Compare between active and passive components.
active component
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passive component
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It is a device which amplify by producing an output signal with more power in it than that of input signal
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It is a device which controls or modifies the output of electronics circuit without playing an active role in its performance.
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It includes the component such as diodes, transistors, ICs, battery etc.
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It includes the component such as resistors, capacitors and inductors, conductors and transformers.
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It may introduce the gain
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It does not introduce any gain
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It has generally unidirectional function
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It has bidirectional function
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semiconductor materials are used
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Non-semiconductor or semiconductor material is used
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