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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KEMET 15 μH Nickel Zinc Ferrite Core Coil Inductor, 1.6 A Idc, 80 mΩ Rdc, SBC2
  • RS stock no. 265-2310
  • Mfr. Part No. SBC2-150-162
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R 28 402,50(exc. VAT)
R 7,574/unit
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TE Connectivity 1-2108921-4 FPC Antenna with MHF4L Connector, 617 MHz, 7125 MHz, 5G, Cat-M, Cellular, GNSS, WiFi
  • RS stock no. 849-491
  • Mfr. Part No. 1-2108921-4
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R 38,131/unit
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Vishay, IHLP, EK Shielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Metal Composite Core, 22 μH ±20 % 11 A Idc
  • RS stock no. 565-116
  • Mfr. Part No. IHLP6767GZEK220M01
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R 79,715/unit
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Wurth Elektronik 33 μF Capacitor 50V dc, Surface Solder - 865250657011
  • RS stock no. 163-6459
  • Mfr. Part No. 865250657011
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R 11,967/unit
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TE Connectivity NEOHM SMA-Q 8.87 Ω, 0102 Thin Film Surface Mount Fixed Resistor 1 % Surface 0.3 W - SMA-Q0102FTDL8R87
  • RS stock no. 590-234
  • Mfr. Part No. SMA-Q0102FTDL8R87
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R 4 599,00(exc. VAT)
R 1,533/unit
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Panasonic 68 μF Polymer Capacitor 63V, Through Hole - 63SXE68M
  • RS stock no. 249-1210
  • Mfr. Part No. 63SXE68M
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TE Connectivity, 3627, 3627 Unshielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 100 μH 10 % 560 mA Idc
  • RS stock no. 171-239
  • Mfr. Part No. 3627575047C101K
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R 10,422/unit
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TE Connectivity 37.4 kΩ Metal Film Resistor 0.25 W 0.1 H837K4BYA
  • RS stock no. 164-2076
  • Mfr. Part No. H837K4BYA
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R 5 477,00(exc. VAT)
R 21,908/unit
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Panasonic EZPV Film Capacitor, ±10 %, 80 μF 600 V dc, Through Hole
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  • Mfr. Part No. EZPV60806MTB
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R 426,59/unit
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CHEMI-CON 68 μF Capacitor 400V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EKXJ401ELL680ML25S Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 756-7651
  • Mfr. Part No. EKXJ401ELL680ML25S
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R 42,78/unit
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5 kΩ, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer, Solder 0.75 W Side Adjust Nidec Components, RJ-13
  • RS stock no. 182-5701
  • Mfr. Part No. RJ-13SR 5K Ohm (502)
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R 121,81/unit
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10 kΩ, Surface Trimmer Potentiometer, PC Pin 0.5 W Top Adjust Bourns, 3361
  • RS stock no. 181-4472
  • Mfr. Part No. 3361P-1-103GLF
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R 13,61/unit
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KEMET R76 Polypropylene Capacitor, ±5 %, 33 nF 2 kV dc 700V ac
  • RS stock no. 135-1116
  • Mfr. Part No. R76UN23304040J
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R 4 206,60(exc. VAT)
R 14,022/unit
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KEMET 220 μH Nickel Zinc Ferrite Core Coil Inductor, 900 mA Idc, 520 mΩ Rdc, SBCP
  • RS stock no. 265-2696
  • Mfr. Part No. SBCP-80HY221H
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R 30,91/unit
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Yageo YC 33 Ω, 1206 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor Array ±5 % 62.5 mW - YC164-JR-0733RL
  • RS stock no. 242-7252P
  • Mfr. Part No. YC164-JR-0733RL
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R 39,50(exc. VAT)
R 0,395/unit
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10 kΩ, Surface Trimmer Potentiometer, Solder 0.25 W Top Adjust Bourns, PVG3
  • RS stock no. 181-4432
  • Mfr. Part No. PVG3A103C01R00
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R 12,269/unit
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Microchip 72 MHz MEMS Oscillator, 6-Pin VDFN 20 ppm DSC1223CL3-72M00000T
  • RS stock no. 827-497
  • Mfr. Part No. DSC1223CL3-72M00000T
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R 31,441/unit
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Wurth Elektronik Ferrite Bead (Cable) 8 mm (Axial) (EMI Suppression), 144 Ω impedance at 25 MHz, 278 Ω impedance at 100
  • RS stock no. 265-1676
  • Mfr. Part No. 742700726
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1 mΩ, Surface Trimmer Potentiometer, J-Hook 0.25 W Top Adjust Bourns, 3314
  • RS stock no. 743-2372
  • Mfr. Part No. 3314J-1-105E
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Vishay 149 1 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 2-Gang Panel Mount, Through Hole
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  • Mfr. Part No. 14920F0GJSX13102KA
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