0.001µF (102) Ceramic Capacitor – 5 Pieces Pack

The 0.001µF (102) Ceramic Capacitor – 5 Pieces Pack contains five high-quality non-polarized ceramic capacitors designed for filtering, coupling, decoupling, bypassing, and noise suppression in electronic circuits. Each capacitor has a capacitance value of 0.001 microfarads (1000 picofarads or 1 nanofarad) and is identified by the standard "102" capacitor code, where "10" represents the significant digits and "2" indicates the multiplier, resulting in 1000pF (1nF).

Ceramic capacitors are among the most widely used passive electronic components because of their excellent reliability, compact size, low electrical losses, and stable performance. They are manufactured using a ceramic dielectric material placed between conductive electrodes, allowing them to store and release electrical energy efficiently. Their non-polarized design means they can be installed in either direction, making them simple to use in both AC and DC circuits.

The 0.001µF (102) value is commonly used in high-frequency electronic circuits where noise reduction, signal filtering, and voltage stabilization are required. These capacitors effectively remove unwanted electrical noise, smooth voltage fluctuations, and improve the performance of sensitive electronic components. They are also widely used in oscillator circuits, RF circuits, timing applications, microcontroller systems, communication equipment, and power supply bypass networks.

With a typical voltage rating of 50V DC, these capacitors are suitable for a wide range of low-voltage electronic applications. Their through-hole radial lead design makes them easy to install on printed circuit boards (PCBs), breadboards, and prototype boards, making them an excellent choice for students, hobbyists, repair technicians, and professional electronics engineers.

Working Principle

A ceramic capacitor stores electrical energy between two conductive plates separated by a ceramic dielectric material.

• When voltage is applied, electrical charge is stored on the capacitor plates.

• The capacitor rapidly charges and discharges as circuit conditions change.

• It blocks DC signals while allowing AC signals to pass when used for signal coupling.

• It filters unwanted electrical noise and stabilizes power supply voltage.

• It improves overall circuit performance by reducing interference and voltage fluctuations.

Key Features

• Capacitance: 0.001µF (1000pF / 1nF)

• Capacitor code: 102

• Typical voltage rating: 50V DC

• Non-polarized ceramic capacitor

• Through-hole radial lead design

• Compact and lightweight construction

• Excellent high-frequency performance

• Low leakage current

• Low electrical loss

• Stable capacitance and reliable operation

• Suitable for PCB and breadboard installation

• Pack of 5 pieces

Applications

The 0.001µF (102) Ceramic Capacitor is widely used in:

• Power supply filtering

• Signal coupling circuits

• Signal decoupling circuits

• Bypass circuits

• Noise suppression

• Oscillator circuits

• Timing circuits

• RF and communication circuits

• Arduino and microcontroller projects

• Embedded systems

• DIY electronics projects

• Educational electronics experiments

• General electronic circuit design

• Electronic equipment repair

Specifications

• Product Type: Ceramic Capacitor

• Capacitance: 0.001µF (1000pF / 1nF)

• Capacitor Code: 102

• Voltage Rating: Typically 50V DC

• Polarity: Non-polarized

• Mounting Type: Through-hole (Radial Lead)

• Package Quantity: 5 Pieces