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    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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    Antennas
    Capacitors
    Capacitors
    Crystals, Oscillators & Resonators
    Crystals, Oscillators & Resonators
    EMI Filters & Protection
    EMI Filters & Protection
    Fixed Resistors
    Fixed Resistors
    Inductors
    Inductors
    Passive Components Kits
    Passive Components Kits
    Rotary Encoders
    Rotary Encoders
    Sounder, Buzzer & Microphone Components
    Sounder, Buzzer & Microphone Components
    Surge Protection Components
    Surge Protection Components
    Variable Resistors
    Variable Resistors

    153183 Products showing for Passive Components

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    AVX 100nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor MLCC, 50V dc V, ±5% , SMD
    • RS stock no. 144-1708
    • Mfr. Part No. 12065C104JAT2A
    Each (In a Bag of 100)
    R 2,04
    Fair-Rite Ferrite Core
    • RS stock no. 466-9142
    • Mfr. Part No. 0431173951
    Each
    R 33,98
    Nichicon 390μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 400V dc, Snap-In - LGG2G391MELA45
    • RS stock no. 846-6811
    • Mfr. Part No. LGG2G391MELA45
    Each
    R 161,01
    Panasonic 2200μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 16V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFK1C222
    • RS stock no. 571-612
    • Mfr. Part No. EEUFK1C222
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    R 34,78
    KEMET PME271 Paper Capacitor, 275V ac, ±20%, 100nF, Through Hole
    • RS stock no. 210-500
    • Mfr. Part No. PME271M610MR30
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    R 37,81
    RS PRO 10000μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V dc, Radial, Through Hole
    • RS stock no. 711-1532
    Each (In a Pack of 2)
    R 154,32
    Panasonic 330μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 16V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFC1C331
    • RS stock no. 315-0451
    • Mfr. Part No. EEUFC1C331
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    R 8,226
    Nichicon 1000μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 400V dc, Snap-In - LGL2G102MELC50
    • RS stock no. 714-8597
    • Mfr. Part No. LGL2G102MELC50
    Each
    R 280,92
    TDK Single Layer Ceramic Capacitor (SLCC) 700pF 40kV dc ±10% Z5T Dielectric, UHV, Screw Terminal +85°C Max Op. Temp.
    • RS stock no. 741-6960
    • Mfr. Part No. UHV-7A
    Each
    R 1 485,69
    TDK Ceramic Single Layer Capacitor 47pF 1kV dc ±5%, CC45 series, Through Hole
    • RS stock no. 262-1888
    • Mfr. Part No. CC45SL3AD470JYGNA
    Each (In a Bag of 20)
    R 3,38
    CHEMI-CON 100μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 250V dc, Through Hole - EKXG251ELL101ML25S
    • RS stock no. 144-3969
    • Mfr. Part No. EKXG251ELL101ML25S
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    R 54,032
    Nichicon 22μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 63V dc, Through Hole - UPS1J220MED
    • RS stock no. 519-4403
    • Mfr. Part No. UPS1J220MED
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    R 2,898
    Nichicon 1000μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 16V dc, Radial, Through Hole - UPS1C102MPD
    • RS stock no. 519-3983P
    • Mfr. Part No. UPS1C102MPD
    Each (Supplied in a Bag)
    R 13,722
    Panasonic 560μF Surface Mount Polymer Capacitor, 2.5V dc
    • RS stock no. 201-8081
    • Mfr. Part No. 2R5SVPT560M
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    R 14,116
    RS PRO 47μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 450V dc, Radial, Through Hole
    • RS stock no. 711-2141
    Each (In a Pack of 2)
    R 35,705
    Panasonic, V Surge Absorber 350pF 10A, Clamping 710V, Varistor 430V
    • RS stock no. 785-8847
    • Mfr. Part No. ERZE10A431
    Each (In a Pack of 25)
    R 7,062
    Vishay 100pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor MLCC, 50V dc V, ±5% , Through Hole
    • RS stock no. 852-3217
    • Mfr. Part No. K101J15C0GF5TH5
    Each
    R 3,51
    Nichicon 82μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 25V dc, Radial, Through Hole - UPW1E820MED
    • RS stock no. 715-2647
    • Mfr. Part No. UPW1E820MED
    Each (In a Pack of 10)
    R 5,769
    RS PRO 5kΩ Linear Potentiometer 1-Gang Panel Mount
    • RS stock no. 317-780
    Each
    R 1 659,08
    Bourns 22.8mm Black, Chrome Potentiometer Knob for 6.35mm Shaft Splined, H-516-6A
    • RS stock no. 743-5661
    • Mfr. Part No. H-516-6A
    Each
    R 165,80
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