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.

RS is a supplier of passive components with a wide variety of quality products from leading manufacturers across the world.

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Wurth Elektronik, WE-HCMD, 1111 Shielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Manganese Zinc Ferrite Core, 200 nH Shielded ±15
  • RS Stock No. 427-019
  • Mfr. Part No. 7443001111200
Subtotal (1 tape of 2 units)
PHP478.54(exc. VAT)
PHP239.27/unit
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Wurth Elektronik WRIS-RSKS 30 Ω, 0402 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % Surface 0.1 W - 560112110229
  • RS Stock No. 427-396
  • Mfr. Part No. 560112110229
Subtotal (1 tape of 10 units)
PHP27.24(exc. VAT)
PHP2.724/unit
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-XHMI SMT, 5020 Shielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Polystyrene Core, 160 nH Shielded ±20 % 24.7
  • RS Stock No. 219-802
  • Mfr. Part No. 744393330016
Subtotal (1 tape of 10 units)
PHP1,195.69(exc. VAT)
PHP119.569/unit
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Abracon, 32.768kHz XO Oscillator, ±25 ppm CMOS, 4-Pin Surface Mount ASDK-32.768KHZ-LRT
  • RS Stock No. 171-2321
  • Mfr. Part No. ASDK-32.768KHZ-LRT
Subtotal (1 reel of 1000 units)
PHP68,904.00(exc. VAT)
PHP68.904/unit
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2 kΩ, Surface Mount Trimmer Potentiometer 0.25 W Top Adjust Bourns, PVG3
  • RS Stock No. 445-959
  • Mfr. Part No. PVG3G202C01R00
Subtotal (1 bag of 2 units)
PHP150.90(exc. VAT)
PHP75.45/unit
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Vishay NTC Thermistor, NTC Type 15 kΩ, 0805 0.8 mm 2 mm 1.25 mm
  • RS Stock No. 179-3882P
  • Mfr. Part No. NTCS0805E3153JMT
Subtotal 250 units (supplied on a reel)
PHP2,961.75(exc. VAT)
PHP11.847/unit
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Vishay P13 10 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount
  • RS Stock No. 167-8768
  • Mfr. Part No. P13LFL103MAB10
Subtotal (1 box of 30 units)
PHP50,862.00(exc. VAT)
PHP1,695.40/unit
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Arcol, 33 Ω 150 W Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
  • RS Stock No. 309-1295P
  • Mfr. Part No. HS150 33R J
Subtotal 1 unit (supplied in a box)
PHP1,071.51(exc. VAT)
PHP1,071.51/unit
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RS PRO 22 Ω Metal Film Resistor 1 W 0.5 %
  • RS Stock No. 174-2746P
Subtotal 100 units (supplied in a box)
PHP490.60(exc. VAT)
PHP4.906/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 2.7 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 25V dc, 0.1 pF, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 698-2756
  • Mfr. Part No. 04023J2R7BBSTR
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
PHP243.36(exc. VAT)
PHP24.336/unit
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TE Connectivity, Corcom EMC 20 A 250V ac 50Hz, 60 Hz, Flange RFI Filter, Fast-On 1 Phase
  • RS Stock No. 267-4922
  • Mfr. Part No. 1-6609037-5
Subtotal (1 unit)
PHP8,949.96(exc. VAT)
PHP8,949.96/unit
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TE Connectivity RN73 40.2 kΩ, 0805 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.1 % Surface 0.1 W - RN73C2A40K2B
  • RS Stock No. 168-0281
  • Mfr. Part No. RN73C2A40K2B
Subtotal (1 box of 16 units)
PHP740.096(exc. VAT)
PHP46.256/unit
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Murata Ferrite Bead 0.8 mm (Surface) (0603) (Chip Ferrite Bead), 60 Ω impedance at 100 MHz
  • RS Stock No. 161-8058
  • Mfr. Part No. BLM18BB600SN1D
Subtotal (1 reel of 4000 units)
PHP5,488.00(exc. VAT)
PHP1.372/unit
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TE Connectivity 4.7 Ω Wirewound Resistor 7 W 5 % ER584R7JT
  • RS Stock No. 199-6441
  • Mfr. Part No. ER584R7JT
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PHP664.44(exc. VAT)
PHP132.888/unit
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Microchip 26 MHz Oscillator, 4-Pin VDFN ±25 ppm DSC1001BI2-026.0000
  • RS Stock No. 725-107
  • Mfr. Part No. DSC1001BI2-026.0000
Subtotal (1 box of 864 units)
PHP60,742.656(exc. VAT)
PHP70.304/unit
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-TPC, 4828 Shielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 100 μH ±30 % 510 mA Idc
  • RS Stock No. 163-3586
  • Mfr. Part No. 744043101
Subtotal (1 reel of 500 units)
PHP32,866.50(exc. VAT)
PHP65.733/unit
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TE Connectivity CRGH 100 kΩ, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % Surface 0.2 W - CRGH0603F100K
  • RS Stock No. 807-5352
  • Mfr. Part No. CRGH0603F100K
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PHP112.40(exc. VAT)
PHP1.124/unit
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ECS Inc International 27.12 MHz Crystal Oscillator ±10 ppm Surface Mount 4-Pin 0.45 mm 2 mm 1.6mm
  • RS Stock No. 301-262
  • Mfr. Part No. ECS-271.2-10-37-CKM-TR
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PHP33.17(exc. VAT)
PHP33.17/unit
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TDK B32621 Film Capacitor 10 nF 630V ac 630 V dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS Stock No. 896-1584
  • Mfr. Part No. B32621A6103J000
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
PHP275.41(exc. VAT)
PHP27.541/unit
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Vishay 470 Ω Wirewound Through Hole Fixed Resistor 17 W 5 % G27094734700JLA000
  • RS Stock No. 607-615
  • Mfr. Part No. G27094734700JLA000
Subtotal (1 unit)
PHP818.42(exc. VAT)
PHP818.42/unit
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