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 CPF 30 kΩ, 0805 Thin Film ±0.1 % 0.1 W - CPF0805B30KE
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ROHM MCRS Series 13 kΩ, 0603 Thick Film Resistor ±1 % Surface 0.13 W - MCR03SEQPF1302
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KYOCERA AVX 2.2 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 100V dc, ±5 %, Surface
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KOA SG73P 47 Ω, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.5 W - SG73P2ATTD47R0F
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Arcol Ohmite HS50 R05 J, 50 mΩ 50 W Aluminium Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
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Vishay, IHLP, 1212 Shielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Metal Composite Core, 680 nH ±20 % 5.96 A Idc
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TE Connectivity CPF 3.9 kΩ, 0402 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.1 % 0.06 W - CPF0402B3K9E1
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Bourns, SRN2012T, 2012 Shielded Power Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 2.2 μH Semi Shielded ±30 % 1.04 A Idc Q:13
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Panasonic ERJPC6 1800 Ω, Tape & Reel Thick Film Resistor Thick Film Resistor ±0.1 → 0.5 % Surface 0.25 W -
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50 Ω, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer, Pin 0.5 W Side Adjust Vishay, 43P
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Bourns, CV201210, 2012 Shielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 33 μH Multilayer ±10 % 5 mA Idc Q:30
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-PD3 Shielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 3.3 μH ±20 % 1.6 A Idc
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Vishay CRCW 330 kΩ, 1206 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.25 W - CRCW1206330KFKEA
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Vishay MMA 150 Ω, 0204 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.25 W - MMA02040C1500FB300
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TDK, B84111F 36 A 250V ac/dc 60Hz, Flange RFI Filter, Tab 1 Phase
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-XHMI SMT, 4030 Shielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Polystyrene Core, 640 nH Shielded ±20 % 15.2
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TDK 33 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 100V dc, ±5 %, Surface
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Murata 10 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 25V dc, ±10 %, Surface
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Yageo AC 150 Ω, 1206 Thick Film Resistor ±1 % 0.25 W - AC1206FR-07150RL
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TE Connectivity CRGSP0402F 1.5 kΩ, 0402 Thick Film Resistor Fixed Resistor 1 % Surface Mount 0.1 W - CRGSP0402F1K5
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