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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KYOCERA AVX 10 μF Electrolytic Tantalum Capacitor 10V dc, Surface, TAC Series
  • RS Stock No. 144-2517
  • Mfr. Part No. TACL106M010RTA
Subtotal (1 bag of 5 units)
PHP539.98(exc. VAT)
PHP107.996/unit
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Panasonic ERJPC3 7150 Ω, Tape & Reel Thick Film Resistor Thick Film Resistor ±0.1 to 0.5 % Surface 0.2 W - ERJPC3D7151V
  • RS Stock No. 789-982P
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJPC3D7151V
Subtotal 10 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
PHP35.96(exc. VAT)
PHP3.596/unit
Being discontinued
Rubycon 1000 μF Capacitor 10V dc, Through Hole - 10ZLH1000MEFC8X16
  • RS Stock No. 703-7475
  • Mfr. Part No. 10ZLH1000MEFC8X16
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
PHP136.14(exc. VAT)
PHP13.614/unit
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Nichicon 470 μF Surface Polymer Capacitor, 6.3V dc
  • RS Stock No. 187-2180
  • Mfr. Part No. PCJ0J471MCL1GS
Subtotal (1 reel of 900 units)
PHP45,315.00(exc. VAT)
PHP50.35/unit
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KEMET 10 μH 20 A Common Mode Choke 8 mΩ 250V
  • RS Stock No. 863-3780P
  • Mfr. Part No. SC-20-D010
Subtotal 5 units (supplied in a box)
PHP1,421.20(exc. VAT)
PHP284.24/unit
Temporarily out of stock
Vishay 2200 μF Capacitor 80V dc, Snap-in
  • RS Stock No. 875-2658
  • Mfr. Part No. MAL225632222E3
Subtotal (1 unit)
PHP442.70(exc. VAT)
PHP442.70/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 1 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 136-7618P
  • Mfr. Part No. 12065C105KAZ2A
Subtotal 25 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
PHP288.875(exc. VAT)
PHP11.555/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 39 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 144-1362
  • Mfr. Part No. 04025A390JAT2A
Subtotal (1 bag of 500 units)
PHP232.50(exc. VAT)
PHP0.465/unit
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Arcol, 22 Ω 100 W Aluminium Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
  • RS Stock No. 188-144P
  • Mfr. Part No. HS100 22R J
Subtotal 1 unit (supplied in a box)
PHP591.77(exc. VAT)
PHP591.77/unit
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Panasonic ERJPC3 402000 Ω, Tape & Reel Thick Film Resistor Thick Film Resistor ±0.1 to 0.5 % Surface 0.2 W -
  • RS Stock No. 789-434
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJPC3D4023V
Subtotal (1 tape of 10 units)
PHP35.96(exc. VAT)
PHP3.596/unit
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KEMET A72 Film Capacitor, ±10 %, 22 nF 1000 V dc 400V ac, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 174-6249
  • Mfr. Part No. A72QQ2220AA02K
Subtotal (1 bag of 500 units)
PHP214,462.50(exc. VAT)
PHP428.925/unit
Currently unavailable
KYOCERA AVX 10 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 25V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 136-4425P
  • Mfr. Part No. 12063D106KAT2A
Subtotal 100 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
PHP891.50(exc. VAT)
PHP8.915/unit
Temporarily out of stock
Vishay 1000 μF Capacitor 35V dc, Surface - MAL215099014E3 Surface Mount
  • RS Stock No. 280-0319
  • Mfr. Part No. MAL215099014E3
Subtotal (1 reel of 150 units)
PHP20,344.80(exc. VAT)
PHP135.632/unit
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Panasonic 180 μF Capacitor 25V dc, Radial Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 571-971P
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFC1E181
Subtotal 5 units (supplied in a bag)
PHP119.18(exc. VAT)
PHP23.836/unit
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Panasonic ERJPC6 4530000 Ω, Tape & Reel Thick Film Resistor Thick Film Resistor ±0.1 to 0.5 % Surface 0.25 W -
  • RS Stock No. 789-478
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJPC6D4534V
Subtotal (1 tape of 10 units)
PHP46.10(exc. VAT)
PHP4.61/unit
Temporarily out of stock
Wurth Elektronik, WE-PD SMT Shielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Manganese Zinc Core, 470 μH 20 % 860 mA Idc
  • RS Stock No. 217-7402
  • Mfr. Part No. 7447706471
Subtotal (1 reel of 500 units)
PHP49,000.00(exc. VAT)
PHP98.00/unit
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KEMET 330 μF Capacitor 500V dc, Screw
  • RS Stock No. 381-9431
  • Mfr. Part No. ALS30A331DF500
Subtotal (1 unit)
PHP1,271.83(exc. VAT)
PHP1,271.83/unit
Temporarily out of stock
Wurth Elektronik 10 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 181-3944
  • Mfr. Part No. 885012005055
Subtotal (1 reel of 10000 units)
PHP7,410.00(exc. VAT)
PHP0.741/unit
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Panasonic ERJ1G 49.9 Ω, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.05 W - ERJ1GNF49R9C
  • RS Stock No. 179-7099
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJ1GNF49R9C
Subtotal (1 reel of 15000 units)
PHP6,825.00(exc. VAT)
PHP0.455/unit
Temporarily out of stock
RS PRO 2.7 mΩ, 2512 Thick Film Resistor 1 % 1 W - RSPHVRC12FTET2704
  • RS Stock No. 257-3090
Subtotal (1 reel of 1000 units)
PHP332,106.00(exc. VAT)
PHP332.106/unit
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