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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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Murata 2.2 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 35V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 815-1358
  • Mfr. Part No. GRM188R6YA225KA12D
Subtotal (1 pack of 50 units)
£3.35(exc. VAT)
£0.067/unit
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KEMET 220 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 200V dc, ±5 %, Through Hole Radial
  • RS Stock No. 538-1225
  • Mfr. Part No. C315C221J2G5TA
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
£1.73(exc. VAT)
£0.346/unit
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KEMET 22000 μF Capacitor 25V dc, Screw
  • RS Stock No. 381-8999
  • Mfr. Part No. ALS30A223DB025
Subtotal (1 unit)
£13.39(exc. VAT)
£13.39/unit
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Vishay 10 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 272-7820
  • Mfr. Part No. VJ0603A100JXAAC
Subtotal (1 tape of 100 units)
£5.70(exc. VAT)
£0.057/unit
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Yageo 330 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 25V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 198-8108
  • Mfr. Part No. CC0805KKX7R8BB334
Subtotal (1 tape of 100 units)
£3.30(exc. VAT)
£0.033/unit
Temporarily out of stock
Yageo 150 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 198-8144
  • Mfr. Part No. CC0805KRX7R9BB154
Subtotal (1 tape of 100 units)
£3.40(exc. VAT)
£0.034/unit
Being discontinued
KEMET 15 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 146-6410
  • Mfr. Part No. C0402C153K5RACTU
Subtotal (1 reel of 10000 units)
£30.00(exc. VAT)
£0.003/unit
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Panasonic 2200 μF Capacitor 10V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUEB1A222 Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 747-2042
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUEB1A222
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
£5.10(exc. VAT)
£1.02/unit
Temporarily out of stock
Panasonic 1000 μF Capacitor 10V dc, Through Hole - EEUFR1A102 Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 766-0069
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFR1A102
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
£4.06(exc. VAT)
£0.812/unit
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Yageo 10 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 199-2080
  • Mfr. Part No. CC1206KRX7R9BB103
Subtotal (1 tape of 100 units)
£4.12(exc. VAT)
£4.12/tape
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KEMET 150 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 147-780P
  • Mfr. Part No. C0805C151J5GACTU
Subtotal 25 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
£1.425(exc. VAT)
£0.057/unit
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Wurth Elektronik 220 μF Capacitor 16V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 839-6194
  • Mfr. Part No. 860240374006
Subtotal (1 bag of 10 units)
£2.58(exc. VAT)
£0.258/unit
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TDK B32529 Film Capacitor 100 nF 40V ac 63 V dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS Stock No. 334-221
  • Mfr. Part No. B32529C0104J000
Subtotal (1 pack of 25 units)
£2.90(exc. VAT)
£0.116/unit
Temporarily out of stock
Rubycon 2200 μF Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 35ZLH2200MEFC16X25
  • RS Stock No. 703-7579
  • Mfr. Part No. 35ZLH2200MEFC16X25
Subtotal (1 pack of 2 units)
£2.47(exc. VAT)
£1.235/unit
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Murata 1 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 16V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 790-0562
  • Mfr. Part No. GCM188R71C105KA64D
Subtotal (1 pack of 25 units)
£1.30(exc. VAT)
£0.052/unit
Last RS stock
Vishay Single Layer Ceramic Capacitor 1 nF 500V ac ±20 % Y5U Dielectric, VY1, Through Hole 125 °C Max Op. Temp.
  • RS Stock No. 736-8946
  • Mfr. Part No. VY1102M35Y5UG6TV0
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
£0.66(exc. VAT)
£0.066/unit
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Murata 100 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 100V dc, 10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 247-8075
  • Mfr. Part No. GRM188R72A104KA35D
Subtotal (1 tape of 20 units)
£1.48(exc. VAT)
£0.074/unit
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Vishay 1 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Through Hole Axial
  • RS Stock No. 831-3354
  • Mfr. Part No. A102J15C0GF5TAA
Subtotal (1 unit)
£0.28(exc. VAT)
£0.28/unit
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Murata Single Layer Ceramic Capacitor 68 pF 1.5 kV dc, 500V ac ±10 % SL (JIS) Dielectric, DE1, Through Hole 125 °C Max
  • RS Stock No. 172-7786
  • Mfr. Part No. DE11XRA680KA4BQ01F
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
£2.00(exc. VAT)
£0.20/unit
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Panasonic 15 μF Capacitor 50V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFC1H150 Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 571-818
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFC1H150
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
£1.46(exc. VAT)
£0.292/unit
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