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Passive devices for leading designs

When it comes to the latest market solutions, the world of passive components is changing every day. Miniaturised packages are leading to new possibilities in wearable devices and improved power performance is enabling appliances that are more effective in the Internet of Things (IoT) arena, by operating in remote areas for extended time without maintenance. 

Our portfolio of passive components includes:

  • Capacitors
  • Inductors
  • Circuit protection
  • Resistors
  • Filters
  • Timing devices
     

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Batteries and passive components for analog and power

Batteries and passive components play a critical role in the latest analog and power applications, ensuring precision, reliability and efficiency while maximising operational lifetime and reducing maintenance costs. 

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Passive components for SiC and GaN applications

Passive component manufacturers are responding to developments in SiC and GaN applications with product specifications to fully exploit these wide band-gap semiconductor innovations. Learn more about these developments and view our product portfolio.

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Panasonic Industry passive solutions

Panasonic Industry provides passives for nearly every application in the automotive and industrial field.

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Technologies

Replacing MLCCs with polymer capacitors

Polymer capacitors are a viable alternative to MLCCs in a number of applications. Learn how some of their key characteristics compare and whether they could be suitable for your design.

An assortment of polymer capacitors

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Abracon

AWCCA wireless charging coils

Abracon extends its range of Wireless Charging Coils with specific focus on smaller size coils, lower profile (as thin as 0.5mm), and receiver applications.

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Explore our pan-European passive suppliers and product capabilities.

Avnet Abacus passive products

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Tackling the global MLCC shortage

The global shortage in Multi-layer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCCs) is creating extremely challenging market conditions for the electronics industry. With the situation unlikely to improve for some months, we can guide you through your options.

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Dedicated passives experts who see the big picture

As the primary partner for the world’s leading producers of passive electronic components, Avnet Abacus is the source you can trust for authoritative advice. Our pan-European team of field sales engineers and product specialists understand that passive component selection is an important part of any design, and they work closely with our suppliers to provide you with the highest level of engineering support.

Get in touch with our team today by contacting your local Avnet Abacus sales office, or click the Ask an Expert button to send us your enquiry

 

New product introductions for passive

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Vishay commercial power inductor low DCR
Commercial power inductor, low DCR.   Features 2.5mm x 2.0mm x 1.2mm SMD package Handles high transient current spikes without saturation Magnetically shielded composite construction Bottom plated terminals allow for a smaller pad layout for compac
 
Vishay aluminum long life 4-terminal electrolytic capacitors
Aluminum electrolytic capacitors power high ripple current long life 4-terminal snap-in.   Features Polarized aluminum electrolytic capacitors, non-solid electrolyte Large types, minimized dimensions, cylindrical aluminum case, insulated with a blu
 
Panasonic Industry SXE series capacitors
Conductive polymer aluminum solid capacitors radial lead type.   Features Super high voltage (100V max.)125℃ 1000hRoHS compliance, halogen-free  Applications Please be advised that this product and product specifications are subject to change wi
 
Panasonic Industry SXV series capacitors
SXV series conductive polymer aluminum solid capacitors surface mount type.   Features Super high voltage (100V max.)125℃ 1000hRoHS compliance, halogen-free  Applications Please be advised that this product and product specifications are subject
 
Yageo KEMET PHH227 high CV series capacitors
Yageo KEMET’s PHH227 is a High CV conductive polymer hybrid capacitor with outstanding electrical performance. These capacitors contain a radial crown, which allows them to be mounted in a standing position. The device has a polarized all-welded desi
 
Vishay ISOA200 series resistor
Vishay MCB thick film power resistor.   Features AEC-Q200 qualifiedCold system without external radiationHigh power or volume ratioCooled by auxiliary heatsink (not supplied)Non-inductivePre-applied phase change thermal interface PC-TIM (optional)I
 
TDK aluminum electrolytic B40640 and B40740 series capacitors
Hybrid polymer aluminum electrolytic capacitorsVery high ripple current - up to 150°CAxial-lead and soldering star capacitors   Features Very high ripple current capability Very low ESR across temperature range Stable internal thermal connection
 
TDK power line chokes B82725S2*A/B series
Current-compensated SMD ring core double chokes. Rated voltage 250V ACRated current from 24A to 36A / +70°CNominal inductance from 120µH to 820µH   Features Approx. from 0.6% to 1% stray inductance for symmetrical interference suppression Low pr