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 680 μF Capacitor 400V dc, Snap-in
  • RS stock no. 706-3376
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 424,10(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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EPCOS 4700 μF Capacitor 63V dc, Snap-in
  • RS stock no. 173-3442
  • Mfr. Part No. B41252A8478M060
Subtotal (1 bag of 130 units)
R 6 223,49(exc. VAT)
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EPCOS 2200 μF Capacitor 63V dc, Snap-in - B41231A8228M060
  • RS stock no. 171-3192
  • Mfr. Part No. B41231A8228M060
Subtotal (1 box of 160 units)
R 3 979,84(exc. VAT)
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Nichicon 10000 μF Capacitor 25V dc, Snap-in
  • RS stock no. 167-1461
  • Mfr. Part No. LGU1E103MELA
Subtotal (1 bag of 250 units)
R 10 461,00(exc. VAT)
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Rubycon 22 μF Capacitor 450V dc, Through Hole - 450BXC22MEFC16X20 PC Pin
  • RS stock no. 726-0735
  • Mfr. Part No. 450BXC22MEFC16X20
Subtotal (1 pack of 2 units)
R 70,81(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
EPCOS 47000 μF Capacitor 16V dc, Snap-in
  • RS stock no. 771-4712P
  • Mfr. Part No. B41252A4479M000
Subtotal 1 unit (supplied in a bag)
R 162,18(exc. VAT)
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Wurth Elektronik 10 μF Capacitor 35V dc, Surface Mount Solder
  • RS stock no. 838-7920
  • Mfr. Part No. 865230542002
Subtotal (1 pack of 25 units)
R 86,925(exc. VAT)
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Yageo 100 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 16V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 616-9701
  • Mfr. Part No. CC0402KRX7R7BB104
Subtotal (1 pack of 10000 units)
R 715,70(exc. VAT)
Unavailable
Murata GRM188R71H104KA93D 100nF Ceramic Multilayer Capacitor 50V dc ±10% Tolerance SMD
  • RS stock no. 624-2480P
  • Mfr. Part No. GRM188R71H104KA93D
Subtotal 50 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
R 85,05(exc. VAT)
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EPCOS 8200 μF Capacitor 80V dc, Snap-in - B41231A0828M060
  • RS stock no. 771-4775
  • Mfr. Part No. B41231A0828M060
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 203,24(exc. VAT)
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Yageo 100 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 625-0267
  • Mfr. Part No. CC0603JRNPO9BN101
Subtotal (1 pack of 4000 units)
R 467,69(exc. VAT)
Currently unavailable
Rubycon 27 μF Capacitor 400V dc - 400BXF27M12.5X20
  • RS stock no. 725-8990
  • Mfr. Part No. 400BXF27M12.5X20
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 72,17(exc. VAT)
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Yageo 5.6 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 198-5343
  • Mfr. Part No. AC0603KRX7R9BB562
Subtotal (1 tape of 250 units)
R 133,50(exc. VAT)
Currently unavailable
Nichicon 10 μF Capacitor 25V Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 715-2616
  • Mfr. Part No. UPW1E100MDD
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 24,36(exc. VAT)
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Yageo 100 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 199-2219
  • Mfr. Part No. CC0402KRX5R9BB104
Subtotal (1 reel of 10000 units)
R 950,00(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
CHEMI-CON 47 μF Capacitor 35V dc, Surface Mount Solder - EMZA350ARA470MF61G
  • RS stock no. 756-8219
  • Mfr. Part No. EMZA350ARA470MF61G
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 55,57(exc. VAT)
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EPCOS 680 μF Capacitor 35V dc, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 261-0683
  • Mfr. Part No. B41866C7687M000
Subtotal (1 bag of 2 units)
R 52,26(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
EPCOS 560 μF Capacitor 400V dc, Snap-in - B43544F9567M060
  • RS stock no. 173-3472
  • Mfr. Part No. B43544F9567M060
Subtotal (1 box of 60 units)
R 9 439,50(exc. VAT)
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Rubycon 100 μF Capacitor 25V dc, Through Hole - 25PK100MEFC5X11 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 763-9412
  • Mfr. Part No. 25PK100MEFC5X11
Subtotal (1 pack of 25 units)
R 58,65(exc. VAT)
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