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 100 Ω 5 % 100 W Adjustable Wirewound Resistor, Vitreous 117 mm
  • RS Stock No. 788-7731
  • Mfr. Part No. RSSD20117A1000JB15
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PHP5,818.36(exc. VAT)
PHP5,818.36/unit
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Wurth Elektronik 33 μF Capacitor 63V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 860080773006 Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 163-7669
  • Mfr. Part No. 860080773006
Subtotal (1 box of 1500 units)
PHP9,408.00(exc. VAT)
PHP6.272/unit
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Panasonic 150 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 63V dc, Radial - EEHAZS1J151B Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 210-5758
  • Mfr. Part No. EEHAZS1J151B
Subtotal (1 tape of 2 units)
PHP269.70(exc. VAT)
PHP134.85/unit
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Arcol, 68 Ω 10 W Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
  • RS Stock No. 162-1017
  • Mfr. Part No. HS10 68R J
Subtotal (1 bag of 100 units)
PHP17,632.00(exc. VAT)
PHP176.32/unit
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Wurth Elektronik 302300299 Gasket of Polyurethane Foam With Adhesive Tape 1000 mm x 30mm x 2 mm
  • RS Stock No. 748-368
  • Mfr. Part No. 302300299
Subtotal (1 unit)
PHP1,560.09(exc. VAT)
PHP1,560.09/unit
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-GF, 1210 Unshielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 0.22 μH ±20 % 450 mA Idc
  • RS Stock No. 367-4676
  • Mfr. Part No. 744764002
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
PHP255.42(exc. VAT)
PHP25.542/unit
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Arcol, 330 Ω 15 W Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
  • RS Stock No. 166-4232
  • Mfr. Part No. HS15 330R J
Subtotal (1 bag of 100 units)
PHP17,081.00(exc. VAT)
PHP170.81/unit
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Astrodyne TDI, RPM8000 150 A 480V 60Hz, Chassis Mount Power Line Filter, Stud 3 Phase
  • RS Stock No. 619-227
  • Mfr. Part No. RPM8000-30-S
Subtotal (1 box of 3 units)
PHP479,716.89(exc. VAT)
PHP159,905.63/unit
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TE Connectivity SM 1.2 kΩ Metal Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % Surface 3 W - SMF31K2JT
  • RS Stock No. 647-6447
  • Mfr. Part No. SMF31K2JT
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
PHP187.57(exc. VAT)
PHP37.514/unit
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Yageo 12 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 198-8028
  • Mfr. Part No. CC0805JRNPO9BN120
Subtotal (1 tape of 250 units)
PHP367.50(exc. VAT)
PHP1.47/unit
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100 Ω, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer, Pin 0.25 W Top Adjust Bourns, 3266
  • RS Stock No. 167-3553
  • Mfr. Part No. 3266W-1-101LF
Subtotal (1 tube of 50 units)
PHP8,219.40(exc. VAT)
PHP164.388/unit
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Murata Ceramic Resonator, 20 MHz 15 pF, 3-Pin Surface Mount 0.9 mm 1.3mm, 3.2 mm
  • RS Stock No. 276-3694
  • Mfr. Part No. CSTNE20M0VH3C000R0
Subtotal (1 reel of 3000 units)
PHP36,456.00(exc. VAT)
PHP12.152/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 4.7 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 6.3V dc, ±20 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 135-3652
  • Mfr. Part No. 06036D475MAT2A
Subtotal (1 reel of 4000 units)
PHP12,632.00(exc. VAT)
PHP3.158/unit
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TE Connectivity 2-2176729-4, 680 Ω 500 W Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor 5 %
  • RS Stock No. 338-766
  • Mfr. Part No. 2-2176729-4
Subtotal (1 box of 5 units)
PHP85,285.83(exc. VAT)
PHP17,057.166/unit
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KEMET R53B Film Capacitor, ±10 %, 1.2 μF 800 V dc 350V ac, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 242-3643
  • Mfr. Part No. R53BR41205000K
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
PHP729.12(exc. VAT)
PHP145.824/unit
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TE Connectivity NEOHM SMA-Q 576 kΩ, 0204 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor 1 % Surface 0.4 W - SMA-Q0204FTDX576K
  • RS Stock No. 590-377
  • Mfr. Part No. SMA-Q0204FTDX576K
Subtotal (1 reel of 3000 units)
PHP7,050.00(exc. VAT)
PHP2.35/unit
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Vishay 2.4 kΩ Thin Film Resistor 0.4 W 1 %
  • RS Stock No. 166-7663
  • Mfr. Part No. MBA02040C2401FC100
Subtotal (1 box of 1000 units)
PHP10,070.00(exc. VAT)
PHP10.07/unit
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Panasonic ERJPC6 196000 Ω, Tape & Reel Thick Film Resistor Thick Film Resistor ±0.1 to 0.5 % Surface 0.25 W -
  • RS Stock No. 788-949P
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJPC6B1963V
Subtotal 1 unit (supplied on a continuous strip)
PHP53.48(exc. VAT)
PHP53.48/unit
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KEMET 510 μF Capacitor 400V dc, Screw - ALS70A511DA400
  • RS Stock No. 144-3139
  • Mfr. Part No. ALS70A511DA400
Subtotal (1 box of 50 units)
PHP60,097.80(exc. VAT)
PHP1,201.956/unit
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Vishay TNPW 0.0475 mΩ, 0402 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.1 % 0.1 W - TNPW040247K5BEED
  • RS Stock No. 262-0646
  • Mfr. Part No. TNPW040247K5BEED
Subtotal (1 tape of 10 units)
PHP154.64(exc. VAT)
PHP15.464/unit
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