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, Corcom RPQ 320.75 A 480V ac 50Hz, 60 Hz, Chassis Mount Power Line Filter, Busbar 3 Phase
  • RS stock no. 287-1340
  • Mfr. Part No. 4-2432409-7
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R 46 320,58(exc. VAT)
R 46 320,58/unit
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Wurth Elektronik 100 μF Surface Polymer Capacitor, 6.3V dc
  • RS stock no. 163-5893
  • Mfr. Part No. 875105142005
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R 4 846,00(exc. VAT)
R 4,846/unit
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TE Connectivity 15 Ω Wirewound Fusible Resistor 7 W 5 % FWFU7W15RJ
  • RS stock no. 732-572
  • Mfr. Part No. FWFU7W15RJ
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R 163,43(exc. VAT)
R 16,343/unit
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Murata, LQW, 0402 Unshielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 20 nH ±2 % 370 mA Idc Q:25
  • RS stock no. 167-3961
  • Mfr. Part No. LQW15AN20NG00D
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R 10 950,00(exc. VAT)
R 1,095/unit
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TDK, B84111A 1 A 250V ac/dc 50Hz, 60 Hz EMC Filter, Tab 1 Phase
  • RS stock no. 191-9667
  • Mfr. Part No. B84111A0000A010
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R 12 150,144(exc. VAT)
R 379,692/unit
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Panasonic 56 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V dc, Surface - EEHZF1H560P
  • RS stock no. 211-0537P
  • Mfr. Part No. EEHZF1H560P
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R 70,62(exc. VAT)
R 35,31/unit
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Panasonic ERJ 10 Ω, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.1 W - ERJ3EKF10R0V
  • RS stock no. 175-5735
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJ3EKF10R0V
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R 525,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,105/unit
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Arcol, 4.7 kΩ 10 W Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
  • RS stock no. 166-4140
  • Mfr. Part No. HS10 4K7 J
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R 5 116,30(exc. VAT)
R 51,163/unit
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Vishay CRCW 820 Ω, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % Surface 0.25 W - CRCW0603820RFKEAHP
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  • Mfr. Part No. CRCW0603820RFKEAHP
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R 1 670,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,334/unit
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Panasonic 560 μF Capacitor 6.3V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
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  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFM0J561
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R 781,60(exc. VAT)
R 3,908/unit
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TE Connectivity RN73 10 kΩ, 0805 Thin Film Precision Resistor 0.1 % Surface 0.1 W - 1676153-3
  • RS stock no. 787-012
  • Mfr. Part No. 1676153-3
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R 28 270,00(exc. VAT)
R 5,654/unit
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TDK, B84142A 600 A 1000V dc 50Hz, 60 Hz, Through Hole EMC Filter, Terminal Block 1 Phase
  • RS stock no. 279-7912
  • Mfr. Part No. B84142A0600S081
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R 15 216,13(exc. VAT)
R 15 216,13/unit
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Panasonic 56 μF Polymer Capacitor 35V dc, Surface
  • RS stock no. 131-1960P
  • Mfr. Part No. EEHZK1V560P
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R 74,41(exc. VAT)
R 14,882/unit
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TE Connectivity, EVX 300 A 1.5kV dc, Flange, Panel Mount EMI Filter, Busbar
  • RS stock no. 274-8291
  • Mfr. Part No. 2443555-6
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R 12 695,13(exc. VAT)
R 12 695,13/unit
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Caddock SR10 10 mΩ, SR10 Micronox Resistance Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 1 W - SR10-0.010-1%
  • RS stock no. 363-6781
  • Mfr. Part No. SR10-0.010-1%
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R 169,15(exc. VAT)
R 169,15/unit
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Vishay TNPW 0.00942 mΩ, 0402 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.1 % 0.1 W - TNPW04029K42BEED
  • RS stock no. 262-0658
  • Mfr. Part No. TNPW04029K42BEED
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R 15 450,00(exc. VAT)
R 1,545/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 2.2 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±20 %, Through Hole Solder
  • RS stock no. 166-7907
  • Mfr. Part No. SR305E225MAR
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R 15 218,00(exc. VAT)
R 15,218/unit
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Schaffner, FN350 55 A 250V ac 400Hz, Flange EMC Filter, Terminal Block 1 Phase
  • RS stock no. 170-5073
  • Mfr. Part No. FN350-55-33
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R 49 177,32(exc. VAT)
R 4 098,11/unit
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Panasonic 680 μF Capacitor 16V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 166-8024
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFR1C681
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R 1 977,00(exc. VAT)
R 9,885/unit
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TE Connectivity 10 Ω Thin Film Resistor 0.25 W 0.1 %
  • RS stock no. 137-2768
  • Mfr. Part No. 1879026-4
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R 100,30(exc. VAT)
R 10,03/unit
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