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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TDK 680 μF Capacitor 400V dc, Snap-in - B43547A9687M060
  • RS stock no. 173-3482
  • Mfr. Part No. B43547A9687M060
Subtotal (1 box of 60 units)
R 11 537,16(exc. VAT)
R 192,286/unit
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Wurth Elektronik 150 μF Capacitor 10V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 860240273004 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 163-6263
  • Mfr. Part No. 860240273004
Subtotal (1 box of 1500 units)
R 3 106,50(exc. VAT)
R 2,071/unit
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Panasonic 68 μF Capacitor 63V dc, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 572-312P
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFC1J680
Subtotal 5 units (supplied in a bag)
R 54,31(exc. VAT)
R 10,862/unit
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Panasonic 220 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 16V dc, Surface Solder 2000
  • RS stock no. 568-749P
  • Mfr. Part No. EEEFP1C221AP
Subtotal 5 units (supplied as a tape)
R 54,38(exc. VAT)
R 10,876/unit
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Arcol Ohmite HS25F 5R F, 5 Ω 25 W Aluminium Chassis Mount Resistor ±1 %
  • RS stock no. 186-0067
  • Mfr. Part No. HS25F 5R F
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R 438,60(exc. VAT)
R 438,60/unit
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Panasonic 33 μF Capacitor 25V dc, Surface Solder 1000
  • RS stock no. 569-158P
  • Mfr. Part No. EEEHD1E330AP
Subtotal 5 units (supplied as a tape)
R 45,63(exc. VAT)
R 9,126/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 10 μF Electrolytic Tantalum Capacitor 16V dc, Through Hole, Tap Series
  • RS stock no. 134-9789
  • Mfr. Part No. TAP106K016SCS
Subtotal (1 bag of 25 units)
R 279,075(exc. VAT)
R 11,163/unit
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Panasonic 22 μF Capacitor 35V dc, Surface Solder - EEEHD1V220AP 1000
  • RS stock no. 569-322
  • Mfr. Part No. EEEHD1V220AP
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 41,40(exc. VAT)
R 8,28/unit
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Panasonic 150 μF Capacitor 25V dc, Surface Solder - EEEFP1E151AP 500
  • RS stock no. 166-8123
  • Mfr. Part No. EEEFP1E151AP
Subtotal (1 reel of 500 units)
R 2 648,50(exc. VAT)
R 5,297/unit
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Panasonic 3900 μF Capacitor 6.3V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFR0J392 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 166-8321
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFR0J392
Subtotal (1 bag of 100 units)
R 1 585,90(exc. VAT)
R 15,859/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 10 μF Electrolytic Tantalum Capacitor 35V dc, Through Hole, Tap Series
  • RS stock no. 134-9402
  • Mfr. Part No. TAP106K035CCS
Subtotal (1 bag of 1000 units)
R 11 086,00(exc. VAT)
R 11,086/unit
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Nichicon 68 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 35V dc, Surface Solder - GYC1V680MCQ1GS
  • RS stock no. 222-9494
  • Mfr. Part No. GYC1V680MCQ1GS
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 93,49(exc. VAT)
R 9,349/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 4.7 μF Electrolytic Tantalum Capacitor 16V dc, Through Hole, Tap Series
  • RS stock no. 134-9454
  • Mfr. Part No. TAP475K016SCS
Subtotal (1 bag of 1000 units)
R 5 985,00(exc. VAT)
R 5,985/unit
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Panasonic 100 μF Capacitor 100V dc, Surface Solder - EEEFK2A101AM 0125
  • RS stock no. 172-4595
  • Mfr. Part No. EEEFK2A101AM
Subtotal (1 box of 125 units)
R 2 170,00(exc. VAT)
R 17,36/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 10 μF Electrolytic Tantalum Capacitor 16V dc, Through Hole, Tap Series
  • RS stock no. 134-9865
  • Mfr. Part No. TAP106M016CCS
Subtotal (1 bag of 10 units)
R 88,83(exc. VAT)
R 8,883/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 100 μF Electrolytic Tantalum Capacitor 20V dc, Through Hole, Tap Series
  • RS stock no. 134-9415
  • Mfr. Part No. TAP107K020CCS
Subtotal (1 bag of 100 units)
R 7 071,10(exc. VAT)
R 70,711/unit
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Vishay 470 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 550V, Through Hole - MAL225950471E3
  • RS stock no. 859-356
  • Mfr. Part No. MAL225950471E3
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 571,22(exc. VAT)
R 571,22/unit
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Nichicon 330 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 35V, Surface Through Hole - UUD1V331MNL1GS SMD
  • RS stock no. 832-184
  • Mfr. Part No. UUD1V331MNL1GS
Subtotal (1 tape of 20 units)
R 289,32(exc. VAT)
R 14,466/unit
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Nichicon 330 μF Capacitor 160V dc, Radial, Through Hole - UCY2C331MHD6TN Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 243-7271
  • Mfr. Part No. UCY2C331MHD6TN
Subtotal (1 pack of 250 units)
R 6 395,25(exc. VAT)
R 25,581/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 10 μF Electrolytic Tantalum Capacitor 35V dc, Through Hole, Tap Series
  • RS stock no. 134-9411
  • Mfr. Part No. TAP106M035CCS
Subtotal (1 bag of 1000 units)
R 13 890,00(exc. VAT)
R 13,89/unit
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