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 Holsworthy RT73 301 kΩ, 1206 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor 0.1 % Surface 0.33 W - RT73F2B301KBTD
  • RS stock no. 619-546
  • Mfr. Part No. RT73F2B301KBTD
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R 18 400,00(exc. VAT)
R 3,68/unit
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Panasonic 820 μF Solid Capacitor 16V dc, Surface
  • RS stock no. 223-7701P
  • Mfr. Part No. 16SVPG820M
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R 140,06(exc. VAT)
R 70,03/unit
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Panasonic 680 μF Capacitor 10V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
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  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFM1A681L
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TE Connectivity HSC100S680RJ, 680 Ω 100 W Wirewound Power Resistor 5 %
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  • Mfr. Part No. HSC100S680RJ
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R 506,28/unit
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Panasonic 22 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V, Surface - EEHZC1H220V
  • RS stock no. 781-579
  • Mfr. Part No. EEHZC1H220V
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R 98,23(exc. VAT)
R 19,646/unit
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Murata 12 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 25V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 820-0699
  • Mfr. Part No. GRM0335C1E120JA01D
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R 27,50(exc. VAT)
R 0,055/unit
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Panasonic 220 μF Capacitor 35V dc, Surface
  • RS stock no. 262-4968P
  • Mfr. Part No. EEEFN1V221L
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R 77,47(exc. VAT)
R 7,747/unit
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TDK 2.2 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 630V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 179-5585
  • Mfr. Part No. CGA5H4X7R2J222K115AA
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R 165,30(exc. VAT)
R 1,653/unit
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Nichicon 560 μF Capacitor 35V dc, Surface Solder
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  • Mfr. Part No. UCM1V561MNL1GS
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R 6,973/unit
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TE Connectivity RQ73 10 kΩ, 0603 Thin Film ±0.1 % 0.15 W - RQ73C1J10KBTD
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R 7,834/unit
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Vishay 220 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 500V dc, 10 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 298-166
  • Mfr. Part No. VJ1206Y221KBETW1HV
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R 1 158,40(exc. VAT)
R 5,792/unit
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Vishay MCT 49.9 kΩ, 0603 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.12 W - MCT06030C4992FP500
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  • Mfr. Part No. MCT06030C4992FP500
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R 40,00(exc. VAT)
R 0,40/unit
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TDK B32021 Film Capacitor 10 nF 300V ac 300 V dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS stock no. 668-9895P
  • Mfr. Part No. B32021A3103M289
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R 63,28(exc. VAT)
R 6,328/unit
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Schurter 180 mH 500 mA Current Compensated Choke 430 mΩ 300V ac
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  • Mfr. Part No. 3-137-414
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R 1 194,93(exc. VAT)
R 119,493/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 10 μF MnO2 Tantalum Capacitor 10V dc, Through Hole, Tap Series
  • RS stock no. 166-7908
  • Mfr. Part No. TAP106M010CCS
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R 6 401,00(exc. VAT)
R 6,401/unit
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TDK 47 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 630V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 179-4996
  • Mfr. Part No. CGA5L1X7T2J473K160AE
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R 11 222,00(exc. VAT)
R 5,611/unit
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Panasonic 270 μF Polymer Capacitor 25V dc, Through Hole - EEHAZF1E271
  • RS stock no. 178-0983
  • Mfr. Part No. EEHAZF1E271
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R 2 755,80(exc. VAT)
R 13,779/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 220 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 100V dc, ±5 %, Surface
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R 112,85(exc. VAT)
R 2,257/unit
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Panasonic 15 μF Polymer Capacitor 100V dc, Surface - 100SXV15M
  • RS stock no. 179-3352
  • Mfr. Part No. 100SXV15M
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R 29,413/unit
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KEMET 10 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 100V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS stock no. 500-2269
  • Mfr. Part No. C0805F103K1RACTU
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