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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KEMET 40 μF Capacitor 260V ac, Snap-in - 040MS26ABMA1STD
  • RS stock no. 151-1534
  • Mfr. Part No. 040MS26ABMA1STD
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R 8 724,24(exc. VAT)
R 121,17/unit
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KEMET 4700 μF Capacitor 40V dc, PCB PC Pin
  • RS stock no. 172-6817
  • Mfr. Part No. ALP22A472AB040
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R 108,462/unit
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Bourns CR, 2512 Thick Film Resistor 5 % Surface 1 W
  • RS stock no. 630-375P
  • Mfr. Part No. CR2512-JW-100ELF
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R 0,928/unit
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Bourns CR 300 kΩ, 0402 Thick Film Resistor 1 % Surface 1 W - CR0402-FX-3003GLF
  • RS stock no. 630-488P
  • Mfr. Part No. CR0402-FX-3003GLF
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R 2,98(exc. VAT)
R 0,149/unit
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TE Connectivity, 220 Ω 2 kW Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
  • RS stock no. 701-5872P
  • Mfr. Part No. TE2000B220RJ
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R 2 500,80(exc. VAT)
R 2 500,80/unit
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TE Connectivity, 3627, 3627 Unshielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 82 μH 10 % 170 mA Idc
  • RS stock no. 171-322P
  • Mfr. Part No. 3627453226820K
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R 189,18(exc. VAT)
R 9,459/unit
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Vishay MCT 7.5 kΩ, 0603 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.12 W - MCT06030C7501FP500
  • RS stock no. 188-6094P
  • Mfr. Part No. MCT06030C7501FP500
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R 42,40(exc. VAT)
R 0,424/unit
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TE Connectivity Type 3522 820 kΩ, Reel Thick Film Resistor Resistor 0.05 Surface Mount 3 W - 7-2176230-3
  • RS stock no. 686-769
  • Mfr. Part No. 7-2176230-3
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R 9 248,00(exc. VAT)
R 4,624/unit
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KOA HV73 15 kΩ, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.1 W - HV731JTTD1502F
  • RS stock no. 178-6077
  • Mfr. Part No. HV731JTTD1502F
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R 7 760,00(exc. VAT)
R 1,552/unit
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Wurth Elektronik 470 nF Capacitor 400V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 860011373001 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 163-6139
  • Mfr. Part No. 860011373001
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R 2 938,50(exc. VAT)
R 1,959/unit
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KOA PSF4 1 mΩ, 1216 Metal Strip Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 3 W - PSF4NTEB1L00F
  • RS stock no. 178-6157
  • Mfr. Part No. PSF4NTEB1L00F
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R 233,24(exc. VAT)
R 11,662/unit
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KOA HV73 560 kΩ, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.25 W - HV732ATTD5603F
  • RS stock no. 178-6093
  • Mfr. Part No. HV732ATTD5603F
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R 3 730,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,746/unit
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KOA HV73 2.7 mΩ, 1206 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.25 W - HV732BTTD2704F
  • RS stock no. 178-6170
  • Mfr. Part No. HV732BTTD2704F
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R 1 162,00(exc. VAT)
R 2,324/unit
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KOA PSJ2 1 mΩ, 3920 Metal Strip Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 8 W - PSJ2NTEB1L00F
  • RS stock no. 178-6132
  • Mfr. Part No. PSJ2NTEB1L00F
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R 534,84(exc. VAT)
R 26,742/unit
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KOA SG73G 15 Ω, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.5 % 0.5 W - SG73G2ATTD15R0D
  • RS stock no. 178-6239
  • Mfr. Part No. SG73G2ATTD15R0D
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R 5 245,00(exc. VAT)
R 1,049/unit
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2 mΩ, Board Resistor, Terminal Pure Sn (Code E3) 0.5 W Top Adjust Vishay, Model 63
  • RS stock no. 789-140
  • Mfr. Part No. M63P103KB30T607
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R 128,83(exc. VAT)
R 128,83/unit
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Panasonic 8.2 kΩ, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % Surface 0.25 W - ERJUP3F8201V
  • RS stock no. 243-2221P
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJUP3F8201V
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R 96,70(exc. VAT)
R 0,967/unit
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Panasonic 560 μF Polymer Capacitor 4V dc, Surface
  • RS stock no. 210-5598P
  • Mfr. Part No. 4SVT560M
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R 87,76(exc. VAT)
R 43,88/unit
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Panasonic 330 μF Polymer Capacitor 35V dc, Surface
  • RS stock no. 210-5958P
  • Mfr. Part No. EEHZS1V331P
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R 73,44(exc. VAT)
R 36,72/unit
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TE Connectivity CPF-A 100 Ω, 0402 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.1 % Surface 0.06 W - CPF-A-0402B100RE1
  • RS stock no. 866-6872P
  • Mfr. Part No. CPF-A-0402B100RE1
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R 15,21(exc. VAT)
R 1,521/unit
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