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.

50232 Products showing for Capacitors

Sort By
906 of 999+
In Stock
  • RS Stock No. 227-5296
  • Mfr. Part No. C4AKJBW5150A3FJ
Subtotal (1 unit)
PHP776.76(exc. VAT)
PHP776.76/unit
Temporarily out of stock
  • RS Stock No. 242-3910
  • Mfr. Part No. CC0603JRNPO9BN820
Subtotal (100 units, on tapes of 100)
PHP90.20(exc. VAT)
PHP0.902/unit
In Stock
  • RS Stock No. 669-8638
  • Mfr. Part No. CC1206KRX7RABB102
Subtotal (25 units, in packs of 25)
PHP112.00(exc. VAT)
PHP4.48/unit
Temporarily out of stock
  • RS Stock No. 759-136
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFR1C101B
Subtotal (5 units, in packs of 5)
PHP56.79(exc. VAT)
PHP11.358/unit
In Stock
  • RS Stock No. 135-8383
  • Mfr. Part No. TPSE477K010R0100
Subtotal (5 units, in bags of 5)
PHP821.24(exc. VAT)
PHP164.248/unit
In Stock
  • RS Stock No. 122-3683
  • Mfr. Part No. EEEFK1V471SP
Subtotal (500 units, on reels of 500)
PHP13,728.00(exc. VAT)
PHP27.456/unit
In Stock
  • RS Stock No. 648-0783P
  • Mfr. Part No. C1206C102K5RACTU
Subtotal (10 units, supplied on a continuous strip)
PHP27.44(exc. VAT)
PHP2.744/unit
Limited stock
  • RS Stock No. 242-7437P
  • Mfr. Part No. C4532X7R2E474K230KA
Subtotal (10 units, supplied on a continuous strip)
PHP229.40(exc. VAT)
PHP22.94/unit
In Stock
  • RS Stock No. 199-2120P
  • Mfr. Part No. CC0402BRNPO9BN5R6
Subtotal (500 units, supplied on a reel)
PHP389.00(exc. VAT)
PHP0.778/unit
Temporarily out of stock
  • RS Stock No. 194-3650
  • Mfr. Part No. B32652A0333J000
Subtotal (25 units, in packs of 25)
PHP712.80(exc. VAT)
PHP28.512/unit
In Stock
  • RS Stock No. 280-6707
  • Mfr. Part No. MAL211838229E3
Subtotal (1 unit)
PHP263.30(exc. VAT)
PHP263.30/unit
Temporarily out of stock
  • RS Stock No. 846-7088
  • Mfr. Part No. LLS1V472MELZ
Subtotal (2 units, in packs of 2)
PHP370.56(exc. VAT)
PHP185.28/unit
In Stock
  • RS Stock No. 136-4443P
  • Mfr. Part No. TAJC227K010RNJ
Subtotal (5 units, supplied in a bag)
PHP368.87(exc. VAT)
PHP73.774/unit
In Stock
  • RS Stock No. 185-4274
  • Mfr. Part No. MKT1813610255
Subtotal (5 units, in packs of 5)
PHP2,728.80(exc. VAT)
PHP545.76/unit
In Stock
  • RS Stock No. 715-2218
  • Mfr. Part No. UCS2D101MHD
Subtotal (5 units, in packs of 5)
PHP598.75(exc. VAT)
PHP119.75/unit
Currently unavailable
  • RS Stock No. 166-7741
  • Mfr. Part No. 1210GC102KAT1A
Subtotal (2000 units, on reels of 2000)
PHP18,810.00(exc. VAT)
PHP9.405/unit
In Stock
  • RS Stock No. 381-9683
  • Mfr. Part No. ALS31A472MF200
Subtotal (1 unit)
PHP3,033.51(exc. VAT)
PHP3,033.51/unit
Temporarily out of stock
  • RS Stock No. 164-9703
  • Mfr. Part No. R474F21005001K
Subtotal (2400 units, in bags of 2400)
PHP42,264.00(exc. VAT)
PHP17.61/unit
In Stock
  • RS Stock No. 648-0648P
  • Mfr. Part No. T491A105K035AT
Subtotal (10 units, supplied on a continuous strip)
PHP131.90(exc. VAT)
PHP13.19/unit
In Stock
  • RS Stock No. 230-6333P
  • Mfr. Part No. 6TPE470MW
Subtotal (5 units, supplied on a continuous strip)
PHP858.00(exc. VAT)
PHP171.60/unit
Results per page