What is an RF Passive component?
A passive RF component does not require energy to operate, except for the available AC circuit it is connected to. A passive RF module is incapable of power gain and is not a source of energy. Passive RF parts or components include baluns, couplers, frequency discriminators, capacitors and transformers. Generally, passive components can not increase the power of a signal or amplify it. They can however increase current or voltage by a resonant circuit which stores electrical energy from resonant frequencies or by a transformer acting like an electrical isolator.
Types of RF Passives
There are many different kinds of RF passives. At Future Electronics, we stock several of the most common types categorized by many parameters including capacitance, rated voltage, self resonance frequency, tolerance, dielectric technology, temperature coefficient, packaging type and operating frequency. Our parametric filters will allow you to refine your search results according to the required specifications.
RF Passives from Future Electronics
Future Electronics has a wide array of RF Passives from the best manufacturers. Once you decide if what you need are Baluns, Couplers, Discriminators, RF Capacitors or RF Transformers, you can choose from their technical attributes and your search results will then be narrowed in order to match your specific RF passive application needs. You will then be able to find the right parts or components for your RF balun, directional coupler, capacitor or transformer.
We deal with several manufacturers such as AVX, Cornell Dubilier, Epcos, Johanson Manufacturing Corp, Murata and TDK. You can refine your RF passive product search results easily by clicking your preferred RF passive brand from the list of manufacturers found below.
Applications for RF Passives:
RF balun transformers can be found in impedance matching, DC isolation, matching balanced ports to a single ended port, mixers, push-pull amplifiers and wideband applications. Directional couplers have many applications including through line power sensors, transmitter automatic levels controls, remote controls, radio communication, car keys and door alarm control. They are useful because they enable power levels to be sensed without making a direct connection to the transmission line carrying the power. RF capacitors can be found in a variety of markets including automotive, power generation & distribution, defence, industrial equipment, sonar, telecommunications, medical, aerospace, process control & monitoring and household goods.
Choosing the Right RF Passive:
When looking for the right RF passive with the FutureElectronics.com parametric search, you can filter the results by the required category. Future Electronics carries the following categories of RF Passives:
- Baluns
- Couplers
- Discriminators
- RF Capacitors
- RF Transformers
Once you choose the required RF passive category, you may narrow them down by many different attributes: by capacitance, rated voltage, self resonance frequency, packaging type and tolerance to name a few. You can therefore find the right parts or components for your directional coupler, RF balun, transformer or capacitor.
RF Passives in Production Ready Packaging or R&D Quantities
If the quantity of RF passives that you require is less than a full reel, we offer our customers many of our RF passive devices in tray, tube or individual quantities that will help you or your company avoid unneeded surplus.
Future Electronics also offers clients a unique bonded inventory program designed to eliminate potential problems that may arise from an unpredictable supply of products that can contain raw metals and products with long or erratic lead times. Talk with your nearest Future Electronics branch and find out more on how you and your company can avoid possible shortages.