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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Panasonic 33 μF Polymer Capacitor 10V dc, Surface - 10SVP33M
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  • Mfr. Part No. 10SVP33M
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R 109,27(exc. VAT)
R 21,854/unit
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Vishay 2.2 μF MnO2 Tantalum Capacitor 40V dc, 790D Series
  • RS stock no. 684-4878P
  • Mfr. Part No. 790D225X9040B2BE3
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R 204,15/unit
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Abracon 8 MHz Crystal Unit ±25 ppm Surface Mount 2-Pin 4.1 mm 11.4 mm 4.7mm
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  • Mfr. Part No. ABLS-8.000MHz-20-D-3-H-T
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R 3,756/unit
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KEMET, Through Hole Paper Capacitor Kit 10
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  • Mfr. Part No. PPR ENG KIT 03
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R 1 516,02/box
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L-Com Tube Aerial Mount & Installation HGX-UMOUNT
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  • Mfr. Part No. HGX-UMOUNT
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R 1 296,55/unit
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Nichicon 820 μF Capacitor 450V dc, Screw - LQR2W821MSEC
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  • Mfr. Part No. LQR2W821MSEC
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R 2 546,15(exc. VAT)
R 509,23/unit
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ROHM ESR03 27 Ω, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % 0.25 W
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  • Mfr. Part No. ESR03EZPJ270
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R 42,90(exc. VAT)
R 0,429/unit
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KEMET R75 Polypropylene Capacitor, 5 %, 39 nF 1.25 kV dc 600V ac, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 212-6747
  • Mfr. Part No. R75RI239050H3J
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R 5 673,00(exc. VAT)
R 11,346/unit
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Bourns, SRP1265A Shielded Multilayer Surface Mount Inductor with a Carbonyl Powder Core, 1 μH 20 % 48 A Idc Q:20
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  • Mfr. Part No. SRP1265A-1R0M
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R 144,16(exc. VAT)
R 28,832/unit
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Nichicon 4.7 μF Capacitor 25V dc, Surface Solder
  • RS stock no. 739-5689P
  • Mfr. Part No. UZG1E4R7MCL1GB
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R 7,175/unit
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Arcol Ohmite HS10 50R J, 50 Ω 10 W Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
  • RS stock no. 162-1016
  • Mfr. Part No. HS10 50R J
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R 5 113,60(exc. VAT)
R 51,136/unit
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Panasonic ECHU(X) 50 V dc 50V ac Film Capacitor, 150 pF, Surface
  • RS stock no. 106-9718
  • Mfr. Part No. ECHU1H151GX5
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R 7 626,00(exc. VAT)
R 2,542/unit
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500 kΩ, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer, Pin 0.5 W Top Adjust Vishay, 64W
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  • Mfr. Part No. M64W504KB40
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R 7 305,20(exc. VAT)
R 36,526/unit
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TDK B32529 Film Capacitor 1.5 nF 100V ac 100 V dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS stock no. 172-5489
  • Mfr. Part No. B32529C1152J000
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R 2 570,00(exc. VAT)
R 1,285/unit
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Panasonic 10 μF Capacitor 25V dc, Surface Solder - EEEHD1E100AR 1000
  • RS stock no. 107-1042
  • Mfr. Part No. EEEHD1E100AR
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R 2 120,00(exc. VAT)
R 2,12/unit
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Wurth Elektronik WCAP-FTBP Film Capacitor, ±5 %, 330 nF 160 V dc, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 275-9541
  • Mfr. Part No. 890443323004CS
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R 12 970,176(exc. VAT)
R 6,284/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 220 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 25V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 135-3168
  • Mfr. Part No. 06033C224KAT2A
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R 0,752/unit
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Vishay 22 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 272-7904
  • Mfr. Part No. VJ0603Y223JXACW1BC
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R 0,82/unit
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TE Connectivity, 1 kΩ 200 W Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
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  • Mfr. Part No. HSC2001K0J
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R 799,04/unit
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Nichicon 4700 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 100V, Surface Through Hole - LLS2A472MELC SMD
  • RS stock no. 832-153
  • Mfr. Part No. LLS2A472MELC
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R 269,58(exc. VAT)
R 134,79/unit
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