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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Arcol Ohmite HS25 6R8 J, 6.8 Ω 25 W Aluminium Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
  • RS stock no. 166-4063
  • Mfr. Part No. HS25 6R8 J
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R 2 831,03(exc. VAT)
R 113,241/unit
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Linx ANT-433-PW-LP Whip Omni-Directional Telemetry Antenna, ISM Band
  • RS stock no. 202-5797
  • Mfr. Part No. ANT-433-PW-LP
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R 4 389,60(exc. VAT)
R 73,16/unit
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Bourns 3310 1 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, Through Hole, 3310Y-001-102L
  • RS stock no. 522-0603
  • Mfr. Part No. 3310Y-001-102L
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TE Connectivity CPF 2.55 kΩ, 0402 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.1 % Surface 0.06 W - CPF0402B2K55E1
  • RS stock no. 164-1117
  • Mfr. Part No. CPF0402B2K55E1
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R 2 092,00(exc. VAT)
R 2,092/unit
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CHEMI-CON 1500 μF Capacitor 6.3V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EKY-6R3ELL152MJ20S Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 170-0545
  • Mfr. Part No. EKY-6R3ELL152MJ20S
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R 27 018,00(exc. VAT)
R 13,509/unit
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AKER 16 MHz Crystal ±30 ppm Surface Mount 4-Pin 1.1 mm 7 mm 5mm
  • RS stock no. 671-9397
  • Mfr. Part No. C7S-16.000-12-3030-X
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R 11,274/unit
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PCN RXM50 R010 A, 10 mΩ 50 W Power Shunt Chassis Mount Resistor ±0.05 %
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  • Mfr. Part No. RXM50 R010 A
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R 4 497,47/unit
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TDK Single Layer Ceramic Capacitor 10 pF 6kV dc ±5 %, CC45, Through Hole 125 °C Max Op. Temp.
  • RS stock no. 262-1989
  • Mfr. Part No. CC45SL3JD100JYNNA
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R 2 162,00(exc. VAT)
R 2,162/unit
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Panasonic 820 μF Capacitor 35V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFR1V821LB Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 240-3948
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFR1V821LB
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R 9,508/unit
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47 kΩ, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer, Pin 0.5 W Top Adjust Vishay, T7
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  • Mfr. Part No. T7YA473MT20
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R 45,71/unit
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Wurth Elektronik WCAP-FTBE Film Capacitor 220 nF 250V ac 250 V dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS stock no. 275-9515
  • Mfr. Part No. 890273422002CS
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R 4,798/unit
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Vishay 10 μF Tantalum Tantalum Capacitor 6.3V dc, Surface, TMCP Series
  • RS stock no. 188-2018
  • Mfr. Part No. TMCP0J106KTRF
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R 1,919/unit
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Panasonic 680 μF Capacitor 35V dc, Through Hole - EEUFR1V681B Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 240-3944
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFR1V681B
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R 4 209,50(exc. VAT)
R 8,419/unit
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1 kΩ, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer, Pin 0.5 W Top Adjust Bourns, 3386
  • RS stock no. 167-3469
  • Mfr. Part No. 3386P-1-102LF
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R 885,00(exc. VAT)
R 17,70/unit
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Yageo RT 2.7 kΩ, 0603 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.05 W - RT0603FRE072K7L
  • RS stock no. 198-5514
  • Mfr. Part No. RT0603FRE072K7L
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R 705,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,141/unit
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Nichicon 6800 μF Capacitor 63V dc, Snap-in
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  • Mfr. Part No. LGU1J682MELC
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R 112,83(exc. VAT)
R 112,83/unit
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TE Connectivity CRGP 270 Ω, 1210 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % Surface 0.75 W - CRGP1210F270R
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  • Mfr. Part No. CRGP1210F270R
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Nichicon 330 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 450V, Surface Snap-In - LGA2W331MELB35 SMD
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R 172,95/unit
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Vishay, 5050 Shielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Metal Composite Core, 100 nH 43 A Idc
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Vishay P11S 100 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, P11S2V0FLSY00D0046
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  • Mfr. Part No. P11S2V0FLSY00D0046
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