Passives


Radial varistors provide both circuit protection and high-frequency noise filtering

AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced The new radial-leaded CapGuard automotive capacitor series, from AVX, combines multilayer varistor (MLV) and high capacitan

AVX | 24-08-2015

Metallized polyester film capacitors with tinned radial leads

Kemet R82 series metallized polyester film with tinned radial leads are now available from RS Components. The R82 series radial leads are electrically welded to the contact metal layer on the ends of the capacitor winding. The capacitor

RS Components | 21-08-2015

Tiny low-cost surface-mount crystals target wearables and more

Now available from Mouser stock, CTS Electronic Components' Model 416 low-cost surface-mount crystals are aimed at applications such as wearable and handheld electronics, notebooks, computer peripherals, Bluetooth products and USB interf

Mouser Electronics | 21-08-2015

Organic capacitors offer long operational life and high ripple current capabilities

Available now from TTI Europe, Kemet's organic capacitor (KO-CAP) is a solid electrolytic capacitor with a conductive polymer cathode capable of delivering very low ESR and improved capacitance retention at high frequencies. The autom

TTI Europe | 19-08-2015

Thick-film chip resistor range now offer 0.1% tolerances

Stackpole Electronics has announced a tolerance expansion for its RGC Series thick-film resistors which are now available in ±0.1% tolerances in chip sizes from 0603 through 2512. This development is a significant enhancement to the seri

Stackpole | 19-08-2015

New high-CV long-life wet tantalum capacitors designed for use at 200C

New from AVX as a series of wet tantalum capacitors designed for use at 200C, many of which are capable of up to 2,000 hours of operation with appropriate derating. Featuring a high capacitance cathode system that enables high CV perform

AVX | 19-08-2015

Soft-termination MLCCs relieve stress and suppress cracks during board mounting

Murata's GRJ series soft-termination multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) are now available from TTI Europe. The capacitors are enhanced with a layer of resin electrodes relieving stress and suppressing cracks during board mounting.

TTI Europe | 18-08-2015

Rugged power inductors for automotive electronics operate from 55C to +150C

TDK's CLF-NI-D Series of rugged power inductors for use automotive applications are now available from TTI Europe. The CLF7045NI-D wirewound SMD power inductors feature high efficiency and reliability over a very wide temperature range

TTI Europe | 17-08-2015

Lower-cost TO-220 style thin-film power resistors suit many needs

Featuring a non-inductive design for superior performance in high-frequency and high-speed pulse applications, Riedon's lower-cost TO-220 style thin-film power resistors are now available from Digi-key. The PF2200 series offers thin-fi

Digikey | 17-08-2015

High-reliability tantalum SMD capacitors expand proven line-up

Latest from AVX is news of the expansion of its proven high-reliability TMJ S1gma Series SMD tantalum capacitor range with over a dozen new devices which exhibit the lowest DCL and twice the reliability of any commercial-grade tantalum capa

AVX | 17-08-2015

High-stability flame-retardant metallised polyester film capacitors

Aimed at applications such as connections in series with the mains, severe ambient conditions, capacitive power supplies and energy meters, Epcos B3293100nF ±10% 305AC polyester film capacitors are now available from RS Components. Th

RS Components | 11-08-2015

Shielded fixed inductors handle high transient current spikes

ICE Components IPC Series fixed inductors are now available from mouser stock. Featuring a shielded construction, 1.2mm height, frequency range up to 3MHz they offer the lowest available DCR/µH characteristics of device in its package s

Mouser Electronics | 07-08-2015

RF/Microwave capacitors designed for ultra-low ESR applications

Specially designed for ultra-low ESR applications, AVX CU Series RF / microwave capacitors are now available from Mouser. The CU Series RF/Microwave Capacitors from AVX are available in 01005 and 0201 sizes, with a capacitance range fro

Mouser Electronics | 07-08-2015

New tantalum polymer capacitors exhibit low ESR and the highest energy per volume

A new series of tantalum polymer capacitors designed to provide small, high-energy, low-profile solutions for demanding solid-state drive (SSD) applications., has been introduced by AVX. Exhibiting low ESR and the highest energy per volu

AVX | 07-08-2015

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