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
Silicon Capacitors
Silicon 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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Nichicon 680 μF Capacitor 200 V dc, Snap-in - LGG2D681MELA30
  • RS Stock No. 846-6786
  • Mfr. Part No. LGG2D681MELA30
Subtotal (1 unit)
TWD146.00(exc. GST)
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Nichicon 3300 μF Capacitor 25 V dc, Radial, Through Hole - UPW1E332MHD Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 715-2690
  • Mfr. Part No. UPW1E332MHD
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TWD301.00(exc. GST)
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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
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TWD279.00(exc. GST)
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CHEMI-CON 560 μF Capacitor 400 V dc, Snap-in - EKMQ401VSN561MA40S
  • RS Stock No. 841-4775
  • Mfr. Part No. EKMQ401VSN561MA40S
Subtotal (1 unit)
TWD245.00(exc. GST)
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Murata 10 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 10 V dc, 15 %, Surface Mount
  • RS Stock No. 260-8765
  • Mfr. Part No. GRM155R61A106ME11D
Subtotal (1 tape of 100 units)
TWD50.00(exc. GST)
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TDK 10 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 25 V dc, ±20 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 915-9148P
  • Mfr. Part No. C1608X5R1E106M080AC
Subtotal 10 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
TWD55.00(exc. GST)
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Panasonic 82 μF Capacitor 25 V dc, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 176-6390
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFC1E820
Subtotal (1 pack of 25 units)
TWD135.00(exc. GST)
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Rubycon 4700 μF Capacitor 35 V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 763-9440
  • Mfr. Part No. 35PK4700MEFC16X35.5
Subtotal (1 pack of 2 units)
TWD187.00(exc. GST)
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Panasonic 470 μF Capacitor 63 V dc, Through Hole - ECA1JM471 Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 228-7007
  • Mfr. Part No. ECA1JM471
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
TWD161.00(exc. GST)
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Murata 4.7 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 25 V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 815-1386
  • Mfr. Part No. GRM188R61E475KE11D
Subtotal (1 pack of 25 units)
TWD30.00(exc. GST)
Being discontinued
Taiyo Yuden 1 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50 V, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 172-1420
  • Mfr. Part No. UMK316B7105KL-T
Subtotal (1 reel of 2000 units)
TWD3,200.00(exc. GST)
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CHEMI-CON 180 μF Capacitor 400 V dc, Snap-in - EKMS401VSN181MQ25S
  • RS Stock No. 914-3793
  • Mfr. Part No. EKMS401VSN181MQ25S
Subtotal (1 unit)
TWD193.00(exc. GST)
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CHEMI-CON 150 μF Capacitor 400 V dc, Snap-in - EKMQ401VSN151MQ25S
  • RS Stock No. 841-2694
  • Mfr. Part No. EKMQ401VSN151MQ25S
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TWD103.00(exc. GST)
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Nichicon 470 nF Capacitor 350 V dc, Radial, Through Hole PC Pin
  • RS Stock No. 715-3205
  • Mfr. Part No. UPW2VR47MPD
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
TWD101.00(exc. GST)
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CHEMI-CON 560 μF Capacitor 200 V dc, Snap-in - EKMQ201VSN561MP30S
  • RS Stock No. 841-4779
  • Mfr. Part No. EKMQ201VSN561MP30S
Subtotal (1 unit)
TWD113.00(exc. GST)
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RS PRO 470 μF Capacitor 10 V dc, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 181-5358
Subtotal (1 pack of 100 units)
TWD230.00(exc. GST)
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Panasonic 2.2 μF Capacitor 50 V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEAGA1H2R2 Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 414-9159
  • Mfr. Part No. EEAGA1H2R2
Subtotal (1 pack of 25 units)
TWD95.00(exc. GST)
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Eaton 6 F Supercapacitor -10 to 30 % Tolerance, TV 3 V, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 135-1089
  • Mfr. Part No. TV1020-3R0605-R
Subtotal (1 unit)
TWD89.00(exc. GST)
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EPCOS B32922 Film Capacitor 100 nF 305 V ac 305 V dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS Stock No. 194-3364
  • Mfr. Part No. B32922C3104M000
Subtotal (1 pack of 50 units)
TWD335.00(exc. GST)
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KEMET F863 Film Capacitor X2, ±10 %, 330 nF 310 V dc 310 V ac, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 144-7771
  • Mfr. Part No. F863BN334K310R
Subtotal (1 pack of 20 units)
TWD222.00(exc. GST)
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