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Low DCR power inductors achieve excellent resistance to EMI

Suntsu has added power inductors to its product offering as an essential component of voltage regulator topology. Its SMD power inductors are produced with a magnetic shielded structure, and this helps them deliver excellent resistance t

Suntsu Electronics | 25-04-2022

Hybrid capacitors replace batteries in eco-friendly TV remote

VINATech Co. has announced that its VPC (Vina Pulse Capacitor) hybrid capacitors are employed in the new 2022 eco-friendly solar cell TV remote control for Samsung Electronics' Neo QLED TV. This is the first time globally that a hybrid capa

VINATech | 21-04-2022

New resistor series offer superior reliability and enhanced product safety

TT Electronics now offers its high surge, UL-recognised, fusible resistor family – the WHS-UL Series. Designed for inrush control applications, including power supplies, energy metering, UPS, and motor drives, its new resistors provide enha

TT Electronics | 21-04-2022

Automotive grade and glass protected NTC thermistors in 0603 and 0805 case sizes

Vishay Intertechnology has extended its NTCS0603E3.....T and NTCS0805E3.....T series of Automotive Grade, glass protected NTC thermistors in the 0603 and 0805 case sizes with new electrical resistance values at +25C (R25). The AEC-Q200 qual

Vishay | 20-04-2022

4G antenna halves the groundplane to shrink tracker designs

Antenova Ltd has halved the footprint of its 4G cellular antennas with its latest offering, the Pharaoh SMD antenna. Created for small PCBs, the antenna covers all 4G frequencies: 698-824MHz, 824-960MHz, 1710-2170MHz, 2300-2400MHz and 25

Antenova Ltd | 19-04-2022

New Y2 capacitors for high-temperature applications

TDK Corporation offers a new series of EPCOS MKP-Y2 capacitors for interference suppression. In contrast to conventional models developed for a maximum operating temperature of 110C, the new capacitors provide a maximum permissible operatin

TDK | 14-04-2022

Providing high surge current overvoltage protection in compact package

Littelfuse, Inc. has released its new Pxxx0S3N SIDACtor Protection Thyristor Series, which protects exposed interfaces in industrial and ICT applications, including RS-485 data interfaces and AC/DC power supplies. Supplying equipment in har

Littelfuse | 13-04-2022

Circuit protection devices help ensure operational reliability

Bourns manufactures and supplies various circuit protection technologies, comprising fuses, PTC thermistors, varistors, resettable thermal cut-offs, GDTs, hybrid protectors, surge protection devices, discrete semiconductor solutions, and mo

Mouser Electronics | 11-04-2022

Four-terminal shunt resistors for accurate current sensing demands

Current sensing for high efficiency generally needs very low resistance values. However, due to lead resistance effects, sensing accuracy is more challenging for lower resistance values. Four terminal shunt resistors eradicate errors due to

Stackpole | 04-04-2022

Extended series of high voltage thin film flat chip resistors in compact size

Vishay Intertechnology Inc. has extended its TNPV e3 series of Automotive Grade high voltage thin film flat chip resistors with a smaller 0805 case size. The Vishay Draloric TNPV0805 e3 is claimed to be the industry's first device in the co

Vishay | 31-03-2022

High-voltage cartridge fuse offers AEC-Q200 compliant overcurrent protection

Littelfuse, Inc. has released the new 828 Series High-Voltage Cartridge Fuses, developed and tested to satisfy the circuit protection demands of compact automotive electronics, specifically EV applications. These robust fuses are interna

Littelfuse | 30-03-2022

Compact capacitors in EIA 2220 size available now

TDK Corporation has extended its range of CeraLink capacitors. Previously, only large, ready-to-fit sizes were offered. Now, smaller versions with the classic chip design are incorporated in the portfolio to increase the areas of applicatio

TDK | 21-03-2022

5G/LTE omni antennas designed for wide variety of applications

KP Performance Antennas has introduced a new series of 3.3GHz to 3.8GHz omnidirectional antennas ideal for 5G, LTE and CBRS applications. The new CBRS 5G omni antennas provide higher data speed throughput, UV-protected radomes for long-l

KP Performance Antennas | 17-03-2022

Fuse provides 1000VDC automotive grade protection

Littelfuse, Inc. has released the new EV1K Series Fuses, the first Automotive Grade fuse with a rating of 1000Vdc. They are created and tested to satisfy the overcurrent circuit protection needs of the eMoblility market, specifically EV app

Littelfuse | 15-03-2022

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