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 4.7 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Surface Mount
  • RS Stock No. 146-6521
  • Mfr. Part No. C0603C472J5GACTU
Subtotal (1 reel of 4000 units)
PHP14,972.00(exc. VAT)
PHP3.743/unit
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Bourns, CAT16 330 Ω 5 % ISOL Resistor Array, 4 Resistors, 0.25 W total, 1206, Concave
  • RS Stock No. 529-4581
  • Mfr. Part No. CAT16-331J4LF
Subtotal (1 pack of 50 units)
PHP118.80(exc. VAT)
PHP2.376/unit
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Vishay WSC 5 Ω, 2515 Wirewound Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 1 W - WSC25155R000FEA
  • RS Stock No. 683-6293
  • Mfr. Part No. WSC25155R000FEA
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PHP71.05(exc. VAT)
PHP71.05/unit
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TE Connectivity HSA501R2J, 1.2 Ω 50 W Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
  • RS Stock No. 720-5195
  • Mfr. Part No. HSA501R2J
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PHP490.71(exc. VAT)
PHP490.71/unit
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Vishay IGBR 5 Ω, 0202 Thin Film Surface Mount Fixed Resistor 5 % Surface 4 W - IGBRC5000CJJNCT5
  • RS Stock No. 475-528
  • Mfr. Part No. IGBRC5000CJJNCT5
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PHP504.23(exc. VAT)
PHP504.23/tape
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RS PRO 120 kΩ Metal Film Resistor 1 W 0.5 %
  • RS Stock No. 174-2712
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PHP3,314.00(exc. VAT)
PHP3.314/unit
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Murata 220 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 2.5V dc, ±20 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 169-2784
  • Mfr. Part No. GRM32EC80E227ME05L
Subtotal (1 reel of 1000 units)
PHP42,101.00(exc. VAT)
PHP42.101/unit
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Abracon 100MHz ±18 ppm Oscillator LVCMOS 250 units per Reel ABLNO-V-100.000MHz-T2
  • RS Stock No. 238-5771
  • Mfr. Part No. ABLNO-V-100.000MHz-T2
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PHP223,048.00(exc. VAT)
PHP892.192/unit
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Yageo 12 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 198-5250
  • Mfr. Part No. AC0402JRNPO9BN120
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PHP245.00(exc. VAT)
PHP0.98/unit
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ECS Inc International 6 MHz Crystal Oscillator ±20 ppm Surface Mount 4-Pin 1.3 mm 7 mm 5mm
  • RS Stock No. 301-274P
  • Mfr. Part No. ECS-060-18-20BM-JEN-TR
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PHP92.51(exc. VAT)
PHP92.51/unit
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Abracon 14.7456 MHz Crystal Unit ±50 ppm Surface Mount 2-Pin 1.3 mm 5 mm 3.2mm
  • RS Stock No. 241-2969P
  • Mfr. Part No. ABM3-14.7456MHZ-D2Y-T
Subtotal 10 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
PHP286.16(exc. VAT)
PHP28.616/unit
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Schneider Electric Power Factor Correction Capacitor 87.5 kvar 87.5 kvar 3
  • RS Stock No. 276-9422
  • Mfr. Part No. VLVAF2P03530AE
Subtotal (1 unit)
PHP835,613.73(exc. VAT)
PHP835,613.73/unit
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Nichicon XK Film Capacitor 1.5 μF 630 V dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS Stock No. 755-4554P
  • Mfr. Part No. QXK2J155KTP
Subtotal 2 units (supplied in a bag)
PHP402.23(exc. VAT)
PHP201.115/unit
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RS PRO 2200 μF Capacitor 6.3V dc, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 711-0747P
Subtotal 25 units (supplied in a bag)
PHP453.275(exc. VAT)
PHP18.131/unit
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Wurth Elektronik 100 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 2kV dc, ±5 %, Surface Mount
  • RS Stock No. 242-1215P
  • Mfr. Part No. 885342008011
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PHP129.36(exc. VAT)
PHP12.936/unit
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onsemi, NUF6401MN, EMI Filter IC, 5V 3000MHz, DFN12, Surface Mount, Solder Pad 1 mm 3 mm, 1.35 mm
  • RS Stock No. 102-3484
  • Mfr. Part No. NUF6401MNT1G
Subtotal (1 reel of 3000 units)
PHP35,808.00(exc. VAT)
PHP11.936/unit
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Vishay CRCW 330 kΩ, 1206 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.25 W - CRCW1206330KFKEA
  • RS Stock No. 679-2045
  • Mfr. Part No. CRCW1206330KFKEA
Subtotal (1 pack of 50 units)
PHP93.10(exc. VAT)
PHP1.862/unit
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Panasonic EZPV Film Capacitor, ±10 %, 10 μF 800 V dc, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 289-0026
  • Mfr. Part No. EZPV80106MTU
Subtotal (1 box of 200 units)
PHP73,979.60(exc. VAT)
PHP369.898/unit
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Murata 100 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 6.3V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 276-3716
  • Mfr. Part No. GRM033R60J104KE19D
Subtotal (1 reel of 15000 units)
PHP2,940.00(exc. VAT)
PHP0.196/unit
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Panasonic 470 μF Capacitor 35V dc, Surface Solder - EEVTG1V471UQ 200
  • RS Stock No. 867-5589
  • Mfr. Part No. EEVTG1V471UQ
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PHP202.27(exc. VAT)
PHP101.135/unit
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