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
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KYOCERA AVX 220pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor MLCC, 100V dc V, ±5% , SMD
  • RS Stock No. 135-3089
  • Mfr. Part No. 06031A221JAT2A
Each (On a Reel of 4000)
£0.041(exc. VAT)
100kΩ, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer 0.5W Top Adjust Vishay, 63P
  • RS Stock No. 154-3047
  • Mfr. Part No. M63P104KB40
Each
£4.01(exc. VAT)
Arcol, 6.8Ω 10W Wire Wound Chassis Mount Resistor HS10 6R8 J ±5%
  • RS Stock No. 162-1015
  • Mfr. Part No. HS10 6R8 J
Each (In a Bag of 100)
£2.272(exc. VAT)
Arcol, 470Ω 50W Aluminium Chassis Mount Resistor HS50F 470R F ±1%
  • RS Stock No. 185-9398
  • Mfr. Part No. HS50F 470R F
Each (In a Pack of 5)
£9.87(exc. VAT)
KEMET R60 Polyester Film Capacitor, 220 V ac, 630 V dc, ±5%, 330nF, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 824-418
  • Mfr. Part No. R60PN3330AA30J
Each (In a Pack of 5)
£0.952(exc. VAT)
100Ω, Through Hole Trimmer Potentiometer 0.5W Top Adjust Vishay, T93
  • RS Stock No. 167-9990
  • Mfr. Part No. T93YA101KT20
Each (In a Tube of 50)
£1.079(exc. VAT)
KYOCERA AVX 10μF Electrolytic Tantalum Capacitor 6.3V dc, F92 Series
  • RS Stock No. 136-1188
  • Mfr. Part No. F920J106MPA
Each (On a Reel of 3000)
£0.248(exc. VAT)
KYOCERA AVX 10μF Electrolytic Tantalum Capactitor 16V dc, TAJ Series
  • RS Stock No. 135-5450
  • Mfr. Part No. TAJT106K016RNJ
Each (In a Bag of 10)
£0.205(exc. VAT)
Vishay 1.3MΩ Thin Film Resistor 0.6W ±1% MRS25000C1304FCT00
  • RS Stock No. 683-3253P
  • Mfr. Part No. MRS25000C1304FCT00
Each (Supplied in a Bag)
£0.082(exc. VAT)
Vishay 56Ω Wire Wound Resistor 5W ±5% AC050000B5609J6BCS
  • RS Stock No. 167-6901
  • Mfr. Part No. AC050000B5609J6BCS
Each (In a Box of 250)
£0.581(exc. VAT)
TE Connectivity 68Ω Wire Wound Resistor 5W ±5% EP5WS68RJ
  • RS Stock No. 164-5007
  • Mfr. Part No. EP5WS68RJ
Each (In a Box of 500)
£0.164(exc. VAT)
RS PRO 3.32Ω, 1206 (3216M) Thick Film SMD Resistor ±1% 0.25W
  • RS Stock No. 717-4877
Each (On a Reel of 5000)
£0.006(exc. VAT)
Murata 4.7μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor MLCC, 16V dc V, ±10% , SMD
  • RS Stock No. 723-5076
  • Mfr. Part No. GCM31CR71C475KA37L
Each (In a Pack of 25)
£0.134(exc. VAT)
KYOCERA AVX M830120 Chip SMT Antenna, GPS
  • RS Stock No. 202-4199
  • Mfr. Part No. M830120
Each (In a Pack of 5)
£1.70(exc. VAT)
Wurth 4.7 μH ±20% Ferrite Leaded Inductor, Max SRF:48MHz, 6.9A Idc, 12.2mΩ Rdc, WE-TIS
  • RS Stock No. 163-4144
  • Mfr. Part No. 7447471047
Each (In a Tray of 110)
£1.743(exc. VAT)
Panasonic 150μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 10V dc, Surface Mount - EEEFP1A151AP
  • RS Stock No. 568-587P
  • Mfr. Part No. EEEFP1A151AP
Each (Supplied as a Tape)
£0.492(exc. VAT)
Nichicon 3.3μF Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor 50V dc, Surface Mount - UUD1H3R3MCL
  • RS Stock No. 490-7652
  • Mfr. Part No. UUD1H3R3MCL
Each (In a Pack of 10)
£0.153(exc. VAT)
Vishay, ORN 1kΩ ±0.1% VOLT/D Resistor Array, 5 Resistors, 0.6W total, SIP, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 684-2655
  • Mfr. Part No. CNS471A5
Each
£78.36(exc. VAT)
RS PRO 100 μH 500 mA Common Mode Choke 260mΩ
  • RS Stock No. 173-0176
Each (In a Box of 300)
£1.557(exc. VAT)
Murata, LQM18N, 0603 (1608M) Multilayer Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 10 μH ±20% Multilayer 50mA Idc
  • RS Stock No. 724-2696
  • Mfr. Part No. LQM18FN100M00D
Each (In a Pack of 25)
£0.097(exc. VAT)
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