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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KYOCERA AVX 3.3 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 136-4435
  • Mfr. Part No. 12065A332JAT2A
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R 215,05(exc. VAT)
R 4,301/unit
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Vishay CH 25 Ω, 0402 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % 0.05 W - CH0402-25RJFPT
  • RS stock no. 684-2535
  • Mfr. Part No. CH0402-25RJFPT
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R 99,33(exc. VAT)
R 99,33/unit
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Panasonic E96 45300 Ω, Tape & Reel Thin-Film Technology Thin Film Resistor ±0.1 % Surface 0.1 W - ERA3AEB4532V
  • RS stock no. 782-624
  • Mfr. Part No. ERA3AEB4532V
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R 10,57(exc. VAT)
R 1,057/unit
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Panasonic ERJP08 560 Ω, 1206 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.66 W - ERJP08F5600V
  • RS stock no. 922-9367
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJP08F5600V
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R 3 100,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,62/unit
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Vishay WSR3 50 mΩ, 4257 (11070M) Metal Strip Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 3 W - WSR3R0500FEA
  • RS stock no. 167-9806
  • Mfr. Part No. WSR3R0500FEA
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R 14 515,50(exc. VAT)
R 9,677/unit
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Eaton, DRQ, 0127 Shielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 22 μH ±20 % 7.57 A Idc
  • RS stock no. 770-0312
  • Mfr. Part No. DRQ127-220-R
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R 146,83(exc. VAT)
R 29,366/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 220 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 200V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 136-4319
  • Mfr. Part No. 12062A221JAT2A
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R 191,00(exc. VAT)
R 1,91/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 100 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 100V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 136-4392
  • Mfr. Part No. 12061C104KAT2A
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R 199,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,995/unit
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TDK, B82422T, 1210 Shielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 1 μH ±10 % 400 mA Idc Q:30
  • RS stock no. 801-9497
  • Mfr. Part No. B82422T1102K000
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R 51,13(exc. VAT)
R 5,113/unit
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TE Connectivity SMQ 0.47 Ω Wirewound Surface Mount Resistor 5 % Surface 1 W - SMQW1R47JT
  • RS stock no. 286-7549
  • Mfr. Part No. SMQW1R47JT
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R 7 486,00(exc. VAT)
R 3,743/unit
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Yageo PA 1 mΩ, 2512 Current Sensing Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 1 W - PA2512FKF070R001E
  • RS stock no. 199-5854
  • Mfr. Part No. PA2512FKF070R001E
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R 10 428,00(exc. VAT)
R 2,607/unit
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TE Connectivity CPF 2.43 kΩ, 0402 Thin Film ±0.1 % 0.06 W - CPF0402B2K43E1
  • RS stock no. 122-6415
  • Mfr. Part No. CPF0402B2K43E1
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R 120,90(exc. VAT)
R 6,045/unit
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-MK Unshielded Multilayer Surface Mount Inductor with a Ceramic Core, 3.3 nH Multilayer 5 % 320 mA
  • RS stock no. 217-7461
  • Mfr. Part No. 7447820033
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R 87,90(exc. VAT)
R 0,879/unit
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Yageo RC_L 100 kΩ, 2512 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 2 W - RC2512FK-07100KL
  • RS stock no. 198-8528
  • Mfr. Part No. RC2512FK-07100KL
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R 3 888,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,972/unit
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RS PRO 3.3 mΩ, 1206 Thick Film Resistor 1 % 7 W - RSPHVRC06FTEO3304
  • RS stock no. 257-2970
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R 2 173,00(exc. VAT)
R 2,173/unit
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RS PRO 59 kΩ, 1206 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.25 W
  • RS stock no. 717-6151
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R 720,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,144/unit
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-GFH, 2520 Unshielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Powdered Iron Core, 6.8 μH Moulded ±20 % 450 mA
  • RS stock no. 899-7154
  • Mfr. Part No. 7447629068
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R 68,37(exc. VAT)
R 6,837/unit
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Panasonic, MS Shielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Magnetic Iron Alloy Core, 44 μH ±20 % 4.1 A Idc
  • RS stock no. 548-923
  • Mfr. Part No. ETQP5M470YSC
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R 74,71(exc. VAT)
R 14,942/unit
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-RFI, 1008A Shielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 27 μH ±5 % 95 mA Idc Q:15
  • RS stock no. 163-7967
  • Mfr. Part No. 744762427A
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R 9 766,00(exc. VAT)
R 4,883/unit
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ROHM MCRS Series 75 Ω, 0402 Thick Film Resistor ±1 % Surface 0.1 W - MCR01SMQPF7500
  • RS stock no. 780-531
  • Mfr. Part No. MCR01SMQPF7500
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R 188,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,188/unit
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