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
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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EPCOS B32653 Polypropylene Film Capacitor, 1 kV dc, 250 V ac, ±10%, 220nF, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 190-8551
  • Mfr. Part No. B32653A0224K000
Subtotal (1 unit)
HK$12.70
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KEMET C27 Metallised Polypropylene Film Capacitor, 470V ac, ±5%, 4μF, Chassis Mount
  • RS Stock No. 377-9030
  • Mfr. Part No. C274ACF4400WA0J
Subtotal (1 unit)
HK$62.90
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Panasonic 2.2μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V dc, Radial, Through Hole - ECA1HHG2R2
  • RS Stock No. 365-4212
  • Mfr. Part No. ECA1HHG2R2
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
HK$9.00
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Panasonic 120μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFC1H121
  • RS Stock No. 315-0855P
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFC1H121
Subtotal 5 units (supplied in a bag)
HK$17.40
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KEMET C27 Metallised Polypropylene Film Capacitor, 470V ac, ±5%, 4μF, Chassis Mount
  • RS Stock No. 377-8908
  • Mfr. Part No. C274AC34400SA0J
Subtotal (1 unit)
HK$28.70
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Nichicon 470μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 100V dc, Radial, Through Hole - UVZ2A471MHD
  • RS Stock No. 845-4903
  • Mfr. Part No. UVZ2A471MHD
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
HK$66.80
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KEMET C27 Metallised Polypropylene Film Capacitor, 470V ac, ±5%, 8μF, Chassis Mount
  • RS Stock No. 377-8914
  • Mfr. Part No. C274AC34800SA0J
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HK$47.40
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Panasonic 100μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 25V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFC1E101S
  • RS Stock No. 920-4894
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFC1E101S
Subtotal (1 bag of 200 units)
HK$195.60
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TDK 33nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor MLCC, 630V dc V, ±5% , SMD
  • RS Stock No. 915-5452
  • Mfr. Part No. CGA6P4C0G2J333J250AA
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
HK$41.00
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KEMET C4C Polypropylene Capacitor PP, 3kV dc, ±5%, 68nF, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 384-7789
  • Mfr. Part No. C4CAYUC2680AA1J
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HK$50.20
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Okaya Electric Industries LE-MX Polypropylene Capacitor PP, 310V ac, ±10%, 1μF, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 189-6834
  • Mfr. Part No. LE105-MX
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
HK$46.25
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CHEMI-CON 3300μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V dc, Snap-In - EKMH500VSN332MP35S
  • RS Stock No. 145-0348
  • Mfr. Part No. EKMH500VSN332MP35S
Subtotal (1 pack of 2 units)
HK$66.80
Being discontinued
Taiyo Yuden 1μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor MLCC, 50V dc V, ±10% , SMD
  • RS Stock No. 172-1420
  • Mfr. Part No. UMK316B7105KL-T
Subtotal (1 reel of 2000 units)
HK$734.00
Last RS stock
Nippon Chemi-Con 47μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 35V dc, Through Hole - ESRG350ELL470MH07D
  • RS Stock No. 144-3952
  • Mfr. Part No. ESRG350ELL470MH07D
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
HK$43.90
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Nichicon 220μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V dc, Radial, Through Hole - UHE1H221MPD
  • RS Stock No. 491-0327
  • Mfr. Part No. UHE1H221MPD
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
HK$18.30
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Panasonic 100μF Aluminium Electrolytic Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 25V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFM1E101
  • RS Stock No. 526-1430
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFM1E101
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
HK$11.00
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Rubycon 100μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 16V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 16ZLH100MEFC5X11
  • RS Stock No. 703-7488
  • Mfr. Part No. 16ZLH100MEFC5X11
Subtotal (1 pack of 50 units)
HK$32.90
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Samsung Electro-Mechanics 100nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor MLCC, 50V dc V, ±10% , SMD
  • RS Stock No. 766-1126
  • Mfr. Part No. CL31B104KBCNNNL
Subtotal (1 pack of 250 units)
HK$58.00
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TDK 2.2μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor MLCC, 50V dc V, ±10% , SMD
  • RS Stock No. 183-5884
  • Mfr. Part No. CGA4J3X7R1H225K125AB
Subtotal (1 pack of 50 units)
HK$99.20
Last RS stock
Nichicon 100μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole - UVR1V101MED
  • RS Stock No. 862-3323
  • Mfr. Part No. UVR1V101MED
Subtotal (1 unit)
HK$2.50
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