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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Vishay 19.6 kΩ Thin Film Resistor 0.6 W 1 %
  • RS stock no. 506-5333P
  • Mfr. Part No. MBB02070C1962FCT00
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R 66,95(exc. VAT)
R 1,339/unit
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RS PRO 10 F Supercapacitor -20 to 80 % Tolerance, EDLC Capacitor 2.7V dc, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 360-067
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R 16,02/unit
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RS PRO 47 kΩ Carbon Film Resistor 0.25 W 5 %
  • RS stock no. 707-7805
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R 3,345/unit
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RS PRO, 10 Ω 150 W Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
  • RS stock no. 175-2463
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KEMET R41-T Film Capacitor Y2/X1 (IEC 60384-14), ±10 %, 10 nF 1.5 kV dc 300V ac, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 197-2036
  • Mfr. Part No. R413I210050T0K
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Panasonic 10 μF Capacitor 63V dc, Radial, Through Hole - ECA1JM100 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 228-6947
  • Mfr. Part No. ECA1JM100
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R 21,67(exc. VAT)
R 4,334/unit
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TE Connectivity CRGH 1.5 Ω, 2512 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % Surface 2 W - CRGH2512J1R5
  • RS stock no. 807-1384
  • Mfr. Part No. CRGH2512J1R5
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R 88,19(exc. VAT)
R 8,819/unit
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Vishay MKP 339 Film Capacitor, ±20 %, 330 nF 630 V dc 310V ac, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 485-6683P
  • Mfr. Part No. 2222 339 20334
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R 18,526/unit
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Fair-Rite Ferrite Bead Toroid Core 12.7 mm 35.55 mm ID 61 mm OD
  • RS stock no. 467-4172
  • Mfr. Part No. 5943003801
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R 206,87/unit
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TDK 100 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, +5 %, Through Hole Radial
  • RS stock no. 194-0470
  • Mfr. Part No. FG28C0G1H101JNT00
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R 1,537/unit
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Arcol HS10 22R J, 22 Ω 10 W Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
  • RS stock no. 159-916
  • Mfr. Part No. HS10 22R J
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R 103,92/unit
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Bourns 3590 5 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 10-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, 3590S-2-502L
  • RS stock no. 107-0779
  • Mfr. Part No. 3590S-2-502L
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R 293,61(exc. VAT)
R 293,61/unit
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Vishay, IFDC2525DZ 22 μH 20% 1.3 A Idc
  • RS stock no. 697-472
  • Mfr. Part No. IFDC2525DZER220M
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R 25,32/tape
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Bourns PTV 50 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 2-Gang Through Hole, PTV112-4420A-B503
  • RS stock no. 693-0702
  • Mfr. Part No. PTV112-4420A-B503
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R 23,22/unit
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Alps Alpine RK09D 10 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 729-3640
  • Mfr. Part No. RK09D1130C2P
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R 42,63(exc. VAT)
R 42,63/unit
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Vishay 1.8 kΩ Thin Film Resistor 0.6 W 1 % MRS25000C1801FCT00
  • RS stock no. 683-3231
  • Mfr. Part No. MRS25000C1801FCT00
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R 44,80(exc. VAT)
R 1,792/unit
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RS PRO 350 Ω Metal Film Resistor 0.4 W 0.25 %
  • RS stock no. 174-3084
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R 1,514/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 47 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 200V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 698-4096
  • Mfr. Part No. 08052U470JAT2A
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R 5,978/unit
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Panasonic 470 μF Capacitor 100V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 365-4543P
  • Mfr. Part No. ECA2AHG471
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R 43,314/unit
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Murata 220 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 6.3V dc, ±20 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 903-9619
  • Mfr. Part No. GRM31CR60J227ME11
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R 4,708/unit
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