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 680 Ω Carbon Composition Resistor 0.25 W 5 % CBT25J680R
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  • Mfr. Part No. CBT25J680R
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R 8,382/unit
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KEMET C44U Film Capacitor, 10 %, 460 μF 1.1 kV dc, Screw
  • RS stock no. 196-8788
  • Mfr. Part No. C44UQGT6460M86K
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TE Connectivity 47 kΩ Carbon Film Resistor 2 W 5 %
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  • Mfr. Part No. CFR200J47K
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TDK Thermistor, NTC Type 4.7 Ω 13 mm 8.5 mm 6 mm
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  • Mfr. Part No. B57153S0479M000
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Wurth Elektronik 220 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±10 %, Surface
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  • Mfr. Part No. 885382206001
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TE Connectivity, 3627, 3627 Unshielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 68 μH 10 % 130 mA Idc
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  • Mfr. Part No. 3627322515680K
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Yageo AC 33 Ω, 0402 Thick Film Resistor ±1 % 0.06 W - AC0402FR-0733RL
  • RS stock no. 197-7977
  • Mfr. Part No. AC0402FR-0733RL
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R 0,046/unit
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Vishay 12.7 mm Knob Diameter Black Potentiometer Knob for 6 mm Shaft Round Shaft, ACCKMP1325NLP6
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R 89,476/unit
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Schneider Electric Power Factor Correction Capacitor 225 kvar
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  • Mfr. Part No. VLVAF5P03513DH
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TE Connectivity 22 kΩ Carbon Film Resistor 2 W 5 %
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R 4,216/unit
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TDK B32529 Film Capacitor 220 nF 40V ac 63 V dc, Through Hole 2
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  • Mfr. Part No. B32529C0224J000
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R 3,681/unit
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Panasonic 120 μF Aluminium Polymer Capacitor 50V, Surface
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  • Mfr. Part No. EEHZV1H121V
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R 69,644/unit
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KEMET 2.2 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 200V dc, ±0.25 pF, Surface
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  • Mfr. Part No. C0805C229C2GACTU
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R 4,335/unit
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Panasonic 100 μF Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
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  • Mfr. Part No. EEUTA1V101
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R 24,082/unit
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KEMET Polymer Base Blended with Micron Sized Magnetic Powders Shielding Sheet 240 mm x 80mm x 0.2 mm
  • RS stock no. 181-5671
  • Mfr. Part No. EFA(02)-240X80T0800
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R 344,957/unit
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Abracon AWSCR-3.00CPLB-C30-T4 Ceramic Resonator, 3 MHz 30 pF, 3-Pin Tape & Reel 1.8 mm 3mm, 6 mm
  • RS stock no. 188-6742
  • Mfr. Part No. AWSCR-3.00CPLB-C30-T4
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R 5,276/unit
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100 Ω Wurth Elektronik Surface Chip Balun
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  • Mfr. Part No. 7484111680
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KEMET PME271 Paper Capacitor X2 275V ac 275 V dc, Through Hole
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R 76,616/unit
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TDK 10 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±10 %, Surface
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  • Mfr. Part No. CGA2B3X8R1H103K050BD
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KEMET 22 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 200V dc, ±10 %, Surface
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  • Mfr. Part No. C0805C223K2RACTU
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