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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Bourns, SRR4528A Shielded Multilayer Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 2.7 μH Multilayer ±30 % 3.4 A Idc
  • RS stock no. 176-5982
  • Mfr. Part No. SRR4528A-2R7Y
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R 200,34(exc. VAT)
R 10,017/unit
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TE Connectivity GRGP 4.7 kΩ, 0402 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % Surface 0.12 W - CRGP0402F4K7
  • RS stock no. 176-4677
  • Mfr. Part No. CRGP0402F4K7
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R 1 500,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,15/unit
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RS PRO 6.8 kΩ Metal Film Resistor 0.4 W 0.25 %
  • RS stock no. 174-3030P
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R 152,00(exc. VAT)
R 1,52/unit
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RS PRO 10 kΩ Metal Film Resistor 1 W 0.5 %
  • RS stock no. 174-2701
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R 0,871/unit
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NIC Components 47 μF Capacitor 63V dc, Radial, Through Hole - NRSZ470M63V8X11.5F Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 169-3615
  • Mfr. Part No. NRSZ470M63V8X11.5F
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R 529,80(exc. VAT)
R 2,649/unit
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KEMET MMK Film Capacitor, ±10 %, 4.7 μF 63 V dc 40V ac, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 173-4977
  • Mfr. Part No. MMK22.5475K63D13L4TRAY
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R 6 613,542(exc. VAT)
R 28,263/unit
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TDK B32522 Film Capacitor 2.2 μF 40V ac 63 V dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS stock no. 172-5689
  • Mfr. Part No. B32522C0225J000
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R 9 124,00(exc. VAT)
R 9,124/unit
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Murata, LQW, 0603 Unshielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 27 nH ±2 % 440 mA Idc Q:40
  • RS stock no. 167-5714
  • Mfr. Part No. LQW18AN27NG00D
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R 4 108,00(exc. VAT)
R 1,027/unit
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Wurth Elektronik 33 μH Manganese Zinc Ferrite Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor, Max SRF:6.29 MHz, 36 A Idc, 1.31 mΩ Rdc,
  • RS stock no. 168-3225P
  • Mfr. Part No. 74436413300
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R 222,37(exc. VAT)
R 222,37/unit
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Epson 16 MHz Crystal ±10 to ±30 ppm Surface Mount 4-Pin 0.55 mm 2.5 mm 2mm
  • RS stock no. 173-2325
  • Mfr. Part No. Q24FA20H0004411
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R 4 570,75(exc. VAT)
R 18,283/unit
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Vishay 2.2 μF MnO2 Tantalum Capacitor 40V dc, 790D Series
  • RS stock no. 170-8598
  • Mfr. Part No. 790D225X9040B2BE3
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R 20 251,75(exc. VAT)
R 81,007/unit
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KEMET C4BS Film Capacitor, ±5 %, 330 nF 3 kV dc 750V ac, Solder Lug
  • RS stock no. 173-4224
  • Mfr. Part No. C4BSYBX3330ZALJ
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R 6 943,36(exc. VAT)
R 216,98/unit
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Arcol Ohmite EBW 200 Ω Manganin Alloy Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % Surface 7 W - EBWB-MR0002FE
  • RS stock no. 172-2208
  • Mfr. Part No. EBWB-MR0002FE
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R 53 752,00(exc. VAT)
R 26,876/unit
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20 kΩ, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer, Pin 0.5 W Top Adjust Bourns, 3386
  • RS stock no. 167-3455
  • Mfr. Part No. 3386F-1-203LF
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R 893,05(exc. VAT)
R 17,861/unit
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KEMET C4G Polypropylene Capacitor, ±5 %, 2.2 μF 850 V dc 450V ac, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 173-1911
  • Mfr. Part No. C4GAMUD4220AA1J
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R 5 519,10(exc. VAT)
R 110,382/unit
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2 mΩ, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer, Pin 0.5 W Top Adjust Bourns, 3296
  • RS stock no. 167-3419
  • Mfr. Part No. 3296Y-1-205LF
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R 1 530,70(exc. VAT)
R 30,614/unit
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KEMET 13 mH 2 A Common Mode Choke 115 mΩ 250V
  • RS stock no. 169-6880
  • Mfr. Part No. SCF-02-1300
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R 93 158,00(exc. VAT)
R 71,66/unit
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TDK, B722 Standard Metal Oxide Varistor 4.35 nF 5 A, Clamping 2970 V, Varistor 27 V
  • RS stock no. 170-2903
  • Mfr. Part No. B72210S0170K101
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R 2 033,00(exc. VAT)
R 4,066/unit
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Vishay 866 Ω Thin Film Resistor 0.6 W 1 %
  • RS stock no. 169-5359
  • Mfr. Part No. MRS25000C8660FCT00
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R 4 560,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,912/unit
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Vishay 47 μF MnO2 Tantalum Capacitor 10V dc, Surface, 293D Series
  • RS stock no. 169-3379
  • Mfr. Part No. 293D476X9010C2TE3
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R 3 409,00(exc. VAT)
R 6,818/unit
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