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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EPCOS B32524 Film Capacitor 33 μF 63V ac 100 V dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS stock no. 191-2976
  • Mfr. Part No. B32524Q1336K000
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R 187,02(exc. VAT)
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Nichicon 10000 μF Capacitor 80V dc, Snap-in - LLS1K103MELC
  • RS stock no. 852-6294
  • Mfr. Part No. LLS1K103MELC
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 166,02(exc. VAT)
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Rubycon 100 μF Capacitor 63V dc, Through Hole - 63YXJ100M10X12.5 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 749-7221
  • Mfr. Part No. 63YXJ100M10X12.5
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 44,67(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 68 μF Capacitor 400V dc, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 711-2093
Subtotal (1 pack of 2 units)
R 139,41(exc. VAT)
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EPCOS 12000 μF Capacitor 63V dc, Snap-in
  • RS stock no. 171-3251
  • Mfr. Part No. B41231A8129M060
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 159,47(exc. VAT)
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Rubycon 100 μF Capacitor 50V dc, Through Hole - 50RX30100M10X12.5
  • RS stock no. 704-7958
  • Mfr. Part No. 50RX30100M10X12.5
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 62,15(exc. VAT)
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EPCOS B32529 Polyester Capacitor (PET) 220 nF 63V ac 63 V dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS stock no. 241-6543
  • Mfr. Part No. B32529C0224J189
Subtotal (1 tape of 10 units)
R 37,07(exc. VAT)
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KEMET 100 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 100V dc, ±10 %, Through Hole Radial
  • RS stock no. 538-1427
  • Mfr. Part No. C322C104K1R5TA
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 27,15(exc. VAT)
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KEMET 22 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 200V dc, ±5 %, Through Hole Radial
  • RS stock no. 538-1219
  • Mfr. Part No. C315C220J2G5TA
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 31,73(exc. VAT)
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EPCOS B32529 Polyester Capacitor (PET) 4.7 nF 63V ac 63 V dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS stock no. 241-6557
  • Mfr. Part No. B32529C0472K000
Subtotal (1 bag of 5 units)
R 13,38(exc. VAT)
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EPCOS 100 μF Capacitor 500V dc, Snap-in
  • RS stock no. 241-6715
  • Mfr. Part No. B43548A6107M060
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 87,67(exc. VAT)
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Murata 1 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 16V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 790-0562
  • Mfr. Part No. GCM188R71C105KA64D
Subtotal (1 pack of 25 units)
R 30,225(exc. VAT)
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EPCOS 15000 μF Capacitor 35V dc, Snap-in
  • RS stock no. 209-8643
  • Mfr. Part No. B41252A7159M060
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 111,35(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 100 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 25V dc, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 240-3880
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFR1E101B
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 49,33(exc. VAT)
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EPCOS B32529 Polyester Capacitor (PET) 10 nF 63V ac 63 V dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS stock no. 241-6518
  • Mfr. Part No. B32529C0103J289
Subtotal (1 bag of 5 units)
R 25,79(exc. VAT)
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EPCOS 1200 μF Capacitor 400V dc, Snap-in
  • RS stock no. 209-8690
  • Mfr. Part No. B43630A9128M060
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 282,60(exc. VAT)
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Wurth Elektronik 470 μF Capacitor 200V dc, Snap-in
  • RS stock no. 275-9175
  • Mfr. Part No. 861011084009
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 55,11(exc. VAT)
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KEMET 100 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±10 %, Through Hole Radial
  • RS stock no. 538-1433
  • Mfr. Part No. C322C104K5R5TA
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 26,47(exc. VAT)
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Wurth Elektronik 1000 μF Capacitor 200V dc, Snap-in
  • RS stock no. 275-9215
  • Mfr. Part No. 861141085021
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 128,27(exc. VAT)
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Vishay 47 μF Capacitor 25V dc, Axial, Through Hole - MAL203036479E3 Axial
  • RS stock no. 108-5276
  • Mfr. Part No. MAL203036479E3
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 190,86(exc. VAT)
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