Passive Components

A passive component is a module that does not require energy to operate, except for the available alternating current (AC) circuit that it is connected to. A passive module is not capable of power gain and is not a source of energy. A typical passive component would be: resistors, inductors, capacitors and transformers which together are required to build any electrical or electronic circuit.

Passive devices can be used individually or connected together within a circuit, either in a series or in a parallel combination to control complex circuits or signals.

Types of Passive Components

  • Capacitors

A capacitor is a component that can gather and hold a charge in a way that is similar to how a battery functions. The capacitor is made of 2 close conductors (usually plates) that are separated by a dielectric material. The plates accumulate electric charge when connected to power source. One plate accumulates positive charge and the other plate accumulates negative charge. It can hold the charge even when the voltage is no longer applied. Different types of capacitors are film capacitors, mica capacitors, ceramic capacitors, electrolytic capacitors, aluminium electrolytic capacitors, tantalum electrolytic capacitors and power factor correction capacitors

  • Resistors

A Resistor is an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current. Although a resistor does not amplify or shape the electric current in any way its a powerful little device as it enables you to put the brakes on current flow in a very controlled way

  • Inductors

An inductor is a passive device that can store or deliver energy but cannot generate it. An ideal inductor is lossless, meaning that it can store energy indefinitely as no energy is lost as heat. Inductors are sometimes known as coils, chokes, electromagnets and solenoids

  • Ferrite Cores

A ferrite core is a ceramic compound that includes a mix of iron and another type of metal. Ferrite is common in many types of electrical components, including antennas. This magnetic core features wound components, such as windings from a transformer and inductors. It is useful because it offers low electrical conductivity along with high magnetic permeability.

  • Surge Protection Components

Surge protectors are a part of nearly every home and office today. They provide your expensive electronic devices with added protection against surges of electricity, which would ultimately destroy them.

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Yageo RC 2.2 kΩ, 1206 Thick Film Surface Mount Fixed Resistor ±1 % 0.25 W
  • RS stock no. 242-7178P
  • Mfr. Part No. RC1206FR-072K2L
Subtotal 100 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
R 26,40(exc. VAT)
R 0,264/unit
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Yageo RC 49.9 Ω, 0201 Thick Film Surface Mount Fixed Resistor ±1 % 50 mW - RC0201FR-0749R9L
  • RS stock no. 242-3936
  • Mfr. Part No. RC0201FR-0749R9L
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R 14,40(exc. VAT)
R 0,144/unit
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TDK B32529 Polyester Capacitor (PET) 1 nF 100V ac 100 V dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS stock no. 241-6565
  • Mfr. Part No. B32529C1102J189
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R 3 894,80(exc. VAT)
R 1,391/unit
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Huber+Suhner 1399.17.0248 Square Multi-Band Antenna with Type N Connector, 1695 MHz, 4200 MHz
  • RS stock no. 241-5674
  • Mfr. Part No. 1399.17.0248
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R 9 669,88(exc. VAT)
R 9 669,88/unit
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TDK B32529 Polyester Capacitor (PET) 227 nF 63V ac 63 V dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS stock no. 241-6547
  • Mfr. Part No. B32529C0273J000
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R 24,56(exc. VAT)
R 4,912/unit
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Abracon, ASPI-6045S Shielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 220 μH Flat Wire Winding ±20 % 590 mA Idc
  • RS stock no. 240-0949
  • Mfr. Part No. ASPI-6045S-221M-T
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R 4 519,50(exc. VAT)
R 3,013/unit
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Abracon 16 MHz Crystal Unit ±20 ppm HC-49-US 2-Pin 11.5 mm 5mm
  • RS stock no. 240-0787
  • Mfr. Part No. ABL-11.0592MHZ-B2
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R 3 643,00(exc. VAT)
R 3,643/unit
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Vishay P11H 10 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, Through Hole, P11H1F0GHFW10103MA
  • RS stock no. 239-8231
  • Mfr. Part No. P11H1F0GHFW10103MA
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R 529,73(exc. VAT)
R 529,73/unit
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Abracon, 4MHz Crystal Oscillator Crystal Oscillator, ±50 ppm CMOS, 4-Pin Surface Mount ASE-4.000MHZ-LC-T
  • RS stock no. 240-3566
  • Mfr. Part No. ASE-4.000MHZ-LC-T
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R 126,61(exc. VAT)
R 25,322/unit
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RS PRO 300 mΩ, 0805 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.5 % 0.13 W
  • RS stock no. 241-4911
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R 4 200,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,84/unit
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Panasonic ERA 1.5 kΩ, 0402 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor 0.1 % 0.1 W - ERA2VEB1501X
  • RS stock no. 241-3246
  • Mfr. Part No. ERA2VEB1501X
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R 21 020,00(exc. VAT)
R 2,102/unit
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Linx ANT-GNCP-TH25AL12 Patch Multi-Band Antenna with Pin-Type Connector, 1210 MHz, 1610 MHz, GPS
  • RS stock no. 241-2850
  • Mfr. Part No. ANT-GNCP-TH25AL12
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R 4 855,60(exc. VAT)
R 194,224/unit
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Panasonic ERJ HP6 1.8 kΩ, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % 0.5 W - ERJHP6J182V
  • RS stock no. 228-5137
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJHP6J182V
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R 2 690,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,538/unit
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Schurter 3.7 mH 50 A Common Mode Choke 2.7 mΩ 450V
  • RS stock no. 232-2853
  • Mfr. Part No. 3-127-623
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R 464,20(exc. VAT)
R 464,20/unit
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Bourns, SRR1208, 1208 Shielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 3.3 mH 10 % 320 mA Idc Q:20
  • RS stock no. 233-0807
  • Mfr. Part No. SRR1208-332KL
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R 3 833,20(exc. VAT)
R 9,583/unit
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Abracon, ASPI-4030S, 4030 Shielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 15 μH 20 % 1.11 A Idc
  • RS stock no. 232-7276P
  • Mfr. Part No. ASPI-4030S-150M-T
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R 255,95(exc. VAT)
R 5,119/unit
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Abracon 12 MHz Crystal 20 ppm Surface Mount 2-Pin 4.2 mm 11.4 mm 4.7mm
  • RS stock no. 232-7175
  • Mfr. Part No. ABLS-12.000MHZ-B2-T
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R 2 807,00(exc. VAT)
R 2,807/unit
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Schurter 1 mH 50 A Common Mode Choke 10 mΩ 450V
  • RS stock no. 232-2828
  • Mfr. Part No. 3-127-596
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R 263,02(exc. VAT)
R 263,02/unit
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Schurter 8.2 mH 50 A Common Mode Choke 10 mΩ 450V
  • RS stock no. 232-2846
  • Mfr. Part No. 3-127-620
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R 9 251,06(exc. VAT)
R 9 251,06/box
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KOA, WK73 Thick Film, Surface 145 Resistor Kit 14500
  • RS stock no. 241-0654
  • Mfr. Part No. WK732BT-KIT1
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