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 Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V, Surface Solder - EEVFK1H102V
  • RS stock no. 781-491
  • Mfr. Part No. EEVFK1H102V
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R 75,584/unit
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Bourns, SRP1265A, 1265 Shielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Carbonyl Powder Core, 2.2 μH ±20 % 22 A Idc Q:20
  • RS stock no. 180-8977
  • Mfr. Part No. SRP1265A-2R2M
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R 15,95/unit
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KEMET 470 μF MnO2 Tantalum Capacitor 10V dc, Surface, T495 Series
  • RS stock no. 801-5530
  • Mfr. Part No. T495X477K010ATE100
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Panasonic ERJ H3G 12 Ω, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % 0.13 W - ERJH3GJ120V
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  • Mfr. Part No. ERJH3GJ120V
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KEMET C27 Film Capacitor S0, ±5 %, 18 μF 470V ac, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 181-0394
  • Mfr. Part No. C274AC35180AA0J
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R 171,885/unit
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Panasonic ERJPC6 24900 Ω, Tape & Reel Thick Film Resistor Thick Film Resistor ±0.1 → 0.5 % Surface 0.25 W -
  • RS stock no. 785-018P
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJPC6D2492V
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R 1,413/unit
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5 kΩ, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer, Pin 0.5 W Top Adjust Vishay, 64W
  • RS stock no. 154-2044
  • Mfr. Part No. M64W502KB40
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R 59,60/unit
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TE Connectivity 3503 24.9 kΩ, 1206 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % Surface 2 W - 3503G2B24K9FTDF
  • RS stock no. 252-7590
  • Mfr. Part No. 3503G2B24K9FTDF
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R 8,28/unit
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KEMET R41-T Polypropylene Capacitor Y2, 10 %, 1 μF 300 V dc 300V ac, Through Hole
  • RS stock no. 207-1938
  • Mfr. Part No. R413W410050T0K
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R 59,001/unit
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KEMET C44P-R Film Capacitor, ±10 %, 15 μF 1.7 kV dc 780V ac, Stud Mount
  • RS stock no. 182-9039
  • Mfr. Part No. C44PUGR5150RASK
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R 1 188,257/unit
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TE Connectivity 75 Ω Metal Film Resistor 0.25 W 0.1 %
  • RS stock no. 701-7046P
  • Mfr. Part No. H875RBYA
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R 170,99(exc. VAT)
R 34,198/unit
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1 kΩ, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer, Pin 0.25 W Top Adjust Bourns, 3266
  • RS stock no. 167-3361
  • Mfr. Part No. 3266W-1-102LF
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R 43,328/unit
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Vishay 12 kΩ Thin Film Resistor 0.4 W 1 % MRS16000C1202FCT00
  • RS stock no. 169-4985
  • Mfr. Part No. MRS16000C1202FCT00
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R 3 555,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,711/unit
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-LQS Shielded Power Inductor 6.8 μH
  • RS stock no. 485-660
  • Mfr. Part No. 74404064068
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R 15,98(exc. VAT)
R 15,98/unit
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200 kΩ, Surface Trimmer Potentiometer, Gull Wing 0.2 W Top Adjust Vishay, TS53
  • RS stock no. 167-9430
  • Mfr. Part No. TS53YL204MR10
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R 32,278/unit
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Panasonic ERJ 18 kΩ, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Fixed Resistor ±1 % 0.25 W - ERJ8ENF1802V
  • RS stock no. 287-789
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJ8ENF1802V
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R 40,01(exc. VAT)
R 4,001/unit
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RS PRO 120 kΩ, 2512 Thick Film Resistor 1 % 1 W - RSPHVRC12FTET1203
  • RS stock no. 257-3066
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-MK, 0603 Shielded Multilayer Surface Mount Inductor with a Ceramic Core, 220 nH Multilayer ±2 % 300
  • RS stock no. 245-8526P
  • Mfr. Part No. 7447860222G
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R 24,00(exc. VAT)
R 2,40/unit
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Vishay RCH50S100R0JS06, 100 Ω 50 W Thick Film Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
  • RS stock no. 789-0752
  • Mfr. Part No. RCH50S100R0JS06
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Vishay CRCW 12 kΩ, 0402 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % Surface 0.2 W - CRCW040212K0FKEDHP
  • RS stock no. 181-9044
  • Mfr. Part No. CRCW040212K0FKEDHP
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