Passive Components – The Foundation for Your Circuits

Find resistors, potentiometers, and capacitors for your electronics projects. Discover the variety of passive components that add stability and precision to your circuits!

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192 Products

Metal film resistor, 4.7 kOhm, 1/4W, ±1%, 0207, axial, through-hole mounting

MSW4K7.25

Metal film resistor, 4.7 kOhm, 1/4W, ±1%, 0207, axial, through-hole mounting

CHF 0.05

Available · 100+ piece · 2-5 Tage

Electrolytic capacitor, 1µF, 50V, 105°C, ±1%, radial, THT

ELK1U50VAWH

Electrolytic capacitor, 1µF, 50V, 105°C, ±1%, radial, THT

CHF 0.06

Available · 100+ piece · 2-5 Tage

Incremental encoder, 24 detents, 24 pulses, push-button, upright, 6 x 25mm axis, PCB mounting

EN2424-6T25

Incremental encoder, 24 detents, 24 pulses, push-button, upright, 6 x 25mm axis, PCB mounting

CHF 2.20

Available · 41 piece · 2-5 Tage

Metal film resistor, 120.0 Ohm, 1/4W, ±1%, 0207, axial, through-hole mounting

MSW120R.25

Metal film resistor, 120.0 Ohm, 1/4W, ±1%, 0207, axial, through-hole mounting

CHF 0.05

Available · 100+ piece · 2-5 Tage

Ceramic capacitor, 15pF, 50V, ±10%, THT, 2.54mm

KEK15P50VCC

Ceramic capacitor, 15pF, 50V, ±10%, THT, 2.54mm

CHF 0.05

Available · 5 piece · 2-5 Tage

Metal film resistor, 1.8 MOhm, 1/4W, ±1%, 0207, axial, through-hole mounting

MSW1M8.25

Metal film resistor, 1.8 MOhm, 1/4W, ±1%, 0207, axial, through-hole mounting

CHF 0.05

Available · 100+ piece · 2-5 Tage

Ceramic capacitor, 100pF, 50V, ±10%, THT, 2.54mm

KEK100P50VCC

Ceramic capacitor, 100pF, 50V, ±10%, THT, 2.54mm

CHF 0.05

Available · 100+ piece · 2-5 Tage

Metal film resistor, 2.0 kOhm, 1/4W, ±1%, 0207, axial, through-hole mounting

MSW2K.25

Metal film resistor, 2.0 kOhm, 1/4W, ±1%, 0207, axial, through-hole mounting

CHF 0.05

Available · 100+ piece · 2-5 Tage

Rotary potentiometer, 1kΩ, vertical, mono, 6mm, print mounting

R9011-1-1K

Rotary potentiometer, 1kΩ, vertical, mono, 6mm, print mounting

CHF 0.85

Available · 62 piece · 2-5 Tage

Metal film resistor, 12.0 kOhm, 1/4W, ±1%, 0207, axial, through-hole mounting

MSW12K.25

Metal film resistor, 12.0 kOhm, 1/4W, ±1%, 0207, axial, through-hole mounting

CHF 0.05

Available · 100+ piece · 2-5 Tage

Ceramic capacitor, 15nF, 50V, ±10%, THT, 2.54mm

KEK15N50VCC

Ceramic capacitor, 15nF, 50V, ±10%, THT, 2.54mm

CHF 0.05

Available · 17 piece · 2-5 Tage

Electrolytic capacitor, 10µF, 63V, 105°C, ±1%, radial, THT

ELK10U63VAWH

Electrolytic capacitor, 10µF, 63V, 105°C, ±1%, radial, THT

CHF 0.10

Available · 85 piece · 2-5 Tage

Metal film resistor, 6.2 kOhm, 1/4W, ±1%, 0207, axial, through-hole mounting

MSW6K2.25

Metal film resistor, 6.2 kOhm, 1/4W, ±1%, 0207, axial, through-hole mounting

CHF 0.05

Available · 100+ piece · 2-5 Tage

Ceramic capacitor, 1nF, 50V, ±10%, THT, 2.54mm

KEK1NP50VCC

Ceramic capacitor, 1nF, 50V, ±10%, THT, 2.54mm

CHF 0.05

Available · 66 piece · 2-5 Tage

Electrolytic capacitor, 47µF, 25V, 105°C, ±1%, radial, THT

ELK47U25VAWH

Electrolytic capacitor, 47µF, 25V, 105°C, ±1%, radial, THT

CHF 0.06

Available · 81 piece · 2-5 Tage

Trimming potentiometer, 1-turn, horizontal, 2kΩ, 100mW

RKT6V-2K

Trimming potentiometer, 1-turn, horizontal, 2kΩ, 100mW

CHF 0.15

Available · 32 piece · 2-5 Tage

KYOCERA AVX ceramic capacitor MLCC, 4.7nF, 25V, C0G (NP0), tolerance +/-5%, SMD, 0805, 25V

08053A472JAT2A

KYOCERA AVX ceramic capacitor MLCC, 4.7nF, 25V, C0G (NP0), tolerance +/-5%, SMD, 0805, 25V

CHF 0.65

Available · 14 piece · 2-5 Tage

ADA5001

Adafruit ANO scroll wheel encoder

CHF 8.10

Available · 11 piece · 2-5 Tage

Ceramic capacitor, 330pF, 50V, ±10%, THT, 2.54mm

KEK330P50VCC

Ceramic capacitor, 330pF, 50V, ±10%, THT, 2.54mm

CHF 0.05

Available · 43 piece · 2-5 Tage

Ceramic capacitor, 33nF, 50V, ±10%, THT, 2.54mm

KEK33N50VCC

Ceramic capacitor, 33nF, 50V, ±10%, THT, 2.54mm

CHF 0.05

Available · 100+ piece · 2-5 Tage

Ceramic capacitor, 680pF, 50V, ±10%, THT, 2.54mm

KEK680P50VCC

Ceramic capacitor, 680pF, 50V, ±10%, THT, 2.54mm

CHF 0.05

Available · 15 piece · 2-5 Tage

Rotary potentiometer, 10kΩ, horizontal, mono, 6mm, print mounting

DP6-10K-M-P

Rotary potentiometer, 10kΩ, horizontal, mono, 6mm, print mounting

CHF 0.45

Available · 13 piece · 2-5 Tage

Electrolytic capacitor, 22µF, 50V, 105°C, ±1%, radial, THT

ELK22U50VAWH

Electrolytic capacitor, 22µF, 50V, 105°C, ±1%, radial, THT

CHF 0.06

Available · 100+ piece · 2-5 Tage

Electrolytic capacitor, 2200µF, 16V, 105°C, ±1%, radial, THT

ELK2.2M16VAWH

Electrolytic capacitor, 2200µF, 16V, 105°C, ±1%, radial, THT

CHF 0.26

Available · 12 piece · 2-5 Tage

Metal film resistor, 330.0 kOhm, 1/4W, ±1%, 0207, axial, through-hole mounting

MSW330K.25

Metal film resistor, 330.0 kOhm, 1/4W, ±1%, 0207, axial, through-hole mounting

CHF 0.05

Available · 100+ piece · 2-5 Tage

Trimming potentiometer kit 100R-1M, 65 pieces

POTIKIT

Trimming potentiometer kit 100R-1M, 65 pieces

Content: 65 Stück (CHF 0.06 / 1 Stück)

CHF 3.80

Available · 22 piece · 2-5 Tage

Rotary potentiometer, 100kΩ, horizontal, mono, 6mm, print mounting

DP6-100K-M-P

Rotary potentiometer, 100kΩ, horizontal, mono, 6mm, print mounting

CHF 0.50

Available · 51 piece · 2-5 Tage

Metal film resistor, 5.6 Ohm, 1/4W, ±1%, 0207, axial, through-hole mounting

MSW5R6.25

Metal film resistor, 5.6 Ohm, 1/4W, ±1%, 0207, axial, through-hole mounting

CHF 0.05

Available · 100+ piece · 2-5 Tage

Adafruit motorised sliding potentiometer, 10K Ohm linear, capacitive touchpad, 5V DC motor

ADA5466

Adafruit motorised sliding potentiometer, 10K Ohm linear, capacitive touchpad, 5V DC motor

CHF 24.95

Available · 5 piece · 2-5 Tage

Rotary potentiometer, 10kΩ, vertical, mono, 6mm, print mounting

R9011-1-10K

Rotary potentiometer, 10kΩ, vertical, mono, 6mm, print mounting

CHF 0.75

Available · 100+ piece · 2-5 Tage

Adafruit Breakout PCB for ANO scroll wheel encoder

ADA5221

Adafruit Breakout PCB for ANO scroll wheel encoder

CHF 1.35

Available · 15 piece · 2-5 Tage

Electrolytic capacitor, 100µF, 16V, 105°C, ±1%, radial, THT

ELK100U16VAWH

Electrolytic capacitor, 100µF, 16V, 105°C, ±1%, radial, THT

CHF 0.05

Available · 100+ piece · 2-5 Tage

Metal film resistor, 68.0 Ohm, 1/4W, ±1%, 0207, axial, through-hole mounting

MSW68R.25

Metal film resistor, 68.0 Ohm, 1/4W, ±1%, 0207, axial, through-hole mounting

CHF 0.05

Available · 100+ piece · 2-5 Tage

Metal film resistor, 1.0 MOhm, 0.6W, ±1%, 0207, axial, through-hole mounting

MSW1M0.6

Metal film resistor, 1.0 MOhm, 0.6W, ±1%, 0207, axial, through-hole mounting

CHF 0.06

Available · 36 piece · 2-5 Tage

Metal film resistor, 2.7 kOhm, 1/4W, ±1%, 0207, axial, through-hole mounting

MSW2K7.25

Metal film resistor, 2.7 kOhm, 1/4W, ±1%, 0207, axial, through-hole mounting

CHF 0.05

Available · 100+ piece · 2-5 Tage

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What are passive electronic components?

Passive electronic components are fundamental elements in electronics that do not require their own power source to operate. They influence electrical signals through properties such as resistance, capacitance, or inductance without actively amplifying or switching them.

The most common passive components include resistors, capacitors, inductors, and potentiometers. Transformers, diodes (in certain applications), oscillators, thermistors, and varistors are also considered part of the passive component group.

These components perform tasks such as current limiting, voltage division, signal filtering, or storing electrical energy. In combination with microcontrollers, they form the backbone of many circuits—from simple sensor applications to complex prototyping boards.

Using passive components in prototyping

When used with microcontrollers such as the Raspberry Pi or Arduino, passive components can be easily placed on a breadboard—without any soldering. This allows for rapid testing and development of circuits during the prototyping phase.

Typical applications include voltage division with resistors for measuring sensor signals, signal filtering using RC networks, or controlling brightness and volume via potentiometers.

Control is handled via microcontroller input and output pins, for example using ADC pins to measure voltages or PWM outputs to control components.

Our categories for passive electronic components

Component	Function	Typical applications	Note	Link
Resistor	Limits current, divides voltage	Voltage dividers, current measurement, pull-up/pull-down	Observe value & tolerance	Go to category
Potentiometer	Continuous voltage control	Analog inputs, volume control, sensor calibration	Select type (linear/logarithmic)	Go to category
Capacitor	Stores and smooths electrical energy	Noise suppression, power supplies, signal filtering	Observe polarity for electrolytic types	Go to category

FAQ – Passive electronic components

What is the difference between passive and active components?

Passive components do not require their own power source and cannot amplify signals. Active components such as transistors can actively influence, switch, or amplify signals.

What function do resistors have in a circuit?

Resistors limit current flow, divide voltages, or serve as pull-up/pull-down elements at microcontroller inputs.

What is the difference between electrolytic, ceramic, and film capacitors?

Electrolytic capacitors offer high capacitance in a small form factor but are polarized. Ceramic capacitors are non-polarized and ideal for high-frequency applications. Film capacitors are stable and suitable for precise filters.

What are pull-up and pull-down resistors?

They ensure that an input is clearly pulled to HIGH or LOW when no active signal is present—important for stable logic levels in microcontrollers.

What typical mistakes occur when using passive components?

Incorrect value selection, wrong polarity (for capacitors), incorrect placement on the breadboard, or poor connections are common issues during prototyping.

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