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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Vishay MKT 1813 Film Capacitor 470 nF 200V ac 630 V dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS stock no. 185-4381P
  • Mfr. Part No. MKT1813447405
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R 310,62(exc. VAT)
R 62,124/unit
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Panasonic ERJ 1 kΩ, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.5 % 0.1 W - ERJ3RBD1001V
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  • Mfr. Part No. ERJ3RBD1001V
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R 0,325/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 1,552/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
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  • Mfr. Part No. HV732BTTD2704F
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R 1 162,00(exc. VAT)
R 2,324/unit
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TDK B32529 Film Capacitor 63 V, 40V ac, 1.5 nF, Through Hole, Through Hole 2
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  • Mfr. Part No. B32529C0152K000
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R 59,70(exc. VAT)
R 2,388/unit
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Panasonic ERJPC3 48.7 kΩ, 0603 Thick Film Resistor Thick Film Resistor ±0.5 % Surface 0.2 W - ERJPC3D4872V
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  • Mfr. Part No. ERJPC3D4872V
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R 11,68(exc. VAT)
R 1,168/unit
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-MCI, 0603 Shielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Ceramic Core, 39 nH Multilayer ±5 % 300 mA Idc
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  • Mfr. Part No. 7847805390
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R 0,871/unit
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KOA SG73G 15 Ω, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.5 % 0.5 W - SG73G2ATTD15R0D
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  • Mfr. Part No. SG73G2ATTD15R0D
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R 1,049/unit
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IQD 12 MHz Crystal Unit ±30 ppm Surface Mount 4-Pin 1.4 mm 7.5 mm 5.2mm
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  • Mfr. Part No. LFXTAL026384
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R 199,75(exc. VAT)
R 19,975/unit
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500 Ω, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer, Pin 0.25 W Top Adjust Vishay, T63
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  • Mfr. Part No. T63YB501KT20
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R 60,753/unit
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TDK 82 μH Ferrite Leaded Inductor, Max SRF:6 MHz, Q:35, 390 mA Idc, 1.54 Ω Rdc, BC
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  • Mfr. Part No. B78108S1823J000
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R 3,802/unit
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Vishay MKT 373, MKT373 Film Capacitor 470 nF 160V ac 250 V dc, Through Hole
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  • Mfr. Part No. BFC237343474
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R 299,65(exc. VAT)
R 11,986/unit
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Fair-Rite Ferrite Shielding Sheet 146 mm x 100mm x 4 mm
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  • Mfr. Part No. 3595000541
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R 456,65/unit
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ROHM ESR18 5.1 Ω, 1206 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.5 W - ESR18EZPF5R10
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R 0,597/unit
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Linx ANT-W63WS3-SMA Blade WiFi Antenna with SMA Connector, WiFi 4 (802.11n), WiFi 6 (802.11ax), WiFi 6E (802.11ax), WiFi
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  • Mfr. Part No. ANT-W63WS3-SMA
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R 432,37/unit
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TDK 100 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±10 %, Surface
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  • Mfr. Part No. CGA3E3X8R1H104K080AB
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R 1,453/unit
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Vishay CRCW 30 Ω, 0402 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.06 W
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  • Mfr. Part No. CRCW040230R0FKED
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KEMET R46 Polypropylene Film Capacitor X2, ±10 %, 680 nF 310 V dc 310V ac, Through Hole
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  • Mfr. Part No. R463N368050H7K
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R 19,222/unit
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Murata 10 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 10V dc, ±20 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 170-6141
  • Mfr. Part No. ZRB18AR61A106ME01L
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