47nF (47,000pF) Axial Ceramic Capacitor | Sinclair ZX Spectrum Repair

£0.35

These brand new 47nF axial ceramic capacitors will help restore stability to your vintage hardware.

These components are frequently used throughout the Sinclair ZX Spectrum motherboard, particularly for decoupling the 4116 or 4164 RAM chips to prevent voltage spikes and system crashes.

Their axial design allows for a clean, period-accurate fit on original PCBs, making them superior to bulky radial modern alternatives.

Whether you are performing a full motherboard refresh or troubleshooting noise in your video signal, these high-quality ceramic capacitors provide the reliable filtration needed to keep your 8-bit system running at its best.

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High-Quality 47nF Axial Ceramic Capacitors for 8-Bit Restoration

When repairing or refurbishing a Sinclair ZX Spectrum, replacing aged or failing decoupling capacitors is often overlooked. These 47nF (47,000pF) axial ceramic capacitors are essential for maintaining a stable electrical environment for your machine’s sensitive ICs.

Key Applications:

RAM Decoupling: Effectively filters electrical noise near the memory chips to prevent data corruption.
Power Rail Filtration: Smoothes out voltage ripples across the motherboard.
General Repair: Suitable for various logic and signal circuits across the Sinclair range and other retro computers like the Commodore 64 or BBC Micro.

Why Use Axial Components?

Most modern capacitors are radial (leads coming out of one end), which can look untidy and strain the solder pads on a vintage PCB. These axial capacitors feature leads at both ends, allowing them to lay flat against the board, preserving the original factory aesthetic and ensuring a secure mechanical fit.

Additional information

Weight	0.001 g