{"id":3976,"date":"2021-01-13T10:00:46","date_gmt":"2021-01-13T18:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/?p=3976"},"modified":"2025-08-28T01:20:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T09:20:02","slug":"difference-between-active-and-passive-components","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/difference-between-active-and-passive-components\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Amazing Difference Between Active and Passive Components"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/difference-between-active-and-passive-components\/#Active_Elements\" >Active Elements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/difference-between-active-and-passive-components\/#Passive_Elements\" >Passive Elements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/difference-between-active-and-passive-components\/#Key_Difference_Between_Active_and_Passive_Components\" >Key Difference Between Active and Passive Components<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>We are writing about the difference between active and passive components. A critical factor that distinguishes types of electronic components from each other is whether they are passive or active. Still, many people are unsure of exactly what that difference involves. Here we want to clarify these concepts. So, we&#8217;ll introduce active and passive elements. Then, we&#8217;ll talk about their differences.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Active_Elements\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Active Elements<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Before paying attention to the difference between active and passive components, let&#8217;s introduce the active component. Active elements in the circuit are components that provide power or energy to the circuit by extracting the power from an external source as well as<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0the ability to provide the energy remains for an unlimited period till the presence of an external source.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Since active elements afford the power to the circuit in which they are applied, they work as\u00a0generators. Moreover, these components have the ability to control the flow of current within the circuit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The elements like a transistor, diode, op-amp, etc., are identified as active components in any circuit. Let us take a look at the brief discussion of these mentioned components:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Diode<\/h3>\n<p>Diodes are fundamentally semiconductor materials that are comprised of p and n-type semiconductor materials. A diode is two-terminal equipment.<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A diode is an active component utilized to direct the current flowing within the circuit by just allowing conduction in one direction.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3977\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3977\" style=\"width: 380px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3977\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/diode.jpg\" alt=\"Difference between active and passive components\" width=\"380\" height=\"78\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/diode.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/diode-300x62.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3977\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The symbol of a diode (reference: vivadifferences.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Transistor<\/h3>\n<p>A transistor is a 3 terminal equipment that displays amplifying action. As we have explained, active components use the power from an external source and supply it to the circuit they are connected to.<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Likewise, a transistor performs amplifying the effect of the current in a circuit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Transistors are basically classified as BJT and FET.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3978\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3978\" style=\"width: 280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3978\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/transistor.jpg\" alt=\"Difference between Active and passive components\" width=\"280\" height=\"316\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/transistor.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/transistor-266x300.jpg 266w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3978\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The symbol of a transistor (reference: vivadifferences.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">All You Should Know About Active Components<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now, we want to introduce important tips about active components to understand the difference between active and passive components better.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> The active component is a piece of equipment that can amplify the output signal of an electronic circuit in the amount more than in the input signal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Active components demand an external power source to provide energy to the circuit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> These components are unidirectional<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> They operate as a heat source and hence are capable of providing the power increase.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Active components produce or deliver power or energy in the form of current or voltage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> When active components present in any circuit, they show some level of control on the current flowing within the circuit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Active components act as generators because of their power providing ability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Active components cannot store energy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Active components are classified in the non-linear category.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Active components deliver energy or power to the circuit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Active components are extensively applied in personal computers (PC).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> They can amplify the signal due to giving gain, more than one.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Passive_Elements\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Passive Elements<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In an effort to distinguish between active and passive components, let&#8217;s now introduce the passive component. Passive elements in a circuit are components that cannot produce energy in the circuit in which they are operated. However, they can store or consume the power present in the circuit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Furthermore, passive elements do not require external electrical power for their performance. In addition, passive components can be connected in both directions in the circuit because of their bidirectional nature. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Due to their power storing and consuming capacity, they perform as attenuators.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Passive components are inductor, resistor, and capacitor, etc. Let us take a look at a short description of these components.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Resistor<\/h3>\n<p>Resistors are the passive elements that hold the ability to restrict the current flowing within the circuit when they are applied in any circuit.<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The quantity that weighs the amount of restriction given by resistors is called\u00a0resistance. Resistance has the unit of\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ohm#:~:text=The%20ohm%20is%20defined%20as,seat%20of%20any%20electromotive%20force.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ohm<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The resistance of a particular resistor is calculated by:<\/span><\/p>\n<span class=\"katex-eq\" data-katex-display=\"false\"><\/span>R=\\frac { V }{ I }[\\katex]\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">where\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0\"V\" is the voltage drop across the resistor and<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\"I\" indicate the current flowing through that specific resistor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Capacitor<\/h3>\n<p>A capacitor is a device that stores the electric charges flowing over it in the two capacitive plates.<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The amount of charge collected by the capacitor is defined as capacitance, which has the unit of\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Farad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">farad<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The capacitance in a capacitor is given by:<\/span><\/p>\n<span class=\"katex-eq\" data-katex-display=\"false\"><\/span>C=\\frac { Q }{ V }[\\katex]\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">where<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\"Q\" describes the charge collected and<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\"V\" expresses the voltage across the plates of the particular capacitor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Inductor<\/h3>\n<p>Inductors are elements that can store energy. However, inductors store power in the form of a magnetic field, unlike capacitors.<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">So long as the current flows through the circuit, energy is stored in the turns of the coil. <\/span>Inductance<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0is the unit utilized for estimating the magnetic field stored in the coil, and its unit is\u00a0Henry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Inductance is calculated by:<\/span><\/p>\n<span class=\"katex-eq\" data-katex-display=\"false\"><\/span>L=\\frac { \\phi }{ I }[\\katex]\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">where<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\"?\" is the flux linking\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\"I\" denotes the current flowing within the inductor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">All You Should Know About Passive Components<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here, we want to introduce essential points about passive components to understand the difference between active and passive components better.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Passive components are tools that control or alter the output of an electronic circuit without playing an active function in their performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Passive components do not require an external power source since they cannot supply power and can just store or transfer the power available in the circuit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> These components are bidirectional in nature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Passive components serve as a heat sink and hence cannot afford the power gain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Passive components use or collect energy in the form of current or voltage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Passive components are truly not intended to control the current flowing within the circuit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Passive components operate as attenuators because of their absorbing tendency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Passive components can collect and store the energy (in the case of capacitor and inductor).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> The passive components are classified in the linear category.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> The passive elements use the energy or power in the circuit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Passive components are widely employed in MP3 players, washing machines, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> These components are not capable of amplifying the signal due to having a gain of less than one.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Difference_Between_Active_and_Passive_Components\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Key Difference Between Active and Passive Components<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now, to illuminate the difference between active and passive components, twelve differences between active and passive components are presented in the table below.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; height: 1040px;\" width=\"603\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 78px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 78px;\"><strong>BASIS OF COMPARISON<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 78px;\"><strong>ACTIVE COMPONENTS<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 78px;\"><strong>PASSIVE COMPONENTS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 130px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 130px;\"><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 130px;\">Active component is equipment that can amplify the output signal of an electronic circuit in the amount more than in the input signal<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 130px;\">Passive components are tools that control or alter the output of an electronic circuit without playing an active function in their performance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 104px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 104px;\"><strong>External Power Source<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 104px;\">Active components demand an external power source to provide energy to the circuit<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 104px;\">Passive components do not require an external power source since they cannot supply power and can just store or transfer the power available in the circuit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 78px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 78px;\"><strong>Nature<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 78px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0in; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">These components are unidirectional<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 78px;\">These components are bidirectional in nature<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 104px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 104px;\"><strong>Functionality<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 104px;\">They operate as a heat source and hence are capable of providing the power increase<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 104px;\">Passive components serve as a heat sink and hence cannot afford the power gain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 104px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 104px;\"><strong>Power<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 104px;\">Active components produce or deliver power or energy in the form of current or voltage<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 104px;\">Passive components use or collect energy in the form of current or voltage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 76px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 76px;\"><strong>Current Flow Control<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 76px;\">When active components present in any circuit, they show some level of control on the current flowing within the circuit<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 76px;\">Passive components are truly not intended to control the current flowing within the circuit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 54px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 54px;\"><strong>Function<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 54px;\">Active components act as generators because of their power providing ability<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 54px;\">Passive components operate as attenuators because of their absorbing tendency<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 78px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 78px;\"><strong>Energy Storage<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 78px;\">Active components cannot store energy<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 78px;\">Passive components can collect and store the energy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 52px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\"><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">Active components are classified in the nonlinear category<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">The passive components are classified in the linear category<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 52px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\"><strong>Circuit<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">Active components deliver energy or power to the circuit<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">The passive elements use the energy or power in the circuit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 52px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\"><strong>Application<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">Active components are extensively applied in personal computers (PC)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\">Passive components are widely employed in MP3 players, washing machines, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 78px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 78px;\"><strong>Signal Amplification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 78px;\">They can amplify the signal due to giving gain, more than one.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 78px;\">These components are not capable of amplifying the signal due to having a gain of less than one.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Buy Equipment or Ask for a Service<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>By using Linquip RFQ Service, you can expect\u00a0to receive quotations from various suppliers across multiple industries and regions.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/linquip.com\/get-quote?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=content&amp;utm_campaign=product_list&amp;utm_term=product_list&amp;utm_content=rfq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Here to Request a Quotation From Suppliers and Service Providers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More on Linquip<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; 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Different Types &amp; Working<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/what-is-a-non-polarized-capacitor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is a Non-Polarized Capacitor? Types &amp; Function<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/what-is-ceramic-capacitor-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is Ceramic Capacitor? A Basic Description<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/types-of-capacitors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Types of Capacitors: All You Need to Know<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/what-is-capacitor-start-induction-motor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is Capacitor Start Induction Motor:\u00a0 A Complete Guide<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/difference-between-capacitor-and-inductor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Difference between Capacitor and Inductor- Capacitor vs. Inductor<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/inductance-vs-capacitance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inductance VS Capacitance: A Practical Guide to Their Differences<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/what-is-inductor-everything-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is Inductor? Usage &amp; Function | Linquip<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/useful-guide-to-different-types-of-inductors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Useful Guide to Different Types of Inductors<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/what-is-paper-capacitor-features-uses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is Paper Capacitor Used for?<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are writing about the difference between active and passive components. A critical factor that distinguishes types of electronic components from each other is whether they are passive or active. 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