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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RS PRO 2200 μF Capacitor 16V dc, Through Hole Radial Lead
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Vishay 30.6 mm Knob Diameter Black Potentiometer Knob for 6.35 mm Shaft Circular
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  • Mfr. Part No. 26A21B10
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KEMET 100 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±10 %, Surface
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Bourns 3852 1 mΩ Linear Potentiometer 1-Gang Bush, 3852A-282-502AL
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  • Mfr. Part No. 3852A-282-502AL
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Panasonic 220 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V dc, Through Hole - EEUFR1H221 Radial Lead
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Yageo 220 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 1kV dc, ±10 %, Surface
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  • Mfr. Part No. CC1206KKX7RCBB221
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RF Solutions ANT-GHEL2R-SMA Stubby Omni-Directional Antenna with SMA Connector
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-MK, 0402 Shielded Multilayer Surface Mount Inductor with a Ceramic Core, 8.2 nH Multilayer ±2 % 300
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TE Connectivity 115 kΩ Metal Film Resistor 0.25 W 0.1 % YR1B115KCC
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Sonitron 82 dB Through Hole Continuous Internal 6.5 mm Buzzer 14 mm 1.5 V dc Min 15V dc Max
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Vishay 600 Ω Thin Film Resistor 0.6 W 1 % MRS25000C6000FCT00
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R 2,038/unit
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TE Connectivity TW 10 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, TW1103KA
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  • Mfr. Part No. TW1103KA
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KEMET 100 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±20 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 802-9920
  • Mfr. Part No. C0805C104M5RACTU
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RS PRO FSC Film Capacitor, 470 pF, Through Hole
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R 32,356/unit
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Arcol Ohmite 20 Ω Wirewound Resistor 10 W 5 % 20J20RE
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Arcol Ohmite KDV 0.2 Ω, 1206 Metal Film Surface Mount Fixed Resistor 1 % 0.5 W - KDV12FR200ET
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Eaton, DR, 0127 Shielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 100 μH ±20 % 3.64 A Idc
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TE Connectivity TE500B47RJ, 47 Ω 500 W Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
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TE Connectivity 3522 33 Ω, 2512 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 3 W - 352233RFT
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RS PRO 470 μF Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
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