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}\n .bd-post h3 { font-size: 20px; margin-top: 24px; }\n .bd-post .bp-families { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n .bd-post .bp-iec-ref-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n .bd-post .bp-cta-end-title { font-size: 20px; }\n }\n <\/style>\n\n <article class=\"bd-post-article\">\n\n <h1><\/h1>\n\n <p>When you search for “types of electrical components,” most results hand you a list of resistors, capacitors, and transistors \u2014 the building blocks of circuit boards. That’s useful if you’re repairing a phone charger. But the world of electrical components is much bigger than what fits on a PCB. If you’ve stood in front of a motor control panel, walked through a factory floor, or opened a procurement spreadsheet for an industrial project, you already know this.<\/p>\n\n <p>Electrical components range from devices measured in millimeters to equipment the size of a refrigerator. They handle power from milliwatts to megawatts. Their job isn’t just processing signals \u2014 it’s distributing energy, controlling motors, protecting circuits, and keeping entire production lines running.<\/p>\n\n <p>This guide covers the major types of electrical components through an industrial lens: what they are, how they’re classified, and where you’ll encounter them in real-world systems.<\/p>\n\n <h2>What Are Electrical Components?<\/h2>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Gemini_Generated_Image_6r6w8z6r6w8z6r6w.webp\" alt=\"\u63cf\u8ff0\u6587\u5b57\" class=\"bd-post-image\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\n <p>An electrical component is any discrete device that performs a specific function within an electrical system \u2014 limiting current, storing energy, switching a circuit, converting voltage, or sensing a physical condition. Under the IEC 60050 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary, the term covers everything from a tiny surface-mount resistor to a cabinet-sized power transformer.<\/p>\n\n <p>Here’s the distinction that most introductory guides miss: <strong>electrical components are not the same as electronic components.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <p>Electronic components operate at the signal level \u2014 milliwatts to a few watts, processing information on printed circuit boards. Think of them as the nervous system: they sense, compute, and communicate. Electrical components handle power \u2014 from tens of watts to megawatts \u2014 distributing energy and performing physical work. They’re the muscle and skeleton of an industrial system.<\/p>\n\n <p>A resistor on an Arduino board is an electronic component. A braking resistor that dissipates hundreds of watts of heat from a VFD is an electrical component. Same principle, different league.<\/p>\n\n <h2>How Electrical Components Are Classified<\/h2>\n\n <p>Before diving into individual types, it helps to have a map. The industry-standard classification \u2014 aligned with the IEC 61360 data dictionary framework for electrical components \u2014 organizes everything into three broad families:<\/p>\n\n \n <div class=\"bp-families bd-reveal\">\n <div class=\"bp-families-cell\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"color:var(--accent-text)\"><polygon points=\"13 2 3 14 12 14 11 22 21 10 12 10 13 2\"\/><\/svg>\n <span class=\"bp-families-label\">Passive<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-families-desc\">Manage and store energy without gain \u2014 resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-families-cell\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"color:var(--accent-text)\"><rect x=\"4\" y=\"4\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"\/><rect x=\"9\" y=\"9\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"9\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"9\" y2=\"4\"\/><line x1=\"15\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"15\" y2=\"4\"\/><line x1=\"9\" y1=\"20\" x2=\"9\" y2=\"23\"\/><line x1=\"15\" y1=\"20\" x2=\"15\" y2=\"23\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"9\" x2=\"23\" y2=\"9\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"23\" y2=\"14\"\/><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"9\" x2=\"4\" y2=\"9\"\/><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"4\" y2=\"14\"\/><\/svg>\n <span class=\"bp-families-label\">Active & Semiconductor<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-families-desc\">Control, switch, and amplify signals \u2014 diodes, transistors, ICs, power supplies<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-families-cell\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"color:var(--accent-hot)\"><rect x=\"1\" y=\"5\" width=\"22\" height=\"14\" rx=\"7\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"12\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n <span class=\"bp-families-label\">Electromechanical & Protection<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-families-desc\">Physical switching and safety isolation \u2014 switches, relays, breakers, connectors<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <p>This framework covers every electrical component you’re likely to encounter \u2014 from a control transformer powering a PLC to a molded-case circuit breaker protecting a motor feeder. Let’s go through each category.<\/p>\n\n <h2>Passive Components \u2014 The Energy Managers<\/h2>\n\n <p>Passive components share one trait: they don’t produce gain. They manage energy \u2014 storing it, dissipating it, or transferring it \u2014 but never amplify a signal. Despite the name, there’s nothing passive about their importance. Without them, no electrical system runs for more than a fraction of a second.<\/p>\n\n <p>Think of passive components as the traffic system of an electrical network: resistors limit the flow (like speed bumps), capacitors store and release energy (like parking lots), inductors resist sudden changes (like flywheels), and transformers shift voltage levels (like gearboxes).<\/p>\n\n <h3>Resistors and Capacitors \u2014 Current Control and Energy Storage<\/h3>\n\n <p><strong>Resistors<\/strong> do exactly what their name suggests: they resist current flow. In industrial settings, you’ll encounter fixed power resistors rated from 5 watts to over 500 watts \u2014 not the tiny quarter-watt carbon-film parts on a circuit board. These handle real heat: braking resistors on VFDs, neutral-grounding resistors in distribution systems, and heating elements in industrial equipment. Two numbers matter most: resistance in ohms (\u03a9) and the power rating. Get the wattage wrong, and the resistor burns out within seconds.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>\u041a\u043e\u043d\u0434\u0435\u043d\u0441\u0430\u0442\u043e\u0440\u044b<\/strong> store energy in an electric field and release it when needed. In an industrial context, the most important variety is the power factor correction (PFC) capacitor. Factory electrical systems draw both active power (which does work) and reactive power (which just oscillates in the wiring). PFC capacitors \u2014 typically rated 5 to 50 kVAR and installed in cabinet-sized banks \u2014 cancel out reactive power, lowering electricity bills and preventing utility penalties. You’ll also find electrolytic capacitors (rated 400V or 450V DC) on the DC bus of every VFD, smoothing rectified AC into clean DC for the inverter stage.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Inductors and Transformers \u2014 Magnetic Field Engineering<\/h3>\n\n <p><strong>Inductors<\/strong> store energy in a magnetic field and resist changes in current. In industrial systems, their most common form is the reactor \u2014 a coil of copper or aluminum wound around an iron core. Line reactors (with a typical impedance of 3% to 6%) sit at the input of VFDs, protecting the grid from harmonic distortion and the drive from voltage spikes. DC bus chokes perform a similar smoothing role on the DC side.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>\u0422\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0441\u0444\u043e\u0440\u043c\u0435\u0440\u044b<\/strong> transfer AC power between circuits via electromagnetic induction, stepping voltage up or down without changing frequency. Industrial control transformers \u2014 rated 50 VA for a small panel up to 5 kVA for a large cabinet \u2014 convert 480V or 230V mains to 24V or 120V for control circuits. At the heavy end, distribution transformers handle 50 kVA to 2,500 kVA or more, feeding entire factory sections. Key specs include the kVA rating, primary and secondary voltage, and insulation class \u2014 Class H (180\u00b0C) is common for industrial units that run hot in enclosed spaces.<\/p>\n\n \n <div class=\"bp-scale-ref\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M21.3 15.3a2.4 2.4 0 0 1 0 3.4l-2.6 2.6a2.4 2.4 0 0 1-3.4 0L2.7 8.7a2.41 2.41 0 0 1 0-3.4l2.6-2.6a2.41 2.41 0 0 1 3.4 0Z\"\/><path d=\"m14.5 12.5 2-2\"\/><path d=\"m11.5 9.5 2-2\"\/><path d=\"m8.5 6.5 2-2\"\/><path d=\"m17.5 15.5 2-2\"\/><\/svg>\n <div class=\"bp-scale-ref-body\">\n <span class=\"bp-scale-ref-label\">Component Scale at a Glance<\/span>\n <div class=\"bp-scale-ref-row\">\n <span class=\"bp-scale-ref-name\">Control Transformer<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-scale-ref-range\">50 VA \u2013 5 kVA<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-scale-ref-row\">\n <span class=\"bp-scale-ref-name\">Distribution Transformer<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-scale-ref-range\">50 kVA \u2013 2,500+ kVA<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-scale-ref-row\">\n <span class=\"bp-scale-ref-name\">Power Resistor<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-scale-ref-range\">5 W \u2013 500+ W<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <h2>Active and Semiconductor Components \u2014 The Controllers<\/h2>\n\n <p>If passive components are the traffic signs, active components are the traffic lights and the control room. They need external power to function, and their job is to decide <em>when<\/em> energy flows, <em>how much<\/em>, \u0438 <em>in which direction<\/em>. Every automated system \u2014 from a conveyor belt to a CNC machine \u2014 depends on active components to make decisions and execute them.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Diodes and Transistors \u2014 The Building Blocks of Control<\/h3>\n\n <p><strong>Diodes<\/strong> are the simplest semiconductor: current flows one way, not the other. The workhorse of industrial power electronics is the rectifier diode \u2014 converting AC to DC in power supplies and battery chargers. A 1N4007 rectifier diode, for instance, handles up to 1000V peak inverse voltage. Schottky diodes offer lower forward voltage drop for high-frequency switching supplies. Zener diodes serve as precise voltage references in regulation circuits. And across every relay coil and contactor in a control panel, you’ll find a flyback diode absorbing the inductive kickback that would otherwise destroy nearby semiconductors.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Transistors<\/strong> are the true switches and amplifiers of modern electronics. In industrial applications, the MOSFET dominates \u2014 it’s a voltage-controlled switch that handles 600V or 1200V at tens of amps, packaged in chunky TO-247 or TO-220 cases with bolt-on heatsinks. A three-phase motor drive inverter is essentially six or more MOSFETs or IGBTs in a bridge configuration, switching thousands of times per second to synthesize a variable-frequency AC output.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Integrated Circuits and Power Supply Units \u2014 Intelligence and Conversion<\/h3>\n\n <p><strong>Integrated circuits (ICs)<\/strong> pack millions or billions of transistors into a single silicon chip. On the factory floor, ICs live inside PLC CPUs, motor drive control boards, and communication modules. They’re the brains \u2014 running control algorithms, processing sensor inputs, and sending commands to the output stage.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Power supply units<\/strong> bridge the gap between the grid and the control system. The industrial standard is the DIN rail-mounted switching power supply: a compact metal-cased unit that clips onto a standard 35mm DIN rail inside a control cabinet and converts 85\u2013264V AC mains to a regulated 24V DC output. That 24V rail \u2014 defined by IEC 61131-2 as the universal control voltage \u2014 powers every PLC, sensor, relay, and HMI in the cabinet. These supplies range from 15W (powering a handful of sensors) to 480W or more (running an entire control panel). Modern units hit over 90% efficiency and include built-in protection against overload, short circuit, overvoltage, and overtemperature \u2014 typically labeled OLP, SCP, OVP, and OTP on the datasheet. When evaluating an industrial power supply, look for CE and RoHS compliance at minimum, plus an 85\u2013264V AC universal input range \u2014 which means the unit works anywhere in the world without manual voltage selection.<\/p>\n\n <h2>Electromechanical and Protection Components \u2014 The Workers and Guardians<\/h2>\n\n <p>This is where electrical engineering separates most visibly from electronics. Electromechanical components perform physical actions \u2014 opening and closing circuits, making and breaking connections, sensing proximity and position. They’re what you touch, hear, and see when you open a control cabinet door.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Switches, Relays, and Circuit Breakers \u2014 Manual to Automatic Control<\/h3>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Gemini_Generated_Image_x808nax808nax808.webp\" alt=\"\u63cf\u8ff0\u6587\u5b57\" class=\"bd-post-image\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\n <p><strong>Switches<\/strong> are the most basic control element: a pair of contacts that touch or separate. In industry, the micro switch (or limit switch) is the workhorse \u2014 a small, mechanically actuated switch triggered by a physical object pressing against its lever or plunger. It tells a control system that a machine part has reached the end of its travel. Push button switches live on every operator panel, rated for AC-15 (control AC) or DC-13 (control DC) load categories, and housed in IP65 or IP67 enclosures that shrug off dust and washdown spray.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>\u0420\u0435\u043b\u0435<\/strong> take the switch concept and make it electromagnetic. Apply a voltage to the coil \u2014 typically 24V DC or 230V AC \u2014 and the resulting magnetic field pulls a set of contacts together. A low-power control signal now switches a much higher-power circuit. A standard industrial relay might switch 10A at 250V AC through contacts rated for hundreds of thousands of operations. <strong>\u041a\u043e\u043d\u0442\u0430\u043a\u0442\u043e\u0440\u044b<\/strong> are heavy-duty relays built for motor control. Conforming to IEC 60947-4-1, they handle AC-3 duty (switching squirrel-cage motors) at currents from 9A to hundreds of amps, with electrical lifetimes measured in millions of operations.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Circuit breakers<\/strong> add intelligence to protection. Unlike a fuse, which sacrifices itself once and must be replaced, a circuit breaker trips open on overload or short circuit, then resets with the flip of a toggle. Miniature circuit breakers (MCBs, per IEC 60898) protect branch circuits at 6A to 63A. Molded-case circuit breakers (MCCBs, per IEC 60947-2) handle main feeders at 100A to 630A or more, with adjustable trip settings and breaking capacities of 10 kA, 25 kA, or higher. Residual current devices (RCCBs\/RCBOs) add earth-leakage protection \u2014 critical for personnel safety.<\/p>\n\n <p>For distributors and wholesalers building out their electrical component catalog, supplier breadth matters. A manufacturer that covers MCBs, MCCBs, RCCBs, contactors, relays, and limit switches under one roof \u2014 backed by CE, CCC, and RoHS certifications \u2014 means fewer supplier relationships to manage and a consistent quality baseline across your entire product range. OMCH, for instance, manufactures over 3,000 models across 30+ categories from its 8,000 m\u00b2 facility in Zhejiang. For a distributor, that translates to one audit, one quality system, and one logistics chain covering a significant portion of your low-voltage and industrial control catalog. You can explore their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omch.com\/ru\/low-voltage-distribution\/\">low-voltage distribution components<\/a> \u0438 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omch.com\/ru\/industrial-control\/\">industrial control and switching products<\/a> to see whether the category coverage aligns with your market.<\/p>\n\n \n <div class=\"bp-iec-ref bd-reveal\">\n <div class=\"bp-iec-ref-header\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\/><path d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg>\n <span class=\"bp-iec-ref-title\">Key IEC Standards Referenced<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-iec-ref-grid\">\n <div class=\"bp-iec-ref-item\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg>\n <div class=\"bp-iec-ref-item-content\">\n <span class=\"bp-iec-ref-code\">IEC 60947-4-1<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-iec-ref-desc\">Contactors & motor-starters<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-iec-ref-item\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg>\n <div class=\"bp-iec-ref-item-content\">\n <span class=\"bp-iec-ref-code\">IEC 60898<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-iec-ref-desc\">MCBs for branch circuits<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-iec-ref-item\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg>\n <div class=\"bp-iec-ref-item-content\">\n <span class=\"bp-iec-ref-code\">IEC 60947-2<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-iec-ref-desc\">MCCBs for main feeders<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-iec-ref-item\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg>\n <div class=\"bp-iec-ref-item-content\">\n <span class=\"bp-iec-ref-code\">IEC 61131-2<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-iec-ref-desc\">PLC equipment requirements<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-iec-ref-item\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg>\n <div class=\"bp-iec-ref-item-content\">\n <span class=\"bp-iec-ref-code\">IEC 60947-7-1<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-iec-ref-desc\">Terminal blocks<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-iec-ref-item\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg>\n <div class=\"bp-iec-ref-item-content\">\n <span class=\"bp-iec-ref-code\">IEC 60050<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-iec-ref-desc\">Electrotechnical vocabulary<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3>Connectors, Terminals, and Sensors \u2014 The Interface Layer<\/h3>\n\n <p><strong>Connectors and terminals<\/strong> are the unsung workhorses of every electrical installation. DIN-rail terminal blocks (conforming to IEC 60947-7-1) stack side by side in every control cabinet, providing organized, labeled connection points for field wiring. Each terminal is rated for a specific wire cross-section \u2014 2.5 mm\u00b2 for sensor signals, 6 mm\u00b2 for control power, 35 mm\u00b2 or more for motor leads. Industrial circular connectors (M12, M8) carry sensor and actuator signals in IP67-rated, vibration-resistant housings.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>\u0414\u0430\u0442\u0447\u0438\u043a\u0438<\/strong> complete the picture. They bridge the electrical system to the physical world. Inductive proximity sensors detect metal targets at distances of 2 to 15 mm \u2014 telling a PLC that a cylinder has extended or a part has arrived at a station. Photoelectric sensors use light beams to detect objects at much longer ranges \u2014 a through-beam pair can reach 50 meters across a warehouse conveyor. Limit switches provide positive mechanical position confirmation. Temperature sensors and float switches monitor process conditions, closing the loop between the physical environment and the control system.<\/p>\n\n <p>Without sensors, even the most sophisticated PLC is blind and disconnected. With them, the control system becomes aware \u2014 responding to position, pressure, temperature, and flow in real time. These are the components that make automation possible.<\/p>\n\n <hr>\n\n <p>Understanding the types of electrical components is more than an academic exercise. Each category \u2014 passive, active, and electromechanical \u2014 plays a specific role in the systems that power factories, pump water, move assembly lines, and keep buildings running. When you spec a panel, troubleshoot a fault, or evaluate a supplier, knowing which family a component belongs to tells you what matters: which parameters to check, which standards to verify, and what failure looks like. That’s the difference between ordering parts and engineering a system.<\/p>\n\n \n <div class=\"bp-cta-end bd-reveal\">\n <svg class=\"bp-cta-end-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"4\" width=\"20\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"m22 7-8.97 5.7a1.94 1.94 0 0 1-2.06 0L2 7\"\/><\/svg>\n <span class=\"bp-cta-end-title\">Partner with a Manufacturer That Knows Your Catalog<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-cta-end-subtitle\">30+ product categories, 3,000+ models, CE\/CCC\/RoHS certified \u2014 one factory, one quality standard, one audit.<\/span>\n <a class=\"bp-cta-end-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.omch.com\/ru\/contact\/\">\n Inquire About Distribution\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M5 12h14\"\/><path d=\"m12 5 7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <h2>References<\/h2>\n\n <ol>\n <li>IEC 60050 \u2014 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary. International Electrotechnical Commission. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.electropedia.org\/\">electropedia.org<\/a><\/li>\n <li>IEC 61360 \u2014 Standard data element types with associated classification scheme. International Electrotechnical Commission. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iec.ch\/\">iec.ch<\/a><\/li>\n <li>IEC 60947-4-1 \u2014 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear: Contactors and motor-starters. <a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.iec.ch\/publication\/60947-4-1\">webstore.iec.ch<\/a><\/li>\n <li>IEC 60898 \u2014 Circuit-breakers for overcurrent protection. <a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.iec.ch\/publication\/60898\">webstore.iec.ch<\/a><\/li>\n <li>IEC 60947-2 \u2014 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear: Circuit-breakers. <a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.iec.ch\/publication\/60947-2\">webstore.iec.ch<\/a><\/li>\n <li>IEC 61131-2 \u2014 Programmable controllers: Equipment requirements and tests. <a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.iec.ch\/publication\/61131-2\">webstore.iec.ch<\/a><\/li>\n <li>IEC 60947-7-1 \u2014 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear: Terminal blocks. <a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.iec.ch\/publication\/60947-7-1\">webstore.iec.ch<\/a><\/li>\n <li>OMCH \u2014 Low Voltage Distribution Components. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omch.com\/ru\/low-voltage-distribution\/\">omch.com<\/a><\/li>\n <li>OMCH \u2014 Industrial Control and Switching Products. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omch.com\/ru\/industrial-control\/\">omch.com<\/a><\/li>\n <li>OMCH \u2014 Official Website. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omch.com\/ru\/\">omch.com<\/a><\/li>\n <li>OMCH \u2014 Contact. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omch.com\/ru\/contact\/\">omch.com<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ol>\n\n <\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Types of Electrical Components: The Industrial Guide Beyond Basic Electronics When you search for “types of electrical components,” most results hand you a list of resistors, capacitors, and transistors \u2014 the building blocks of circuit boards. 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That’s useful if you’re repairing a phone charger. But the world of electrical components is much bigger than what fits on a PCB. If you’ve stood in front of a motor control panel, walked through a factory floor, or opened a procurement spreadsheet for an industrial project, you already know this.<\/p>\n\n <p>Electrical components range from devices measured in millimeters to equipment the size of a refrigerator. They handle power from milliwatts to megawatts. Their job isn’t just processing signals \u2014 it’s distributing energy, controlling motors, protecting circuits, and keeping entire production lines running.<\/p>\n\n <p>This guide covers the major types of electrical components through an industrial lens: what they are, how they’re classified, and where you’ll encounter them in real-world systems.<\/p>\n\n <h2>What Are Electrical Components?<\/h2>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Gemini_Generated_Image_6r6w8z6r6w8z6r6w.webp\" alt=\"\u63cf\u8ff0\u6587\u5b57\" class=\"bd-post-image\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\n <p>An electrical component is any discrete device that performs a specific function within an electrical system \u2014 limiting current, storing energy, switching a circuit, converting voltage, or sensing a physical condition. Under the IEC 60050 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary, the term covers everything from a tiny surface-mount resistor to a cabinet-sized power transformer.<\/p>\n\n <p>Here’s the distinction that most introductory guides miss: <strong>electrical components are not the same as electronic components.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <p>Electronic components operate at the signal level \u2014 milliwatts to a few watts, processing information on printed circuit boards. Think of them as the nervous system: they sense, compute, and communicate. Electrical components handle power \u2014 from tens of watts to megawatts \u2014 distributing energy and performing physical work. They’re the muscle and skeleton of an industrial system.<\/p>\n\n <p>A resistor on an Arduino board is an electronic component. A braking resistor that dissipates hundreds of watts of heat from a VFD is an electrical component. Same principle, different league.<\/p>\n\n <h2>How Electrical Components Are Classified<\/h2>\n\n <p>Before diving into individual types, it helps to have a map. The industry-standard classification \u2014 aligned with the IEC 61360 data dictionary framework for electrical components \u2014 organizes everything into three broad families:<\/p>\n\n \n <div class=\"bp-families bd-reveal\">\n <div class=\"bp-families-cell\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"color:var(--accent-text)\"><polygon points=\"13 2 3 14 12 14 11 22 21 10 12 10 13 2\"\/><\/svg>\n <span class=\"bp-families-label\">Passive<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-families-desc\">Manage and store energy without gain \u2014 resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-families-cell\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"color:var(--accent-text)\"><rect x=\"4\" y=\"4\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"\/><rect x=\"9\" y=\"9\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"9\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"9\" y2=\"4\"\/><line x1=\"15\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"15\" y2=\"4\"\/><line x1=\"9\" y1=\"20\" x2=\"9\" y2=\"23\"\/><line x1=\"15\" y1=\"20\" x2=\"15\" y2=\"23\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"9\" x2=\"23\" y2=\"9\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"23\" y2=\"14\"\/><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"9\" x2=\"4\" y2=\"9\"\/><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"4\" y2=\"14\"\/><\/svg>\n <span class=\"bp-families-label\">Active & Semiconductor<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-families-desc\">Control, switch, and amplify signals \u2014 diodes, transistors, ICs, power supplies<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-families-cell\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"color:var(--accent-hot)\"><rect x=\"1\" y=\"5\" width=\"22\" height=\"14\" rx=\"7\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"12\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n <span class=\"bp-families-label\">Electromechanical & Protection<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-families-desc\">Physical switching and safety isolation \u2014 switches, relays, breakers, connectors<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <p>This framework covers every electrical component you’re likely to encounter \u2014 from a control transformer powering a PLC to a molded-case circuit breaker protecting a motor feeder. Let’s go through each category.<\/p>\n\n <h2>Passive Components \u2014 The Energy Managers<\/h2>\n\n <p>Passive components share one trait: they don’t produce gain. They manage energy \u2014 storing it, dissipating it, or transferring it \u2014 but never amplify a signal. Despite the name, there’s nothing passive about their importance. Without them, no electrical system runs for more than a fraction of a second.<\/p>\n\n <p>Think of passive components as the traffic system of an electrical network: resistors limit the flow (like speed bumps), capacitors store and release energy (like parking lots), inductors resist sudden changes (like flywheels), and transformers shift voltage levels (like gearboxes).<\/p>\n\n <h3>Resistors and Capacitors \u2014 Current Control and Energy Storage<\/h3>\n\n <p><strong>Resistors<\/strong> do exactly what their name suggests: they resist current flow. In industrial settings, you’ll encounter fixed power resistors rated from 5 watts to over 500 watts \u2014 not the tiny quarter-watt carbon-film parts on a circuit board. These handle real heat: braking resistors on VFDs, neutral-grounding resistors in distribution systems, and heating elements in industrial equipment. Two numbers matter most: resistance in ohms (\u03a9) and the power rating. Get the wattage wrong, and the resistor burns out within seconds.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>\u041a\u043e\u043d\u0434\u0435\u043d\u0441\u0430\u0442\u043e\u0440\u044b<\/strong> store energy in an electric field and release it when needed. In an industrial context, the most important variety is the power factor correction (PFC) capacitor. Factory electrical systems draw both active power (which does work) and reactive power (which just oscillates in the wiring). PFC capacitors \u2014 typically rated 5 to 50 kVAR and installed in cabinet-sized banks \u2014 cancel out reactive power, lowering electricity bills and preventing utility penalties. You’ll also find electrolytic capacitors (rated 400V or 450V DC) on the DC bus of every VFD, smoothing rectified AC into clean DC for the inverter stage.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Inductors and Transformers \u2014 Magnetic Field Engineering<\/h3>\n\n <p><strong>Inductors<\/strong> store energy in a magnetic field and resist changes in current. In industrial systems, their most common form is the reactor \u2014 a coil of copper or aluminum wound around an iron core. Line reactors (with a typical impedance of 3% to 6%) sit at the input of VFDs, protecting the grid from harmonic distortion and the drive from voltage spikes. DC bus chokes perform a similar smoothing role on the DC side.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>\u0422\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0441\u0444\u043e\u0440\u043c\u0435\u0440\u044b<\/strong> transfer AC power between circuits via electromagnetic induction, stepping voltage up or down without changing frequency. Industrial control transformers \u2014 rated 50 VA for a small panel up to 5 kVA for a large cabinet \u2014 convert 480V or 230V mains to 24V or 120V for control circuits. At the heavy end, distribution transformers handle 50 kVA to 2,500 kVA or more, feeding entire factory sections. Key specs include the kVA rating, primary and secondary voltage, and insulation class \u2014 Class H (180\u00b0C) is common for industrial units that run hot in enclosed spaces.<\/p>\n\n \n <div class=\"bp-scale-ref\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M21.3 15.3a2.4 2.4 0 0 1 0 3.4l-2.6 2.6a2.4 2.4 0 0 1-3.4 0L2.7 8.7a2.41 2.41 0 0 1 0-3.4l2.6-2.6a2.41 2.41 0 0 1 3.4 0Z\"\/><path d=\"m14.5 12.5 2-2\"\/><path d=\"m11.5 9.5 2-2\"\/><path d=\"m8.5 6.5 2-2\"\/><path d=\"m17.5 15.5 2-2\"\/><\/svg>\n <div class=\"bp-scale-ref-body\">\n <span class=\"bp-scale-ref-label\">Component Scale at a Glance<\/span>\n <div class=\"bp-scale-ref-row\">\n <span class=\"bp-scale-ref-name\">Control Transformer<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-scale-ref-range\">50 VA \u2013 5 kVA<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-scale-ref-row\">\n <span class=\"bp-scale-ref-name\">Distribution Transformer<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-scale-ref-range\">50 kVA \u2013 2,500+ kVA<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-scale-ref-row\">\n <span class=\"bp-scale-ref-name\">Power Resistor<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-scale-ref-range\">5 W \u2013 500+ W<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <h2>Active and Semiconductor Components \u2014 The Controllers<\/h2>\n\n <p>If passive components are the traffic signs, active components are the traffic lights and the control room. They need external power to function, and their job is to decide <em>when<\/em> energy flows, <em>how much<\/em>, \u0438 <em>in which direction<\/em>. Every automated system \u2014 from a conveyor belt to a CNC machine \u2014 depends on active components to make decisions and execute them.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Diodes and Transistors \u2014 The Building Blocks of Control<\/h3>\n\n <p><strong>Diodes<\/strong> are the simplest semiconductor: current flows one way, not the other. The workhorse of industrial power electronics is the rectifier diode \u2014 converting AC to DC in power supplies and battery chargers. A 1N4007 rectifier diode, for instance, handles up to 1000V peak inverse voltage. Schottky diodes offer lower forward voltage drop for high-frequency switching supplies. Zener diodes serve as precise voltage references in regulation circuits. And across every relay coil and contactor in a control panel, you’ll find a flyback diode absorbing the inductive kickback that would otherwise destroy nearby semiconductors.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Transistors<\/strong> are the true switches and amplifiers of modern electronics. In industrial applications, the MOSFET dominates \u2014 it’s a voltage-controlled switch that handles 600V or 1200V at tens of amps, packaged in chunky TO-247 or TO-220 cases with bolt-on heatsinks. A three-phase motor drive inverter is essentially six or more MOSFETs or IGBTs in a bridge configuration, switching thousands of times per second to synthesize a variable-frequency AC output.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Integrated Circuits and Power Supply Units \u2014 Intelligence and Conversion<\/h3>\n\n <p><strong>Integrated circuits (ICs)<\/strong> pack millions or billions of transistors into a single silicon chip. On the factory floor, ICs live inside PLC CPUs, motor drive control boards, and communication modules. They’re the brains \u2014 running control algorithms, processing sensor inputs, and sending commands to the output stage.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Power supply units<\/strong> bridge the gap between the grid and the control system. The industrial standard is the DIN rail-mounted switching power supply: a compact metal-cased unit that clips onto a standard 35mm DIN rail inside a control cabinet and converts 85\u2013264V AC mains to a regulated 24V DC output. That 24V rail \u2014 defined by IEC 61131-2 as the universal control voltage \u2014 powers every PLC, sensor, relay, and HMI in the cabinet. These supplies range from 15W (powering a handful of sensors) to 480W or more (running an entire control panel). Modern units hit over 90% efficiency and include built-in protection against overload, short circuit, overvoltage, and overtemperature \u2014 typically labeled OLP, SCP, OVP, and OTP on the datasheet. When evaluating an industrial power supply, look for CE and RoHS compliance at minimum, plus an 85\u2013264V AC universal input range \u2014 which means the unit works anywhere in the world without manual voltage selection.<\/p>\n\n <h2>Electromechanical and Protection Components \u2014 The Workers and Guardians<\/h2>\n\n <p>This is where electrical engineering separates most visibly from electronics. Electromechanical components perform physical actions \u2014 opening and closing circuits, making and breaking connections, sensing proximity and position. They’re what you touch, hear, and see when you open a control cabinet door.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Switches, Relays, and Circuit Breakers \u2014 Manual to Automatic Control<\/h3>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Gemini_Generated_Image_x808nax808nax808.webp\" alt=\"\u63cf\u8ff0\u6587\u5b57\" class=\"bd-post-image\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\n <p><strong>Switches<\/strong> are the most basic control element: a pair of contacts that touch or separate. In industry, the micro switch (or limit switch) is the workhorse \u2014 a small, mechanically actuated switch triggered by a physical object pressing against its lever or plunger. It tells a control system that a machine part has reached the end of its travel. Push button switches live on every operator panel, rated for AC-15 (control AC) or DC-13 (control DC) load categories, and housed in IP65 or IP67 enclosures that shrug off dust and washdown spray.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>\u0420\u0435\u043b\u0435<\/strong> take the switch concept and make it electromagnetic. Apply a voltage to the coil \u2014 typically 24V DC or 230V AC \u2014 and the resulting magnetic field pulls a set of contacts together. A low-power control signal now switches a much higher-power circuit. A standard industrial relay might switch 10A at 250V AC through contacts rated for hundreds of thousands of operations. <strong>\u041a\u043e\u043d\u0442\u0430\u043a\u0442\u043e\u0440\u044b<\/strong> are heavy-duty relays built for motor control. Conforming to IEC 60947-4-1, they handle AC-3 duty (switching squirrel-cage motors) at currents from 9A to hundreds of amps, with electrical lifetimes measured in millions of operations.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Circuit breakers<\/strong> add intelligence to protection. Unlike a fuse, which sacrifices itself once and must be replaced, a circuit breaker trips open on overload or short circuit, then resets with the flip of a toggle. Miniature circuit breakers (MCBs, per IEC 60898) protect branch circuits at 6A to 63A. Molded-case circuit breakers (MCCBs, per IEC 60947-2) handle main feeders at 100A to 630A or more, with adjustable trip settings and breaking capacities of 10 kA, 25 kA, or higher. Residual current devices (RCCBs\/RCBOs) add earth-leakage protection \u2014 critical for personnel safety.<\/p>\n\n <p>For distributors and wholesalers building out their electrical component catalog, supplier breadth matters. A manufacturer that covers MCBs, MCCBs, RCCBs, contactors, relays, and limit switches under one roof \u2014 backed by CE, CCC, and RoHS certifications \u2014 means fewer supplier relationships to manage and a consistent quality baseline across your entire product range. OMCH, for instance, manufactures over 3,000 models across 30+ categories from its 8,000 m\u00b2 facility in Zhejiang. For a distributor, that translates to one audit, one quality system, and one logistics chain covering a significant portion of your low-voltage and industrial control catalog. You can explore their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omch.com\/ru\/low-voltage-distribution\/\">low-voltage distribution components<\/a> \u0438 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omch.com\/ru\/industrial-control\/\">industrial control and switching products<\/a> to see whether the category coverage aligns with your market.<\/p>\n\n \n <div class=\"bp-iec-ref bd-reveal\">\n <div class=\"bp-iec-ref-header\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\/><path d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg>\n <span class=\"bp-iec-ref-title\">Key IEC Standards Referenced<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-iec-ref-grid\">\n <div class=\"bp-iec-ref-item\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg>\n <div class=\"bp-iec-ref-item-content\">\n <span class=\"bp-iec-ref-code\">IEC 60947-4-1<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-iec-ref-desc\">Contactors & motor-starters<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-iec-ref-item\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg>\n <div class=\"bp-iec-ref-item-content\">\n <span class=\"bp-iec-ref-code\">IEC 60898<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-iec-ref-desc\">MCBs for branch circuits<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-iec-ref-item\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg>\n <div class=\"bp-iec-ref-item-content\">\n <span class=\"bp-iec-ref-code\">IEC 60947-2<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-iec-ref-desc\">MCCBs for main feeders<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-iec-ref-item\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg>\n <div class=\"bp-iec-ref-item-content\">\n <span class=\"bp-iec-ref-code\">IEC 61131-2<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-iec-ref-desc\">PLC equipment requirements<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-iec-ref-item\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg>\n <div class=\"bp-iec-ref-item-content\">\n <span class=\"bp-iec-ref-code\">IEC 60947-7-1<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-iec-ref-desc\">Terminal blocks<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-iec-ref-item\">\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg>\n <div class=\"bp-iec-ref-item-content\">\n <span class=\"bp-iec-ref-code\">IEC 60050<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-iec-ref-desc\">Electrotechnical vocabulary<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3>Connectors, Terminals, and Sensors \u2014 The Interface Layer<\/h3>\n\n <p><strong>Connectors and terminals<\/strong> are the unsung workhorses of every electrical installation. DIN-rail terminal blocks (conforming to IEC 60947-7-1) stack side by side in every control cabinet, providing organized, labeled connection points for field wiring. Each terminal is rated for a specific wire cross-section \u2014 2.5 mm\u00b2 for sensor signals, 6 mm\u00b2 for control power, 35 mm\u00b2 or more for motor leads. Industrial circular connectors (M12, M8) carry sensor and actuator signals in IP67-rated, vibration-resistant housings.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>\u0414\u0430\u0442\u0447\u0438\u043a\u0438<\/strong> complete the picture. They bridge the electrical system to the physical world. Inductive proximity sensors detect metal targets at distances of 2 to 15 mm \u2014 telling a PLC that a cylinder has extended or a part has arrived at a station. Photoelectric sensors use light beams to detect objects at much longer ranges \u2014 a through-beam pair can reach 50 meters across a warehouse conveyor. Limit switches provide positive mechanical position confirmation. Temperature sensors and float switches monitor process conditions, closing the loop between the physical environment and the control system.<\/p>\n\n <p>Without sensors, even the most sophisticated PLC is blind and disconnected. With them, the control system becomes aware \u2014 responding to position, pressure, temperature, and flow in real time. These are the components that make automation possible.<\/p>\n\n <hr>\n\n <p>Understanding the types of electrical components is more than an academic exercise. Each category \u2014 passive, active, and electromechanical \u2014 plays a specific role in the systems that power factories, pump water, move assembly lines, and keep buildings running. When you spec a panel, troubleshoot a fault, or evaluate a supplier, knowing which family a component belongs to tells you what matters: which parameters to check, which standards to verify, and what failure looks like. That’s the difference between ordering parts and engineering a system.<\/p>\n\n \n <div class=\"bp-cta-end bd-reveal\">\n <svg class=\"bp-cta-end-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"4\" width=\"20\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"m22 7-8.97 5.7a1.94 1.94 0 0 1-2.06 0L2 7\"\/><\/svg>\n <span class=\"bp-cta-end-title\">Partner with a Manufacturer That Knows Your Catalog<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-cta-end-subtitle\">30+ product categories, 3,000+ models, CE\/CCC\/RoHS certified \u2014 one factory, one quality standard, one audit.<\/span>\n <a class=\"bp-cta-end-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.omch.com\/ru\/contact\/\">\n Inquire About Distribution\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M5 12h14\"\/><path d=\"m12 5 7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <h2>References<\/h2>\n\n <ol>\n <li>IEC 60050 \u2014 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary. International Electrotechnical Commission. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.electropedia.org\/\">electropedia.org<\/a><\/li>\n <li>IEC 61360 \u2014 Standard data element types with associated classification scheme. International Electrotechnical Commission. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iec.ch\/\">iec.ch<\/a><\/li>\n <li>IEC 60947-4-1 \u2014 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear: Contactors and motor-starters. <a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.iec.ch\/publication\/60947-4-1\">webstore.iec.ch<\/a><\/li>\n <li>IEC 60898 \u2014 Circuit-breakers for overcurrent protection. <a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.iec.ch\/publication\/60898\">webstore.iec.ch<\/a><\/li>\n <li>IEC 60947-2 \u2014 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear: Circuit-breakers. <a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.iec.ch\/publication\/60947-2\">webstore.iec.ch<\/a><\/li>\n <li>IEC 61131-2 \u2014 Programmable controllers: Equipment requirements and tests. <a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.iec.ch\/publication\/61131-2\">webstore.iec.ch<\/a><\/li>\n <li>IEC 60947-7-1 \u2014 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear: Terminal blocks. <a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.iec.ch\/publication\/60947-7-1\">webstore.iec.ch<\/a><\/li>\n <li>OMCH \u2014 Low Voltage Distribution Components. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omch.com\/ru\/low-voltage-distribution\/\">omch.com<\/a><\/li>\n <li>OMCH \u2014 Industrial Control and Switching Products. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omch.com\/ru\/industrial-control\/\">omch.com<\/a><\/li>\n <li>OMCH \u2014 Official Website. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omch.com\/ru\/\">omch.com<\/a><\/li>\n <li>OMCH \u2014 Contact. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omch.com\/ru\/contact\/\">omch.com<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ol>\n\n <\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Types of Electrical Components: The Industrial Guide Beyond Basic Electronics When you search for “types of electrical components,” most results hand you a list of resistors, capacitors, and transistors \u2014 the building blocks of circuit boards. 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