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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. Need to switch between capacitance units for your circuit design? Easily and instantly convert capacitance values between farads, microfarads, nanofarads and picofarads with our Capacitance Conversion calculator.

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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).

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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.
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MLCCs - Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors
MLCCs - Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors
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Mica Capacitors
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Multilayer Organic Capacitors
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Polymer Capacitors
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Power Factor Correction Capacitors
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Single Layer Ceramic Capacitors
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TDK 10 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 10V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 788-2893
  • Mfr. Part No. C1608X5R1A106K080AC
Subtotal (10 units, in packs of 10)
£0.81(exc. VAT)
£0.081/unit
Temporarily out of stock
Murata 47 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 10V dc, ±20 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 276-3763
  • Mfr. Part No. GRM21BR61A476ME15L
Subtotal (10 units, on tapes of 10)
£4.14(exc. VAT)
£0.414/unit
Temporarily out of stock
Murata 22 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 10V dc, ±20 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 884-7258
  • Mfr. Part No. GRM188R61A226ME15D
Subtotal (50 units, in packs of 50)
£4.20(exc. VAT)
£0.084/unit
Temporarily out of stock
TDK 100 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 788-2985P
  • Mfr. Part No. CGA3E2X7R1H104K080AA
Subtotal (50 units, supplied on a continuous strip)
£1.50(exc. VAT)
£0.03/unit
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Nichicon 120 μF Capacitor 400V dc, Snap-in
  • RS Stock No. 222-9520P
  • Mfr. Part No. LGU2G121MELA
Subtotal (5 units, supplied in a bag)
£10.10(exc. VAT)
£2.02/unit
Temporarily out of stock
KEMET 10 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±10 %, Axial Axial
  • RS Stock No. 538-1629
  • Mfr. Part No. C410C103K5R5TA
Subtotal (5 units, in packs of 5)
£1.42(exc. VAT)
£0.284/unit
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Murata 4.7 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, 10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 247-8164P
  • Mfr. Part No. GRM31CR71H475KA12L
Subtotal (10 units, supplied on a continuous strip)
£1.67(exc. VAT)
£0.167/unit
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RS PRO 220 nF Capacitor 50V dc, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 711-1390
Subtotal (100 units, in packs of 100)
£8.60(exc. VAT)
£0.086/unit
Temporarily out of stock
TDK 22 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 10V dc, ±20 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 915-9114
  • Mfr. Part No. C1608X5R1A226M080AC
Subtotal (20 units, in packs of 20)
£1.88(exc. VAT)
£0.094/unit
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Panasonic 150 μF Capacitor 6.3V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFM0J151 Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 526-0960
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFM0J151
Subtotal (5 units, in packs of 5)
£1.42(exc. VAT)
£0.284/unit
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RS PRO 470 μF Capacitor 50V dc, Through Hole Axial
  • RS Stock No. 707-6631P
Subtotal (5 units, supplied in a bag)
£6.04(exc. VAT)
£1.208/unit
Temporarily out of stock
TDK 22 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 35V dc, ±20 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 788-3063
  • Mfr. Part No. C3216X5R1V226M160AC
Subtotal (5 units, in packs of 5)
£3.19(exc. VAT)
£0.638/unit
Temporarily out of stock
Murata 22 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 25V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 247-8183
  • Mfr. Part No. GRM32ER71E226KE15L
Subtotal (10 units, on tapes of 10)
£6.16(exc. VAT)
£0.616/unit
Last RS stock
Vishay Single Layer Ceramic Capacitor 2.2 nF 440V ac ±20 % Y5U Dielectric, AY2, Through Hole 125 °C Max Op. Temp.
  • RS Stock No. 827-4577P
  • Mfr. Part No. AY2222M35Y5US63L7
Subtotal (25 units, supplied in a box)
£4.85(exc. VAT)
£0.194/unit
Last RS stock
TDK 56 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 25V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 144-7286
  • Mfr. Part No. CGA1A2C0G1E560J030BA
Subtotal (250 units, in packs of 250)
£4.00(exc. VAT)
£0.016/unit
Being discontinued
Nichicon 6.8 μF Capacitor 450V dc, Radial, Through Hole - UCS2W6R8MPD Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 715-2316
  • Mfr. Part No. UCS2W6R8MPD
Subtotal (10 units, in packs of 10)
£4.06(exc. VAT)
£0.406/unit
Currently unavailable
KEMET 22 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 10V dc, ±20 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 691-1212P
  • Mfr. Part No. C1206C226M8PACTU
Subtotal (10 units, supplied on a continuous strip)
£2.56(exc. VAT)
£0.256/unit
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Panasonic 100 μF Polymer Capacitor 6.3V dc, POSCAP TPE Series
  • RS Stock No. 788-7378
  • Mfr. Part No. 6TPE100MPB
Subtotal (5 units, in packs of 5)
£5.04(exc. VAT)
£1.008/unit
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Vishay 10 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 272-7822
  • Mfr. Part No. VJ0603A100JXACW1BC
Subtotal (200 units, on tapes of 200)
£4.20(exc. VAT)
£0.021/unit
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TDK B32529 Polyester Capacitor (PET) 1 μF 63V ac 63 V dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS Stock No. 241-6527P
  • Mfr. Part No. B32529C0105J189
Subtotal (5 units, supplied on a continuous strip)
£2.36(exc. VAT)
£0.472/unit
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