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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KEMET 100 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 200V dc, ±5 %, Surface
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  • Mfr. Part No. C0805C101J2GACTU
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TE Connectivity 470 Ω Carbon Film Resistor 0.25 W 5 % CFR16J470R
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  • Mfr. Part No. CFR16J470R
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KEMET C4AF Polypropylene Capacitor, 10 %, 2.5 μF 400V ac, PCB
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  • Mfr. Part No. C4AF3BU4250T12K
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TE Connectivity 22 Ω Wirewound Wirewound Resistor 1 W 5 % EP1WSSS22RJ
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Panasonic 330 μF Capacitor 35V dc, Radial - EEUFC1V331 Radial Lead
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  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFC1V331
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Vishay MKP1848e Film Capacitor, ±5 %, 22 μF 500 V dc 500V ac, Through Hole
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  • Mfr. Part No. MKP1848e62250JK2
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TE Connectivity, 10 Ω 25 W Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
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  • Mfr. Part No. THS2510RJ
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KEMET 10 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 200V dc, ±10 %, Surface
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  • Mfr. Part No. C0805C103K2RACTU
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TDK B32529 Film Capacitor 4.7 nF 630V ac 630 V dc, Through Hole 2
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  • Mfr. Part No. B32529C8472J000
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Arcol HS50 50R J, 50 Ω 50 W Aluminium Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
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  • Mfr. Part No. HS50 50R J
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TDK, Standard Metal Oxide Varistor 430 pF 25 A, Clamping 395 V, Varistor 240 V
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  • Mfr. Part No. B72210S0151K101
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TE Connectivity, 820 mΩ 25 W Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
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  • Mfr. Part No. THS25R82J
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Vishay MKP 1839 HQ Film Capacitor, ±5 %, 330 nF 800 V dc 400V ac, Through Hole
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  • Mfr. Part No. MKP1839433084HQ
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Wurth Elektronik 10 μF Capacitor 400V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 860241375002 Radial Lead
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  • Mfr. Part No. 860241375002
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Alps Alpine RS451 10 kΩ Slide Slide Potentiometer 1-Turns 2-Gang Through Hole, RS45112A400G
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Vishay 534 1 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 10-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, 534B1102JC8872
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Panasonic 270 μF Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFK1V271L Radial Lead
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  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFK1V271L
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KEMET 22 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 200V dc, ±10 %, Surface
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  • Mfr. Part No. C0805C223K2RACTU
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TDK, AdvancedD Metal Oxide Varistor 410 pF 100 A, Clamping 1500 V, Varistor 910 V
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  • Mfr. Part No. B72220S2551K101
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Panasonic 6800 μF Capacitor 16V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUHD1C682 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 744-2016
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUHD1C682
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