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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TE Connectivity CRGP 10 kΩ, 2512 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 2 W - CRGP2512F10K
  • RS stock no. 176-4544
  • Mfr. Part No. CRGP2512F10K
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R 1 596,50(exc. VAT)
R 3,193/unit
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Panasonic 120 μF Polymer Capacitor 50V dc, Surface
  • RS stock no. 179-3417
  • Mfr. Part No. EEHZC1H121P
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R 6 442,50(exc. VAT)
R 12,885/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 330 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±10 %
  • RS stock no. 178-7513
  • Mfr. Part No. 08055C334KAT2A
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R 3 648,00(exc. VAT)
R 1,216/unit
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Bourns, SRR1206, E12 Shielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite DR & RI Core, 10 μH ±20 % 5.7 A Idc Q:18
  • RS stock no. 172-9752
  • Mfr. Part No. SRR1206-100ML
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R 4 749,00(exc. VAT)
R 7,915/unit
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TDK 100 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 179-5051
  • Mfr. Part No. CGA8M2C0G1H104J200KA
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R 8 487,00(exc. VAT)
R 8,487/unit
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TDK 220 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 250V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 179-5150
  • Mfr. Part No. C3216X7T2E224K160AE
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R 8 312,00(exc. VAT)
R 4,156/unit
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Abracon 8 MHz Crystal ±20 ppm HC-49 4.2 mm 11.4 mm 4.7mm
  • RS stock no. 171-0496
  • Mfr. Part No. ABLS-8.000MHZ-B2-T
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R 96,00(exc. VAT)
R 3,84/unit
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Rubycon 100 μF Capacitor 35V dc, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 172-7943
  • Mfr. Part No. 35YXG100MEFCFA8X11.5
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R 5 002,00(exc. VAT)
R 2,501/unit
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KEMET C27 Film Capacitor, ±5 %, 5 μF 470V ac, Chassis Mount
  • RS stock no. 172-6791
  • Mfr. Part No. C274ACF4500WA0J
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R 10 307,00(exc. VAT)
R 93,70/unit
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Panasonic ERJP08 120 kΩ, 1206 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.66 W - ERJP08F1203V
  • RS stock no. 172-3569
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJP08F1203V
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R 3 245,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,649/unit
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KEMET 470 μF Capacitor 385V dc, Screw - PEH200XD3470MU2
  • RS stock no. 173-1993
  • Mfr. Part No. PEH200XD3470MU2
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R 20 103,30(exc. VAT)
R 402,066/unit
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Epson, 125MHz XO Oscillator, ±50 ppm CMOS, 4-Pin Surface Mount Q3309CA40006212
  • RS stock no. 173-2587
  • Mfr. Part No. Q3309CA40006212
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R 14 149,75(exc. VAT)
R 56,599/unit
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Vishay CRCW 8.66 kΩ, 0402 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.06 W - CRCW04028K66FKED
  • RS stock no. 169-4207
  • Mfr. Part No. CRCW04028K66FKED
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R 1 650,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,165/unit
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Bourns, 2036 90 V dc 20 kA, Surface 3 Electrode Gas Discharge Tube Gas Discharge Tube
  • RS stock no. 172-8663
  • Mfr. Part No. 2036-09-SM-RPLF
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R 18 997,00(exc. VAT)
R 18,997/unit
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KEMET PHE845 Film Capacitor X1, ±20 %, 220 nF 1.5 kV dc 760V ac, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 173-4981
  • Mfr. Part No. PHE845VY6220MR30L2
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R 5 444,384(exc. VAT)
R 30,934/unit
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VPG Foil Resistors VSMP 25 kΩ, 1206 Metal Foil Surface Mount Resistor ±0.01 % 0.33 W - Y162525K0000T9R
  • RS stock no. 173-2965
  • Mfr. Part No. Y162525K0000T9R
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R 15 635,75(exc. VAT)
R 312,715/unit
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Nichicon 10 μF Capacitor 63V dc, Radial, Through Hole - UVZ1J100MDD Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 173-3955
  • Mfr. Part No. UVZ1J100MDD
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R 349,00(exc. VAT)
R 1,745/unit
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KEMET PHE845 Film Capacitor X1, ±20 %, 100 nF 1.5 kV dc 760V ac, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 172-6665
  • Mfr. Part No. PHE845VF6100MR30L2
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R 39,613/unit
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Vishay 12 kΩ Metal Film Resistor 0.6 W 1 % MRS25000C1202FCT00
  • RS stock no. 169-5052
  • Mfr. Part No. MRS25000C1202FCT00
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R 4 665,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,933/unit
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CHEMI-CON 680 μF Capacitor 16V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EKY-160ELL681MJ16S Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 170-0497
  • Mfr. Part No. EKY-160ELL681MJ16S
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R 5,212/unit
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