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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UVOX FS-037-110-CL-T Shielding Strip of Beryllium Copper Alloy With Self-Adhesive 406 mm x 11mm x 3.05 mm
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Radiohm POTM 1 mΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Gang Panel Mount, Through Hole, 05.061.7100
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Murata 10 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 6.3V dc, ±20 %, Surface
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RS PRO 220 Ω, 0402 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.06 W
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KEMET 2.2 μF MnO2 Tantalum Capacitor 35V dc, Surface, T491 Series
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RS PRO 15 kΩ, 0402 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.06 W
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TE Connectivity, Corcom K 10 A 250V ac, Flange RFI Filter, Fast-On 1 Phase
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Nexperia CMOS/TTL Crystal Oscillator Driver 6-Pin TSSOP-6, 74LVC1GX04GW,125
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TE Connectivity 22 kΩ Carbon Film Resistor 0.25 W 5 % CFR16J22K
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TE Connectivity CRGH 330 kΩ, 1206 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % Surface 0.5 W - CRGH1206J330K
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IQD 20MHz Oscillator 7.5 x 5.5 mm ±0.02 ppm HCMOS LFOCXO094148
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Murata CSTLS8M00G53-A0 Ceramic Resonator, 8 MHz Shear 15 pF, 3-Pin Bulk 6 mm 3mm, 8 mm
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TDK 180 μF Capacitor 400V dc, Snap-in
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FUSS-EMV, 3AFSAP400 500V ac 16 A 16 kHz Sine Wave Filter
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Yageo RC_L 100 kΩ, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.13 W
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KEMET 3.5 mH 13 A Common Mode Choke 6.43 mΩ 1kV
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TE Connectivity CRGH 68 kΩ, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % Surface 0.33 W - CRGH0805J68K
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TE Connectivity CRGH 33 Ω, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % Surface 0.33 W - CRGH0805J33R
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TE Connectivity CRGH 1 mΩ, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % Surface 0.2 W - CRGH0603J1M0
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KYOCERA AVX, 10MHz Clock Oscillator, ±50ppm CMOS, 4-Pin CSMD KC5032A10.0000CM0E00
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