 2 units (supplied in a bag)
R 57,73(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 2200μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 711-1340
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R 94,73(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 1000μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 711-1312
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 53,30(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 47μF Aluminium Electrolytic Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFC1H470
  • RS stock no. 572-198
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFC1H470
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 37,58(exc. VAT)
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Rubycon 470μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 25V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 25PK470MEFC8X11.5
  • RS stock no. 763-9425
  • Mfr. Part No. 25PK470MEFC8X11.5
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 36,70(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 100μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 400V dc, Radial, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 711-2096
Subtotal (1 pack of 2 units)
R 98,22(exc. VAT)
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KYOCERA AVX 47 μF Electrolytic Tantalum Capacitor 10 V, Surface, TLJ Series
  • RS stock no. 144-2515
  • Mfr. Part No. TLJA476M010R0600
Subtotal (1 bag of 10 units)
R 111,03(exc. VAT)
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Rubycon 10μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 50YXF10M5X11
  • RS stock no. 224-4325
  • Mfr. Part No. 50YXF10M5X11
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 28,82(exc. VAT)
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Rubycon 560μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 35ZLH560MEFC10X20
  • RS stock no. 703-7551
  • Mfr. Part No. 35ZLH560MEFC10X20
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 68,94(exc. VAT)
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Rubycon 1000μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 25V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 25PK1000MEFC10X16
  • RS stock no. 763-9428
  • Mfr. Part No. 25PK1000MEFC10X16
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 60,56(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 2200μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUHD1V222
  • RS stock no. 744-2091P
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUHD1V222
Subtotal 2 units (supplied in a bag)
R 107,33(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 220μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 10V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFC1A221S
  • RS stock no. 571-139
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFC1A221S
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 34,69(exc. VAT)
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KYOCERA AVX 100 μF Tantalum Tantalum Capacitor 10 V, Surface, TAJ Series
  • RS stock no. 136-4529
  • Mfr. Part No. TAJC107K010RNJ
Subtotal (1 bag of 20 units)
R 145,36(exc. VAT)
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KEMET 100 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50 V V, 10 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 205-3307
  • Mfr. Part No. C0805J104K5RACAUTO
Subtotal (1 tape of 25 units)
R 90,675(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 220μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 10V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFM1A221
  • RS stock no. 526-1159
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFM1A221
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 31,35(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 100μF Aluminium Electrolytic Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFM1H101
  • RS stock no. 526-1597
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFM1H101
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 44,35(exc. VAT)
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