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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Arcol Ohmite 100 W 25 Ω Linear Rheostat 2A, RKS25RE
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  • Mfr. Part No. RKS25RE
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R 8 685,33/unit
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Murata 10 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 16V dc, ±10 %, Surface
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  • Mfr. Part No. GCM31CR71C106KA64L
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R 7,316/unit
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Panasonic ERJ 2 kΩ, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.5 % 0.1 W - ERJ6RBD2001V
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  • Mfr. Part No. ERJ6RBD2001V
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Arcol Ohmite RWS 1.5 Ω, 1206 Wirewound Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 5 W - RWS5 1R5 F B
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  • Mfr. Part No. RWS5 1R5 F B
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Arcol Ohmite 50 W 50 Ω Rheostat 1A, RJS50RE
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  • Mfr. Part No. RJS50RE
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Panasonic ERJ 2 kΩ, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.5 % 0.1 W - ERJ3RBD2001V
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  • Mfr. Part No. ERJ3RBD2001V
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R 1,227/unit
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Eaton, DR, 0704 Shielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 47 μH ±20 % 1.41 A Idc
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  • Mfr. Part No. DR74-470-R
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R 20,538/unit
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Panasonic 270 μF Polymer Capacitor 35V dc, Surface
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  • Mfr. Part No. EEHZE1V271P
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Wurth Elektronik WCAP-FTXX Film Capacitor, ±10 %, 220 nF 310 V dc 310V ac, Through Hole
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  • Mfr. Part No. 890334025027RP
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Wurth Elektronik 8904041230 Film Capacitor Y2/X1 (IEC 60384-14), 10 %, 470 nF 1000 V 330V, Through Hole
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  • Mfr. Part No. 890404127006CS
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R 65,54/unit
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Panasonic ERJ 910 kΩ, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.5 % 0.1 W - ERJ6RED9103V
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  • Mfr. Part No. ERJ6RED9103V
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R 0,942/unit
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Wurth Elektronik SMT Coupled Inductor Coupled Inductor Nickel Zinc Core, 33 μH
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  • Mfr. Part No. 76889440330
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Vishay CRCW 200 Ω, 1206 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % Surface 0.5 W - CRCW1206200RFKEAHP
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  • Mfr. Part No. CRCW1206200RFKEAHP
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R 1,561/unit
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Vishay CRCW 47 Ω, 0402 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % Surface 0.2 W - CRCW040247R0FKEDHP
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  • Mfr. Part No. CRCW040247R0FKEDHP
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Vishay CRCW 470 Ω, 1206 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % Surface 0.5 W - CRCW1206470RFKEAHP
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  • Mfr. Part No. CRCW1206470RFKEAHP
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KYOCERA AVX FFVE Film Capacitor, ±10 %, 47 μF 900 V dc, Through Hole
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  • Mfr. Part No. FFVE6C0476K--
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KEMET 33 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 1kV dc, ±5 %, Surface
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  • Mfr. Part No. C2220X333JDGACAUTO
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Vishay CRCW 560 Ω, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % Surface 0.5 W - CRCW0805560RFKEAHP
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Vishay CRCW 330 Ω, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % Surface 0.5 W - CRCW0805330RFKEAHP
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  • Mfr. Part No. CRCW0805330RFKEAHP
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Panasonic 820 μF Capacitor 6.3V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
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  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFM0J821L
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