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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Panasonic 180 μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 4V dc, Surface - EEFTX0G181RF
  • RS Stock No. 287-8192
  • Mfr. Part No. EEFTX0G181RF
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PHP341,064.50(exc. VAT)
PHP97.447/unit
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Vishay WFM 60 mΩ, 2512 Metal Strip Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % Surface 3 W - WFMB2512R0600FEA
  • RS Stock No. 188-0685
  • Mfr. Part No. WFMB2512R0600FEA
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PHP484.50(exc. VAT)
PHP96.90/unit
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RS PRO 470 μF Capacitor 16V dc, Axial, Through Hole Axial
  • RS Stock No. 170-1128
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PHP14,247.50(exc. VAT)
PHP28.495/unit
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Taiyo Yuden 47 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 16V dc, Surface Mount
  • RS Stock No. 240-5641
  • Mfr. Part No. MSASE063SB5473KFNA01
Subtotal (1 pack of 1000 units)
PHP398.00(exc. VAT)
PHP0.398/unit
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Vishay 27 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Through Hole Radial
  • RS Stock No. 852-3337
  • Mfr. Part No. K270J15C0GF5TL2
Subtotal (1 unit)
PHP9.66(exc. VAT)
PHP9.66/unit
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Vishay CRCW 4.02 kΩ, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % Surface 0.1 W - CRCW06034K02FKEA
  • RS Stock No. 169-4407
  • Mfr. Part No. CRCW06034K02FKEA
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PHP2,940.00(exc. VAT)
PHP0.588/unit
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TE Connectivity CRG 33 kΩ, 1206 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.25 W - CRG1206F33K
  • RS Stock No. 223-2451
  • Mfr. Part No. CRG1206F33K
Subtotal (1 pack of 50 units)
PHP78.40(exc. VAT)
PHP1.568/unit
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Yageo RL 100 mΩ, 0402 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.0625 W - RL0402FR-070R1L
  • RS Stock No. 199-6056
  • Mfr. Part No. RL0402FR-070R1L
Subtotal (1 tape of 25 units)
PHP210.375(exc. VAT)
PHP8.415/unit
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TDK B32654 Film Capacitor 10 nF 250V ac 1 kV dc, Through Hole 2
  • RS Stock No. 190-8472
  • Mfr. Part No. B32652A0103K000
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PHP34.30(exc. VAT)
PHP34.30/unit
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Wurth Elektronik 220 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±10 %, Surface Mount
  • RS Stock No. 185-5699
  • Mfr. Part No. 885382207008
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PHP246.95(exc. VAT)
PHP9.878/unit
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TE Connectivity 2.7 kΩ Metal Oxide Resistor 3 W 5 % ROX3SJ2K7
  • RS Stock No. 214-2819
  • Mfr. Part No. ROX3SJ2K7
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PHP88.00(exc. VAT)
PHP8.80/unit
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TE Connectivity SMQ 10 mΩ, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor 1 % Solder 0.125 W - RLC73M2AR10FTDF
  • RS Stock No. 286-8875
  • Mfr. Part No. RLC73M2AR10FTDF
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PHP146.39(exc. VAT)
PHP14.639/unit
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Panasonic ERA 5.76 kΩ, 0603 Metal Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.1 % 0.1 W - ERA3AEB5761V
  • RS Stock No. 106-8940
  • Mfr. Part No. ERA3AEB5761V
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PHP12,740.00(exc. VAT)
PHP2.548/unit
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RS PRO 1.2 mΩ, 2512 Thick Film Resistor 1 % 1 W - RSPHVRC12FTET1204
  • RS Stock No. 257-3069
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PHP3,389.99(exc. VAT)
PHP338.999/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 4.7 μF Electrolytic Tantalum Capacitor 10V dc, Surface, TAC Series
  • RS Stock No. 144-1480
  • Mfr. Part No. TACL475M010XTA
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PHP30,693.50(exc. VAT)
PHP61.387/unit
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Panasonic ERJ H2G 120 kΩ, 0402 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % 0.1 W - ERJH2GJ124X
  • RS Stock No. 228-4438
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJH2GJ124X
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PHP16,440.00(exc. VAT)
PHP1.644/unit
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Vishay P16 100 Ω Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount
  • RS Stock No. 249-1504
  • Mfr. Part No. P16YP101MAB15
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PHP1,301.79(exc. VAT)
PHP1,301.79/unit
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Panasonic ERJUP8 47 Ω, 1206 Thick Film Surface Mount Fixed Resistor ±1 % 0.66 W - ERJUP8F47R0V
  • RS Stock No. 242-6593
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJUP8F47R0V
Subtotal (1 reel of 5000 units)
PHP16,170.00(exc. VAT)
PHP3.234/unit
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KYOCERA AVX 15 μF Electrolytic Tantalum Capacitor 35V dc, Surface, TPS Series
  • RS Stock No. 136-6258
  • Mfr. Part No. TPSC156K035R0350
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PHP369.17(exc. VAT)
PHP73.834/unit
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Schneider Electric Power Factor Correction Capacitor 8.8 kvar 10.6 kvar
  • RS Stock No. 346-824
  • Mfr. Part No. BLRCS088A106B48
Subtotal (1 unit)
PHP27,960.04(exc. VAT)
PHP27,960.04/unit
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