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.

50176 Products showing for Capacitors

Sort By
1119 of 999+
In Stock
  • RS Stock No. 199-2201P
  • Mfr. Part No. CC0402JRX7R9BB222
Subtotal 500 units (supplied on a reel)
PHP368.00(exc. VAT)
PHP0.736/unit
Limited stock
  • RS Stock No. 840-4804
  • Mfr. Part No. 860020275015
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
PHP219.60(exc. VAT)
PHP21.96/unit
Currently unavailable
  • RS Stock No. 249-0391P
  • Mfr. Part No. TCJB475M025R0150E
Subtotal 10 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
PHP453.05(exc. VAT)
PHP45.305/unit
In Stock
  • RS Stock No. 871-2467
  • Mfr. Part No. 890324027012CS
Subtotal (1 bag of 2 units)
PHP262.74(exc. VAT)
PHP131.37/unit
Temporarily out of stock
  • RS Stock No. 173-1780
  • Mfr. Part No. R60DI4220AA30J
Subtotal (1 bag of 1750 units)
PHP75,318.25(exc. VAT)
PHP43.039/unit
In Stock
  • RS Stock No. 723-5887P
  • Mfr. Part No. GRM1885C1H272JA01D
Subtotal 100 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
PHP136.60(exc. VAT)
PHP1.366/unit
Currently unavailable
  • RS Stock No. 250-9036
  • Mfr. Part No. 199D225X9035B1V1E3
Subtotal (1 box of 1000 units)
PHP142,244.00(exc. VAT)
PHP142.244/unit
In Stock
  • RS Stock No. 194-0629
  • Mfr. Part No. FG26X7R2A224KNT00
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
PHP145.42(exc. VAT)
PHP14.542/unit
In Stock
  • RS Stock No. 126-2224
  • Mfr. Part No. R46KR447040M2M
Subtotal (1 pack of 4 units)
PHP802.08(exc. VAT)
PHP200.52/unit
In Stock
  • RS Stock No. 136-0203
  • Mfr. Part No. TAJB106M016RNJ
Subtotal (1 bag of 20 units)
PHP263.80(exc. VAT)
PHP13.19/unit
Temporarily out of stock
  • RS Stock No. 135-4066
  • Mfr. Part No. TAJB106M016RNJ
Subtotal (1 reel of 2000 units)
PHP25,070.00(exc. VAT)
PHP12.535/unit
In Stock
  • RS Stock No. 716-6958
  • Mfr. Part No. NEXC474Z5.5V16X9.5TRF
Subtotal (1 unit)
PHP720.82(exc. VAT)
PHP720.82/unit
Last RS stock
  • RS Stock No. 652-2067
  • Mfr. Part No. 400MXG220MEFCSN25X35
Subtotal (1 unit)
PHP368.10(exc. VAT)
PHP368.10/unit
Temporarily out of stock
  • RS Stock No. 225-9976
  • Mfr. Part No. AEA1010221M050R
Subtotal (1 reel of 500 units)
PHP14,095.00(exc. VAT)
PHP28.19/unit
Temporarily out of stock
  • RS Stock No. 846-6792P
  • Mfr. Part No. LGG2E471MELA30
Subtotal 1 unit (supplied in a box)
PHP323.93(exc. VAT)
PHP323.93/unit
Temporarily out of stock
  • RS Stock No. 209-5393
  • Mfr. Part No. A768KS336M1KLAE038
Subtotal (1 tape of 5 units)
PHP335.57(exc. VAT)
PHP67.114/unit
Last RS stock
  • RS Stock No. 242-7553
  • Mfr. Part No. FA28C0G1H821JNU06
Subtotal (1 reel of 2000 units)
PHP11,212.00(exc. VAT)
PHP5.606/unit
In Stock
  • RS Stock No. 766-5118
  • Mfr. Part No. CL10C680JB8NNNC
Subtotal (1 reel of 4000 units)
PHP1,964.00(exc. VAT)
PHP0.491/unit
In Stock
  • RS Stock No. 243-7329
  • Mfr. Part No. UUD1V151MNL1GS
Subtotal (1 tape of 5 units)
PHP202.09(exc. VAT)
PHP40.418/unit
In Stock
  • RS Stock No. 243-7269
  • Mfr. Part No. UCW1V470MCL1GS
Subtotal (1 reel of 800 units)
PHP8,880.00(exc. VAT)
PHP11.10/unit
Results per page