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 200μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 260V ac, Snap-In - 200MS26ACMK1STD
  • RS Stock No. 151-1569
  • Mfr. Part No. 200MS26ACMK1STD
Each
$26.11(exc. GST)
RS PRO 10000μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V dc, Radial, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 711-1532
Each (In a Pack of 2)
$22.70(exc. GST)
Wurth Elektronik 10nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor MLCC, 50V dc V, ±10% , SMD
  • RS Stock No. 181-4043
  • Mfr. Part No. 885012208081
Each (In a Pack of 100)
$0.183(exc. GST)
TDK 10μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor MLCC, 50V dc V, SMD
  • RS Stock No. 242-7544
  • Mfr. Part No. CNA6P1X7R1H106K250AE
Each (In a Pack of 5)
$2.296(exc. GST)
Panasonic 10μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 6.3V dc, Surface Mount - EEEFN0J100R
  • RS Stock No. 204-3361
  • Mfr. Part No. EEEFN0J100R
Each (In a Pack of 20)
$0.397(exc. GST)
CHEMI-CON 150μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 400V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EKXJ401ELL151MM40S
  • RS Stock No. 756-7667
  • Mfr. Part No. EKXJ401ELL151MM40S
Each
$8.86(exc. GST)
KEMET PZB300 Paper Capacitor, 275V ac, ±20%, 100nF, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 121-5449
  • Mfr. Part No. PZB300MC11R30
Each
$8.17(exc. GST)
Ducati Energia 4.16.87 Polypropylene Film Capacitor, 450V ac, ±5%, 2μF, Plug In
  • RS Stock No. 135-3584
  • Mfr. Part No. 4.16.87.21.06
Each
$14.40(exc. GST)
CHEMI-CON 330μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 200V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EKXJ201ELL331MMN3S
  • RS Stock No. 756-7604
  • Mfr. Part No. EKXJ201ELL331MMN3S
Each
$6.36(exc. GST)
Panasonic 33μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 63V dc, Radial, Through Hole - ECA1JHG330
  • RS Stock No. 365-4341
  • Mfr. Part No. ECA1JHG330
Each (In a Pack of 5)
$0.674(exc. GST)
KEMET 680μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 500V dc, Screw Terminal - ALS70A681DE500
  • RS Stock No. 144-3404
  • Mfr. Part No. ALS70A681DE500
Each
$41.03(exc. GST)
Rubycon 100μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 10V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 10YXF100M5X11
  • RS Stock No. 191-8126
  • Mfr. Part No. 10YXF100M5X11
Each (In a Pack of 5)
$0.34(exc. GST)
Panasonic 470μF Aluminium Electrolytic Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 63V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFC1J471L
  • RS Stock No. 571-600
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFC1J471L
Each (In a Pack of 5)
$2.296(exc. GST)
Wurth Elektronik WCAP-FTXX Polypropylene Capacitor PP, 310V ac, ±10%, 18nF, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 871-2509
  • Mfr. Part No. 890334023010CS
Each (In a Bag of 10)
$0.556(exc. GST)
Panasonic 47μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 100V dc, Radial, Through Hole - ECA2AHG470
  • RS Stock No. 365-4509
  • Mfr. Part No. ECA2AHG470
Each (In a Pack of 5)
$0.888(exc. GST)
KEMET PME271M Metallised Paper Film Capacitor, 275 V ac, 630 V dc, ±20%, 22nF, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 164-9621
  • Mfr. Part No. PME271M522MR30
Each (In a Bag of 1600)
$1.207(exc. GST)
EPCOS B32529 Polyester Film Capacitor, 250V dc, ±5%, 33nF, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 896-1376
  • Mfr. Part No. B32529C3333J000
Each (In a Pack of 25)
$0.351(exc. GST)
Nichicon 470μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 100V dc, Radial, Through Hole - UPW2A471MHD
  • RS Stock No. 715-3066
  • Mfr. Part No. UPW2A471MHD
Each (In a Pack of 5)
$4.596(exc. GST)
Panasonic 1000μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 25V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFK1E102L
  • RS Stock No. 571-404
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFK1E102L
Each (In a Pack of 5)
$2.468(exc. GST)
Panasonic 220μF Aluminium Electrolytic Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFM1V221L
  • RS Stock No. 526-1834
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFM1V221L
Each (In a Pack of 5)
$0.936(exc. GST)
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