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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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KEMET C4AQ Polypropylene Capacitor, 10 %, 5.6 μF 500 V dc, PCB
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TDK B32521 Film Capacitor 220 nF 160V ac 250 V dc, Through Hole 2
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Panasonic ERA 47 Ω, 0402 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor 0.1 % 0.1 W
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KEMET SMC Film Capacitor, ±5 %, 68 nF 100 V dc 30V ac, Surface
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KEMET C4AT Film Capacitor, ±5 %, 33 μF 450 V dc 275V ac, Through Hole
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Panasonic ERA 40.2 kΩ, 0805 Metal Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.1 % 0.13 W
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Murata 330 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Surface
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KEMET C27 Film Capacitor, ±5 %, 40 μF 470V ac, Chassis Mount
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KEMET F862 Film Capacitor X2, ±10 %, 680 nF 310 V dc 310V ac, Through Hole
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Vishay F339X2 Polypropylene Capacitor X2 305V ac 630 V dc, Through Hole
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TDK 4.7 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 16V dc, ±10 %, Surface
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  • Mfr. Part No. C1608X5R1C475K080AC
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TDK 220 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 3kV dc, ±10 %, Surface
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KYOCERA AVX 22 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 16V dc, ±10 %, Surface
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  • Mfr. Part No. 0402YC223KAT2A
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KYOCERA AVX 100 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±10 %, Through Hole Solder
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  • Mfr. Part No. AR205F104K4R
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KYOCERA AVX 100 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 16V dc, ±10 %, Surface
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  • Mfr. Part No. 0402YD104KAT2A
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Murata 220 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 10V dc, ±20 %, Surface
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KYOCERA AVX 220 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±10 %, Through Hole Solder
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Murata 150 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 630V dc, ±10 %, Surface
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Samsung Electro-Mechanics 10 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 100V dc, ±10 %, Surface
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Samsung Electro-Mechanics 68 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 50V dc, ±5 %, Surface
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