CC0472 0.0047µF (4.7nF) Z5U 50V Ceramic Capacitor – 5mm Pitch

The 0.0047µF (4.7nF) Z5U Ceramic Capacitor is a compact, non-polarised through-hole capacitor suitable for a wide range of general-purpose electronic circuits. Rated at 50V with a 5mm lead pitch, it is ideal for filtering, coupling, bypassing, timing, and noise suppression applications. Its simple through-hole construction makes it suitable for breadboards, printed circuit boards, electronic kits, repairs, and classroom projects. As a non-polarised component, it can be installed in either direction, making circuit assembly straightforward for students and beginners.

Key Features

• 0.0047µF capacitance
• Equivalent to 4.7nF or 4700pF
• 50V voltage rating
• Z5U ceramic dielectric
• 5mm lead pitch
• Non-polarised for easy installation
• Compact through-hole construction
• Suitable for PCB assembly and prototyping

What’s Included

• 1 × 0.0047µF (4.7nF) Z5U 50V Ceramic Capacitor

Understanding the Capacitor Value

The capacitance can be expressed in several equivalent ways:
• 0.0047µF
• 4.7nF
• 4700pF
The common three-digit capacitor marking for this value is 472. The first two digits represent 47, while the third digit indicates two additional zeros when expressed in picofarads, giving 4700pF.

Common Applications

• Filtering circuits
• Signal coupling
• Bypass applications
• Timing circuits
• Noise suppression
• Oscillators
• Signal conditioning
• General-purpose electronic circuits

Classroom Use / Learning Outcomes

Students can use this capacitor to:
• Identify ceramic capacitors and component markings
• Convert between µF, nF and pF
• Understand non-polarised capacitor construction
• Explore capacitor behaviour in timing and filtering circuits
• Build and modify breadboard circuits
• Practise PCB component placement and soldering

Teacher Benefits

• Useful general-purpose classroom component
• Non-polarised design reduces assembly errors
• Suitable for breadboard and PCB activities
• Excellent for teaching capacitor value codes
• Compact and easy for students to handle

Perfect For

• Electronic kits
• Breadboard experiments
• PCB assembly
• Filtering circuits
• Timing and oscillator circuits
• Repairs and prototyping
• Classroom electronics