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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ROHM MCR 5.1 kΩ, 0402 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.06 W - MCR01MZPF5101
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  • Mfr. Part No. MCR01MZPF5101
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R 0,162/unit
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Murata, LQW, 0402 Unshielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 24 nH ±2 % 280 mA Idc Q:25
  • RS stock no. 167-5010
  • Mfr. Part No. LQW15AN24NG00D
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R 1,024/unit
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Panasonic ECWF(J) Film Capacitor, ±5 %, 4.7 μF 450 V dc, Through Hole
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  • Mfr. Part No. ECWFD2W475J
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TDK, Standard Metal Oxide Varistor 60 pF 5 A, Clamping 2.97 kV, Varistor 430 V
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  • Mfr. Part No. B72205S0271K
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R 2,115/unit
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Vishay MKP 1847 Film Capacitor, ±5 %, 30 μF 350V ac, Through Hole
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  • Mfr. Part No. MKP1847630354Y5
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1 kΩ, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer, Pin 1 W Side Adjust Bourns, 3059
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  • Mfr. Part No. 3059Y-1-102LF
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R 155,96/unit
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Vishay CRCW 1 mΩ, 1206 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % Surface 0.5 W - CRCW12061M00FKEAHP
  • RS stock no. 812-1827
  • Mfr. Part No. CRCW12061M00FKEAHP
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R 1,596/unit
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Vishay CRCW 47 Ω, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % Surface 0.5 W - CRCW080547R0FKEAHP
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  • Mfr. Part No. CRCW080547R0FKEAHP
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R 1,273/unit
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TE Connectivity Nickel Plated Aluminium, Fluorosilicone Shielding Sheet 300 mm x 300mm x 1.6 mm
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  • Mfr. Part No. 1210-FNA-0016
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Arcol Ohmite HS15 1R2 J, 1.2 Ω 15 W Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
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  • Mfr. Part No. HS15 1R2 J
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R 65,36/unit
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Vishay CRCW 20 kΩ, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % Surface 0.25 W - CRCW060320K0FKEAHP
  • RS stock no. 820-6798
  • Mfr. Part No. CRCW060320K0FKEAHP
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R 0,751/unit
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RS PRO 18 kΩ, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.1 W
  • RS stock no. 804-8946
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R 0,065/unit
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Vishay 10 μF MnO2 Tantalum Capacitor 25V dc, Surface, TR3 Series
  • RS stock no. 173-1321
  • Mfr. Part No. TR3C106K025C0500
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R 3 529,50(exc. VAT)
R 7,059/unit
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Panasonic 470 μF Capacitor 50V dc, Surface Solder 0125
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  • Mfr. Part No. EEETK1H471AM
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R 2 638,25(exc. VAT)
R 21,106/unit
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Vishay PATT 3.01 Ω, 0805 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % Surface 0.2 W - PATT0805L3R01FGT5
  • RS stock no. 818-3080
  • Mfr. Part No. PATT0805L3R01FGT5
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R 18,932/unit
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TE Connectivity PAL90209H-FNF Square RFID Antenna with Fix N Connector Connector, WiFi
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  • Mfr. Part No. PAL90209H-FNF
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R 3 444,00/unit
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Vishay Single Layer Ceramic Capacitor 1 nF 15kV dc -20 → 80 % Y5U Dielectric, 615R, Through Hole 105 °C Max Op.
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  • Mfr. Part No. 615R150GAD10
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-PD Shielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 10 μH ±20 % 1.38 A Idc
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  • Mfr. Part No. 74477810
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R 42,04/unit
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Bourns CRE 7 mΩ, 2512 Metal Strip Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 3 W - CRE2512-FZ-R007E-3
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  • Mfr. Part No. CRE2512-FZ-R007E-3
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KOA, WK73 Thick Film, Surface 145 Resistor Kit 14500
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  • Mfr. Part No. WK732BT-KIT1
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