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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RS PRO 33 Ω, 0805 Thin Film Resistor 0.1 % 0.1 W
  • RS stock no. 243-0499
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R 114,30(exc. VAT)
R 1,143/unit
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Arcol Ohmite FCSL 0.005 Ω, Reel Resistive Fixed Resistor 0.01 2 W - FCSL64R005FER
  • RS stock no. 760-226
  • Mfr. Part No. FCSL64R005FER
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R 9 151,00(exc. VAT)
R 9,151/unit
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-LHMI Shielded Power Inductor 8.2 μH ±20 %
  • RS stock no. 486-444
  • Mfr. Part No. 74437334082
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R 46,51(exc. VAT)
R 46,51/unit
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CHEMI-CON 330 μF Capacitor 450V dc, Snap-in - ELXS451VSN331MR40S
  • RS stock no. 170-0690
  • Mfr. Part No. ELXS451VSN331MR40S
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R 15 530,80(exc. VAT)
R 77,654/unit
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Murata 1.5 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Through Hole Radial
  • RS stock no. 169-2801
  • Mfr. Part No. RDE5C1H152J0M1H03A
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R 4 538,00(exc. VAT)
R 2,269/unit
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Vishay FCHP 100 Ω, 0402 Thin Film Surface Mount Fixed Resistor ±0.1 % 1 W - FCHP0402E1000BGT1
  • RS stock no. 240-0012
  • Mfr. Part No. FCHP0402E1000BGT1
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R 77,76(exc. VAT)
R 77,76/unit
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Fair-Rite Ferrite Ring Ferrite Ring 6.35 mm, For: Ground Fault Interrupter, Pulse, Common Mode Filter, Power Input
  • RS stock no. 255-5199
  • Mfr. Part No. 5961001801
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R 35,94(exc. VAT)
R 35,94/unit
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Panasonic ERJP06 2.2 Ω, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % 0.5 W - ERJP06J2R2V
  • RS stock no. 172-3876
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJP06J2R2V
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R 1 355,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,271/unit
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Panasonic ERJ14B 160 mΩ, 1210 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.5 W - ERJ14BSFR16U
  • RS stock no. 110-1231
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJ14BSFR16U
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R 21 665,00(exc. VAT)
R 4,333/unit
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Vishay, Low DCR, Tape & Reel Shielded Power Inductor with a Magnetically Shielded rod core Core, 0.68 μH Shielded
  • RS stock no. 730-198
  • Mfr. Part No. IHLP1212AEEZR68M1Z
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R 19,79(exc. VAT)
R 19,79/tape
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TDK 4.7 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 100V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 788-3089
  • Mfr. Part No. C3225X7S2A475K200AB
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R 109,27(exc. VAT)
R 21,854/unit
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Yageo PT 100 mΩ, 0402 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.13 W - PT0402FR-7W0R1L
  • RS stock no. 199-6004
  • Mfr. Part No. PT0402FR-7W0R1L
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R 61,425(exc. VAT)
R 2,457/unit
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Isabellenhutte VMP 50 mΩ, 2010 Metal Alloy Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 3 W - VMP-R050-1.0-U
  • RS stock no. 210-5155
  • Mfr. Part No. VMP-R050-1.0-U
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R 115 437,50(exc. VAT)
R 9,235/unit
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TE Connectivity 3250 10Ω, 2512 (6432M) Thick Film SMD Resistor ±5% 1W
  • RS stock no. 168-0191
  • Mfr. Part No. 352010RJT
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R 1 008,00(exc. VAT)
R 1,008/unit
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Isabellenhutte VMS 220 mΩ, 2512 Zeranin Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % Surface 3 W - VMS-R220-1.0-U
  • RS stock no. 193-0166
  • Mfr. Part No. VMS-R220-1.0-U
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R 104 319,00(exc. VAT)
R 11,591/unit
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-PD3 Shielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 47 μH ±15 % 1 A Idc Q:35
  • RS stock no. 163-3256
  • Mfr. Part No. 74454147
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R 15 553,20(exc. VAT)
R 25,922/unit
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TE Connectivity 3504 5.62 kΩ, 2512 Thin Film Surface Mount Fixed Resistor ±1 % Surface 6 W - 3504G3A5K62FTDF
  • RS stock no. 253-0045
  • Mfr. Part No. 3504G3A5K62FTDF
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R 38 310,00(exc. VAT)
R 38,31/unit
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RS PRO 33 kΩ, 0402 Thin Film Resistor 0.1 % 0.06 W
  • RS stock no. 243-0451
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R 87,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,87/unit
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TE Connectivity 3522 390 kΩ, 2512 Thick Film ±5 % 3 W - 3522390KJT
  • RS stock no. 871-1231
  • Mfr. Part No. 3522390KJT
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R 131,53(exc. VAT)
R 13,153/unit
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Panasonic ERJUP3 180 kΩ, 0603 Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.25 W - ERJUP3F1803V
  • RS stock no. 243-2136
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJUP3F1803V
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R 2 385,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,477/unit
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