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, M Shielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Magnetic Iron Alloy Core, 47 μH ±20 % 4.2 A Idc
  • RS stock no. 548-908P
  • Mfr. Part No. ETQP5M470YFC
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R 56,55(exc. VAT)
R 11,31/unit
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Siemens 6GK57954MC000AA3 Antenna with N-Connect Connector
  • RS stock no. 254-2937
  • Mfr. Part No. 6GK57954MC000AA3
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R 730,80(exc. VAT)
R 730,80/unit
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TE Connectivity CRGS 470 Ω, 1206 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % 0.6 W - CRGS1206J470R
  • RS stock no. 164-6739
  • Mfr. Part No. CRGS1206J470R
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R 4 285,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,857/unit
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Yageo RC 33 kΩ, 1206 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.5 W - RC1206FR-0733KL
  • RS stock no. 199-5837
  • Mfr. Part No. RC1206FR-0733KL
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R 710,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,142/unit
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TE Connectivity CRGS 100 Ω, 2010 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % Surface 0.75 W - CRGS2010J100R
  • RS stock no. 164-6752
  • Mfr. Part No. CRGS2010J100R
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R 15 732,00(exc. VAT)
R 3,933/unit
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TE Connectivity CRGS 10 mΩ, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % Surface 0.5 W - CRGS0805J10M
  • RS stock no. 164-7207
  • Mfr. Part No. CRGS0805J10M
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R 4 415,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,883/unit
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RS PRO 19.1 kΩ, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.1 W
  • RS stock no. 717-1058
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R 315,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,063/unit
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Bourns CRS 1 kΩ, 2512 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 2 W - CRS2512-FX-1001ELF
  • RS stock no. 166-9999
  • Mfr. Part No. CRS2512-FX-1001ELF
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R 15 560,00(exc. VAT)
R 3,89/unit
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TE Connectivity CPF 5.6 kΩ, 0805 Thin Film ±0.1 % 0.1 W - CPF0805B5K6E
  • RS stock no. 666-2572
  • Mfr. Part No. CPF0805B5K6E
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R 28,66(exc. VAT)
R 5,732/unit
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Bourns PWR2615 1 Ω, 2615 Wirewound Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 1 W - PWR2615W1R00F
  • RS stock no. 166-9902
  • Mfr. Part No. PWR2615W1R00F
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R 3 949,00(exc. VAT)
R 15,796/unit
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TE Connectivity CRGS 8.2 mΩ, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % 0.5 W - CRGS0805J8M2
  • RS stock no. 164-7288
  • Mfr. Part No. CRGS0805J8M2
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R 3 025,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,605/unit
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TE Connectivity Fluorosilicone Shielding Sheet 150 mm x 150mm x 1.2 mm
  • RS stock no. 255-7229
  • Mfr. Part No. 1210-FNG-0012
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R 2 058,29(exc. VAT)
R 2 058,29/unit
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Bourns CRA 80 mΩ, 2512 Metal Strip Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 3 W - CRA2512-FZ-R080ELF
  • RS stock no. 167-4478
  • Mfr. Part No. CRA2512-FZ-R080ELF
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R 14 944,00(exc. VAT)
R 3,736/unit
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Vishay WSLP 5 mΩ, 0805 Metal Strip Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 1 W - WSLP08055L000FEA18
  • RS stock no. 165-3091
  • Mfr. Part No. WSLP08055L000FEA18
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R 42 320,00(exc. VAT)
R 8,464/unit
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Bourns, 1250 Surge Arrester 415V ac Maximum Voltage Rating 50 kA Maximum Surge Current 2 Pole Protector
  • RS stock no. 785-8130
  • Mfr. Part No. 1250-2S-230
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R 4 151,65(exc. VAT)
R 4 151,65/unit
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TE Connectivity RN73 10 Ω, 0603 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.1 % 0.06 W - RN73C1J10RB
  • RS stock no. 164-8745
  • Mfr. Part No. RN73C1J10RB
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R 4 232,00(exc. VAT)
R 16,928/unit
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KEMET 11000 μF Capacitor 250V dc, Screw - ALS80A113NF250
  • RS stock no. 144-3385
  • Mfr. Part No. ALS80A113NF250
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R 1 499,04(exc. VAT)
R 1 499,04/unit
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Vishay WSLP 10 mΩ, 0805 Metal Strip Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.5 W - WSLP0805R0100FEA18
  • RS stock no. 165-3094
  • Mfr. Part No. WSLP0805R0100FEA18
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R 42 100,00(exc. VAT)
R 8,42/unit
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TE Connectivity 2367286-1 Patch Multi-Band Antenna with SMA Connector, 698 MHz, 2700 MHz, 4G (LTE)
  • RS stock no. 213-1892
  • Mfr. Part No. 2367286-1
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R 2 645,55(exc. VAT)
R 52,911/unit
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Linx ANT-W63-CW-RCS-SMA Whip WiFi Antenna with SMA Connector, WiFi, ISM
  • RS stock no. 260-8513
  • Mfr. Part No. ANT-W63-CW-RCS-SMA
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R 125,60(exc. VAT)
R 125,60/unit
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