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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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Feedthrough Capacitors
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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
Niobium Oxide Capacitors
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Polymer Capacitors
Power Factor Correction Capacitors
Power Factor Correction Capacitors
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Single Layer Ceramic Capacitors
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TDK B32529 Film Capacitor 1 nF 400V ac 630 V dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS Stock No. 194-3511
  • Mfr. Part No. B32529C8102K000
Subtotal (1 pack of 50 units)
£8.45(exc. VAT)
£0.169/unit
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Yageo 220 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 199-2010
  • Mfr. Part No. CC1206KKX7R9BB224
Subtotal (1 tape of 50 units)
£3.10(exc. VAT)
£3.10/tape
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Yageo 10 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 100V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 198-8287
  • Mfr. Part No. CS1206JKNPOCBN100
Subtotal (1 tape of 50 units)
£3.20(exc. VAT)
£0.064/unit
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Yageo 100 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 100V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 198-8188
  • Mfr. Part No. CS0603KRX7R0BB104
Subtotal (1 tape of 100 units)
£5.60(exc. VAT)
£0.056/unit
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Yageo 15 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 198-5295P
  • Mfr. Part No. AC0603JRNPO9BN150
Subtotal 200 units (supplied on a reel)
£3.20(exc. VAT)
£0.016/unit
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Yageo 3.3 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 500V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 199-2026
  • Mfr. Part No. CC1206KKX7RBBB332
Subtotal (1 tape of 50 units)
£2.70(exc. VAT)
£2.70/tape
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TDK B32654 Film Capacitor 3.3 μF 250V ac 250 V dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS Stock No. 194-3764
  • Mfr. Part No. B32654A3335J000
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
£16.10(exc. VAT)
£3.22/unit
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Vishay Single Layer Ceramic Capacitor 3.3 nF 10kV dc -20 to 80 % Z5U Dielectric, 615R, Through Hole 105 °C Max Op. Temp.
  • RS Stock No. 131-1215
  • Mfr. Part No. 615R100GAD33
Subtotal (1 unit)
£5.81(exc. VAT)
£5.81/unit
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Yageo 22 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 198-5347P
  • Mfr. Part No. AC0612JRNPO9BN220
Subtotal 50 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
£5.90(exc. VAT)
£0.118/unit
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KEMET C44U Film Capacitor, 10 %, 900 μF 900 V dc, Screw
  • RS Stock No. 196-8768
  • Mfr. Part No. C44UOGT6900M51K
Subtotal (1 bag of 4 units)
£390.40(exc. VAT)
£97.60/unit
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Yageo 22 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 630V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 199-2062
  • Mfr. Part No. CC1206KKX7RZBB223
Subtotal (1 tape of 25 units)
£2.93(exc. VAT)
£2.93/tape
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TDK B32652 Film Capacitor 220 nF 400V ac 400 V dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS Stock No. 194-3595
  • Mfr. Part No. B32652A4224J000
Subtotal (1 pack of 20 units)
£6.40(exc. VAT)
£0.32/unit
Temporarily out of stock
Yageo 2.2 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 250V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 198-8279
  • Mfr. Part No. CS0805KRX7RYBB222
Subtotal (1 reel of 4000 units)
£200.00(exc. VAT)
£0.05/unit
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TDK B32652 Film Capacitor 150 nF 630V ac 630 V dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS Stock No. 194-3654
  • Mfr. Part No. B32652A6154J000
Subtotal (1 pack of 20 units)
£8.24(exc. VAT)
£0.412/unit
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KEMET 1 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 250V ac, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 195-4864P
  • Mfr. Part No. CAS17C102KARGC
Subtotal 5 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
£4.80(exc. VAT)
£0.96/unit
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Yageo 56 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 1kV dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 199-1944P
  • Mfr. Part No. CC1206JKNPOCBN560
Subtotal 50 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
£5.35(exc. VAT)
£0.107/unit
Temporarily out of stock
Yageo 22 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 10V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 199-1977
  • Mfr. Part No. CC1206KKX5R6BB226
Subtotal (1 reel of 2000 units)
£144.00(exc. VAT)
£144.00/reel
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KEMET R46 Film Capacitor X2, ±20 %, 470 nF 310 V dc 310V ac, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 126-2236
  • Mfr. Part No. R463I347040M1M
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
£3.50(exc. VAT)
£0.35/unit
Temporarily out of stock
Panasonic 220 μF Polymer Capacitor 6.3V dc, TPS Series
  • RS Stock No. 210-4880
  • Mfr. Part No. 4TPS220MUD
Subtotal (1 tape of 5 units)
£7.65(exc. VAT)
£1.53/unit
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Wurth Elektronik 1 μF Surface Mount Ceramic Capacitor, 6.3V, ±20 %
  • RS Stock No. 485-761P
  • Mfr. Part No. 885012106003
Subtotal 5 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
£0.66(exc. VAT)
£0.132/unit
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