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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Arcol Ohmite HS25 R27 J, 270 mΩ 25 W Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
  • RS stock no. 615-0381
  • Mfr. Part No. HS25 R27 J
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R 110,48(exc. VAT)
R 110,48/unit
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TE Connectivity M 220 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount
  • RS stock no. 162-877P
  • Mfr. Part No. 404802692041
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R 406,63(exc. VAT)
R 406,63/unit
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Vishay CRCW 300 kΩ, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.1 W - CRCW0603300KFKEA
  • RS stock no. 181-8055
  • Mfr. Part No. CRCW0603300KFKEA
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R 156,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,156/unit
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Bourns, SRP1770TA, 1770 Shielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Carbonyl Powder Core, 10 μH ±20 % 16.5 A Idc
  • RS stock no. 177-5442
  • Mfr. Part No. SRP1770TA-100M
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R 7 516,40(exc. VAT)
R 37,582/unit
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Yageo RC_L 100 Ω, 1206 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % 0.5 W - RC1206JR-07100RL
  • RS stock no. 198-8470
  • Mfr. Part No. RC1206JR-07100RL
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R 595,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,119/unit
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Panasonic 120 μF Polymer Capacitor 6.3V, Surface - EEFJX0J121RF
  • RS stock no. 246-9303
  • Mfr. Part No. EEFJX0J121RF
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R 45,03/unit
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IQD, 125MHz Crystal Clock Oscillator Crystal Oscillator LVDS, 6-Pin Ceramic package LFSPXO083319
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  • Mfr. Part No. LFSPXO083319
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R 344 055,00(exc. VAT)
R 114,685/unit
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Euroquartz 8 MHz Crystal ±30 ppm Surface Mount 4-Pin 1.2 mm 7 mm 5mm
  • RS stock no. 693-8923
  • Mfr. Part No. 8.000MHz MQ/30/30/-40+85/12pF
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R 23,08/unit
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Alps Alpine RK097 10 kΩ Rotary Carbon Film Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, Through Hole, RK097111030X
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  • Mfr. Part No. RK097111030X
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R 3 428,56(exc. VAT)
R 42,857/unit
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Abracon AECB1102XS-3000S Blade Multi-Band Antenna with SMA Male Connector, 600 MHz, 6000 MHz, 4G (LTE)
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  • Mfr. Part No. AECB1102XS-3000S
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R 235,10/unit
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Roxburgh EMC, RX730 4 A 250V ac 60Hz, Chassis Mount RFI Filter, Tab 1 Phase
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  • Mfr. Part No. RX730RC
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R 382,43/unit
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Yageo RT 10 kΩ, 0402 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.1 % Surface 0.06 W - RT0402BRD0710KL
  • RS stock no. 199-1271
  • Mfr. Part No. RT0402BRD0710KL
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R 21,66(exc. VAT)
R 2,166/unit
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Yageo 680 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 200-6617
  • Mfr. Part No. CC0603KRX7R9BB681
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R 572,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,143/unit
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TE Connectivity 5 kΩ Metal Film Resistor 0.25 W 0.1 % UPF25B5K0V
  • RS stock no. 807-3744
  • Mfr. Part No. UPF25B5K0V
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R 80,26(exc. VAT)
R 80,26/unit
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Panasonic 180 μF Capacitor 100V dc, Through Hole - EEUFC2A181 Radial Lead
  • RS stock no. 572-413
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFC2A181
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R 170,84(exc. VAT)
R 34,168/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 10 μF Electrolytic Tantalum Capacitor 16V dc, Surface, TAJ Series
  • RS stock no. 136-0190
  • Mfr. Part No. TAJA106M016RNJ
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R 134,00(exc. VAT)
R 2,68/unit
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Microchip 33.33 MHz Oscillator, 4-Pin VDFN ±25 ppm DSC1001DI2-033.3300
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  • Mfr. Part No. DSC1001DI2-033.3300
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R 13,041/unit
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TDK B32521 Film Capacitor 47 nF 160V ac 250 V dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS stock no. 712-3734
  • Mfr. Part No. B32521C3473J189
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R 1,819/unit
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Nidec Components 24V dc 200 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 4 mm Flat Shaft, Wire
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  • Mfr. Part No. RE30E-200-213-1
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R 1 375,444/unit
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Nidec Components JP-30B 1 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel, JP-30B 1K
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  • Mfr. Part No. JP-30B 1K
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