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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Wurth Elektronik, WE-PD, 1260 Shielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 4.7 μH ±20 % 8.25 A Idc
  • RS Stock No. 744-4892
  • Mfr. Part No. 744771004
Subtotal (1 unit)
PHP128.46(exc. VAT)
PHP128.46/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 33 μF Electrolytic Tantalum Capacitor 35V dc, Surface, TPS Series
  • RS Stock No. 136-0052
  • Mfr. Part No. TPSE336K035R0100
Subtotal (1 bag of 5 units)
PHP1,191.68(exc. VAT)
PHP238.336/unit
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KEMET 470 μF Surface Mount Polymer Capacitor, 6.3V dc
  • RS Stock No. 187-8564
  • Mfr. Part No. T520D477M006ATE025
Subtotal (1 pack of 2 units)
PHP312.62(exc. VAT)
PHP156.31/unit
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Panasonic 56 μF Surface Mount Polymer Capacitor, 63V dc
  • RS Stock No. 210-5992
  • Mfr. Part No. EEHZT1J560P
Subtotal (1 reel of 500 units)
PHP33,630.00(exc. VAT)
PHP67.26/unit
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Arcol Ohmite PCS 0.01 Ω, 2512 Metal Film Surface Mount Fixed Resistor 0.5 % 2 W - PCS2512DR0100ET
  • RS Stock No. 263-4335
  • Mfr. Part No. PCS2512DR0100ET
Subtotal (1 reel of 4000 units)
PHP114,464.00(exc. VAT)
PHP28.616/unit
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TE Connectivity 152-0048-0254 Shielding Strip of Monel 5 m x 25.4mm x 4.8 mm
  • RS Stock No. 264-4575
  • Mfr. Part No. 152-0048-0254
Subtotal (1 reel of 25 metres)
PHP40,426.30(exc. VAT)
PHP1,617.052/metre
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Abracon 16 MHz Crystal ±30 ppm HC-49 2-Pin 3.6 mm 11.35 mm 4.64mm
  • RS Stock No. 226-0583
  • Mfr. Part No. FC4STCBAF16.0
Subtotal (1 bag of 200 units)
PHP5,211.80(exc. VAT)
PHP26.059/unit
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Bourns, SRP6540 Shielded Multilayer Surface Mount Inductor with a Carbonyl Powder Core, 15 μH ±20 % 2.9 A Idc
  • RS Stock No. 223-1839
  • Mfr. Part No. SRP6540-150M
Subtotal (1 reel of 1200 units)
PHP61,662.00(exc. VAT)
PHP51.385/unit
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Panasonic 120 μF Surface Mount Polymer Capacitor, 6.3V dc
  • RS Stock No. 866-3731
  • Mfr. Part No. EEFCX0J121R
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
PHP403.76(exc. VAT)
PHP80.752/unit
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TE Connectivity 3503 3.32 kΩ, 1206 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % Surface 2 W - 3503G2B3K32FTDF
  • RS Stock No. 252-7608
  • Mfr. Part No. 3503G2B3K32FTDF
Subtotal (1 reel of 1000 units)
PHP46,080.00(exc. VAT)
PHP46.08/unit
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Panasonic ERJ 10 Ω, 1206 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % 0.25 W - ERJS08J100V
  • RS Stock No. 520-6988
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJS08J100V
Subtotal (1 pack of 50 units)
PHP156.95(exc. VAT)
PHP3.139/unit
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KEMET C27 Film Capacitor S0, ±5 %, 3 μF 470V ac, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 181-0235
  • Mfr. Part No. C274ACF4300LF0J
Subtotal (1 bag of 162 units)
PHP41,531.616(exc. VAT)
PHP256.368/unit
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Vitrohm 22 Ω Wirewound Through Hole Fixed Resistor 4.6 W 5 %
  • RS Stock No. 212-3699
  • Mfr. Part No. RXS460JT-52-22RAA
Subtotal (1 box of 1000 units)
PHP8,091.00(exc. VAT)
PHP8.091/unit
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Yageo 2.2 kΩ Metal Film Metal Film Fixed Resistor 0.4 W 1 %
  • RS Stock No. 199-7818
  • Mfr. Part No. MF0204FTE52-2K2
Subtotal (1 box of 5000 units)
PHP4,135.00(exc. VAT)
PHP0.827/unit
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RS PRO CR 680 Ω, 2010 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor 0.05 0.75 W
  • RS Stock No. 183-9681
Subtotal (1 reel of 1000 units)
PHP2,106.00(exc. VAT)
PHP2.106/unit
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Panasonic ERJUP6 6.8 kΩ, 0805 Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.5 W - ERJUP6F6801V
  • RS Stock No. 243-2344
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJUP6F6801V
Subtotal (1 reel of 5000 units)
PHP11,760.00(exc. VAT)
PHP2.352/unit
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TDK B32652 Film Capacitor 3.3 nF 1.6kV ac 1.6 kV dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS Stock No. 172-5531
  • Mfr. Part No. B32652J1332J000
Subtotal (1 bag of 1000 units)
PHP16,650.00(exc. VAT)
PHP16.65/unit
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Murata 24 MHz Crystal Unit ±10 ppm Surface Mount 4-Pin 0.65 mm 1.6 mm 2mm
  • RS Stock No. 236-5061
  • Mfr. Part No. XRCGB24M000F1SBJR0
Subtotal (1 tape of 5 units)
PHP92.61(exc. VAT)
PHP18.522/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 47 μF Electrolytic Tantalum Capacitor 35V dc, Surface, 2917 Series
  • RS Stock No. 136-0108
  • Mfr. Part No. TPSE476M035R0200
Subtotal (1 bag of 2 units)
PHP597.00(exc. VAT)
PHP298.50/unit
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Wurth Elektronik 47 μF Capacitor 10V dc, Surface Mount Solder - 865080242004
  • RS Stock No. 839-1985
  • Mfr. Part No. 865080242004
Subtotal (1 pack of 25 units)
PHP338.10(exc. VAT)
PHP13.524/unit
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