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 50F Supercapacitor -20 → +80% Tolerance, HW 2.3V dc, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 295-902
  • Mfr. Part No. EECHW0D506
Each
$8.43(exc. GST)
Last RS stock
KYOCERA AVX 100nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor MLCC, 50V dc V, -20 → +80% , Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 699-5134
  • Mfr. Part No. SR215E104ZARTR1
Each (In a Pack of 50)
$0.471(exc. GST)
Limited stock
Ducati Energia 4.16.10 Polypropylene Film Capacitor, 450V ac, ±5%, 40μF, Stud Mount
  • RS Stock No. 388-8061
  • Mfr. Part No. 4.16.10.29.64
Each
$31.02(exc. GST)
In Stock
Nichicon 100μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V dc, Radial, Through Hole - UHE1H101MPD
  • RS Stock No. 187-2437P
  • Mfr. Part No. UHE1H101MPD
Each (Supplied on a Reel)
$0.743(exc. GST)
In Stock
RS PRO Polypropylene Film Capacitor, 440V ac, ±10%, 2μF, Screw Mount
  • RS Stock No. 196-4731
Each
$22.72(exc. GST)
In Stock
KEMET C27 Metallised Polypropylene Film Capacitor, 470V ac, ±5%, 15μF, Chassis Mount
  • RS Stock No. 377-8936
  • Mfr. Part No. C274AC35150SA0J
Each
$24.17(exc. GST)
In Stock
Panasonic 10μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 25V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEAGA1E100
  • RS Stock No. 747-1913
  • Mfr. Part No. EEAGA1E100
Each (In a Pack of 10)
$0.284(exc. GST)
In Stock
EPCOS B32332 Polypropylene Film Capacitor, 450V ac, ±5%, 60μF, Stud Mount
  • RS Stock No. 769-4309
  • Mfr. Part No. B32332I6606J082
Each
$48.27(exc. GST)
In Stock
CHEMI-CON 180μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 400V dc, Snap-In - ELXS401VSN181MQ25S
  • RS Stock No. 914-3709
  • Mfr. Part No. ELXS401VSN181MQ25S
Each
$7.38(exc. GST)
In Stock
Murata 10μF MLCC, 50V dc V, SMD
  • RS Stock No. 247-7767
  • Mfr. Part No. GCJ32EC71H106KA01K
Each (On a Tape of 10)
$1.208(exc. GST)
Temporarily out of stock
KEMET F862 Metallised Polypropylene Film Capacitor, 310V ac, 10%, 150nF, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 201-1933
  • Mfr. Part No. F862BK154K310ZV054
Each (In a Box of 748)
$0.561(exc. GST)
Currently unavailable
Nichicon XK(ZH) Polyester Film Capacitor, 250 V ac, 630 V dc, ±10%, 22nF, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 167-1392
  • Mfr. Part No. QXK2J223KTPTZH
Each (In a Box of 1000)
$0.811(exc. GST)
In Stock
Rubycon 1000μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 25V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 25ZLH1000MEFC10X23
  • RS Stock No. 703-7526
  • Mfr. Part No. 25ZLH1000MEFC10X23
Each (In a Pack of 5)
$1.456(exc. GST)
Limited stock
Ducati Energia 4.16.15 Polypropylene Film Capacitor, 400 → 500V ac, ±5%, 2.5μF, Stud Mount
  • RS Stock No. 426-3104
  • Mfr. Part No. 4.16.15.28.14
Each
$31.82(exc. GST)
In Stock
Epcos B32332 Polypropylene Film Capacitor, 450V ac, ±5%, 5μF, Stud Mount
  • RS Stock No. 769-4261
  • Mfr. Part No. B32332I6505J082
Each
$19.10(exc. GST)
Temporarily out of stock
Panasonic 330μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFM1V331
  • RS Stock No. 526-1856
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFM1V331
Each (In a Pack of 5)
$1.18(exc. GST)
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Nichicon 4700μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole - UVZ1V472MHD
  • RS Stock No. 845-4840
  • Mfr. Part No. UVZ1V472MHD
Each (In a Pack of 2)
$4.965(exc. GST)
Temporarily out of stock
KEMET R58 Film Capacitor, 600V ac, 10%, 3.3μF
  • RS Stock No. 262-2178
  • Mfr. Part No. R586W433050T0K
Each (In a Tray of 36)
$14.208(exc. GST)
Being discontinued
Nichicon 10μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole - UPW1V100MDD
  • RS Stock No. 715-2713
  • Mfr. Part No. UPW1V100MDD
Each (In a Pack of 10)
$0.342(exc. GST)
In Stock
RS PRO 3.3μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 450V dc, Radial, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 711-2119
Each (In a Pack of 10)
$0.898(exc. GST)
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