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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 be: 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 component that can gather and hold a charge in a way that is similar to how a battery functions. The capacitor is made of 2 close conductors (usually plates) that are separated by a dielectric material. The plates accumulate electric charge when connected to power source. One plate accumulates positive charge and the other plate accumulates 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

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 its 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 device 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, such as windings from a transformer and inductors. It is useful because it offers low electrical conductivity along with high magnetic permeability.

  • Surge Protection Components

Surge protectors are a part of nearly every home and office today. They provide your expensive electronic devices with added protection against surges of electricity, which would ultimately destroy them.

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2 kΩ, Surface Trimmer Potentiometer 0.25 W Top Adjust Bourns, PVG3
  • RS Stock No. 445-959
  • Mfr. Part No. PVG3G202C01R00
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£1.85(exc. VAT)
£0.925/unit
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TE Connectivity 30 mΩ Wirewound Resistor 7 W 10 % ER58R03KT
  • RS Stock No. 199-6356P
  • Mfr. Part No. ER58R03KT
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£8.44(exc. VAT)
£1.688/unit
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Taoglas PC60.07.0180AQ PCB Multi-Band Antenna with IPEX Connector, 600 MHz, 6000 MHz, 4G/5G
  • RS Stock No. 690-910
  • Mfr. Part No. PC60.07.0180AQ
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£6.20(exc. VAT)
£6.20/unit
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TDK 4.7 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 100V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 915-5424
  • Mfr. Part No. CGA6M3X7S2A475K200AE
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£6.70(exc. VAT)
£1.34/unit
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Vishay, 6767 Shielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Metal Composite Core, 10 μH 19 A Idc
  • RS Stock No. 748-7612P
  • Mfr. Part No. IHLP6767GZER100M11
Subtotal 1 unit (supplied on a continuous strip)
£2.79(exc. VAT)
£2.79/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. 276-3693P
  • Mfr. Part No. CSTNE20M0V530000R0
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£2.69(exc. VAT)
£0.269/unit
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RS PRO 2 mΩ, 1575 NiCr Alloy Surface Mount Resistor 1 % 6 W
  • RS Stock No. 253-7214P
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£2.93(exc. VAT)
£2.93/unit
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Bourns, SRP5030T, 5030 Shielded Power Inductor with a Iron Powder Core, 10 μH ±20 % 2.75 A Idc Q:15
  • RS Stock No. 466-268P
  • Mfr. Part No. SRP5030T-100M
Subtotal 2 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
£1.64(exc. VAT)
£0.82/unit
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PIHER SENSORS AND CONTROLS S.S.A PC-16 10 kΩ Rotary Linear Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount,
  • RS Stock No. 288-8836
  • Mfr. Part No. PC16SH10CP06-103A2020-CTA
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£5.84(exc. VAT)
£5.84/unit
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Murata, DFE3225RFD, 1210 Unshielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Metal Alloy Core, 3.3 μH ±20 % 4.2 A Idc
  • RS Stock No. 240-8494
  • Mfr. Part No. DFE322520FD-3R3M=P2
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£5.14(exc. VAT)
£5.14/tape
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Yageo 10 Ω Metal Film Metal Film Fixed Resistor 2 W 5 % FMP200JT-52-10R
  • RS Stock No. 199-7778
  • Mfr. Part No. FMP200JT-52-10R
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£0.90(exc. VAT)
£0.09/unit
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Wurth Elektronik 3811102799 Gasket of Polyurethane Foam With Adhesive Tape 1 m x 11.3mm x 2.7 mm
  • RS Stock No. 748-337
  • Mfr. Part No. 3811102799
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£11.83(exc. VAT)
£11.83/unit
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-MK, 0402 Shielded Multilayer Surface Mount Inductor with a Ceramic Core, 1.8 nH Multilayer ±2 % 300
  • RS Stock No. 245-8398
  • Mfr. Part No. 7447840018G
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£0.50(exc. VAT)
£0.05/unit
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ROHM ESR10 20 Ω, 0805 Thick Film Resistor ±5 % 0.4 W
  • RS Stock No. 262-9488P
  • Mfr. Part No. ESR10EZPJ200
Subtotal 100 units (supplied on a continuous strip)
£2.40(exc. VAT)
£0.024/unit
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Nidec Components 24V dc 800 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 4 mm Flat Shaft, Wire
  • RS Stock No. 244-4111
  • Mfr. Part No. RE30E-800-213-1
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£77.12(exc. VAT)
£77.12/unit
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TDK Single Layer Ceramic Capacitor 4700 pF 3kV dc, CK45, Through Hole 105 °C Max Op. Temp.
  • RS Stock No. 253-2857
  • Mfr. Part No. CK45-E3FD472ZYGNA
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£1.90(exc. VAT)
£0.19/unit
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TDK 47 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 10V dc, ±20 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 916-3009P
  • Mfr. Part No. C3225X5R1A476M250AC
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£3.38(exc. VAT)
£0.338/unit
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Yageo RC 360 Ω, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Fixed Resistor ±1 % 0.1 W
  • RS Stock No. 242-4115P
  • Mfr. Part No. RC0603FR-07360RL
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£0.60(exc. VAT)
£0.006/unit
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Rubycon 100 μF Capacitor 50V dc, Radial, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 172-7471
  • Mfr. Part No. 50ZLH100MEFC8X11.5
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£196.00(exc. VAT)
£0.098/unit
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Rubycon 470 μF Capacitor 35V, Radial, Through Hole - 35ZLK470M10X20 PC Pin
  • RS Stock No. 725-8168
  • Mfr. Part No. 35ZLK470M10X20
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£3.47(exc. VAT)
£0.694/unit
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