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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Block, HLD 110 55 A 520V ac 60Hz, Flange RFI Filter, Screw 3 Phase
  • RS Stock No. 737-7174
  • Mfr. Part No. HLD110-500/55
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PHP16,490.62(exc. VAT)
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Yageo PU 4 mΩ, 5931 Metal Plate Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 5 W - PU5931FKM130R004L
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  • Mfr. Part No. PU5931FKM130R004L
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PHP66,483.00(exc. VAT)
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Vishay CRCW 330 Ω, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±5 % Surface 0.125 W - CRCW0805330RJNEAIF
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  • Mfr. Part No. CRCW0805330RJNEAIF
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Eaton, xPole Surge Protector 260V Maximum Voltage Rating 30 kA Maximum Surge Current Surge Arrester
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  • Mfr. Part No. 167618 SPCT2-NPE60/1
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TDK, NLCV-EF, 3225 Unshielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 220 μH ±10 % 80 mA Idc Q:20
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  • Mfr. Part No. NLCV32T-221K-EF
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PHP184.55(exc. VAT)
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Kamaya RMC 3.3 kΩ, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.125 W - RMC1/10K332FTP
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  • Mfr. Part No. RMC1/10K332FTP
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PHP62.50(exc. VAT)
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Vishay 1 μF MnO2 Tantalum Capacitor 16 V dc, Surface, 293D Series
  • RS Stock No. 684-3866P
  • Mfr. Part No. 293D105X9016A2TE3
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PHP126.42(exc. VAT)
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TDK 5.6 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 630V dc, ±5 %, Surface
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  • Mfr. Part No. C3225C0G2J562J160AA
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KEMET 100 μF Through Hole Polymer Capacitor, 50V dc
  • RS Stock No. 173-9400
  • Mfr. Part No. A759MS107M1HAAE031
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PHP674.24(exc. VAT)
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Murata, LQW, 0603 Unshielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 100 nH ±5 % 220 mA Idc Q:34
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  • Mfr. Part No. LQW18ANR10J00D
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KEMET MMK Film Capacitor, ±10 %, 1 μF 63 V dc 40 V ac, Through Hole
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  • Mfr. Part No. MMK5105K63J04L4BULK
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PHP375.24(exc. VAT)
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Murata 2 A Common Mode Choke 0.034 Ω 50V
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  • Mfr. Part No. DLW5ATH401TQ2L
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PHP30,214.80(exc. VAT)
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-HCF, 2013 Shielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Manganese Zinc Ferrite Core, 33 μH Flat
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  • Mfr. Part No. 7443633300
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PHP407.19(exc. VAT)
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KYOCERA AVX 33 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50 V dc, ±10 %, Through Hole Solder
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  • Mfr. Part No. SR215C333KAR
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PHP407.925(exc. VAT)
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KYOCERA AVX 330 μF Electrolytic Tantalum Capacitor 6.3 V dc, TPS Series
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  • Mfr. Part No. TPSD337M006R0050
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PHP741.37(exc. VAT)
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Wurth Elektronik 100 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 25V dc, ±10 %, Surface Mount
  • RS Stock No. 263-3891
  • Mfr. Part No. 885012005046
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PHP6,860.00(exc. VAT)
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Panasonic ECQUB Polypropylene Capacitor, ±20 %, 1 μF, Through Hole
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  • Mfr. Part No. ECQUBAF105M
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PHP44,800.00(exc. VAT)
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KOA TLR3AP 5 mΩ, 2512 Metal Plate Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 3 W - TLR3APDTE5L00F50
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  • Mfr. Part No. TLR3APDTE5L00F50
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TDK Single Layer Ceramic Capacitor 56 pF 3kV dc ±5 %, CC45, Through Hole 125 °C Max Op. Temp.
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  • Mfr. Part No. CC45SL3FD560JYNNA
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Bourns CRS 1 kΩ, 2010 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 1 W - CRS2010-FX-1001ELF
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  • Mfr. Part No. CRS2010-FX-1001ELF
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