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

Another type of passive component is the resistor. 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, it's 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 component 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; some examples would include windings from a transformer and inductors. It is useful because of its low electrical conductivity and high magnetic permeability.

Surge Protection Components

Surge protectors are a part of nearly every home and office today. They provide your expensive electronic equipment and circuitry with added protection against the harmful effects of electricity surges, improving their longevity.

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Yageo RC_L 6.8 kΩ, 0201 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.05 W - RC0201FR-076K8L
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TE Connectivity HSA5010RJ, 10 Ω 50 W Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
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RS PRO Single Layer Ceramic Capacitor 1 nF 2kV dc ±10 % Y5P Dielectric, Through Hole 85 °C Max Op. Temp.
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Abracon, ASPI-4030S Shielded Surface Mount Inductor with a Ferrite Core, 4.7 μH Flat Wire Winding ±20 % 2.9 A Idc
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Bourns CR 1 Ω, 1206 Thick Film Resistor 5 % Surface 500 mW - CRM1206-JW-1R0ELF
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KEMET R60 Film Capacitor, ±10 %, 470 nF 250 V dc 160V ac, Through Hole
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Arcol Ohmite HS25 3K3 J, 3.3 kΩ 25 W Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
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Murata Ferrite Bead 0.8 mm (Surface) (0603) (Chip Ferrite Bead), 470 Ω impedance at 100 MHz, 550 Ω impedance at 1 GHz
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Wurth Elektronik, 10MHz SPXO Crystal Oscillator, ±50 ppm HCMOS, 4-Pin SMT
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Bourns, 2095 3000 V dc 8 kA, Axial 2 Electrode Gas Discharge Tube Gas Discharge Tube
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KEMET 47 μF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 6.3V dc, ±10 %, Surface
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Vishay CRCW 47 kΩ, 0603 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.1 W - CRCW060347K0FKEA
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Panasonic E96 255000 Ω, Tape & Reel Thin-Film Technology Thin Film Resistor ±0.1 % Surface 0.1 W - ERA3AEB2553V
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Arcol Ohmite TGHMV50R0JE, 50 Ω 300 W Resistive Resistor 5 %
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Vishay 47.5 kΩ Thin Film Resistor 0.6 W 1 % MRS25000C4752FCT00
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Panasonic ERJ1T 8.2 Ω, 2512 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 1 W
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Vishay 220 pF Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor, 1kV dc, 10 %, Surface
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Vishay MCT 680 Ω, 0603 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.12 W - MCT06030C6800FP500
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