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 220 μF Through Hole Polymer Capacitor, 16V dc
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  • Mfr. Part No. 16SEPC220MD+S
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R 17,963/unit
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Bourns 47 mH Ferrite Leaded Inductor, Max SRF:100 kHz, Q:20, 30 mA Idc, 99 Ω Rdc, RLB0913
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  • Mfr. Part No. RLB0913-473K
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Abracon 50 MHz MEMS Oscillator, 4-Pin QFN ±50 ppm
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  • Mfr. Part No. ASEMB-50.000MHZ-LC-T
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Bourns, SRN3015TA, 3015 Shielded Power Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 4.7 μH Semi Shielded ±20 % 1.2 A Idc Q:12
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  • Mfr. Part No. SRN3015TA-4R7M
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TDK 10 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±10 %, Surface
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  • Mfr. Part No. CGA5L1X7R1H106K160AC
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R 8,375/unit
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Schurter, FMAB NEO 60 A 250V ac 50Hz, 60 Hz, Flange Power Line Filter, Quick Connect 1 Phase
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  • Mfr. Part No. 5500.2658.03
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R 3 159,46/unit
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RS PRO, 0402 Surface Mount Inductor with a Ceramic Core, 9.1 nH Multilayer 500 mA Idc
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TDK, B84144A*R000 16 A 440V ac 50Hz, 60 Hz, Flange EMC Filter, Tab 3 Phase
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  • Mfr. Part No. B84144A0016R000
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R 4 445,07/unit
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Wurth Elektronik 220 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±10 %, Surface
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TE Connectivity, Corcom HZ 20 A 250V ac 50Hz, 60 Hz, Flange EMI Filter, Fast-On 1 Phase
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R 1 131,842/unit
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Arcol Ohmite 15 mΩ Metal Strip Fixed Resistor 3 W 1 % MSR-3 R015 F
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  • Mfr. Part No. MSR-3 R015 F
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R 33,682/unit
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Vishay MKP1847H Film Capacitor, ±5 %, 5 μF 350V ac, Through Hole
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R 219,13/unit
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TDK, B84142A 30 A 250V ac/dc 60Hz, Flange EMC Filter, Screw 1 Phase
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  • Mfr. Part No. B84142A0030R000
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R 1 379,96/unit
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Panasonic ERJP14 39 Ω, 1210 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.5 W
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  • Mfr. Part No. ERJP14F39R0U
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R 4,112/unit
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TDK, B84111A 10 A 250V ac/dc 60Hz, Flange EMC Filter, Tab 1 Phase
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  • Mfr. Part No. B84111A0000B110
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TDK 1 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Surface
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  • Mfr. Part No. C1005C0G1H102J050BA
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R 0,665/unit
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Wurth Elektronik Metal, Rubber Shielding Sheet 297 mm x 210mm x 100 μm
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  • Mfr. Part No. 31401
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Panasonic 330 μF Capacitor 25V dc, Surface Solder 500
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TDK B32522 Polyester Capacitor (PET) 2.2 μF 100V ac 100 V dc, Through Hole 2
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  • Mfr. Part No. B32522C1225K189
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ECS Inc International 12 MHz Crystal Oscillator ±20 ppm Surface Mount 4-Pin 800 μm 3.20 mm 2.5mm
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  • Mfr. Part No. ECS-120-18-33-JGN-TR
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