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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KEMET 100 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50 V dc, ±10 %, Through Hole Radial
  • RS Stock No. 538-1433
  • Mfr. Part No. C322C104K5R5TA
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
€1.40(exc. VAT)
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KEMET C44P-R Film Capacitor, ±5 %, 200 μF 700 V dc 330 V ac, Stud Mount
  • RS Stock No. 182-9078
  • Mfr. Part No. C44PLGR6200RASJ
Subtotal (1 unit)
€59.81(exc. VAT)
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Ducati Energia 4.16.17 Film Capacitor, ±5 %, 10 μF 450 V ac, Plug-in
  • RS Stock No. 135-3587
  • Mfr. Part No. 4.16.17.13.06
Subtotal (1 unit)
€9.84(exc. VAT)
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KEMET C87 Film Capacitor P2, ±5 %, 16 μF 450 V ac, Stud Mount
  • RS Stock No. 911-9415
  • Mfr. Part No. C878BF35160SA0J
Subtotal (1 unit)
€11.20(exc. VAT)
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Schneider Electric Power Factor Correction Capacitor PFC 12.5 kvar 15 kvar 3
  • RS Stock No. 211-2687
  • Mfr. Part No. BLRCH125A150B40
Subtotal (1 unit)
€93.80(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 33 μF Capacitor 25 V dc, Surface Mount Solder - EEEFK1E330AP D
  • RS Stock No. 565-661
  • Mfr. Part No. EEEFK1E330AP
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
€2.65(exc. VAT)
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Vishay 330 μF Capacitor 40 V dc, Axial, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 205-0269
  • Mfr. Part No. MAL212617331E3
Subtotal (1 pack of 2 units)
€7.51(exc. VAT)
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Nichicon 1000 μF Capacitor 16 V dc, Through Hole - UBT1C102MHD8 Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 762-1663
  • Mfr. Part No. UBT1C102MHD8
Subtotal (1 pack of 2 units)
€2.57(exc. VAT)
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Nichicon 47 μF Capacitor 450 V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 243-7265
  • Mfr. Part No. UCS2W470MHD1TN
Subtotal (1 tape of 5 units)
€9.21(exc. VAT)
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Ducati Energia 4.16.15 Film Capacitor, ±5 %, 2 μF 500 V ac, Stud Mount
  • RS Stock No. 388-7664
  • Mfr. Part No. 4.16.15.01.14
Subtotal (1 unit)
€15.29(exc. VAT)
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Vishay MKP 338 Film Capacitor X1, ±20 %, 2.2 nF 1000 V dc 440 V ac, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 684-2172
  • Mfr. Part No. BFC233860222
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
€3.73(exc. VAT)
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Nichicon 680 μF Capacitor 200 V dc, Snap-in
  • RS Stock No. 846-6786P
  • Mfr. Part No. LGG2D681MELA30
Subtotal 1 unit (supplied in a box)
€4.42(exc. VAT)
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Rubycon 22 μF Capacitor 500 V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 500BXC22MEFC18X20 Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 749-7369
  • Mfr. Part No. 500BXC22MEFC18X20
Subtotal (1 unit)
€2.83(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 1000 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50 V dc, Through Hole - EEUFM1H102 Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 526-1604
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFM1H102
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
€7.80(exc. VAT)
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Vishay Power Factor Correction Capacitor 68.5 μF 12.5 kvar 3
  • RS Stock No. 225-8894
  • Mfr. Part No. PhMKP440.3.12,50-S84
Subtotal (1 box of 4 units)
€610.76(exc. VAT)
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Wurth Elektronik 1000 μF Capacitor 63 V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 839-9061
  • Mfr. Part No. 860040780017
Subtotal (1 unit)
€3.88(exc. VAT)
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Nichicon 1000 μF Capacitor 100 V dc, Snap-in - LGU2A102MELZ
  • RS Stock No. 222-9518
  • Mfr. Part No. LGU2A102MELZ
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
€17.80(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 1000 μF Capacitor 25 V dc, Through Hole - EEUFC1E102L Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 571-981
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFC1E102L
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
€4.75(exc. VAT)
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Nichicon 220 μF Capacitor 35 V dc, Through Hole - UPW1V221MPD Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 715-2757
  • Mfr. Part No. UPW1V221MPD
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
€1.63(exc. VAT)
Last RS stock
TDK 33 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50 V, ±5 % Radial
  • RS Stock No. 194-0457
  • Mfr. Part No. FG28C0G1H330JNT00
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
€1.61(exc. VAT)
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