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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Vishay 68 Ω Thin Film Resistor 0.4 W 1 %
  • RS Stock No. 166-7672
  • Mfr. Part No. MBA02040C6809FC100
Subtotal (1 box of 1000 units)
PHP10,918.00(exc. VAT)
PHP10.918/unit
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Wurth Elektronik 47 μF Surface Aluminium Polymer Capacitor, 63V dc
  • RS Stock No. 275-9243
  • Mfr. Part No. 865060753005
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PHP385.14(exc. VAT)
PHP38.514/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 15 μF Surface, 16V dc
  • RS Stock No. 719-0706
  • Mfr. Part No. TCJB156M016R0150
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PHP124.49(exc. VAT)
PHP62.245/unit
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Wurth Elektronik 1 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 250V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 242-1271
  • Mfr. Part No. 8853522100131
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PHP103.37(exc. VAT)
PHP103.37/unit
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Nichicon 5600 μF Capacitor 16V dc, Radial, Through Hole - UPW1C562MHD Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 162-0384
  • Mfr. Part No. UPW1C562MHD
Subtotal (1 box of 50 units)
PHP4,220.35(exc. VAT)
PHP84.407/unit
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Yageo 120 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 199-2161
  • Mfr. Part No. CC0402JRNPO9BN121
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PHP343.00(exc. VAT)
PHP0.686/unit
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Yageo AC 100 kΩ, 0603 Thick Film Resistor ±5 % 0.1 W - AC0603JR-07100KL
  • RS Stock No. 197-8111
  • Mfr. Part No. AC0603JR-07100KL
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PHP196.00(exc. VAT)
PHP0.392/unit
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Renesas Electronics, 25MHz XO Oscillator, ±50 ppm LVCMOS, 6-Pin Surface Mount XLH335025.000000I
  • RS Stock No. 217-7981
  • Mfr. Part No. XLH335025.000000I
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PHP66,384.00(exc. VAT)
PHP66.384/unit
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Rubycon 220 μF Capacitor 6.3V dc, Surface Solder
  • RS Stock No. 725-8203
  • Mfr. Part No. 6.3TZV220M6.3X8
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PHP180.18(exc. VAT)
PHP18.018/unit
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Yageo 100 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 1kV dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 199-2448P
  • Mfr. Part No. CC1812JKNPOCBN101
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PHP368.53(exc. VAT)
PHP36.853/unit
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Yageo 10 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 200-6516
  • Mfr. Part No. CC0603JRX7R9BB103
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PHP1,960.00(exc. VAT)
PHP0.49/unit
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Panasonic ERJ B2 330 mΩ, 0612 Thick Film Resistor ±1 % 0.75 W - ERJB2BFR33V
  • RS Stock No. 228-0831
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJB2BFR33V
Subtotal (1 tape of 20 units)
PHP310.86(exc. VAT)
PHP15.543/unit
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Vishay 47 μF MnO2 Tantalum Capacitor 25V dc, Surface, TR3 Series
  • RS Stock No. 684-5284P
  • Mfr. Part No. TR3D476K025C0150
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PHP531.72(exc. VAT)
PHP106.344/unit
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KEMET 2.2 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 691-1246
  • Mfr. Part No. C1210C225K5RACTU
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
PHP143.26(exc. VAT)
PHP14.326/unit
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Vishay, ACAS 0612 - Professional 10 kΩ 0.5 % ISOL Resistor Array, 4 Resistors, 0.3 W total, 0612, Convex
  • RS Stock No. 684-5758P
  • Mfr. Part No. ACASA100221002P100
Subtotal 5 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
PHP234.60(exc. VAT)
PHP46.92/unit
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Vishay 22 μF MnO2 Tantalum Capacitor 16V dc, Through Hole, 790D Series
  • RS Stock No. 684-4871P
  • Mfr. Part No. 790D226X9016B2BE3
Subtotal 1 unit (supplied in a bag)
PHP294.79(exc. VAT)
PHP294.79/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 220 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 16V dc, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 174-7374
  • Mfr. Part No. 0603YG224ZAT2A
Subtotal (1 reel of 2000 units)
PHP3,568.00(exc. VAT)
PHP1.784/unit
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Vishay WSHM 100 mΩ, 2818 NiCr Alloy Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 7 W
  • RS Stock No. 870-2549P
  • Mfr. Part No. WSHM2818R1000FEB
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PHP573.04(exc. VAT)
PHP114.608/unit
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Yageo PT 200 mΩ, 1206 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.5 W - PT1206FR-7W0R2L
  • RS Stock No. 199-6024
  • Mfr. Part No. PT1206FR-7W0R2L
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PHP23,015.00(exc. VAT)
PHP4.603/unit
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ROHM ESR03 1.2 mΩ, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % 0.25 W - ESR03EZPJ125
  • RS Stock No. 263-1191
  • Mfr. Part No. ESR03EZPJ125
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PHP5,095.00(exc. VAT)
PHP1.019/unit
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