CP0103 0.01µF (10nF) 103 100V MKT Capacitor

The CP0103 0.01µF (10nF) 100V MKT Capacitor is a reliable metallised polyester film capacitor designed for filtering, coupling, decoupling, timing, and noise suppression in electronic circuits. With a ±10% tolerance and 100V rating, it provides dependable capacitance for general electronics, audio circuits, power supplies, signal processing, and electronic kits. Its non-polarised construction makes installation straightforward, while the through-hole design is well suited to PCB assembly, prototyping, repairs, and classroom electronics projects.

Key Features

• 0.01µF capacitance
• Equivalent to 10nF or 10,000pF
• 100V voltage rating
• ±10% capacitance tolerance
• MKT metallised polyester film construction
• Non-polarised for easy installation
• Suitable for filtering and signal applications
• Through-hole design for PCB assembly

What’s Included

• 1 × CP0103 0.01µF 100V MKT Capacitor

Understanding the Capacitor Value

The CP0103 capacitance can be expressed in several equivalent ways:
• 0.01µF
• 10nF
• 10,000pF
The 103 marking is a standard capacitor value code. The first two digits represent 10 and the third digit indicates three additional zeros when expressed in picofarads, giving 10,000pF or 10nF.

What is an MKT Capacitor?

MKT capacitors use a metallised polyester film dielectric. This construction provides reliable general-purpose performance in a compact package and is commonly used where stable capacitance, low leakage, and good durability are required. Unlike electrolytic capacitors, MKT capacitors are non-polarised and can therefore be installed in either direction.

Common Applications

• Signal filtering
• Signal coupling
• Decoupling and bypassing
• Noise suppression
• Timing circuits
• Audio electronics
• Signal processing
• General electronic circuit construction

Classroom Use / Learning Outcomes

Students can use the CP0103 to:
• Identify film capacitors and capacitor markings
• Understand the 103 capacitor code
• Convert between µF, nF and pF
• Compare ceramic, polyester film and electrolytic capacitors
• Investigate filtering and timing circuits
• Practise component placement and PCB soldering

Teacher Benefits

• Useful general-purpose capacitor for electronics classes
• Non-polarised design simplifies student assembly
• Suitable for breadboard and PCB projects
• Excellent for teaching capacitor identification
• Useful for comparing different capacitor technologies

Perfect For

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