Equivalent Circuit Constants of Crystal Units Explained

26.3.2026

Crystal units are often modeled as “black boxes” in schematics, but their internal equivalent circuit strongly influences oscillation frequency, stability...

Nanocrystalline Cores for Low‑Loss MHz Chip Inductors

25.3.2026

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Researchers from State Key Laboratory of Digital Steel, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China developed high‑crystallinity Fe‑based nanocrystalline soft magnetic composites that...

Transformer-Based Power-Line Harvester Magnetic Design

24.3.2026

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Power-line energy harvesting using current transformers offers an elegant way to power distributed electronics directly from existing AC conductors. This...

Tantalum Capacitor Anode Manufacturing Quality Management

23.3.2026

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This article by Vladimir Azbel, an independent consultant specializing in tantalum capacitors, delves into the concept of structural signature control...

LLC Transformer: Designing a 2 kW LLC Transformer with Integrated Resonant Inductor

26.3.2026

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Designing an LLC transformer where the resonant inductance is fully integrated into the transformer leakage is a powerful way to...

Researchers Presented Lignin-based Electrolyte for 4V Supercapacitors with Low Self‑Discharge

Schematic illustration of the electric double layer of porous carbon electrodes at elevated potentials in a a conventional electrolyte and b a weakly solvating electrolyte; source: authors

19.3.2026

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Researchers from Nanjing University in China published an article about upgrade of EDLC supercapacitors by a lignin-derived hierarchical porous carbon...

Thermal Modeling of Magnetics

16.3.2026

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Accurate thermal prediction in magnetics is critical to avoid overheating, improve loss estimation and shorten design cycles. The Frenetic magnetic...

Panasonic Releases Transparent EMI Shielding Film for Displays

16.3.2026

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Panasonic Industry’s FineX (FineCross) is a next‑generation transparent conductive film that combines high optical transmissivity with low electrical resistance for...