CG0472 0.0047uf 4mm Greencap Capacitor

The CG0473 0.0047µF (4.7nF) Greencap Capacitor is a compact polyester film capacitor designed for stable and reliable performance in electronic circuits. With a 4mm body size, it is well suited to printed circuit board assembly, breadboard experiments, educational electronics kits, and general-purpose circuit construction. Polyester film capacitors are commonly used for signal coupling, filtering, timing, bypassing, and noise suppression applications where consistent capacitance and dependable operation are required.

Key Features

• 0.0047µF capacitance
• Equivalent to 4.7nF or 4700pF
• Polyester film construction
• Compact 4mm Greencap style
• Non-polarised for easy circuit installation
• Suitable for signal, timing and filtering circuits
• Through-hole construction
• Ideal for PCB assembly and prototyping

What’s Included

• 1 × CG0473 0.0047µF 4mm Greencap Capacitor

Understanding the Value

The capacitor value can be expressed in several equivalent ways:
• 0.0047µF
• 4.7nF
• 4700pF
A common capacitor marking for this value is 472, representing 47 followed by two zeros in picofarads: 4700pF.

Classroom Use / Learning Outcomes

Students can use the CG0472 to:
• Identify capacitor values and markings
• Learn the relationship between µF, nF and pF
• Investigate capacitor charging and discharging
• Explore timing and oscillator circuits
• Build filtering and signal-conditioning circuits
• Practice component identification and PCB soldering

Teacher Benefits

• Useful general-purpose capacitor for electronics classes
• Non-polarised design simplifies student assembly
• Suitable for both breadboard and soldering projects
• Excellent for teaching capacitor identification and conversion
• Compact component suitable for a wide range of circuits

Perfect For

• Electronic kits
• Breadboard experiments
• Timing circuits
• Oscillators
• Audio and signal circuits
• PCB assembly
• STEM and classroom electronics