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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TE Connectivity 6.2 kΩ Metal Oxide Resistor 0.5 W 5 % ROX05SJ6K2
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  • Mfr. Part No. ROX05SJ6K2
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PHP9,255.00(exc. VAT)
PHP1.851/unit
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Nichicon 100 μF Capacitor 400V dc, Through Hole Radial Lead
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  • Mfr. Part No. UCY2G101MHD
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PHP241.20(exc. VAT)
PHP241.20/unit
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Panasonic 1000 μF Electrolytic Capacitor 35V, Radial - EEUFC1V102B Radial
  • RS Stock No. 759-118P
  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFC1V102B
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PHP512.65(exc. VAT)
PHP102.53/unit
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KEMET 330 μF Surface Polymer Capacitor, 6.3V dc
  • RS Stock No. 173-7150
  • Mfr. Part No. T520D337M006ATE010
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PHP513.30(exc. VAT)
PHP102.66/unit
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Vishay 4.7 μF Capacitor 63V dc, Through Hole - MAL202128478E3 Axial
  • RS Stock No. 280-3305
  • Mfr. Part No. MAL202128478E3
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PHP616.62(exc. VAT)
PHP61.662/unit
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Panasonic 47 μF Electrolytic Capacitor 50V, Surface Solder - EEHZA1H470V Metal Case
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  • Mfr. Part No. EEHZA1H470V
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PHP130.744/unit
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Bourns CR0805 4.7 kΩ, 0805 Thick Film Resistor 5 % 125 mW - CR0805-JW-472ELF
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  • Mfr. Part No. CR0805-JW-472ELF
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PHP1,960.00(exc. VAT)
PHP0.392/unit
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Schneider Electric, Altivar 6.2 A 460V 60Hz, Wall Mount Power Line Filter 3 Phase
  • RS Stock No. 578-361
  • Mfr. Part No. VW3A46158
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PHP189,717.26(exc. VAT)
PHP189,717.26/unit
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Bourns, SRR1208, 1208 Shielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 68 μH ±15 % 1.8 A Idc Q:20
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  • Mfr. Part No. SRR1208-680YL
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PHP16,419.60(exc. VAT)
PHP41.049/unit
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Panasonic 22 μF Electrolytic Capacitor 80V, Surface Solder - EEHZA1K220V Metal Case
  • RS Stock No. 759-016
  • Mfr. Part No. EEHZA1K220V
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PHP653.72(exc. VAT)
PHP130.744/unit
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Bourns CR0805 2 kΩ, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.125 W - CR0805-FX-2001ELF
  • RS Stock No. 458-607
  • Mfr. Part No. CR0805-FX-2001ELF
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PHP5.24(exc. VAT)
PHP0.524/unit
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TE Connectivity CPF 1.02 kΩ, 0603 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.1 % Surface 0.063 W - CPF0603B1K02E1
  • RS Stock No. 123-9162
  • Mfr. Part No. CPF0603B1K02E1
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PHP9,880.00(exc. VAT)
PHP9.88/unit
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Abracon, ASMPH-0603, 0603 Shielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 1.5 μH Multilayer ±20 % 420 mA Idc
  • RS Stock No. 240-0894P
  • Mfr. Part No. ASMPH-0603-1R5M-T
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PHP68.90(exc. VAT)
PHP13.78/unit
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Yageo AC 3.3 kΩ, 1206 Thick Film Resistor ±1 % 0.25 W - AC1206FR-073K3L
  • RS Stock No. 197-8310
  • Mfr. Part No. AC1206FR-073K3L
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PHP2,850.00(exc. VAT)
PHP0.57/unit
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Nidec Components 5V dc 50 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 6 mm Flat Shaft, Through Hole, Wire
  • RS Stock No. 182-5637
  • Mfr. Part No. REC16A50-201-C
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PHP1,686.67(exc. VAT)
PHP1,686.67/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 2.2 μF Electrolytic Tantalum Capacitor 35V dc, Surface, TAJ Series
  • RS Stock No. 135-4079
  • Mfr. Part No. TAJB225K035RNJ
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PHP26,216.00(exc. VAT)
PHP13.108/unit
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Vishay CRCW 4.7 mΩ, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.1 W - CRCW06034M70FKEA
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  • Mfr. Part No. CRCW06034M70FKEA
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PHP50.60(exc. VAT)
PHP1.012/unit
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Panasonic ERJ12R 1 Ω, 1812 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.5 W - ERJ12RQF1R0U
  • RS Stock No. 721-6072
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJ12RQF1R0U
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PHP110.20(exc. VAT)
PHP22.04/unit
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Murata, LQG, 1005 Unshielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor 1.1 nH ±0.3 nH 300 mA Idc Q:8
  • RS Stock No. 167-4922
  • Mfr. Part No. LQG15HS1N1S02D
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PHP1.019/unit
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Panasonic ERJ6B 9.1 Ω, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.33 W - ERJ6BQF9R1V
  • RS Stock No. 168-9202
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJ6BQF9R1V
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