People talk about active and passive components like they are two distinct classes of electronic parts. When sourcing components on a BOM, you have the passives, which are the little things that ar… ...

Most modern electronic devices consist of several key components: transistors, capacitors, resistors, inductors and diodes. Often, they are supplemented by additional components like crystals and ...

Passive can be defined as inert and/or inactive. But passive electronic components can become an active part of a circuit in unexpected ways.

Often called the "fourth passive component," memristors are paving the way to exciting new applications that could bring computing power rivaling the human brain.

Tune your network, keeping in mind that many active-network problems result from or are influenced by installation and termination practices, as well as the overall quality of cable, connectors, and ...

Continued pressure for electronic devices that provide greater functionality in ever-smaller form-factors is not only providing the driving force behind developing smaller surface-mount components and ...

Passive components like resistors, capacitors, and inductors are a solved problem, right? [Darshill Patel] begs to differ.

There is a growing debate surrounding active vs passive speakers. Which one is right for you? A British Audiophile explains the differences.