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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Nichicon 390 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 250V, Surface Snap-In - LGR2E391MELB30 SMD
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  • Mfr. Part No. LGR2E391MELB30
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Nichicon 100 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 63V, Surface Through Hole - UCD1J101MNL1GS SMD
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  • Mfr. Part No. UCD1J101MNL1GS
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Nichicon 100 μF Capacitor 25V dc, Surface Solder - UCD1E101MCL6GS SMD
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Nichicon 100 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 450V, Surface Snap-In - LGN2W101MELA25 SMD
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  • Mfr. Part No. LGN2W101MELA25
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Nichicon 1200 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 200V, Surface Snap-In - LGX2D122MELA50 SMD
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  • Mfr. Part No. LGX2D122MELA50
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R 135,695/unit
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Nichicon 10000 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 63V, Surface Through Hole - LLS1J103MELB SMD
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  • Mfr. Part No. LLS1J103MELB
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R 127,77/unit
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Nichicon 10000 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 80V, Surface Snap-In - LGY1K102MELZ25 SMD
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  • Mfr. Part No. LGY1K102MELZ25
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Nichicon 22 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V, Surface Through Hole - UUD1H220MCL1GS SMD
  • RS stock no. 832-193
  • Mfr. Part No. UUD1H220MCL1GS
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Nichicon 100 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 450V, Surface Snap-In - LGN2W101MELZ30 SMD
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R 64,81/unit
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Nichicon 1500 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 200V, Surface Snap-In - LGU2D152MELC SMD
  • RS stock no. 832-209
  • Mfr. Part No. LGU2D152MELC
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R 298,80(exc. VAT)
R 149,40/unit
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Nichicon 150 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 100V, Surface Through Hole - UCD2A151MNQ1MS SMD
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  • Mfr. Part No. UCD2A151MNQ1MS
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R 58,396/unit
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Panasonic 100 μF Polymer Capacitor 25V dc, Surface - 25SVPF100M
  • RS stock no. 103-4737
  • Mfr. Part No. 25SVPF100M
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R 10,509/unit
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Nichicon 120 μF Electrolytic Capacitor 35V, Surface Mount - GYF1V121MCQADNGS Radial Can
  • RS stock no. 860-920
  • Mfr. Part No. GYF1V121MCQADNGS
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R 9,895/unit
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Nichicon 560 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 400V, Surface Snap-In - LGU2G561MELC SMD
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  • Mfr. Part No. LGU2G561MELC
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R 428,12(exc. VAT)
R 214,06/unit
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Nichicon 1500 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 80V, Surface Snap-In - LGU1K152MELZ SMD
  • RS stock no. 832-204
  • Mfr. Part No. LGU1K152MELZ
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R 54,50/unit
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Nichicon 680 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 200V, Surface Snap-In - LGW2D681MELB25 SMD
  • RS stock no. 832-218
  • Mfr. Part No. LGW2D681MELB25
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R 119,84/unit
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Vishay 82 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 600V, Through Hole - MAL225961829E3
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R 183,18/unit
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Nichicon 100 μF Electrolytic Capacitor 25V, Surface Mount - GYA1E101MCWADNGS Radial Can
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R 11,617/unit
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Panasonic 47 μF Polymer Capacitor 25V dc, Surface - 25SVPF47M
  • RS stock no. 103-4740
  • Mfr. Part No. 25SVPF47M
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R 7,893/unit
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Panasonic 22 μF Polymer Capacitor 16V dc, Surface - 16SVP22M
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