CC0103 0.01µF (10nF) Y5P 50V Ceramic Capacitor – 5mm Pitch

The CC0103 0.01µF (10nF) Y5P Ceramic Capacitor is a compact, non-polarised through-hole capacitor designed for general-purpose electronic circuits. With a 50V rating and 5mm lead pitch, it is well suited to filtering, coupling, bypassing, timing, and noise suppression applications. Its compact size and straightforward through-hole construction make it an excellent choice for electronic kits, breadboard experiments, PCB assembly, repairs, prototyping, and classroom electronics projects.

Key Features

• 0.01µF capacitance
• Equivalent to 10nF or 10,000pF
• 50V voltage rating
• Y5P ceramic dielectric
• 5mm lead pitch
• Non-polarised for easy installation
• Compact through-hole construction
• Suitable for PCB assembly and prototyping

What’s Included

• 1 × CC0103 0.01µF (10nF) Y5P 50V Ceramic Capacitor

Understanding the Capacitor Value

The CC0103 capacitance can be expressed in several equivalent ways:
• 0.01µF
• 10nF
• 10,000pF
The common three-digit marking for this capacitor is 103. The first two digits represent 10, while the third digit indicates three additional zeros when expressed in picofarads, giving 10,000pF or 10nF.

What is a Y5P Ceramic Capacitor?

Y5P identifies the type of ceramic dielectric used within the capacitor. It is commonly used for general-purpose applications where compact size and economical construction are important. Ceramic capacitors are also non-polarised, allowing them to be installed in either direction in a circuit.

Common Applications

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

Classroom Use / Learning Outcomes

Students can use the CC0103 to:
• Identify ceramic capacitors and their markings
• Understand the 103 capacitor code
• Convert between µF, nF and pF
• Understand polarised and non-polarised components
• Investigate capacitor behaviour in timing and filtering circuits
• Practise breadboard construction and PCB soldering

Teacher Benefits

• Useful general-purpose classroom component
• Non-polarised design reduces assembly errors
• Suitable for breadboard and soldering activities
• Excellent for teaching capacitor value codes
• Easy-to-handle through-hole component
• Suitable for a wide variety of student electronics projects

Perfect For

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