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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Wurth Elektronik, WE-MK, 0402 Shielded Multilayer Surface Mount Inductor with a Ceramic Core, 3.3 nH Multilayer ±0.05 %
  • RS Stock No. 883-0310
  • Mfr. Part No. 744784033A
Subtotal (1 bag of 25 units)
PHP234.175(exc. VAT)
PHP9.367/unit
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Panasonic ERJ HP6 1 kΩ, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.5 W - ERJHP6F1001V
  • RS Stock No. 228-4958
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJHP6F1001V
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PHP462.30(exc. VAT)
PHP4.623/unit
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Vishay 2 kΩ Thin Film Resistor 0.6 W 1 % MRS25000C2001FCT00
  • RS Stock No. 683-3430
  • Mfr. Part No. MRS25000C2001FCT00
Subtotal (1 pack of 25 units)
PHP142.975(exc. VAT)
PHP5.719/unit
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Schneider Electric Power Factor Correction Capacitor 40 kvar 48 kvar 3
  • RS Stock No. 288-7144
  • Mfr. Part No. BLRCH400A480B52
Subtotal (1 unit)
PHP26,076.16(exc. VAT)
PHP26,076.16/unit
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KOA 47 kΩ Metal Film Resistor 0.5 W 1 % MFS1/2CCT52A4702F
  • RS Stock No. 124-2888
  • Mfr. Part No. MFS1/2CCT52A4702F
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PHP1,170.85(exc. VAT)
PHP23.417/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 56nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor MLCC, 50V dc V, ±10% , SMD
  • RS Stock No. 698-3431
  • Mfr. Part No. 08055C563KAT2A
Subtotal (1 pack of 100 units)
PHP211.50(exc. VAT)
PHP2.115/unit
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Murata, NFM31KC, Signal Filter, 100V dc, 6 A, L, Surface Mount, Solder
  • RS Stock No. 216-6114
  • Mfr. Part No. NFM31KC104R2A3L
Subtotal (1 tape of 5 units)
PHP236.93(exc. VAT)
PHP47.386/unit
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RS PRO 85 dB Panel Mount Continuous Internal 10 mm Piezo Buzzer Component 3 V dc Min 30V dc Max
  • RS Stock No. 754-1999
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PHP161.57(exc. VAT)
PHP161.57/unit
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Yageo 10 Ω Carbon Film Carbon Film Fixed Resistor 0.25 W 5 % CFR25SJT-52-10R
  • RS Stock No. 199-1889
  • Mfr. Part No. CFR25SJT-52-10R
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PHP196.00(exc. VAT)
PHP0.98/unit
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Vishay CRCW 75 Ω, 0402 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.063 W - CRCW040275R0FKED
  • RS Stock No. 678-9572
  • Mfr. Part No. CRCW040275R0FKED
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PHP44.10(exc. VAT)
PHP0.882/unit
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Arcol 121 Ω Metal Film Resistor 0.25 W 0.1 % MRA0207121RBTA015
  • RS Stock No. 487-5117
  • Mfr. Part No. MRA0207121RBTA015
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PHP223.47(exc. VAT)
PHP44.694/unit
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Vishay CRCW 270 kΩ, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.1 W - CRCW0603270KFKEA
  • RS Stock No. 679-0077
  • Mfr. Part No. CRCW0603270KFKEA
Subtotal (1 pack of 50 units)
PHP46.85(exc. VAT)
PHP0.937/unit
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TDK 10 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 100V dc, ±20 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 741-6916P
  • Mfr. Part No. CKG57NX7R2A106M500JH
Subtotal 1 unit (supplied on a continuous strip)
PHP223.44(exc. VAT)
PHP223.44/unit
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Arcol 130 Ω Metal Film Resistor 0.25 W 0.1 % MRA0207130RBTA015
  • RS Stock No. 487-5151
  • Mfr. Part No. MRA0207130RBTA015
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PHP223.47(exc. VAT)
PHP44.694/unit
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Vishay RH0501K000FE02, 1 kΩ 50 W Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±1 %
  • RS Stock No. 683-6032
  • Mfr. Part No. RH0501K000FE02
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PHP690.62(exc. VAT)
PHP690.62/unit
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Taiyo Yuden 10 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 25V dc, Surface Mount
  • RS Stock No. 240-5730
  • Mfr. Part No. MSAST21GBB5106MTNA01
Subtotal (1 pack of 100 units)
PHP335.20(exc. VAT)
PHP3.352/unit
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Radiohm POTM 10 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Gang Panel Mount, 05.061.5100
  • RS Stock No. 468-8705
  • Mfr. Part No. 05.061.5100
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PHP354.26(exc. VAT)
PHP354.26/unit
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Vishay 10 mΩ Thin Film Resistor 0.6 W 1 % MRS25000C1005FCT00
  • RS Stock No. 683-2945
  • Mfr. Part No. MRS25000C1005FCT00
Subtotal (1 pack of 25 units)
PHP137.75(exc. VAT)
PHP5.51/unit
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TDK 470nF MLCC, 50V dc V, ±10% , SMD
  • RS Stock No. 112-223P
  • Mfr. Part No. C3216X7R1H474K
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PHP117.35(exc. VAT)
PHP2.347/unit
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Caddock 25 Ω Power Film Resistor 15 W 1 % MP915-25.0-1%
  • RS Stock No. 320-4766
  • Mfr. Part No. MP915-25.0-1%
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PHP245.20(exc. VAT)
PHP245.20/unit
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