Vishay Axial Electrolytic Capactitor SET for 128K Toastrack

£11.25

Future-proof your “Toastrack” with this professional-grade ZX Spectrum 128K Vishay capacitor set.

This kit features brand-new, high-quality Vishay axial capacitors, providing a period-accurate appearance with modern electrical stability for your power and signal rails.

To tackle the 128K’s heat issues, we offer an optional upgrade to a switching DC-DC regulator HERE.

Replacing the original 7805 linear regulator with this high-efficiency module allows your machine to run significantly cooler, removing the heat worry and protecting the delicate ULA and memory from thermal stress.

 

Suitable for 128K Toastrack models ONLY.

NOT suitable for 16/48K models or other 128K models (+2, +3)

Description

Quality Vishay Axial Capacitor & (optional) Switching Regulator for Sinclair 128K Toastrack

If you want your 128K Toastrack to remain reliable for the next 40 years, you need to address power filtration and thermal management. This kit combines the best of both worlds: industry-leading Vishay components and modern power efficiency.

Why Choose Vishay Axial Capacitors?

Vishay is a premier manufacturer of electronic components. These axial electrolytic capacitors are specifically chosen for:

  • Authentic Aesthetic: Maintain the original “factory look” of the motherboard with modern axial leads.
  • Low ESR & High Ripple Current: Ensures incredibly stable power delivery to the memory and logic chips, cleaning up video and audio noise.
  • Branded Reliability: No generic parts here—just brand-new, high-spec components from a world-class manufacturer.

The Ultimate Heat Fix: 

Optional Switching Regulator The original 7805 linear regulator is a “heat bucket,” wasting energy and making the 128K’s case dangerously warm. You can opt to purchase a high quality Traco switching DC-DC regulator to replace it.

  • Runs Ice-Cold: Unlike the 7805, which dissipates heat through a bulky metal bar, this module is over 90% efficient, generating almost no heat.
  • Component Longevity: Lower internal temperatures extend the life of your ULA, RAM, and other temperature-sensitive chips.

No Internal Heatsink Required: The switching regulator is a “drop-in” replacement that allows your machine to breathe easier.

Additional information

Weight0.009 g