Passives


Expanded range of current compensated chokes

The new RC chokes from the Schaffner Group are available with horizontal and vertical mounting choices. Standard current ranges are from 0.25A to 0.7A with voltages up to 250VAC. The series of 'Reduced Complexity' chokes are a range of s

Schaffner EMV AG | 07-10-2019

New TVS array for high-resolution display and USB circuit protection

ProTek Devices has launched a new steering diode transient voltage suppressor array for circuit protection over popular consumer electronic display interfaces. The new PUSB403 device is perfect for USB 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1 and HDMI 1.4 and

Protek | 03-10-2019

Automotive grade shunt resistors reduce component counts and increase measurement accuracy

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced new Automotive Grade Power Metal Plate shunt resistors providing a 20W power rating in a 3939-sized package with Kelvin terminals. With high power density, the Vishay Dale hybrid-mount WFPA3939 and WFPB

Vishay | 01-10-2019

Compact electric double layer supercapacitors provide high capacitance values

Cornell Dubilier EDC/EDS Long-Life Electric Double Layer Supercapacitors provide high capacitance values in a through-hole stacked coin type package. The devices are available now from Mouser. The device's components are mainly intended for

Mouser Electronics | 26-09-2019

High energy bulk ceramic pulse withstand resistor is an extremely robust device

Unlike other power resistors that use a wire or a film resistance element, in KOA’s bulk ceramic resistors the whole body of the resistor is the element. These devices are available now from TTI Europe. This construction results in a remark

TTI Europe | 24-09-2019

New ultra-flat aluminium electrolytic capacitor saves board space

New Yorker Electronics now offers a new Ultra-Low-Profile Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor from Cornell Dubilier Electronics that is created for bulk capacitance and the lowest board profiles. Circuit designers are now able to use a singl

New Yorker Electronics | 23-09-2019

Metal strip current sensing surface mount resistors offer advantages in space-saving on PCB

Metal strip current sensing surface mount resistors from KOA are available now from RS Components. These devices are utilised in large volumes and are the preferred choice in electronics equipment with their small size and high reliability.

RS Components | 16-09-2019

New surface-mount clock oscillators housed in a low-profile package

Euroquartz is launching a new range of UK manufactured surface mount defence clock oscillators at the forthcoming Embedded Design Show. The new components will be produced in the company’s recently installed class 7 cleanroom facility, and

Euroquartz | 16-09-2019

CAN FD Class 3 compatible CMCC for next-generation automotive networks

Murata now offers a new wire-wound common mode choke coil (CMCC) DLW32SH101XF2, which they claim is the world’s first CMCC to support the most challenging requirements of DCMR Class 3. Subsequently, the new device satisfies the IEC62228-3 d

Murata | 16-09-2019

Coin cell style EDLCs replace or extend battery life in on-board memory backup

Cornell Dubilier's new EDC and EDS series of Coin Cell style EDLC capacitors are able to replace or extend battery life in on-board memory backup. With fast-response and recharge times, these devices provide higher power than batteries and

Cornell Dubilier | 16-09-2019

Robust SMD design uses hybrid polymer technology

TDK Corporation has increased its line of hybrid polymer aluminium electrolytic capacitors with a new SMD series. The components are now offered in 25VDC/330µF and 35VDC/270µF versions, each with dimensions of 10mm x 10.2mm (d x l). The cap

TDK | 12-09-2019

Capacitors empower new Raspberry Pi microcomputer

The new Raspberry Pi 4 is a microcomputer that promotes the teaching of basic computer science in schools and in developing countries. It highlights Panasonic Industry Europe’s Polymer SP capacitor substituting the previously used MLCC’s. A

Panasonic | 11-09-2019

High-reliability quartz crystals withstand harsh conditions in automotive applications

Diodes Incorporated has launched a series of automotive-compliant timekeeping crystals that endure harsh operating conditions to provide outstanding accuracy and reliability in tyre-pressure monitoring systems, infotainment, telematics, and

Diodes Inc | 10-09-2019

Silicon linear thermistors for temperature measurement, protection and compensation

Texas Instruments TMP61/TMP61-Q1 Silicon Linear Thermistors provide a linear positive temperature coefficient that results in a uniform, consistent temperature coefficient resistance across a wide operating temperature range. These devic

Texas Instruments | 06-09-2019

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