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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Ducati Energia 4.16.10 Film Capacitor, ±5 %, 40 μF 500V ac, Stud Mount
  • RS Stock No. 388-7793
  • Mfr. Part No. 4.16.10.29.14
Subtotal (1 unit)
€29.87(exc. VAT)
€29.87/unit
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Panasonic 47 μF Capacitor 63V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUEB1J470 Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 747-2200
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUEB1J470
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
€2.98(exc. VAT)
€0.596/unit
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Ducati Energia 4.16.17 Film Capacitor, ±5 %, 10 μF 450V ac, Plug-in
  • RS Stock No. 135-3587
  • Mfr. Part No. 4.16.17.13.06
Subtotal (1 unit)
€9.84(exc. VAT)
€9.84/unit
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RS PRO 1000 μF Capacitor 25V dc, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 711-1150
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
€3.68(exc. VAT)
€0.368/unit
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RS PRO 3300 μF Capacitor 25V dc, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 711-1182
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
€5.57(exc. VAT)
€1.114/unit
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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)
€1.40(exc. VAT)
€0.28/unit
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Rubycon 2200 μF Capacitor 16V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 763-9400
  • Mfr. Part No. 16PK2200MEFC10X20
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
€3.11(exc. VAT)
€0.622/unit
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Panasonic 470 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V dc, Radial, Through Hole - ECA1HHG471 Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 365-4313
  • Mfr. Part No. ECA1HHG471
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
€5.00(exc. VAT)
€1.00/unit
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KEMET 10000 μF Capacitor 63V dc, PCB - ALP22A103CD063
  • RS Stock No. 227-1197
  • Mfr. Part No. ALP22A103CD063
Subtotal (1 unit)
€12.49(exc. VAT)
€12.49/unit
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Panasonic 22 μF Capacitor 63V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFC1J220 Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 315-0940
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFC1J220
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
€2.08(exc. VAT)
€0.416/unit
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Panasonic 100 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFM1H101 Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 526-1597
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFM1H101
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
€2.62(exc. VAT)
€0.524/unit
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RS PRO MRP440 Film Capacitor, ±10 %, 10 μF 440V ac, Screw
  • RS Stock No. 196-4804
Subtotal (1 unit)
€17.23(exc. VAT)
€17.23/unit
Last RS stock
Rubycon 47 μF Capacitor 50V dc, Through Hole - 50YXF47M6.3X11 Solder
  • RS Stock No. 224-4353
  • Mfr. Part No. 50YXF47M6.3X11
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
€1.71(exc. VAT)
€0.342/unit
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Panasonic 220 μF Capacitor 63V dc, Through Hole - EEUEB1J221 Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 747-2216
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUEB1J221
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
€4.82(exc. VAT)
€0.964/unit
Last RS stock
Rubycon 1000 μF Capacitor 16V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 763-9406
  • Mfr. Part No. 16PK1000MEFC10X12.5
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
€2.31(exc. VAT)
€0.231/unit
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Ducati Energia 4.16.10 Film Capacitor, ±5 %, 20 μF 450V ac, Plug-in
  • RS Stock No. 135-3590
  • Mfr. Part No. 4.16.10.25.06
Subtotal (1 unit)
€12.42(exc. VAT)
€12.42/unit
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Panasonic 10 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 25V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEAFC1E100 Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 449-1006
  • Mfr. Part No. EEAFC1E100
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
€1.67(exc. VAT)
€0.334/unit
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Ducati Energia 4.16.10 Film Capacitor, ±5 %, 25 μF 500V ac, Stud Mount
  • RS Stock No. 388-7771
  • Mfr. Part No. 4.16.10.26.14
Subtotal (1 unit)
€23.68(exc. VAT)
€23.68/unit
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Panasonic 470 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 35V dc, Through Hole - EEUFR1V471 Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 708-3825
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFR1V471
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
€4.21(exc. VAT)
€0.421/unit
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TDK 100 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 250V dc, +10 %, Through Hole Radial
  • RS Stock No. 194-0647
  • Mfr. Part No. FG24X7T2E104KNT00
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
€2.05(exc. VAT)
€0.205/unit
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