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.

Antennas
Antennas
Capacitors
Capacitors
Crystals, Oscillators & Resonators
Crystals, Oscillators & Resonators
EMI Filters & Protection
EMI Filters & Protection
Fixed Resistors
Fixed Resistors
Inductors
Inductors
Passive Components Kits
Passive Components Kits
Rotary Encoders
Rotary Encoders
Sounder, Buzzer & Microphone Components
Sounder, Buzzer & Microphone Components
Surge Protection Components
Surge Protection Components
Variable Resistors
Variable Resistors

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Bourns CR0603 4.7kΩ, 0603 (1608M) Thick Film SMD Resistor ±1% 0.1W
  • RS Stock No. 167-4705
  • Mfr. Part No. CR0603-FX-4701ELF
Each (On a Reel of 5000)
£0.002
TE Connectivity CPF 562Ω, 0402 (1005M) Thin Film SMD Resistor ±0.1% 0.063W
  • RS Stock No. 122-6439
  • Mfr. Part No. CPF0402B562RE1
Each (In a Bag of 20)
£0.248
TE Connectivity SMV 100kΩ Metal Film SMD Resistor ±5% 2W
  • RS Stock No. 181-0336
  • Mfr. Part No. SMV2W100KJT
Each (On a Reel of 100)
£0.306
KYOCERA AVX 10nF MLCC, 200V dc V, SMD
  • RS Stock No. 135-1378
  • Mfr. Part No. 08052C103KAT2A
Each (On a Reel of 4000)
£0.027
TE Connectivity RP73 110kΩ, 0603 (1608M) Thin Film SMD Resistor ±0.1% 0.16W
  • RS Stock No. 762-7609
  • Mfr. Part No. RP73PF1J110KBTDF
Each (On a Reel of 1000)
£0.128
TE Connectivity RN73 51.1kΩ, 0805 (2012M) Thin Film SMD Resistor ±0.1% 0.1W
  • RS Stock No. 215-4301
  • Mfr. Part No. RN73C2A51K1B
Each (In a Pack of 5)
£0.822
TE Connectivity 100Ω Metal Film Resistor 0.5W ±0.1% UPF50B100RV
  • RS Stock No. 807-3804P
  • Mfr. Part No. UPF50B100RV
Each (Supplied in a Box)
£4.34
Murata 4.7nF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor MLCC, 100V dc V, ±10% , Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 150-4015
  • Mfr. Part No. RDER72A472K0M1H03A
Each (In a Pack of 25)
£0.20
Panasonic ERJPA3 470Ω, 0603 (1608M) Thick Film SMD Resistor ±1% 0.33W
  • RS Stock No. 862-6966
  • Mfr. Part No. ERJPA3F4700V
Each (In a Bag of 100)
£0.024
Rubycon 470μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 25V dc, Radial, Through Hole - 25RX30470MT810X16
  • RS Stock No. 704-7918P
  • Mfr. Part No. 25RX30470MT810X16
Each (Supplied in a Bag)
£0.83
Nichicon 33μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 200V dc, Surface Mount - ULR2D330MNL1GS
  • RS Stock No. 167-1029
  • Mfr. Part No. ULR2D330MNL1GS
Each (On a Reel of 400)
£0.449
Arcol 976Ω Metal Film Resistor 0.25W ±0.1% MRA0207976RBTA015
  • RS Stock No. 487-6069P
  • Mfr. Part No. MRA0207976RBTA015
Each (Supplied as a Tape)
£0.552
Vishay Single Layer Ceramic Capacitor (SLCC) 680pF 2kV dc ±10% Y5R Dielectric, F, Through Hole +125°C Max Op. Temp.
  • RS Stock No. 683-2156
  • Mfr. Part No. F681K39Y5RP6UK5R
Each (In a Pack of 25)
£0.266
Panasonic 3300μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 10V dc, Radial, Through Hole - ECA1AM332
  • RS Stock No. 923-3155
  • Mfr. Part No. ECA1AM332
Each (In a Bag of 100)
£0.366
KYOCERA AVX 47μF Electrolytic Tantalum Capacitor 6.3V dc, TAJ Series
  • RS Stock No. 136-0121
  • Mfr. Part No. TAJA476K006RNJ
Each (In a Bag of 20)
£0.159
Murata Ferrite Bead (Chip Bead), 1.6 x 0.8 x 0.8mm (0603 (1608M)), 600Ω impedance at 100 MHz
  • RS Stock No. 122-5319
  • Mfr. Part No. BLM18AG601SH1D
Each (On a Reel of 4000)
£0.024
ECS Inc International, 12MHz Crystal Oscillator Crystal Oscillator, ±25ppm CMOS SMD ECS-1612MV-120-CN-TR
  • RS Stock No. 301-342P
  • Mfr. Part No. ECS-1612MV-120-CN-TR
Each (Supplied on a Reel)
£1.28
TE Connectivity CRG 0Ω, 0402 (1005M) Thick Film SMD Resistor ±0% 0.063W
  • RS Stock No. 134-7694
  • Mfr. Part No. CRG0402ZR
Each (On a Reel of 10000)
£0.002
TE Connectivity 3520 18Ω, 2512 (6432M) Thick Film SMD Resistor ±5% 1W
  • RS Stock No. 224-0171
  • Mfr. Part No. 352018RJT
Each (In a Pack of 10)
£0.134
EPCOS 4700μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 100V dc, Snap-In - B41252A9478M060
  • RS Stock No. 771-4747
  • Mfr. Part No. B41252A9478M060
Each
£5.85
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