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    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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    Antennas
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    Capacitors
    Crystals, Oscillators & Resonators
    Crystals, Oscillators & Resonators
    EMI Filters & Protection
    EMI Filters & Protection
    Fixed Resistors
    Fixed Resistors
    Inductors
    Inductors
    Passive Components Kits
    Passive Components Kits
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    Rotary Encoders
    Sounder, Buzzer & Microphone Components
    Sounder, Buzzer & Microphone Components
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    Surge Protection Components
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    Variable Resistors

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    KEMET PHE840 Metallised Polypropylene Film Capacitor, 275V ac, ±20%, 4.7μF, Through Hole
    • RS stock no. 414-8500
    • Mfr. Part No. PHE840MR7470MR03R06L2
    Each (In a Pack of 10)
    R 97,252
    Panasonic 1200μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 6.3V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUFM0J122
    • RS stock no. 526-0948
    • Mfr. Part No. EEUFM0J122
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    R 13,502
    Vishay 47μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 100V dc, Radial, Through Hole - MAL213639479E3
    • RS stock no. 321-4151
    • Mfr. Part No. MAL213639479E3
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    R 36,398
    Vishay 357 1kΩ Rotary Potentiometer Continuous-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, 357B0102MAB251S22
    • RS stock no. 460-2032
    • Mfr. Part No. 357B0102MAB251S22
    Each
    R 748,83
    KEMET 10nF Polypropylene Capacitor PP 1 kV dc, 300 V ac ±10% Tolerance Through Hole R41 Series
    • RS stock no. 441-9874
    • Mfr. Part No. R413I21005000K
    Each (In a Pack of 10)
    R 10,023
    RS PRO 3.3kΩ Carbon Film Resistor 0.25W ±5%
    • RS stock no. 707-7701
    Each (In a Pack of 10)
    R 2,669
    Arcol, 5.6Ω 25W Wire Wound Chassis Mount Resistor HS25 5R6 J ±5%
    • RS stock no. 166-4075
    • Mfr. Part No. HS25 5R6 J
    Each (In a Bag of 25)
    R 77,237
    RS PRO 88dB PCB Mount Continuous Internal Magnetic Buzzer Component, 12 x 9.5mm, 1.2V ac Min, 3V ac Max
    • RS stock no. 771-6935P
    Each (Supplied in a Box)
    R 22,192
    Ducati Energia 4.16.10 Polypropylene Film Capacitor, 400 → 500V ac, ±5%, 40μF, Stud Mount
    • RS stock no. 388-7793
    • Mfr. Part No. 4.16.10.29.14
    Each
    R 686,52
    RS PRO 4.7μF Electrolytic Tantalum Electrolytic Capacitor 25V dc
    • RS stock no. 181-4632
    Each (In a Pack of 25)
    R 6,538
    Arcol, 1Ω 150W Wire Wound Chassis Mount Resistor HS150E6 1R F M193 ±1%
    • RS stock no. 195-4226
    • Mfr. Part No. HS150E6 1R F M193
    Each
    R 458,14
    RS PRO 100μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 400V dc, Radial, Through Hole
    • RS stock no. 711-2096
    Each (In a Pack of 2)
    R 52,945
    Panasonic 3300μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUHD1H332
    • RS stock no. 744-2173
    • Mfr. Part No. EEUHD1H332
    Each
    R 88,13
    TE Connectivity, 12Ω 16W Wire Wound Chassis Mount Resistor HSA1012RJ ±5%
    • RS stock no. 720-4892
    • Mfr. Part No. HSA1012RJ
    Each
    R 69,34
    Vishay 820mΩ High Power Wire Wound Resistor 4W ±5% G22041438207JF1000
    • RS stock no. 243-7580P
    • Mfr. Part No. G22041438207JF1000
    Each (Supplied on a Reel)
    R 23,41
    Panasonic 10000μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 16V dc, Radial, Through Hole - EEUHD1C103
    • RS stock no. 744-2029
    • Mfr. Part No. EEUHD1C103
    Each
    R 69,84
    KEMET C4AF Film Capacitor, 600V ac, 10%, 4μF, Through Hole
    • RS stock no. 258-4272
    • Mfr. Part No. C4AFBBW4400F3OK
    Each
    R 159,80
    Panasonic 470μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 16V dc, Radial, Through Hole - ECA1CHG471
    • RS stock no. 365-4076
    • Mfr. Part No. ECA1CHG471
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    R 9,42
    Vishay 17.7mm Black Potentiometer Knob for 6.35mm Shaft Splined, 15A31B10
    • RS stock no. 509-721
    • Mfr. Part No. 15A31B10
    Each
    R 1 252,63
    Arcol, 6.8kΩ 25W Wire Wound Chassis Mount Resistor HS25 6K8 J ±5%
    • RS stock no. 166-4083
    • Mfr. Part No. HS25 6K8 J
    Each (In a Bag of 25)
    R 89,046
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