Classification of electronic components

To maintain operational stability, electronic components are often packaged with a synthetic Resin dispensing to improve insulation and protection from the environment. The element may be passive or active:
Passive components are electronic components that do not have any gain or directionality when used. In Network analysis, they are referred to as Electrical elements.
Active components are electronic components that have gain or directivity when in use as opposed to passive components. They include semiconductor devices and vacuum tubes.