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Polymer aluminium capacitor for mobile devices available in B case size

Murata has developed a polymer aluminium capacitor (PAC) in the popular B case size (EIA 1411) — claimed to be the world’s first in this size. The smaller PAC is primarily intended for use in mobile devices such as laptop PCs, thin televisi

Murata | 10-03-2017

Power inductors and capacitors feature in plug and play power module solutions

Carefully selected for the complete high efficiency, company solution, Wurth Electronics power inductors and capacitors are now featured in Monolithic Power Systems mEZ plug and play power module solutions. MPS’s open-frame modules prov

Wurth | 07-03-2017

Film suppression capacitor for use as an electromagnetic interference suppressor

The Kemet PME271E series consists of multilayer metallized paper, encapsulated and impregnated in self-extinguishing material meeting the requirements of UL 94 V-0. It is available now from Farnell element14. Typical applications includ

Farnell element14 | 06-03-2017

New circuit protection thermistor has excellent ratings for resistance, current and energy

Ametherm today released a new UL-approved circuit protection thermistor that helps to conserve power, save space, and lower costs for a wide variety of applications with industry-best hot resistance, current handling, and energy ratings.

Ametherm | 06-03-2017

Thin film on ceramic technology provides lifelong precision

TT Electronics has launched the QSOP-C and SOIC-C high-density resistor networks that combine high precision with stability and reliability. By using a ceramic substrate and a relatively large feature size, they offer better cross-talk per

TT Electronics | 06-03-2017

New low current clock oscillators designed for high accuracy timing

Mercury Electronics Europe has announced a new range of temperature compensated crystal oscillators (TCXO) that are designed for high accuracy timing in a broad range of applications. The new ME32T series offers 15pF CMOS output at a freque

Mercury Electronics | 28-02-2017

Broad portfolio of frequency control products now available globally

Taitien’s selection of high-quality quartz monitor crystals and oscillators is available worldwide through Digi-Key, as the result of a recent global distribution agreement. The company offers a broad portfolio of frequency control prod

Digikey | 27-02-2017

Temperature compensated MLCC suits portable devices

Murata introduces what is claimed to be the world’s first temperature compensated 100pF 008004 size monolithic ceramic capacitor (MLCC). With the appearance of a small dot on a piece of paper, it is primarily intended for use in mobile devi

Murata | 22-02-2017

New capacitors benefit from low loss and excellent frequency characteristics

Panasonic Automotive and Industrial Systems Europe has a new range of small size metalized polypropylene film capacitors featuring low loss and excellent frequency characteristics for active filter circuits as well as high frequency and hig

Panasonic | 20-02-2017

Film suppression capacitor ideal as electromagnetic interference suppressor

The Kemet PME271E Series, available from Farnell element14, consists of multilayer metallized paper, encapsulated and impregnated in self-extinguishing material meeting the requirements of UL 94 V-0. Typical applications include worldwi

Farnell element14 | 17-02-2017

Four-terminal snap-in aluminium electrolytic capacitors lower costs and increase stability

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a new series of 400V and 450V snap-in, four-terminal aluminium electrolytic capacitors with improved ripple current capability at an ambient temperature of 105C in 15 large case sizes. Designed for powe

Vishay | 17-02-2017

Thermistors deliver long-term stability and reliability for automotive and industrial applications

Ametherm has a new series of glass-encapsulated thermistors that provide long-term stability and reliability for high-accuracy temperature sensing in automotive and industrial applications. Hermetically sealed, DG series devices eliminate e

Ametherm | 17-02-2017

Surface mount power inductor for automotive applications has a wide temperature range

Available now from Farnell element14, the TDK CLF7045NI-D Type wound ferrite inductors for power circuits are magnetic shield type inductors that feature a wide temperature range of -55C to +150C (including self-temperature rise) and 1µH to

Farnell element14 | 15-02-2017

New foil resistors offer industry reliability and long-term stability

The VPG Foil Resistors has launched the Powertron PCS Series, a high-reliability power current sensor family, offering exceptional long-term stability, reliability and performance. Design of the series incorporates the company’s own pro

Vishay Precision Group | 15-02-2017

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