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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RS PRO 330 μF Capacitor 25V dc, Radial, Through Hole Radial Lead
  • RS Stock No. 711-1113
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PHP202.475(exc. VAT)
PHP8.099/unit
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Wurth Elektronik 100 μF Capacitor 10V dc, Surface Mount Solder - 865080243007
  • RS Stock No. 839-1991
  • Mfr. Part No. 865080243007
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PHP384.75(exc. VAT)
PHP15.39/unit
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Vishay CRCW 2.87 kΩ, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % Surface 0.1 W - CRCW06032K87FKEA
  • RS Stock No. 679-0150
  • Mfr. Part No. CRCW06032K87FKEA
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PHP61.75(exc. VAT)
PHP1.235/unit
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Arcol, 6.8 kΩ 25 W Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
  • RS Stock No. 166-4083
  • Mfr. Part No. HS25 6K8 J
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PHP7,183.40(exc. VAT)
PHP287.336/unit
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Vishay 330 μF Capacitor 450V dc, Snap-in - MAL215947331E3
  • RS Stock No. 280-6797
  • Mfr. Part No. MAL215947331E3
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PHP83,458.10(exc. VAT)
PHP834.581/unit
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TDK 4.7 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 6.3V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 921-4371
  • Mfr. Part No. C1005X5R0J475K050BC
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PHP28,690.00(exc. VAT)
PHP2.869/unit
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KEMET R76_125C Film Capacitor, ±5 %, 6.8 μF 250 V dc 180V ac, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 192-8513
  • Mfr. Part No. R76IW468050H3J
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PHP574.94(exc. VAT)
PHP574.94/unit
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TE Connectivity VLT69273B11J-518A Dome Multi-Band Antenna with SMA Connector, 3G/4G (LTE and GNSS)
  • RS Stock No. 215-2414
  • Mfr. Part No. VLT69273B11J-518A
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PHP11,809.59(exc. VAT)
PHP11,809.59/unit
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Caddock 100 mΩ Power Film Resistor 30 W 1 % MP930-0.10-1%
  • RS Stock No. 320-4918
  • Mfr. Part No. MP930-0.10-1%
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PHP346.79(exc. VAT)
PHP346.79/unit
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TE Connectivity CRGP 680 Ω, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % Surface 0.33 W - CRGP0805F680R
  • RS Stock No. 176-5280
  • Mfr. Part No. CRGP0805F680R
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PHP2,195.00(exc. VAT)
PHP2.195/unit
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TDK NTC Thermistor, NTC Type 10 kΩ, 0805 0.7 mm 2 mm 1.25 mm
  • RS Stock No. 202-5366
  • Mfr. Part No. NTCG203FH222JT1
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PHP192.66(exc. VAT)
PHP9.633/unit
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TE Connectivity, 3650, 0603 Unshielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 100 nH ±5 % 400 mA Idc Q:34
  • RS Stock No. 532-3011
  • Mfr. Part No. 36501JR10JTDG
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
PHP261.66(exc. VAT)
PHP26.166/unit
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Abracon Ceramic Resonator, 12 MHz 10 pF, 3-Pin 1 mm 1.3mm, 3.2 mm
  • RS Stock No. 188-6752P
  • Mfr. Part No. AWSCR-12.00CELA-C10-T3
Subtotal 20 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
PHP758.10(exc. VAT)
PHP37.905/unit
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1 kΩ, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer, Pin 0.5 W Top Adjust Vishay, T93
  • RS Stock No. 167-9947
  • Mfr. Part No. T93YA102KT20
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PHP3,544.20(exc. VAT)
PHP70.884/unit
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TE Connectivity CPF 5.6Ω, 0805 (2012M) Thin Film SMD Resistor ±0.1% 0.1W
  • RS Stock No. 666-2336
  • Mfr. Part No. CPF0805B5R6E
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PHP113.42(exc. VAT)
PHP22.684/unit
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Panasonic ERJ 68 kΩ, 0402 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.5 % 0.063 W - ERJ2RHD6802X
  • RS Stock No. 168-9371
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJ2RHD6802X
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PHP12,770.00(exc. VAT)
PHP1.277/unit
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Vishay 1.5 mΩ Thin Film Resistor 0.6 W 1 % MBB02070C1504FCT00
  • RS Stock No. 506-5743
  • Mfr. Part No. MBB02070C1504FCT00
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PHP186.20(exc. VAT)
PHP3.724/unit
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Vitrohm 47 Ω Wirewound Through Hole Fixed Resistor 1.1 W 5 %
  • RS Stock No. 212-3451
  • Mfr. Part No. BWS110JT-73-47RAA
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PHP19,674.00(exc. VAT)
PHP19.674/unit
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Vishay 1000 μF Capacitor 250V dc, Screw - MAL220213102E3
  • RS Stock No. 256-5759
  • Mfr. Part No. MAL220213102E3
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PHP71,244.30(exc. VAT)
PHP1,424.886/unit
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Murata Power Solutions, DFE252010C, 1008 Shielded Multilayer Surface Mount Inductor with a Metal Alloy Core, 1.5 μH
  • RS Stock No. 230-7866
  • Mfr. Part No. 1269AS-H-1R5M=P2
Subtotal (1 tape of 10 units)
PHP115.14(exc. VAT)
PHP11.514/unit
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