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 include 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 passive component that can gather and hold a charge in a way that is similar to how a battery functions. This type of passive component is made of 2 close conductors (usually plates) that are separated by a dielectric material. The plates accumulate electric charge when connected to a power source. One plate accumulates a positive charge and the other plate accumulates a 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

Another type of passive component is the resistor. 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, it's 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 component 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; some examples would include windings from a transformer and inductors. It is useful because of its low electrical conductivity and high magnetic permeability.

Surge Protection Components

Surge protectors are a part of nearly every home and office today. They provide your expensive electronic equipment and circuitry with added protection against the harmful effects of electricity surges, improving their longevity.

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KEMET Ferrite Flat Cable Ferrite, 16 max. wires, Solid Core 1.5 mm 23.5 mm
  • RS Stock No. 811-8941P
  • Mfr. Part No. ESD-FPL-7
Subtotal 5 units (supplied in a box)
PHP339.15(exc. VAT)
PHP67.83/unit
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KEMET 1 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 100V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 170-0191
  • Mfr. Part No. C1206C102J1GACTU
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PHP18,560.00(exc. VAT)
PHP4.64/unit
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Bourns, 4600X 220 Ω 2 % BUS Resistor Array, 8 Resistors, 1.13 W total, SIP, Solder
  • RS Stock No. 522-4144P
  • Mfr. Part No. 4609X-101-221LF
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PHP261.75(exc. VAT)
PHP10.47/unit
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Vishay, 560 mΩ 300 W Thick Film Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
  • RS Stock No. 167-8601
  • Mfr. Part No. LPS0300HR560JB
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PHP56,574.885(exc. VAT)
PHP3,771.659/unit
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Arcol, 3.3 kΩ 10 W Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
  • RS Stock No. 252-2568P
  • Mfr. Part No. HS10 3K3 J
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PHP313.64(exc. VAT)
PHP313.64/unit
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TDK B32529 Film Capacitor 47 nF 63V ac 100 V dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS Stock No. 172-5855
  • Mfr. Part No. B32529C1473K000
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PHP9,016.00(exc. VAT)
PHP4.508/unit
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Vishay 1 kΩ Wirewound Resistor 5 W 5 % AC05000001001JAC00
  • RS Stock No. 683-1033
  • Mfr. Part No. AC05000001001JAC00
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PHP481.83(exc. VAT)
PHP48.183/unit
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TDK, SLF, 10165 Shielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 6.8 μH ±20/±30 % 4.6 A Idc
  • RS Stock No. 181-5227
  • Mfr. Part No. SLF10165T-6R8N4R33PF
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PHP1,117.20(exc. VAT)
PHP55.86/unit
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Panasonic ERJT14 1 mΩ, 1210 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % 0.5 W - ERJT14J105U
  • RS Stock No. 172-3637
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJT14J105U
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PHP15,030.00(exc. VAT)
PHP3.006/unit
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Panasonic 150 μF Through Hole Polymer Capacitor, 6.3V dc
  • RS Stock No. 795-5663
  • Mfr. Part No. 6SEP150M
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PHP467.10(exc. VAT)
PHP93.42/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 68 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 100V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 136-4285
  • Mfr. Part No. 12061A680JAT2A
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PHP637.00(exc. VAT)
PHP6.37/unit
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-XHMA, 8080 Shielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Composite Core Core, 2.2 μH ±20 % 13 A Idc
  • RS Stock No. 248-8271
  • Mfr. Part No. 78439358022
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PHP289.14(exc. VAT)
PHP289.14/unit
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Murata, LQG15HN, 0402 Shielded Multilayer Surface Mount Inductor 47 nH Multilayer ±5 % 200 mA Idc Q:8
  • RS Stock No. 104-8571
  • Mfr. Part No. LQG15HN47NJ02D
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PHP352.80(exc. VAT)
PHP1.764/unit
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Panasonic ERJ 120 kΩ, 0402 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.5 % 0.063 W - ERJ2RKD1203X
  • RS Stock No. 168-9377
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJ2RKD1203X
Subtotal (1 reel of 10000 units)
PHP11,120.00(exc. VAT)
PHP1.112/unit
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Panasonic ERJPC3 301000 Ω, Tape & Reel Thick Film Resistor Thick Film Resistor ±0.1 to 0.5 % Surface 0.2 W -
  • RS Stock No. 789-419
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJPC3D3013V
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PHP35.96(exc. VAT)
PHP3.596/unit
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Wurth Elektronik 100 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 25V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 263-3891
  • Mfr. Part No. 885012005046
Subtotal (1 reel of 10000 units)
PHP6,860.00(exc. VAT)
PHP0.686/unit
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CHEMI-CON 1000 μF Capacitor 200V dc, Snap-in - EKMQ201VSN102MP50S Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 161-5384
  • Mfr. Part No. EKMQ201VSN102MP50S
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PHP60,928.00(exc. VAT)
PHP304.64/unit
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Same Sky Omni-Directional, Lead Wire 4 mm Condenser Microphone Component -38dB
  • RS Stock No. 259-6181
  • Mfr. Part No. CME-1538-100LB
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PHP549.78(exc. VAT)
PHP274.89/unit
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Murata 2 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 100V dc, 0.25 pF, Through Hole Radial
  • RS Stock No. 150-4026
  • Mfr. Part No. RDE5C2A2R0C0M1H03A
Subtotal (1 pack of 25 units)
PHP315.70(exc. VAT)
PHP12.628/unit
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Panasonic ERJPA3 36 Ω, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.25 W - ERJPA3F36R0V
  • RS Stock No. 172-3469
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJPA3F36R0V
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PHP5,980.00(exc. VAT)
PHP1.196/unit
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