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 4.7 kΩ Wirewound Wirewound Resistor 10 W 5 %
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R 16,524/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 22 μF Tantalum Tantalum Capacitor 20V dc, Surface, TAJ Series
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Yageo RC 0 mΩ, 1210 Thick Film Surface Mount Fixed Resistor ±5 % 0.5 W - RC1210JR-070RL
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Renesas Electronics, 28MHz XO Crystal Oscillator, ±20 ppm HCMOS, 6-Pin Surface Mount XLH536028.636360I
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Panasonic ERA 82 kΩ, 0805 Metal Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.05 % 0.13 W - ERA6ARW823V
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  • Mfr. Part No. ERA6ARW823V
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RS PRO 12 kΩ Metal Film Resistor 0.6 W 0.5 %
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KEMET R75 Polypropylene Capacitor, 5 %, 120 nF 1.6 kV dc 650V ac, Through Hole
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Panasonic 330 μF Capacitor 6.3V dc, Surface Solder - EEEFH0J331L 500
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Bourns CR 50 mΩ, 0402 Thick Film Resistor 1 % Surface 0.06 W - CR0402-FX-1212GLF
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Abracon 8 MHz Crystal ±30 ppm Surface Mount 2-Pin 4.5 mm 13.5 mm 5mm
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KEMET 5.35 mH 8.5 A Common Mode Choke 24.49 mΩ 500V ac/dc
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Vishay 330 kΩ Metal Glaze Resistor 0.25 W 5 % VR25000003303JA100
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Yageo RC_L 33 kΩ, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.13 W
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Bourns, PV Varistor 150 pF 5 A, Clamping 360 V, Varistor 220 V, 3225
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TE Connectivity, 3627, 3627 Unshielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 8.2 μH 10 % 225 mA Idc
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KEMET 33 μF Surface Polymer Capacitor, 50V dc
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PIHER SENSORS AND CONTROLS S.S.A PC-16 10 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Bracket Mount,
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Murata 4.7 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 16V dc, 10 %, Surface
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Wurth Elektronik, 744384, 5030 Shielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Magnetic Iron Alloy Core, 15 μH Shielded ±20 % 4.5
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Wurth Elektronik 680 μH Leaded Inductor, Max SRF:1.5 MHz, 900 mA Idc, 0.79 Ω Rdc, WE-TI
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