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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Astrodyne TDI, RP135 16 A 250V 50Hz, Lead Wire Filter Unit, Lead Wire 1 Phase
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  • Mfr. Part No. RP135-16-.47-W
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Vishay P13 2.2 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, P13QEJ222MAB12
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R 596,13/unit
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Astrodyne TDI, 092M 15 A 250V, Surface Filter Unit, Quick Connect 1 Phase
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  • Mfr. Part No. 092M.01521.00
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5 kΩ, Surface Trimmer Potentiometer 0.25 W Top Adjust Bourns, PVG3
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TE Connectivity 33 Ω Wirewound Fusible Resistor 2 W 5 % FWFU2W33RJ
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R 2,365/unit
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TE Connectivity 5.6 Ω Wirewound Fusible Resistor 2 W 5 % FWFU2W5R6J
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R 2,365/unit
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Murata 100 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 6.3V dc, ±20 %, Surface
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  • Mfr. Part No. GRT32ER60J107ME13L
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R 14,836/unit
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Bourns, 4600X 100 kΩ 2 % ISOL Resistor Array, 3 Resistors, 0.75 W total, SIP, Solder
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TE Connectivity SM 200 mΩ, 5329 Wirewound ±5 % 5 W - SMW5R20JT
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TE Connectivity, 1 Ω 1 kW Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
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TE Connectivity RH73 1 GΩ, 0805 Thick Film ±30 % 0.13 W - RH73W2A1GNTN
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  • Mfr. Part No. RH73W2A1GNTN
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TE Connectivity 3522 15 Ω, 2512 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % 3 W - 352215RJT
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TE Connectivity RN73 681 Ω, 0805 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.1 % Surface 0.1 W - RN73C2A681RB
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  • Mfr. Part No. RN73C2A681RB
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R 11,76/unit
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TE Connectivity HSC250220RJ, 220 Ω 250 W Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
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  • Mfr. Part No. HSC250220RJ
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R 1 037,33/unit
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TE Connectivity CRGH 39 Ω, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % Surface 0.2 W - CRGH0603J39R
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TE Connectivity 3522 20 Ω, 2512 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 3 W - 352220RFT
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  • Mfr. Part No. 352220RFT
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R 5,965/unit
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Tamura 500 μH Ferrite Leaded Inductor, 15 A Idc, 35 mΩ Rdc, NAC-15
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Vishay 15000 μF Capacitor 40V dc, Screw - MAL210117153E3
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TE Connectivity CRGS 1.8 Ω, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % 0.25 W - CRGS0603J1R8
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TE Connectivity 41.2 Ω Metal Film Resistor 0.25 W 0.1 %
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