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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Vishay PE30 470 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, PE30L0FR474KAB
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Vishay CRCW 4.7 Ω, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.25 W - CRCW06034R70FKEAHP
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Cornell-Dubilier 22 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 35V, Through Hole - 226RSS035M Through Hole
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Schurter, FPBB 15 A 250V ac/dc 50Hz, 60 Hz, DIN Rail Power Line Filter, Cage Clamp Terminal 1 Phase
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Murata 9 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, 0.25 pF, Surface
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-MK, 0402 Shielded Multilayer Surface Mount Inductor with a Ceramic Core, 12 nH Multilayer ±2 % 300
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RS PRO 100 μF Capacitor 100V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
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KEMET 4.7 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 250V ac, ±10 %, Surface
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-CHSA, 1212 Shielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Magnetic Iron Alloy Core, 7.5 μH ±20 % 7.8 A Idc
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XP Power, FHSA 15 A 264V ac 0Hz, 400 Hz, Chassis Mount EMI Filter, Quick Connect 1 Phase
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XP Power, FHSM 6 A 264V ac 0Hz, 400 Hz, Chassis Mount EMI Filter, Quick Connect 1 Phase
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KEMET, FLLE2-Q 20 A 300V ac/dc 50Hz, 60 Hz, Chassis Mount EMI Filter, Threaded Terminal M4 x 0.7 1 Phase
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XP Power, FHSA 20 A 264V ac 0Hz, 400 Hz, Chassis Mount EMI Filter, Quick Connect 1 Phase
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KEMET 1 mH 30 A Common Mode Choke 6 mΩ 250V
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RS PRO 2.2 mΩ, 0805 Thin Film Resistor ±0.1 % 1.1 W - RSPARM05BTC2204A
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Murata 2 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, 0.1 pF, Surface
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Panasonic ERJUP6 330 Ω, 0805 Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.5 W - ERJUP6F3300V
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Vishay 35 mm Knob Diameter Black Potentiometer Knob for 0.25 in Shaft Screw Fix, ACCKMS1916NGJ14
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Panasonic ERJU03 360 Ω, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.1 W - ERJU03F3600V
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-HCMD, 1111 Shielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Manganese Zinc Ferrite Core, 180 nH Shielded ±15
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