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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
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    Capacitors
    Crystals, Oscillators & Resonators
    Crystals, Oscillators & Resonators
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    EMI Filters & Protection
    Fixed Resistors
    Fixed Resistors
    Inductors
    Inductors
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    Passive Components Kits
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    Rotary Encoders
    Sounder, Buzzer & Microphone Components
    Sounder, Buzzer & Microphone Components
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    Surge Protection Components
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    RS PRO 390Ω Carbon Film Resistor 0.25W ±5%
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    R 0,21
    Panasonic 33μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V dc, Radial, Through Hole - ECA1HHG330
    • RS stock no. 365-4262
    • Mfr. Part No. ECA1HHG330
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    R 4,284
    KEMET C27 Metallised Polypropylene Film Capacitor, 470V ac, ±5%, 1μF, Chassis Mount
    • RS stock no. 377-8885
    • Mfr. Part No. C274AC34100SA0J
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    R 100,57
    Murata 10nF MLCC, 100V dc V, SMD
    • RS stock no. 247-8071
    • Mfr. Part No. GRM188R72A103KA01D
    Each (On a Reel of 4000)
    R 0,177
    Panasonic 33μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 25V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEAGA1E330
    • RS stock no. 747-1929
    • Mfr. Part No. EEAGA1E330
    Each (In a Pack of 10)
    R 4,685
    Arcol, 4.7Ω 300W Wire Wound Chassis Mount Resistor HS300 4R7 J ±5%
    • RS stock no. 136-288
    • Mfr. Part No. HS300 4R7 J
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    R 1 012,09
    TE Connectivity 1.5Ω Wire Wound Resistor 14W ±5% C141R5JL
    • RS stock no. 666-1563
    • Mfr. Part No. C141R5JL
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    R 92,666
    KEMET 4700μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 63V dc, Screw Terminal - PEH200MA4470MU2
    • RS stock no. 189-765
    • Mfr. Part No. PEH200MA4470MU2
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    R 349,90
    TE Connectivity 120kΩ Metal Oxide Resistor 3W ±5% ROX3SJ120K
    • RS stock no. 214-3042
    • Mfr. Part No. ROX3SJ120K
    Each (In a Pack of 10)
    R 7,894
    Arcol, 4.7Ω 25W Wire Wound Chassis Mount Resistor HS25 4R7 J ±5%
    • RS stock no. 157-544
    • Mfr. Part No. HS25 4R7 J
    Each
    R 67,40
    Vishay 1kΩ Metal Film Resistor 3W ±1% CPF31K0000FKE14
    • RS stock no. 830-6851
    • Mfr. Part No. CPF31K0000FKE14
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    R 18,54
    Panasonic 560μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUTP1V561
    • RS stock no. 732-8289
    • Mfr. Part No. EEUTP1V561
    Each (In a Pack of 2)
    R 42,215
    Bourns 3590 10kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 10-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, 3590S-2-103L
    • RS stock no. 107-0785
    • Mfr. Part No. 3590S-2-103L
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    R 297,51
    Roxburgh EMC, IHF 50A 250 V ac/dc 60Hz, Flange Mount RFI Filter, Single Phase
    • RS stock no. 188-9157
    • Mfr. Part No. IHF50
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    R 3 835,72
    Bourns 10Ω Wire Wound Resistor 7W ±5% FW70A10R0JA
    • RS stock no. 775-7564
    • Mfr. Part No. FW70A10R0JA
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    R 17,904
    RS PRO 2200μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole
    • RS stock no. 711-1346
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    R 10,428
    Arcol, 22Ω 200W Wire Wound Chassis Mount Resistor HS200 22R J ±5%
    • RS stock no. 188-302
    • Mfr. Part No. HS200 22R J
    Each
    R 745,03
    RS PRO 1.6MΩ, 1206 Thin Film Resistor 0.1% 0.125W
    • RS stock no. 256-7537
    Each (On a Tape of 5)
    R 3,99
    Bourns 6639 5kΩ Rotary Potentiometer Continuous-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, 6639S-1-502
    • RS stock no. 164-2661
    • Mfr. Part No. 6639S-1-502
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    R 469,50
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    Schneider Electric XB5 10kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Gang Panel Mount, XB5AD912R10K
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    • Mfr. Part No. XB5AD912R10K
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