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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Abracon 16 MHz Crystal Unit ±10 ppm Surface Mount 4-Pin 800 μm 3.2 mm 2.5mm
  • RS stock no. 187-6001
  • Mfr. Part No. ABM8-16.000MHz-9-D1G-T
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R 56,64(exc. VAT)
R 11,328/unit
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Wurth Elektronik Ferrite Bead 1.97 mm (2220) (Multilayer Chip Bead), 550 Ω impedance at 100 MHz, 660 Ω impedance at 300
  • RS stock no. 332-595
  • Mfr. Part No. 78279224551
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R 1 236,65(exc. VAT)
R 24,733/unit
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Samsung Electro-Mechanics 330 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 257-5675
  • Mfr. Part No. CL10C331JB8NNNC
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R 0,146/unit
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TDK 220 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±10 %, Surface
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  • Mfr. Part No. CGA3E3X7R1H224K080AE
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R 1,389/unit
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Vishay 162 Ω Thin Film Resistor 0.6 W 1 MRS25000C1620FCT00
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  • Mfr. Part No. MRS25000C1620FCT00
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R 0,59/unit
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CHEMI-CON 330 μF Capacitor 400V dc, Snap-in - ELXS401VSN331MQ40S
  • RS stock no. 170-0681
  • Mfr. Part No. ELXS401VSN331MQ40S
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R 67,376/unit
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Vishay 220 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 600V, Through Hole - MAL225961221E3
  • RS stock no. 859-345
  • Mfr. Part No. MAL225961221E3
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R 383,54(exc. VAT)
R 383,54/unit
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Vishay P2T 1 kΩ, 2010 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.01 % 1 W - P2TC2010D1001LNTA
  • RS stock no. 218-2765
  • Mfr. Part No. P2TC2010D1001LNTA
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R 603,21(exc. VAT)
R 603,21/unit
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Panasonic ERJ D2 100 mΩ, 0612 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % 1 W - ERJD2CJR100V
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  • Mfr. Part No. ERJD2CJR100V
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R 65,28(exc. VAT)
R 6,528/unit
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TE Connectivity 180 kΩ Metal Film Resistor 0.6 W 1 % LR1F180K
  • RS stock no. 149-048
  • Mfr. Part No. LR1F180K
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R 1,276/unit
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TE Connectivity CPF 4.02 kΩ, 0402 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.1 % Surface 0.06 W - CPF0402B4K02E1
  • RS stock no. 701-5416
  • Mfr. Part No. CPF0402B4K02E1
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R 15,43(exc. VAT)
R 1,543/unit
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Welwyn 84.5 kΩ Metal Film Resistor 0.25 W 0.1 % RC55Y 84K5BI
  • RS stock no. 814-331
  • Mfr. Part No. RC55Y 84K5BI
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R 403,75(exc. VAT)
R 40,375/unit
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Microchip 125 MHz Oscillator, 6-Pin VDFN ±50 ppm DSC1101DI1-125.0000
  • RS stock no. 725-117
  • Mfr. Part No. DSC1101DI1-125.0000
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R 12 693,94(exc. VAT)
R 12,953/unit
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KEMET 220 μH 35 A Common Mode Choke 0.7 mΩ 1kV
  • RS stock no. 242-7708
  • Mfr. Part No. SCF25XV-350-2R4A003JH
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R 239,83(exc. VAT)
R 239,83/unit
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TE Connectivity CRG 33 kΩ, 1206 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.25 W - CRG1206F33K
  • RS stock no. 134-7688
  • Mfr. Part No. CRG1206F33K
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R 825,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,165/unit
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Arcol Ohmite 2 mΩ Thick Film Resistor 1.5 W 1 % SM104032004FE
  • RS stock no. 136-3303
  • Mfr. Part No. SM104032004FE
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R 110,46(exc. VAT)
R 110,46/unit
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Yageo RT 10 kΩ, 1206 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.1 % 0.25 W - RT1206BRD0710KL
  • RS stock no. 198-5699
  • Mfr. Part No. RT1206BRD0710KL
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R 8 505,00(exc. VAT)
R 1,701/unit
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Yageo RC_L 3.9 kΩ, 0402 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.06 W - RC0402FR-073K9L
  • RS stock no. 198-7783
  • Mfr. Part No. RC0402FR-073K9L
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R 9,70(exc. VAT)
R 0,097/unit
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Vishay P2T 1 kΩ, 0402 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.01 % 0.06 W - P2TC0402D1001LNTA
  • RS stock no. 218-2733
  • Mfr. Part No. P2TC0402D1001LNTA
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R 323,65(exc. VAT)
R 323,65/unit
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Murata Ferrite Bead (1206) (Chip Ferrite Bead), 120 Ω impedance at 100 MHz
  • RS stock no. 276-3656
  • Mfr. Part No. BLM31KN121SH1L
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