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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Abracon Rod WiFi Antenna with SMA Connector, 5G
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RS PRO 560 Ω, 0402 Thin Film Resistor 0.1 % 0.06 W
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KEMET 100 μF Surface Polymer Capacitor, 4V dc
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TDK WR Wireless Charging Coil Receiver, 8.32 μH, 12 mm dia.
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KEMET 330 μF Surface Polymer Capacitor, 6.3V dc
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KYOCERA AVX 6.8 μF MnO2 Tantalum Capacitor 16V dc, Through Hole, Tap Series
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Vishay 1 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Through Hole Radial
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Vishay CRCW 649 Ω, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % Surface 0.13 W - CRCW0805649RFKEA
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Vishay CRCW 1.5 Ω, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.5 W - CRCW08051R50FKEAHP
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Vishay Single Layer Ceramic Capacitor 680 pF 500V ac ±20 % Y5U Dielectric, VY1, Through Hole 125 °C Max Op. Temp.
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Vishay 1 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 100V dc, ±10 %, Surface
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Bourns CRL 270 mΩ, 1206 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.25 W - CRL1206-FW-R270ELF
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Murata 6.8 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, 0.25 pF, Surface
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1 kΩ, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer, Pin 0.5 W Side Adjust Bourns, 3296
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