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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ITT Cannon 100 μF Tantalum Capacitor 6.3V dc, TAP107M Series
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R 39,37/unit
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Samsung Electro-Mechanics 100 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±10 %, Surface
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Panasonic ERA 270 Ω, 1206 Metal Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.1 % 0.25 W - ERA8AEB271V
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RS PRO 470 kΩ Carbon Film Resistor 2 W 5 %
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Abracon Telemetry Antenna with SMA Connector, ISM Band
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TE Connectivity 10 Ω Wirewound Resistor 7 W 5 % EP7W10RJ
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Vishay 270 kΩ Metal Film Resistor 3 W 5 % PR03000202703JAC00
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KYOCERA, 16MHz Clock Oscillator CMOS, 4-Pin SMD KC3225K16.0000C1GE00
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-CLFS 20 A 250V 100Hz, -25 Hz, Chassis Mount EMC Filter, Fast-On 1 Phase
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  • Mfr. Part No. 810913020112
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50 kΩ, Surface Trimmer Potentiometer, Gull Wing 0.25 W Top Adjust Bourns, 3224
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  • Mfr. Part No. 3224X-1-503E
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Wurth Elektronik 10 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 10V dc, ±10 %, Surface
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  • Mfr. Part No. 885012104012
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Murata, LQW, 0603 Unshielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 36 nH ±5 % 400 mA Idc Q:40
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  • Mfr. Part No. LQW18AN36NJ00D
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R 0,611/unit
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RS PRO 4.7 kΩ Carbon Film Resistor 0.5 W 5 %
  • RS stock no. 707-8280
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R 3,328/unit
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KEMET 1 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 100V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 891-9781
  • Mfr. Part No. C1206C105K1RACTU
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Wurth Elektronik 47 μF Through Hole Aluminium Polymer Capacitor, 50V dc
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  • Mfr. Part No. 870585774003
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Yageo 33 kΩ Metal Film Metal Film Fixed Resistor 0.6 W 1 %
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  • Mfr. Part No. MF0207FTE52-33K
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Yageo RC_L 0 mΩ, 1206 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % 0.5 W - RC1206JR-070RL
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RS PRO 0.33 F Supercapacitor -20 to 80 % Tolerance, EDLC Goldcap 5.5V dc, Through Hole
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Rubycon 1000 μF Capacitor 35V dc, Through Hole - 35ZL1000MEFC12.5X25 Radial Lead
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Bourns, SRR6038, 6038 Shielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 33 μH Surface Mount Power Inductors
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