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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Panasonic 47μF Aluminium Electrolytic Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 16V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFC1C470
  • RS Stock No. 571-757
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFC1C470
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
€1.40(exc. VAT)
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KEMET 100nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor MLCC, 50V dc V, ±10% , Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 538-1433
  • Mfr. Part No. C322C104K5R5TA
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
€1.40(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 47μF Aluminium Electrolytic Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 25V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFR1E470
  • RS Stock No. 739-6819
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFR1E470
Subtotal (1 pack of 25 units)
€3.15(exc. VAT)
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Ducati Energia 4.16.17 Polypropylene Film Capacitor, 400 → 500V ac, ±5%, 10μF, 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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Wurth Elektronik 1μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 860160672002
  • RS Stock No. 839-9351
  • Mfr. Part No. 860160672002
Subtotal (1 pack of 25 units)
€3.45(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 1000μF Aluminium Electrolytic Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 16V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFM1C102
  • RS Stock No. 526-1266
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFM1C102
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
€3.02(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 1μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 250V dc, Radial, Through Hole - ECA2EHG010
  • RS Stock No. 365-4622
  • Mfr. Part No. ECA2EHG010
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
€2.28(exc. VAT)
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Nichicon 1500μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 63V dc, Radial, Through Hole - UPW1J152MHD
  • RS Stock No. 167-8128
  • Mfr. Part No. UPW1J152MHD
Subtotal (1 box of 50 units)
€96.40(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 10μF Aluminium Electrolytic Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 16V dc, Radial, Through Hole - ECEA1CKS100
  • RS Stock No. 116-789
  • Mfr. Part No. ECEA1CKS100
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
€1.05(exc. VAT)
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TDK 10μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor MLCC, 10V dc V, ±10% , Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 194-0562
  • Mfr. Part No. FG24X7R1A106KRT00
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
€5.62(exc. VAT)
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Nichicon 1000μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V dc, Radial, Through Hole - UBT1H102MHD8
  • RS Stock No. 762-1761
  • Mfr. Part No. UBT1H102MHD8
Subtotal (1 unit)
€2.65(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 10μF Aluminium Electrolytic Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 63V dc, Radial, Through Hole - ECA1JM100
  • RS Stock No. 228-6947
  • Mfr. Part No. ECA1JM100
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
€1.01(exc. VAT)
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Ducati Energia 4.16.10 Polypropylene Film Capacitor, 450V ac, ±5%, 3μF, Stud Mount
  • RS Stock No. 388-7939
  • Mfr. Part No. 4.16.10.03.64
Subtotal (1 unit)
€6.86(exc. VAT)
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Nichicon 100μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 400V dc, Snap-In - LGR2G101MELA30
  • RS Stock No. 714-9304
  • Mfr. Part No. LGR2G101MELA30
Subtotal (1 unit)
€3.98(exc. VAT)
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Rubycon 47μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 25V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 25YXJ47M5X11
  • RS Stock No. 749-7170
  • Mfr. Part No. 25YXJ47M5X11
Subtotal (1 pack of 25 units)
€2.275(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 220μF Aluminium Electrolytic Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFM1H221
  • RS Stock No. 526-1660
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFM1H221
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
€3.49(exc. VAT)
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Rubycon 470μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 6.3V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 6.3YXF470M8X11.5
  • RS Stock No. 224-4094
  • Mfr. Part No. 6.3YXF470M8X11.5
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
€1.32(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 470μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V dc, Radial, Through Hole - ECA1HHG471B
  • RS Stock No. 240-3762
  • Mfr. Part No. ECA1HHG471B
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
€3.95(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic 2.2μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V dc, Radial, Through Hole - ECEA1HN2R2U
  • RS Stock No. 727-0473
  • Mfr. Part No. ECEA1HN2R2U
Subtotal (1 pack of 25 units)
€3.70(exc. VAT)
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Nichicon 220μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 16V dc, Radial, Through Hole - UBT1C221MPD8
  • RS Stock No. 762-1657P
  • Mfr. Part No. UBT1C221MPD8
Subtotal 5 units (supplied in a bag)
€2.90(exc. VAT)
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