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 400 mΩ Thick Film Resistor 1 W 1 %
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  • Mfr. Part No. HB1400MFZRE
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R 193,76/unit
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Nichicon 220 μF Capacitor 400V dc, Snap-in - LGL2G221MELZ30
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  • Mfr. Part No. LGL2G221MELZ30
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Vishay MKP385E Polypropylene Capacitor, ±5 %, 820 nF 630 V dc, Through Hole
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  • Mfr. Part No. MKP385e58263JPM2T0
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Panasonic EZPV Film Capacitor, ±10 %, 35 F 1 kV dc, Through Hole
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  • Mfr. Part No. EZPV1A356MTS
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Nichicon 220 μF Electrolytic Capacitor 80V, Surface Mount - GYA1K220MCQADNGS Radial Can
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  • Mfr. Part No. GYA1K220MCQADNGS
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R 12,183/unit
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TDK 470 μH 700 A Common Mode Choke 170 mΩ 42V
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  • Mfr. Part No. B82793C0474N215
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R 16,896/unit
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Murata Ferrite Bead 0.8 mm (Surface) (0603) (Chip Ferrite Bead), 501 Ω impedance at 25 MHz, 1000 Ω impedance at 100 MHz,
  • RS stock no. 223-4898
  • Mfr. Part No. BLM18HE102SH1D
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R 189,80(exc. VAT)
R 1,898/unit
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TDK B32923 Film Capacitor 1 μF 305V ac 305 V dc, Through Hole 2
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  • Mfr. Part No. B32923H3105M000
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Murata Ferrite Bead 0.5 mm (Surface) (0603) (Chip Ferrite Bead), 44.8 Ω impedance at 25 MHz, 70 Ω impedance at 100 MHz,
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  • Mfr. Part No. BLM18SG700TZ1D
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R 0,371/unit
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Murata Ferrite Bead 0.8 mm (Surface) (0603) (Chip Ferrite Bead), 150 Ω impedance at 100 MHz
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  • Mfr. Part No. BLM18BB151SN1D
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R 0,455/unit
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Vishay 470 μF Capacitor 25V dc, Through Hole - MAL213666471E3 Radial
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  • Mfr. Part No. MAL213666471E3
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R 21,13/unit
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KEMET Ferrite Bead 0.031 mm (Tape & Reel) (Chip Bead), 131.6 Ω impedance at 25 MHz, 330 Ω impedance at 100 MHz, 482.5 Ω
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  • Mfr. Part No. Z0603C331BPWZT
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R 2,104/unit
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Bourns, ZVHT Varistor 400 pF 1 A, Clamping 33 V, Varistor 18 V, 0805
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  • Mfr. Part No. ZV11K0805121NIR1HT
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Bourns 15 Pulses Pulse Incremental Encoder with a 6 mm Metal Flatted Shaft Shaft
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  • Mfr. Part No. PEC09-2320F-S0015
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R 63,32/unit
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100 Ω, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer, Pin 0.5 W Side Adjust Vishay, 43P
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  • Mfr. Part No. M43P101KB40
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Vishay 470 μF Capacitor 40V dc, Through Hole - MAL202127471E3 Axial
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  • Mfr. Part No. MAL202127471E3
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R 43,872/unit
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Panasonic 390 μF Polymer Capacitor 6.3V dc, Surface - 6SVPC390M
  • RS stock no. 166-7182
  • Mfr. Part No. 6SVPC390M
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TE Connectivity HSC1502R2J, 2.2 Ω 150 W Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
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  • Mfr. Part No. HSC1502R2J
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Bourns, SRN5040TA, 5040 Shielded Power Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 47 μH Semi Shielded ±10 % 1 A Idc Q:15
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Yageo AC 2.2 Ω, 0805 Thick Film Resistor ±5 % 0.13 W - AC0805JR-072R2L
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  • Mfr. Part No. AC0805JR-072R2L
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