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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TE Connectivity CPF 17.4 kΩ, 0603 Thin Film ±0.1 % 0.06 W - CPF0603B17K4E1
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Panasonic ERJPC6 604000 Ω, 0805 Thick Film Resistor Thick Film Resistor ±0.1 % Surface 0.25 W - ERJPC6B6043V
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Wurth Elektronik 4W620 Flat Cable Ferrite, 26 max. wires, Flat Cable Core 1.3 mm 34.8 mm
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Rubycon 220 μF Capacitor 6.3V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 6.3ZLH220MEFC5X11
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1 mΩ, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer, Pin 0.5 W Top Adjust Bourns, 3386
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Panasonic ECWF(A) Film Capacitor, ±5 %, 2.2 μF 450 V dc, Through Hole
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TE Connectivity SMQ 1 Ω Wirewound Surface Mount Resistor 5 % Solder 3 W - SMQW3330RJT
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KYOCERA AVX 4.7 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 200V dc, ±0.25 pF, Surface Surface Mount
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Bourns CR 2.2 Ω, 2512 Thick Film Resistor 5 % Surface 1 W - CR2512-J/-2R2ELF
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TE Connectivity NEOHM SMA-Q 210 kΩ, 0207 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor 1 % Surface 1 W - SMA-Q0207FTDT210K
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TDK YFF-SC, Feedthrough Capacitor 50V dc, 0402 22 pF, Surface
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Vishay 100 μF MnO2 Tantalum Capacitor 10V dc, Surface, TR3 Series
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KOA RN73R 51 kΩ, 0805 Metal Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.1 % 0.13 W - RN73R2ATTD5102B25
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TE Connectivity 3502 910 Ω, 2010 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % Surface 2 W - 3502910RFT
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Rubycon 6.8 μF Capacitor 400V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 400LLE6,8MEFC10X16 Radial Lead
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Murata 22 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 4V dc, ±20 %, Surface
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KYOCERA AVX 82 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 200V dc, ±5 %, Surface
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Panasonic, V Surge Absorber 300 pF 25 A, Varistor 390 V
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Vishay MKP1848H Polypropylene Capacitor, ±5 %, 40 μF 920 V dc, Through Hole
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Yageo RC_L 60.4 kΩ, 0402 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.06 W - RC0402FR-0760K4L
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