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    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.

    Antennas
    Antennas
    Capacitors
    Capacitors
    Crystals, Oscillators & Resonators
    Crystals, Oscillators & Resonators
    EMI Filters & Protection
    EMI Filters & Protection
    Fixed Resistors
    Fixed Resistors
    Inductors
    Inductors
    Passive Components Kits
    Passive Components Kits
    Rotary Encoders
    Rotary Encoders
    Sounder, Buzzer & Microphone Components
    Sounder, Buzzer & Microphone Components
    Surge Protection Components
    Surge Protection Components
    Variable Resistors
    Variable Resistors

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    Schaffner, FN3270 35A 520/300 V ac 60Hz, Chassis Mount EMC Filter, Terminal Block 3 Phase
    • RS stock no. 754-6086
    • Mfr. Part No. FN3270H-35-33
    Each
    R 2 765,15
    Molex 2203550001 Rod Multiband Antenna with SMA Male Connector, 5G (LTE)
    • RS stock no. 279-954
    • Mfr. Part No. 2203550001
    Each (In a Pack of 2)
    R 131,015
    Vishay MKT 1813 Metallised Polyester Film Capacitor, 160 V ac, 250 V dc, ±10%, 1μF, Through Hole
    • RS stock no. 185-4202
    • Mfr. Part No. MKT1813510255
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    R 55,548
    Nichicon 82μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 25V dc, Radial, Through Hole - UPW1E820MED
    • RS stock no. 715-2647
    • Mfr. Part No. UPW1E820MED
    Each (In a Pack of 10)
    R 5,769
    Panasonic 47μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V dc, Radial, Through Hole - ECA1HHG470
    • RS stock no. 365-4278
    • Mfr. Part No. ECA1HHG470
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    R 7,126
    Nichicon 1000μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 10V dc, Radial, Through Hole - UBT1A102MPD8
    • RS stock no. 762-1648
    • Mfr. Part No. UBT1A102MPD8
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    R 16,85
    RS PRO 1000μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 63V dc, Radial, Through Hole
    • RS stock no. 711-1637
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    R 28,638
    RS PRO 100μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 100V dc, Radial, Through Hole
    • RS stock no. 711-1731
    Each (In a Pack of 10)
    R 9,016
    Nichicon 10000μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 80V dc, Snap-In - LLS1K103MELC
    • RS stock no. 852-6294
    • Mfr. Part No. LLS1K103MELC
    Each
    R 176,37
    KEMET 47mF Supercapacitor -20 → +80% Tolerance, FMR 5.5V dc, Through Hole
    • RS stock no. 188-2087
    • Mfr. Part No. FMR0H473ZF
    Each (In a Pack of 2)
    R 61,17
    RS PRO 1kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Gang Panel Mount
    • RS stock no. 842-7030
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    R 163,38
    Panasonic 220μF Aluminium Electrolytic Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V dc, Surface Mount - EEEFK1H221P
    • RS stock no. 537-0584
    • Mfr. Part No. EEEFK1H221P
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    R 16,544
    KEMET 4700μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 63V dc, Screw Terminal - ALS30A472DA063
    • RS stock no. 172-6849
    • Mfr. Part No. ALS30A472DA063
    Each (In a Bag of 50)
    R 209,483
    Arcol 20kΩ Metal Film Resistor 0.25W ±0.1% MRA020720KBTA015
    • RS stock no. 487-7472
    • Mfr. Part No. MRA020720KBTA015
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    R 11,17
    Rubycon 56μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 400V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 400CXW56MEFC18X20
    • RS stock no. 767-2829
    • Mfr. Part No. 400CXW56MEFC18X20
    Each
    R 99,42
    Omron 200 V ac RFI Filter, Single Phase
    • RS stock no. 161-3495
    • Mfr. Part No. AXFIM1014SEV1
    Each
    R 924,42
    Vishay 100nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor MLCC, 50V dc V, ±10% , Through Hole
    • RS stock no. 852-3270
    • Mfr. Part No. K104K15X7RF53H5
    Each
    R 5,11
    Arcol Ohmite 5GΩ Thick Film Precision Resistor 2.5W ±1% SM108035007FE
    • RS stock no. 136-3306
    • Mfr. Part No. SM108035007FE
    Each
    R 133,09
    Nichicon 2200μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 10V dc, Radial, Through Hole - UVR1A222MPD
    • RS stock no. 520-0766
    • Mfr. Part No. UVR1A222MPD
    Each (In a Pack of 25)
    R 5,338
    RS PRO 8Ω 1W Miniature Speaker 36mm Dia. , 36 (Dia.) x 4.8mm
    • RS stock no. 754-2090
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