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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TE Connectivity CJB1700J4R7J, 4.7 Ω 1.7 kW Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
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  • Mfr. Part No. CJB1700J4R7J
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R 8 180,14(exc. VAT)
R 8 180,14/unit
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Vishay PE60 100 Ω Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, PE60L0FGW101MA
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  • Mfr. Part No. PE60L0FGW101MA
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R 1 654,47(exc. VAT)
R 1 654,47/unit
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Arcol Ohmite 4.12 kΩ Metal Film Resistor 0.25 W 0.1 % MRA02074K12BTA015
  • RS stock no. 487-6744
  • Mfr. Part No. MRA02074K12BTA015
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R 11,722/unit
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Sonitron 96 dB Panel Mount Multifunction Internal 26 mm Piezo Buzzer Component 140 mm 5 V dc Min 16V dc Max
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  • Mfr. Part No. SULM516B1 F2
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R 815,51/unit
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Panasonic ERA 845Ω, 0805 (2012M) Thin Film SMD Resistor ±0.1% 0.125W
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  • Mfr. Part No. ERA6AEB8450V
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R 4 285,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,857/unit
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Vishay, 1 kΩ 100 W Thick Film Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
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  • Mfr. Part No. RTOP100V1001JB
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R 1 028,707/unit
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Vishay 56 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 100V dc, ±5 %, Surface
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  • Mfr. Part No. VJ0603A560JXBAC
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R 0,424/unit
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Vishay CRCW 249 Ω, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.13 W - CRCW0805249RFKEA
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  • Mfr. Part No. CRCW0805249RFKEA
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R 223,00(exc. VAT)
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Nichicon 47 μF Capacitor 50V dc, Surface Solder - UCM1H470MCL1GS
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R 9,408/unit
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Epson, 40MHz XO Oscillator, ±50 ppm CMOS, 4-Pin PDIP Q3204DC21004400
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TE Connectivity, Sigma, 1310 Shielded Power Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 01.5 μH 20 % 3.4 A Idc Q:25
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  • Mfr. Part No. 365710M1R5T
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R 3,177/unit
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KEMET 0.1 F Capacitor 63V dc, Screw - ALS30A104NP063
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  • Mfr. Part No. ALS30A104NP063
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R 1 503,586/unit
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Panasonic ERJ HP6 12 kΩ, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % 0.5 W - ERJHP6J123V
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  • Mfr. Part No. ERJHP6J123V
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R 1,165/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 10 μF Electrolytic Tantalum Capacitor 20V dc, Surface, TAJ Series
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  • Mfr. Part No. TAJB106M020RNJ
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R 1,849/unit
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Vishay 47 μF MnO2 Tantalum Capacitor 25V dc, Surface, TR3 Series
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  • Mfr. Part No. TR3D476K025C0250
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R 47,016/unit
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TE Connectivity CRGH 68 kΩ, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % Surface 0.33 W - CRGH0805J68K
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  • Mfr. Part No. CRGH0805J68K
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Vishay, IHLP, EK Shielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Metallic Magnetic Core, 10 μH ±20 % 7.5 A Idc
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TDK, B82559A, ERU20 Shielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 4.7 μH ±10 % 22 A Idc
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-KI Power Inductor 3.6 nH 5 % Q:20
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Vishay P2T 1 kΩ, 1206 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.01 % 0.33 W - P2TC1206D1001LNTA
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  • Mfr. Part No. P2TC1206D1001LNTA
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