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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RS PRO 1 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Bush
  • RS Stock No. 842-7113
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€13.54(exc. VAT)
€13.54/unit
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Bourns PC 10 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Rear, PCW1J-B24-BAB103L
  • RS Stock No. 851-7427
  • Mfr. Part No. PCW1J-B24-BAB103L
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€6.17(exc. VAT)
€6.17/unit
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TE Connectivity Citec 1000 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, 1624215-2
  • RS Stock No. 501-346
  • Mfr. Part No. 1624215-2
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€288.60(exc. VAT)
€9.62/unit
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Vishay 249 10 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, Through Hole, 249FGJS0XB25103KA
  • RS Stock No. 410-205
  • Mfr. Part No. 249FGJS0XB25103KA
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€17.83(exc. VAT)
€17.83/unit
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Vishay P16F 1 mΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, P16FNP102MACV1F
  • RS Stock No. 329-031
  • Mfr. Part No. P16FNP102MACV1F
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€20.74(exc. VAT)
€20.74/unit
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Eaton RMQ-Titan 4.7 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer Front, 232232 M22S-R4K7
  • RS Stock No. 110-4564
  • Mfr. Part No. 232232 M22S-R4K7
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€89.35(exc. VAT)
€89.35/unit
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TE Connectivity 23 10 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, 1624151-2
  • RS Stock No. 136-1613
  • Mfr. Part No. 1624151-2
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€972.80(exc. VAT)
€4.864/unit
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PIHER SENSORS AND CONTROLS S.S.A PC-16 250 Ω Rotary Potentiometer, PC-16SH10IP06251A
  • RS Stock No. 640-700
  • Mfr. Part No. PC-16SH10IP06251A
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€1.87(exc. VAT)
€1.87/unit
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TE Connectivity 27 100 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 2-Gang Panel Mount, 27ESB104MMF50N
  • RS Stock No. 163-8385
  • Mfr. Part No. 27ESB104MMF50N
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€507.00(exc. VAT)
€5.07/unit
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Bourns 53 50 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, 53RAA-R25-A18L
  • RS Stock No. 161-6878
  • Mfr. Part No. 53RAA-R25-A18L
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€337.365(exc. VAT)
€7.497/unit
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TE Connectivity 23 10 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, 23ESA103MPE32N
  • RS Stock No. 164-5240
  • Mfr. Part No. 23ESA103MPE32N
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€723.00(exc. VAT)
€3.615/unit
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Bourns 3540 10 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 10-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, 3540S-1-103L
  • RS Stock No. 167-3599
  • Mfr. Part No. 3540S-1-103L
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€551.60(exc. VAT)
€22.064/unit
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Siemens SIRIUS ACT Rotary Push Button Head Potentiometer Push Button Head, 3SU1200-2PU10-1AA0
  • RS Stock No. 103-8540
  • Mfr. Part No. 3SU1200-2PU10-1AA0
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€86.00(exc. VAT)
€86.00/unit
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TE Connectivity 23 1 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, 23ESB102MMF50NF
  • RS Stock No. 161-5115
  • Mfr. Part No. 23ESB102MMF50NF
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€1,072.60(exc. VAT)
€5.363/unit
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Vishay 357 5 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, 357B2502MAB251S22
  • RS Stock No. 167-9757
  • Mfr. Part No. 357B2502MAB251S22
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€1,196.80(exc. VAT)
€23.936/unit
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Vishay 149 250 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 167-9638
  • Mfr. Part No. 14910F0GJSX10254KA
Subtotal (50 units, in boxes of 50)
€659.40(exc. VAT)
€13.188/unit
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Vishay PE30 10 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, PE30L0FL103KAB
  • RS Stock No. 167-8896
  • Mfr. Part No. PE30L0FL103KAB
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€312.72(exc. VAT)
€31.272/unit
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Vishay P13SM 10 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, P13SMNFGS103MA
  • RS Stock No. 168-0031
  • Mfr. Part No. P13SMNFGS103MA
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€726.24(exc. VAT)
€72.624/unit
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Alps Alpine RS60N 10 kΩ Slide Slide Potentiometer 1-Turns 2-Gang Solder Lug, RS60N1219005
  • RS Stock No. 172-6412
  • Mfr. Part No. RS60N1219005
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€297.12(exc. VAT)
€9.904/unit
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Alps Alpine RK27 50 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 2-Gang Panel Mount, Through Hole
  • RS Stock No. 234-6617
  • Mfr. Part No. RK27112MC01P
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€60.12(exc. VAT)
€60.12/unit
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