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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Panasonic ERJP14 120 Ω, 1210 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % 0.5 W
  • RS Stock No. 895-2628P
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJP14J121U
Subtotal 100 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
PHP363.60(exc. VAT)
PHP3.636/unit
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TE Connectivity, Sigma 3656, 0650 Shielded Surface Mount Inductor 8.2 μH ±20 % 5.5 A Idc
  • RS Stock No. 616-856
  • Mfr. Part No. 36560650M8R2T
Subtotal (1 reel of 1000 units)
PHP48,601.00(exc. VAT)
PHP48.601/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 15 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 134-9679
  • Mfr. Part No. 06035C153JAT2A
Subtotal (1 reel of 4000 units)
PHP12,152.00(exc. VAT)
PHP3.038/unit
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TDK, B84142B*R000 8 A 250V ac/dc 60Hz, Screw EMC Filter, Terminal Block 1 Phase
  • RS Stock No. 213-8387
  • Mfr. Part No. B84142B0008R000
Subtotal (1 unit)
PHP12,612.21(exc. VAT)
PHP12,612.21/unit
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Vishay 57.6 kΩ Thin Film Resistor 0.6 W 1 % MRS25000C5762FCT00
  • RS Stock No. 683-3856
  • Mfr. Part No. MRS25000C5762FCT00
Subtotal (1 pack of 25 units)
PHP138.075(exc. VAT)
PHP5.523/unit
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Rubycon 22 μF Capacitor 450V dc, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 751-1166P
  • Mfr. Part No. 450BXC22MEFC12.5X25
Subtotal 2 units (supplied in a bag)
PHP195.32(exc. VAT)
PHP97.66/unit
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TDK Single Layer Ceramic Capacitor 15 pF 1kV dc ±5 %, CC45, Through Hole 125 °C Max Op. Temp.
  • RS Stock No. 262-1853
  • Mfr. Part No. CC45SL3AD150JYNNA
Subtotal (1 box of 1000 units)
PHP6,080.00(exc. VAT)
PHP6.08/unit
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-TPC, 1036 Shielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 1.5 μH ±30 % 7.2 A Idc
  • RS Stock No. 669-0303
  • Mfr. Part No. 7440660015
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
PHP567.53(exc. VAT)
PHP113.506/unit
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TE Connectivity CRGS 68 Ω, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % 0.25 W - CRGS0603J68R
  • RS Stock No. 164-6701
  • Mfr. Part No. CRGS0603J68R
Subtotal (1 reel of 5000 units)
PHP13,775.00(exc. VAT)
PHP2.755/unit
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Wurth Elektronik 2700 μF Capacitor 25V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 860080480025 Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 163-6737
  • Mfr. Part No. 860080480025
Subtotal (1 box of 250 units)
PHP20,972.00(exc. VAT)
PHP83.888/unit
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Vishay CRCW 150 kΩ, 0402 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.063 W - CRCW0402150KFKED
  • RS Stock No. 181-9097
  • Mfr. Part No. CRCW0402150KFKED
Subtotal (1 reel of 1000 units)
PHP625.00(exc. VAT)
PHP0.625/unit
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Yageo RC 110 Ω, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Fixed Resistor ±1 % 0.1 W - RC0603FR-07110RL
  • RS Stock No. 242-4025
  • Mfr. Part No. RC0603FR-07110RL
Subtotal (1 reel of 5000 units)
PHP1,470.00(exc. VAT)
PHP0.294/unit
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TDK B3560 Film Capacitor 470 nF 63V ac 100 V dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS Stock No. 194-3531
  • Mfr. Part No. B32560J1474J000
Subtotal (1 box of 1200 units)
PHP18,075.60(exc. VAT)
PHP15.063/unit
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Vishay, IHLP, 2225 Shielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Metal Composite Core, 1 μH ±20 % 12 A Idc
  • RS Stock No. 223-7270P
  • Mfr. Part No. IHLP2525CZER1R0M8A
Subtotal 5 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
PHP302.91(exc. VAT)
PHP60.582/unit
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Bourns, CATCAY 16 33 Ω 0.05 % ISOL Array Resistor, 4 Resistors, 62.5 mW total, 1206, Concave
  • RS Stock No. 223-1651P
  • Mfr. Part No. CAT16-330J4LF
Subtotal 100 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
PHP225.40(exc. VAT)
PHP2.254/unit
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Wurth Elektronik Ferrite Bead 7.3 mm 7.3 mm (EMI Suppression Axial Ferrite Bead), 95 Ω impedance at 100 MHz
  • RS Stock No. 332-419
  • Mfr. Part No. 74270034
Subtotal (1 bag of 5 units)
PHP494.48(exc. VAT)
PHP98.896/unit
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MMD 32.77 kHz Crystal Unit 20 ppm Tape & Reel 1.4 mm 7 mm 1.5mm
  • RS Stock No. 219-2111P
  • Mfr. Part No. WC146SMF-32.768KHZ-T
Subtotal 10 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
PHP470.85(exc. VAT)
PHP47.085/unit
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Littelfuse, LA Varistor Metal Oxide Varistor 140 pF 25 A, Clamping 2700 V, Varistor 748 V
  • RS Stock No. 170-9918
  • Mfr. Part No. V420LA10P
Subtotal (1 bag of 1000 units)
PHP12,348.00(exc. VAT)
PHP12.348/unit
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Bourns, SRR1050A Shielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 39 μH ±30 % 2.25 A Idc Q:28
  • RS Stock No. 135-6078
  • Mfr. Part No. SRR1050A-390Y
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
PHP436.43(exc. VAT)
PHP43.643/unit
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KEMET 330 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 170-0301
  • Mfr. Part No. C1210C334K5RACTU
Subtotal (1 reel of 4000 units)
PHP35,032.00(exc. VAT)
PHP8.758/unit
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