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SMD MLCC capacitors for use where conversion efficiency is critical

KEMET Electronics KONNEKT U2J SMD MLCC capacitors are used in Google’s open source STC-Switched Tank DC-DC converter design. The devices are now available from Mouser. The STC converter design is for use where conversion efficiency is cruci

Mouser Electronics | 30-10-2018

Series of rugged AC filter capacitors extended

TDK Corporation has expanded its EPCOS B32754* to B32758* series of AC filter capacitors. They now comprise a range of voltages from 250VAC to 400VAC and provide capacitances of between 1µF and 70µF. The capacitors comply with IEC 61071: 20

TDK | 25-10-2018

New ultra-low current miniature oscillators for medical applications

Euroquartz has released a new series of miniature crystal oscillators from Statek Inc providing ultra-low current and developed for high-reliability applications. Hermetically sealed in a highly reliable ceramic housing, the new CXOU oscill

Euroquartz | 25-10-2018

New board level capacitors are self-healing with a flame retardant case

New Yorker Electronics has released two new series of self-healing capacitors from ASC Capacitors. The new BLF (board level filter) and BLS (board level snubber) capacitor series include double-sided metallised polyester film electrodes and

New Yorker Electronics | 18-10-2018

Compact overvoltage protection with an integrated fuse

TDK Corporation has extended its EPCOS ThermoFuse family of fuse protected varistors with the new compact NT14 and NT20 series. The new components offer a footprint that fits into existing circuit board layouts. The NT14 series (disk diamet

TDK | 18-10-2018

Robust capacitors offer an increased rated voltage

TDK Corporation has a new series of EPCOS MKP Y2 capacitors for EMI suppression. While conventional types are designed for rated voltages of 300VAC, these new capacitors provide a permissible rated voltage of 350VAC. The capacitances of the

TDK | 12-10-2018

Shielded surface mount inductors suitable for automotive and industrial applications

The BI Technologies/TT Electronics HA66 Shielded Surface Mount Inductors are ferrite-based designed with a wide range of inductances and package sizes. These inductors are available now from Mouser. The inductors provide low DC resistan

Mouser Electronics | 11-10-2018

New capacitor series contributes to automotive safety and high reliability

The new AEC-Q200 qualified ECWFG series (Metallised Polypropylene Film Capacitors) from Panasonic Industry Europe has an operating temperature range of -40C to 110C; a rated voltage of 630VDC and a nominal capacitance range of 1µF to 4.7µF.

Panasonic | 11-10-2018

Safety standard certified ceramic capacitors ideal for large-scale equipment

Murata's safety standard certified capacitors remove noise that originates primarily in commercial AC power lines, and they are connected between power lines, between chassis and power lines. The company's AC400V-rated and AC500V-rated prod

TTI Europe | 09-10-2018

Hazardous area barrier network fuse enhances safety of equipment

Littelfuse has a new 40mA PICO® 242 Series Hazardous Area Barrier Network Fuse, which supports designing barrier circuits for intrinsic safety products to stop fires and explosions in dangerous atmospheres. The fuse stops electronic equipme

Littelfuse | 25-09-2018

AECQ compliant fuses ideal for circuit protection in high energy applications

Littelfuse 525 AECQ compliant 3AB fuses, available from Mouser, are 450VDC rated ceramic fuses with an excellent interrupting capability. The fuses are ideal for circuit protection in high energy applications. These fuses are offered in

Mouser Electronics | 24-09-2018

Semi-shielded power inductors are ideal for ultra-thin electronic assemblies

Mouser is offering the Bourns SRN2510F Semi-Shielded Power Inductors. These devices are wound with flat wire on a metal alloy core, providing a low DCR and high-current capacity. These inductors run at a temperature range between -40C to 12

Mouser Electronics | 18-09-2018

MLCC capacitors meet growing need for rugged off-the-shelf devices

Under the Syfer brand, the Knowles Capacitors AEC-Q200 series of MLCC capacitors has extended its range, increasing the available working voltage from 2kV up to maximum 4kV. Created for EV applications where higher voltages are required, b

Knowles | 10-09-2018

New simulation tool for a wide range of capacitors

AVX Corporation has released the new SpiCAT online simulation tool. Created with users in mind, new simulation software provides access to two separate portals - SpiMLCC and SpiTAN, which supersede SpiCap III and SpiTan IV - that give elect

AVX | 06-09-2018

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