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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Yageo RC_L 220 kΩ, 0402 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.06 W - RC0402FR-07220KL
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ABB, OVR Surge Protection Device 275V Maximum Voltage Rating 80 kA Maximum Surge Current Surge Protection Device
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Linx ANT-2.4-FPC-LV100M4 PCB WiFi Antenna with MHF4 Connector, ISM Band
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Vishay PATT 49.9 Ω, 0805 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.1 % 0.2 W - PATT0805E49R9BGT5
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KEMET R75 Film Capacitor, ±5 %, 100 nF 1 kV dc 250V ac, Through Hole
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TE Connectivity 3.92 kΩ Metal Film Resistor 0.25 W 0.1 % YR1B3K92CC
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Vishay PE30 220 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, PE30L0FR224KAB
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Murata 4.7 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 25V dc, 10 %, Surface
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Siemens 240V Power Line Filter 1 Phase
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KYOCERA AVX 1 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 100V dc, ±10 %, Surface
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  • Mfr. Part No. 12101C105KAT2A
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Wurth Elektronik 47 μF Capacitor 35V dc, Surface Solder
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Schaffner, FN3256 25 A 520V ac 60Hz, Chassis Mount EMI Filter, Terminal Block 3 Phase
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TE Connectivity 200 Ω Wirewound Resistor 0.5 W 0.1 UPW50B200RV
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Arcol Ohmite HS15 39R J, 39 Ω 15 W Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
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KEMET 4.7 μF MnO2 Tantalum Capacitor 25V dc, Surface, T491 Series
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Arcol Ohmite RWS 6.8 Ω Wirewound Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 3 W - RWS3 6R8 F B
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Isabellenhutte CMK 100 mΩ, 1206 Zeranin Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.5 W - CMK-R100-1.0
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Yageo AC 60.4 Ω, 1206 Thick Film Resistor ±1 % 0.25 W - AC1206FR-0760R4L
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Abracon Internal SMT Antenna, Ultra Wideband (UWB)
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