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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Panasonic ERJ 82 kΩ, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.5 % 0.1 W - ERJ3RBD8202V
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  • Mfr. Part No. ERJ3RBD8202V
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TE Connectivity 470 kΩ Metal Film Surface Mount Resistor 5 % 2 W - SMQF2470RJT
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Bourns, CC453232, 4532 Unshielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 22 μH ±10 % 370 mA Idc Q:10
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VPG Foil Resistors SMR1DZ 100 Ω, Moulded Surface Mount Metal Foil Surface Mount Resistor ±0.01 % Surface 0.25 W -
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  • Mfr. Part No. Y1745100R000T9R
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Vishay CRCW 38.3 kΩ, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.1 W - CRCW060338K3FKEA
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  • Mfr. Part No. CRCW060338K3FKEA
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-LHMI, 7050 Shielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Polystyrene Core, 15 μH ±20 % 2.75 A Idc
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TE Connectivity TLM 22 mΩ, 2010 Metal Foil ±1 % 0.75 W - TLM2HDR022FTE
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KEMET 300 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 630V dc, 10 %, Surface
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  • Mfr. Part No. C1812C304KBRLCAUTO
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TE Connectivity RN73 2.55 kΩ, 0805 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.1 % Surface 0.1 W - RN73C2A2K55B
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  • Mfr. Part No. RN73C2A2K55B
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-LHMI, 7050 Shielded Multilayer Surface Mount Inductor with a Composite Iron Powder Core, 10 μH ±20
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TE Connectivity RQ73 280 kΩ, 0805 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.1 % Surface 0.2 W - RQ73C2A280KBTDF
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Yageo RC 13 kΩ, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Fixed Resistor ±1 % 125 mW - RC0805FR-0713KL
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  • Mfr. Part No. RC0805FR-0713KL
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TE Connectivity TLM 12 mΩ, 2010 Metal Foil ±1 % 0.75 W - TLM2HER012FTE
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Yageo RT 3.9 kΩ, 0402 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.1 % 0.06 W - RT0402BRD073K9L
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  • Mfr. Part No. RT0402BRD073K9L
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AVX 10 F Supercapacitor, SCC 3V dc, Through Hole
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Arcol Ohmite HS100E6 10K F M193, 10 kΩ 100 W Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±1 %
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  • Mfr. Part No. HS100E6 10K F M193
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-MCI, 0603 Shielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Ceramic Core, 22 nH Multilayer ±5 % 300 mA Idc
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KEMET 220 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 250V ac, ±10 %, Surface
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TE Connectivity SMA-A 2.7 kΩ, 0207 Resistor 0.1 % Surface 1 W - 1-2176316-8
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-PD2, 3521 Unshielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 15 μH ±20 % 640 mA Idc
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