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 1000 μF Capacitor 6.3V dc, Radial, Through Hole - ECA0JM102 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 727-0499
  • Mfr. Part No. ECA0JM102
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R 91,775(exc. VAT)
R 3,671/unit
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Panasonic 470 μF Capacitor 80V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 176-3922
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFS1K471L
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R 40,66/unit
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Panasonic 6800 μF Capacitor 16V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUHD1C682 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 744-2016
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUHD1C682
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R 66,20/unit
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Bourns, GMOV Varistor 4 pF 10000 A, Disc
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  • Mfr. Part No. GMOV-20D500K
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RS PRO 100 mΩ Thick Film Resistor 1.5 W 5 %
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R 43,746/unit
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KEMET 10 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Surface
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  • Mfr. Part No. C0805C103J5GACTU
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R 2,634/unit
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Panasonic ERJ1T 470 mΩ, 2512 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 1 W - ERJ1TRQFR47U
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  • Mfr. Part No. ERJ1TRQFR47U
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R 12,922/unit
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TDK 100 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 450V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 903-9192
  • Mfr. Part No. C3216X7T2W104K160AA
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R 5,427/unit
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-CLFS 6 A 250V 50Hz, 60 Hz, Chassis Mount EMC Filter, Fast-On 1 Phase
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  • Mfr. Part No. 810911006
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R 384,62/unit
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Eaton, CROUSE-HINDS Surge Suppressor Unit 120V ac Maximum Voltage Rating 18 kA Maximum Surge Current Mains Surge
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  • Mfr. Part No. MA15/D/1/SI/RS
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R 3 868,40/unit
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TE Connectivity 100 kΩ Metal Film Resistor 0.25 W 0.1 %
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  • Mfr. Part No. YR1B100KCC
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R 13,75/unit
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TDK B32674 Film Capacitor 470 nF 1.05 kV dc, Through Hole 2
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  • Mfr. Part No. B32674D8474K000
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R 27,512/unit
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Schurter, FMEB 30 A 80V dc, Chassis Mount EMC Filter, Screw 1 Phase
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  • Mfr. Part No. 5500.2228
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R 971,25/unit
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Wurth Elektronik 470 μF Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 839-7330
  • Mfr. Part No. 860010575013
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R 84,46(exc. VAT)
R 8,446/unit
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RS PRO, 47 Ω 300 W Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
  • RS stock no. 185-2319
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R 1 375,97/unit
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Vishay Thermistor, NTC Type 10 kΩ 9 mm 3.3 mm 3 mm
  • RS stock no. 754-6645
  • Mfr. Part No. NTCLE100E3103JB0
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R 8,612/unit
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TDK 220 μF Capacitor 450V dc, Snap-in
  • RS stock no. 171-3260
  • Mfr. Part No. B43545B5227M060
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R 163,02/unit
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Panasonic 4.7 μF Capacitor 50V dc, Radial, Through Hole - ECEA1HKA4R7 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 865-0678
  • Mfr. Part No. ECEA1HKA4R7
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R 1,701/unit
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Murata 220 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 100V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 820-2920
  • Mfr. Part No. GCM31MR72A224KA37L
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R 2,126/unit
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Abracon 32.768 kHz Crystal Unit ±10 ppm Surface Mount 2-Pin 0.9 mm 3.2 mm 1.5mm
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  • Mfr. Part No. ABS07-32.768KHZ-1-T
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