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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Murata Ceramic Resonator, 16 MHz 15 pF, 3-Pin Surface Mount 0.9 mm 1.3mm, 3.2 mm
  • RS stock no. 276-3690
  • Mfr. Part No. CSTNE16M0V53Z000R0
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R 9 042,00(exc. VAT)
R 3,014/unit
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ECS Inc International ECS-SR1-4.00-B-TR Ceramic Resonator, 4 MHz 30 pF, 3-Pin SMD
  • RS stock no. 301-183
  • Mfr. Part No. ECS-SR1-4.00-B-TR
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R 17,30/unit
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Abracon AWSCR-4.19CPLA-C30-T4 Ceramic Resonator, 4.19 MHz 30 pF, 3-Pin Tape & Reel 1.5 mm 3mm, 6 mm
  • RS stock no. 188-6676
  • Mfr. Part No. AWSCR-4.19CPLA-C30-T4
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Vishay 12 W 2.2 kΩ Wirewound Rheostat 74A, RT012AS2201KB
  • RS stock no. 168-0115
  • Mfr. Part No. RT012AS2201KB
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R 6 709,379/unit
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Rubycon 470 μF Capacitor 63V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 172-7604
  • Mfr. Part No. 63YXF470M12.5X25
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R 11,301/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 10 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±10 %, Surface
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  • Mfr. Part No. 06035C103KAZ2A
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R 0,384/unit
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10 kΩ, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer, Pin 0.5 W Top Adjust Vishay, T93
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  • Mfr. Part No. T93YA103KT20
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R 30,031/unit
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Linx Whip WiFi Antenna with SMA Connector, WiFi
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  • Mfr. Part No. ANT-2.4-CW-RCT-SS
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R 351,16/unit
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Abracon, 16MHz Clock Oscillator Crystal Oscillator, ±30 ppm CMOS, 4-Pin
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  • Mfr. Part No. ASAAIG5-16.000MHz-Y-T3
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KEMET Clip for use with Electrolytic Capacitor
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  • Mfr. Part No. H2
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R 42,848/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 2.2 μF Electrolytic Tantalum Capacitor 35V dc, Surface, TAJ Series
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  • Mfr. Part No. TAJA225K035RNJ
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R 7 356,00(exc. VAT)
R 3,678/unit
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Wurth Elektronik, 784383, 2512HT Shielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Magnetic Iron Alloy Core, 1.5 μH Shielded ±20 %
  • RS stock no. 427-169
  • Mfr. Part No. 78438324015HT
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R 23,228/unit
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Panasonic ERJ8BW 43 mΩ, 1206 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 1 W - ERJ8BWFR043V
  • RS stock no. 566-018
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJ8BWFR043V
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R 12,022/unit
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Panasonic ERA 330 kΩ, 0805 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.1 % 0.13 W - ERA6AEB334V
  • RS stock no. 565-954
  • Mfr. Part No. ERA6AEB334V
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R 2,018/unit
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-PD2 HV Unshielded Power Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 680 μH 10 % 380 mA Idc
  • RS stock no. 486-071
  • Mfr. Part No. 768775268
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R 33,99(exc. VAT)
R 33,99/unit
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Panasonic ERA 330 kΩ, 0603 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.1 % 0.1 W - ERA3AEB334V
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  • Mfr. Part No. ERA3AEB334V
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R 1,752/unit
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TDK, B82462-G4 Shielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 10 μH ±20 % 1.5 A Idc
  • RS stock no. 167-8489
  • Mfr. Part No. B82462G4103M000
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R 11,354/unit
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RS PRO 5.1 Ω, 1210 Polymer Resistor 5 % 0.5 W
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R 0,589/unit
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TE Connectivity 68 Ω Metal Oxide Resistor 2 W 5 % ROX2SJ68R
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Panasonic ERA 1.2 kΩ, 0603 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.1 % 0.1 W - ERA3AEB122V
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