Capacitors
Capacitors are passive devices that are used in almost all electrical circuits for rectification, coupling and tuning. Also known as condensers, a capacitor is simply two electrical conductors separated by an insulating layer called a dielectric. The conductors are usually thin layers of aluminum foil, while the dielectric can be made up of many materials including paper, mylar, polypropylene, ceramic, mica, and even air. Electrolytic capacitors have a dielectric of aluminum oxide which is formed through the application of voltage after the capacitor is assembled.
Characteristics of different capacitors are determined by not only the material used for the conductors and dielectric, but also by the thickness and physical spacing of the components.
![Capacitor - Jupiter, Cosmos, Wet Electrolytic, Axial Lead C-JP-CX](https://www.amplifiedparts.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/untitled_1.png?itok=Ez3Lq1VK)
The Cosmos Wet Electrolytic Capacitors present a new axial range from Jupiter Condenser. Inspired from and designs based on early American Wet Electrolytic capacitors used in audio amplifiers, guitar amplifiers, and pro audio applications. Available ranging from 10uF to 250uF and voltages from 25V to 500V
Starting at $4.99
![Capacitor - Mod® Electronics, Aluminum Electrolytic, 105°C, Axial Lead C-ET-X-MOD](https://www.amplifiedparts.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/mod-electrolytic-group_1.png?itok=bA4YGdxT)
Mod® Electronics electrolytic capacitors provide builders with quality capacitors that offer long-lasting performance at the highest degree. These capacitors are designed with tube amplifiers in mind; each capacitor is rated at 105°C. This temperature rating provides a highly-stable capacitance in any device, be it vacuum tube or solid state. The Mod® electrolytic capacitor line features capacitance values that are common in many vintage amplifiers but are not readily available today. Builders and techs can confidently use these capacitors to match the original specifications of their equipment.
Starting at $0.65
![Capacitor - Sprague Atom, Aluminum Electrolytic C-SA](https://www.amplifiedparts.com/sites/default/files/styles/uc_product_list/public/uc_products/c-sa_group_0_0.png?itok=ozUgJR9Q)
Aluminum Capacitors +85 °C, axial lead. The best electrolytic money can buy. Features:
- Low leakage current
- Long shelf life
- Ideal for application in TV sets, auto radios, radio-phone combinations, electronic testing equipment
Starting at $2.95