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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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Nichicon 220 μF Capacitor 25V dc, Surface Solder - UCD1E221MNL1GS
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Arcol Ohmite FCSL 0.02 Ω, 3216 Resistive Fixed Resistor 0.01 1.5 W - FCSL32R020FER
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Panasonic 270 μF Polymer Capacitor 16V dc, Through Hole - 16SEPC270MX
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Yageo 2.7 kΩ Metal Film Metal Film Fixed Resistor 0.25 W 1 %
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  • Mfr. Part No. MFR-25FTE52-2K7
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TDK B32521 Film Capacitor 220 nF 160V ac 250 V dc, Through Hole 2
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  • Mfr. Part No. B32521C3224J000
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Nichicon 470 μF Solid Electrolytic Capacitor 6.3V dc, Surface - RHA0J471MCN1GS
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Nichicon 10 μF Capacitor 35V dc, Surface Surface Mount - UWT1V100MCL1GB
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  • Mfr. Part No. UWT1V100MCL1GB
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Abracon 50 MHz MEMS Oscillator, 4-Pin QFN ±10 ppm
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  • Mfr. Part No. ASEMB-50.000MHZ-LY-T
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TE Connectivity L000941-12 PCB Multi-Band Antenna with MHF4L Connector, 617 MHz, 5000 MHz, 5G
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Arcol Ohmite HS25 680R F, 680 Ω 25 W Aluminium Chassis Mount Resistor ±1 %
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  • Mfr. Part No. HS25 680R F
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Vishay CRCW 2.21 kΩ, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.1 W - CRCW06032K21FKEA
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  • Mfr. Part No. CRCW06032K21FKEA
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£0.007/unit
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Panasonic 220 μF Capacitor 63V dc, Through Hole Radial Lead
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  • Mfr. Part No. EEUFR1J221LB
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Arcol Ohmite L100J10KE, 10 kΩ 100 W Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
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KYOCERA AVX 10 nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 10V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 136-5019
  • Mfr. Part No. 0201ZC103KAT2A
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Wurth Elektronik, WE-GF, 1210 Shielded Wirewound Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 10 μH ±10 % 150 mA Idc Q:30
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  • Mfr. Part No. 74476410
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£0.51/unit
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Murata, DSS1, EMI Filter, 100V dc, 6 A, Q91A, Through Hole, Solder 8.5 mm
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  • Mfr. Part No. DSS1NB32A271Q91A
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£331.50(exc. VAT)
£0.221/unit
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Yageo AC 6.8 kΩ, 0603 Thick Film Resistor ±5 % 0.1 W - AC0603JR-076K8L
  • RS Stock No. 197-8151
  • Mfr. Part No. AC0603JR-076K8L
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KEMET 10 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 16V dc, ±10 %, Surface
  • RS Stock No. 146-6328
  • Mfr. Part No. C1206C106K4PACTU
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£0.067/unit
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100 kΩ, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer, Solder Pin 0.5 W Side Adjust TT Electronics/BI, 67
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  • Mfr. Part No. 67XR100KLF
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TE Connectivity 3521 20 Ω, 2512 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 2 W - 352120RFT
  • RS Stock No. 755-1126
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