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 680 μF Electrolytic Capacitor 10V, Radial - EEUFR1A681B Radial
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  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFR1A681B
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Abracon Ceramic Resonator, 8 MHz 33 pF, 3-Pin Tape & Reel 1 mm 1.3mm, 3.2 mm
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Panasonic 68 μF Tantalum Capacitor 10V dc, TPC Series
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KEMET RC Capacitor 220 nF 100 Ω ±30 % 1 630 V dc, Through Hole, PMR209
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TE Connectivity 2195851-1 PCB Multi-Band Antenna
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KEMET R46 Film Capacitor X2, ±10 %, 330 nF 310 V dc 310V ac, Through Hole
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Panasonic 330 μF Electrolytic Capacitor 35V, Radial - EEUFM1V331B Radial
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  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFM1V331B
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TDK B32914 Film Capacitor 2.2 μF 330V ac 330 V dc, Through Hole 2
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KEMET 2.2 μF MnO2 Tantalum Capacitor 35V dc, Through Hole, T356 Series
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KEMET 1 μF MnO2 Tantalum Capacitor 50V dc, Surface, T494 Series
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Panasonic ECWFJ Polypropylene Film Capacitor, 0.05, 1.5 μF 1000 V, Through Hole
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  • Mfr. Part No. ECWFJ3A155J
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R 31,91/unit
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TDK 22000 μF Capacitor 100V dc, Screw
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  • Mfr. Part No. B41456B9229M000
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Panasonic 22 μF Electrolytic Capacitor 50V, Radial - EEUFC1H220H Radial
  • RS stock no. 759-114P
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFC1H220H
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R 7,878/unit
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Panasonic 15 μF Polymer Capacitor 100V dc, Surface - 100SXV15M
  • RS stock no. 179-9211P
  • Mfr. Part No. 100SXV15M
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RS PRO 0.22 F Supercapacitor -20 to 80 % Tolerance 5.5V dc, PCB
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Panasonic 22 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V dc, Surface Solder - EEEFT1H220AR 1000
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  • Mfr. Part No. EEEFT1H220AR
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Panasonic 470 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 10V dc, Surface Solder 900
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KEMET 1 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 100V dc, ±10 %, Through Hole Radial
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  • Mfr. Part No. C322C102K1R5TA
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TDK 10000 μF Capacitor 100V dc, Screw - B41456B9109M600
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Wurth Elektronik 74889102450 Internal SMT Antenna
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