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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

    153169 Products showing for Passive Components

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    Arcol, 470Ω 150W Wire Wound Chassis Mount Resistor HS150 470R J ±5%
    • RS stock no. 309-1374P
    • Mfr. Part No. HS150 470R J
    Each (Supplied in a Box)
    R 395,76
    Panasonic 6.8μF Through Hole Polymer Capacitor, 25V dc
    • RS stock no. 795-5578P
    • Mfr. Part No. 25SEP6R8M
    Each (Supplied in a Bag)
    R 18,444
    Euroquartz 4MHz Crystal ±30ppm SMD 2-Pin 12.4 x 4.5 x 4.2mm
    • RS stock no. 693-8841
    • Mfr. Part No. 4.000MHz 49USMX/30/50/-40+85/18pF/ATF
    Each
    R 12,07
    Nichicon 47μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 400V dc, Radial, Through Hole - UCY2G470MHD
    • RS stock no. 187-2271
    • Mfr. Part No. UCY2G470MHD
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    R 50,742
    TE Connectivity 3520 180Ω, 2512 (6432M) Thick Film SMD Resistor ±5% 1W
    • RS stock no. 224-0301
    • Mfr. Part No. 3520180RJT
    Each (In a Pack of 10)
    R 2,675
    TE Connectivity 1.8kΩ Carbon Film Resistor 0.5W ±5% CFR50J1K8
    • RS stock no. 132-551
    • Mfr. Part No. CFR50J1K8
    Each (In a Pack of 10)
    R 2,113
    RS PRO 330Ω Carbon Film Resistor 0.25W ±5%
    • RS stock no. 707-7622
    Each (In a Pack of 10)
    R 2,697
    RS PRO 10Ω Wire Wound Resistor 5W ±5%
    • RS stock no. 146-8288
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    R 48,696
    RS PRO 220μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole
    • RS stock no. 711-1264
    Each (In a Pack of 25)
    R 1,836
    Arcol Ohmite 5GΩ Thick Film Precision Resistor 2.5W ±1% SM108035007FE
    • RS stock no. 136-3306
    • Mfr. Part No. SM108035007FE
    Each
    R 133,09
    RS PRO 680μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole
    • RS stock no. 711-1306
    Each (In a Pack of 10)
    R 9,016
    KYOCERA AVX 10μF Electrolytic Tantalum Capacitor 16V dc, TAJ Series
    • RS stock no. 135-4012
    • Mfr. Part No. TAJA106K016RNJ
    Each (On a Reel of 2000)
    R 1,626
    Alps Alpine RK09D 10kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Gang Through Hole, RK09D1130A1N
    • RS stock no. 729-3653
    • Mfr. Part No. RK09D1130A1N
    Each
    R 51,93
    CHEMI-CON 560μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 200V dc, Snap-In - EKMQ201VSN561MP30S
    • RS stock no. 841-4779
    • Mfr. Part No. EKMQ201VSN561MP30S
    Each
    R 78,22
    TE Connectivity 15kΩ Wire Wound Resistor 7W ±5% SBCHE615KJ
    • RS stock no. 206-1221
    • Mfr. Part No. SBCHE615KJ
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    R 43,448
    Nichicon 1000μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 10V dc, Radial, Through Hole - UBT1A102MPD8
    • RS stock no. 762-1648
    • Mfr. Part No. UBT1A102MPD8
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    R 16,85
    Nichicon 220μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 63V dc, Radial, Through Hole - UBT1J221MHD8
    • RS stock no. 762-1774
    • Mfr. Part No. UBT1J221MHD8
    Each (In a Pack of 2)
    R 25,18
    Yageo 4.7kΩ, 2512 (6432M) Thick Film SMD Resistor ±5% 1 W, 2 W
    • RS stock no. 198-8586
    • Mfr. Part No. RC2512JK-074K7L
    Each (On a Tape of 10)
    R 1,943
    Linx ANT-5GWWS6-SMA Blade Multi-Band Antenna with SMA Male Connector, 4G, 5G, NB IoT
    • RS stock no. 262-5407
    • Mfr. Part No. ANT-5GWWS6-SMA
    Each
    R 149,39
    TE Connectivity 3520 47Ω, 2512 (6432M) Thick Film SMD Resistor ±5% 1W
    • RS stock no. 224-0222
    • Mfr. Part No. 352047RJT
    Each (In a Pack of 10)
    R 2,402
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