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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KYOCERA AVX 56 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±1 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 135-2557
  • Mfr. Part No. 04025A560FAT2A
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R 5 090,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,509/unit
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ROHM ESR10 2.7 mΩ, 0805 Thick Film Resistor ±5 % 0.4 W - ESR10EZPJ275
  • RS stock no. 262-9521
  • Mfr. Part No. ESR10EZPJ275
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R 47,40(exc. VAT)
R 0,474/unit
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Wurth Elektronik 220 pF Surface Mount Ceramic Capacitor, 25V
  • RS stock no. 486-009
  • Mfr. Part No. 885012005048
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R 0,165/unit
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Yageo RT 10 Ω, 0402 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.1 % 0.06 W - RT0402BRD0710RL
  • RS stock no. 199-1273
  • Mfr. Part No. RT0402BRD0710RL
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R 35,02(exc. VAT)
R 3,502/unit
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Murata 100 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 16V dc, ±20 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 169-2966
  • Mfr. Part No. LLL315R71C104MA11L
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R 2 284,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,571/unit
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TE Connectivity RN73 133 Ω, 0805 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.1 % Surface 0.1 W - RN73C2A133RB
  • RS stock no. 163-8795
  • Mfr. Part No. RN73C2A133RB
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R 4 501,00(exc. VAT)
R 4,501/unit
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Bourns, SDR1806, 1806 Unshielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite DR Core, 1 μH ±20 % 30 A Idc Q:21
  • RS stock no. 172-9764
  • Mfr. Part No. SDR1806-1R0ML
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R 2 556,50(exc. VAT)
R 10,226/unit
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RS PRO, 2.5 Ω 2 kW Thick Film Chassis Mount Resistor ±10 %
  • RS stock no. 185-3049
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R 8 360,72/unit
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TDK, VLS-HBX-1, 201610 Shielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Metal Core, 6.8 μH ±20 % 700 mA Idc
  • RS stock no. 181-5297
  • Mfr. Part No. VLS201610HBX-6R8M-1
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R 686,25(exc. VAT)
R 2,745/unit
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Yageo PT 250 mΩ, 1206 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.5 W - PT1206FR-070R25L
  • RS stock no. 199-6022
  • Mfr. Part No. PT1206FR-070R25L
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R 4 140,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,828/unit
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Murata Ferrite Bead 500 μm (Surface) (0402) (Chip Ferrite Bead), 470 Ω impedance at 100 MHz
  • RS stock no. 104-8525P
  • Mfr. Part No. BLM15PX471SN1D
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R 100,20(exc. VAT)
R 0,501/unit
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Vishay RPH100V3R300JB, 3.3 Ω 100 W Thick Film Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
  • RS stock no. 789-1080
  • Mfr. Part No. RPH100V3R300JB
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R 1 247,41(exc. VAT)
R 1 247,41/unit
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TE Connectivity CPF 121 kΩ, 0402 Thin Film ±0.1 % 0.06 W - CPF0402B121KE1
  • RS stock no. 122-6350
  • Mfr. Part No. CPF0402B121KE1
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R 120,90(exc. VAT)
R 6,045/unit
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-HCF, 2818 Shielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Manganese Zinc Ferrite Core, 4.7 μH ±20
  • RS stock no. 185-7075
  • Mfr. Part No. 7443640470B
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R 2 651,48(exc. VAT)
R 132,574/unit
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Panasonic ERJPC6 113000 Ω, Tape & Reel Thick Film Resistor Thick Film Resistor ±0.1 → 0.5 % Surface 0.25 W -
  • RS stock no. 789-275
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJPC6D1133V
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R 14,13(exc. VAT)
R 1,413/unit
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TE Connectivity 2-2176729-6, 1 kΩ 500 W Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor 5 %
  • RS stock no. 338-769
  • Mfr. Part No. 2-2176729-6
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R 20 734,19(exc. VAT)
R 4 146,838/unit
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TE Connectivity HSA25560RJ, 560 Ω 25 W Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
  • RS stock no. 720-5123
  • Mfr. Part No. HSA25560RJ
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R 112,18/unit
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Bourns, SRF3216, 3216 Shielded Surface Mount Common Mode Line Filter with a Ferrite Core, 600 μH ±25 % 300 mA Idc
  • RS stock no. 172-7102
  • Mfr. Part No. SRF3216-601Y
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R 9 906,00(exc. VAT)
R 4,953/unit
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Yageo RC_L 470 Ω, 2010 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % 0.75 W - RC2010JK-07470RL
  • RS stock no. 198-8520
  • Mfr. Part No. RC2010JK-07470RL
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R 1 768,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,442/unit
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RS PRO 330 Ω, 2512 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor 0.05 1 W
  • RS stock no. 183-9624
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R 2 344,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,586/unit
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