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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CHEMI-CON 100 μF Capacitor 200V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EKXJ201ELL101MK25S Radial Lead
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  • Mfr. Part No. EKXJ201ELL101MK25S
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R 123,35(exc. VAT)
R 24,67/unit
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Murata 30 MHz Crystal Unit ±30 ppm SMT 4-Pin 650 μm 1.6 mm 2mm
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  • Mfr. Part No. XRCGE30M000F3A1BR0
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R 2,52/unit
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Panasonic ERA 22 kΩ, 0603 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.1 % 0.1 W - ERA3APB223V
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  • Mfr. Part No. ERA3APB223V
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R 3,203/unit
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Vitrohm 10 Ω Wirewound Through Hole Fixed Resistor 3 W 1 %
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  • Mfr. Part No. CRP300FT-73-10RAA
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R 14,696/unit
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KEMET 100 μF MnO2 Tantalum Capacitor 10V dc, Through Hole, T110 Series
  • RS stock no. 538-1821
  • Mfr. Part No. T110C107K010AT
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R 154,443/unit
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Abracon, 14.7456MHz Clock Oscillator Crystal Oscillator HCMOS, 4-Pin Surface Mount ASV-14.7456MHZ-EJ-T
  • RS stock no. 240-3604
  • Mfr. Part No. ASV-14.7456MHZ-EJ-T
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R 18,87/unit
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Vishay 2.2 kΩ Metal Film Resistor 3 W 5 % PR03000202201JAC00
  • RS stock no. 683-5899
  • Mfr. Part No. PR03000202201JAC00
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R 6,484/unit
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Vishay Thermistor IC, NTC Type 24 mm
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  • Mfr. Part No. NTCLE100E3202JB0
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R 9,57/unit
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TE Connectivity 3502 62 Ω, 2010 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % Surface 2 W - 350262RFT
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  • Mfr. Part No. 350262RFT
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R 10,279/unit
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Rubycon 2700 μF Capacitor 6.3V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 6.3ZLH2700MEFC10X23
  • RS stock no. 172-8010
  • Mfr. Part No. 6.3ZLH2700MEFC10X23
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R 5,273/unit
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Vishay CRCW 162 kΩ, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % Surface 0.13 W - CRCW0805162KFKEA
  • RS stock no. 169-4532
  • Mfr. Part No. CRCW0805162KFKEA
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R 560,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,112/unit
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Yageo 330 mΩ Wirewound Wirewound Through Hole Fixed Resistor 5 W 5 % PNP5WVJT-73-0R33
  • RS stock no. 198-7409
  • Mfr. Part No. PNP5WVJT-73-0R33
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R 83,64(exc. VAT)
R 8,364/unit
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Panasonic 33 μF Surface Electrolytic Capacitor, 80V
  • RS stock no. 814-201
  • Mfr. Part No. EEHZC1K330P
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R 51,83(exc. VAT)
R 51,83/tape
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Nichicon 22 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 35V, Surface Through Hole - UUD1V220MCL1GS SMD
  • RS stock no. 832-108
  • Mfr. Part No. UUD1V220MCL1GS
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R 270,50(exc. VAT)
R 5,41/unit
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TDK Power Factor Correction Capacitor 92.4 μF 15 kvar 18 kvar 3
  • RS stock no. 136-6323
  • Mfr. Part No. B25675C4152J015
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R 2 761,88/unit
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Abracon 25 MHz Oscillator, 4-Pin SMD ±10 ppm ASDMB-25.000MHZ-XY-T
  • RS stock no. 898-769
  • Mfr. Part No. ASDMB-25.000MHZ-XY-T
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R 62,855/unit
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Panasonic 330 μF Capacitor 50V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUHD1H331 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 744-2151
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUHD1H331
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R 149,49(exc. VAT)
R 29,898/unit
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Vishay 560 kΩ Metal Film Resistor 1 W 5 % PR01000105603JA100
  • RS stock no. 169-5463
  • Mfr. Part No. PR01000105603JA100
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R 1 287,00(exc. VAT)
R 1,287/unit
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Microchip 120 MHz Oscillator, 4-Pin VDFN ±10 ppm DSC1001BI5-120.0000
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  • Mfr. Part No. DSC1001BI5-120.0000
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Vishay 330 μF Capacitor 450V dc, Snap-in - MAL225957331E3 PC Pin
  • RS stock no. 174-0152
  • Mfr. Part No. MAL225957331E3
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R 165,38/unit
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