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SUMMARY:Can Claude design a production-ready Custom Magnetic Component?
DESCRIPTION:Can Claude design a production-ready Custom Magnetic Component?\nThursday\, July 2\, 5:30 PM \n\n\nIn this Frenetic webinar session\, we’ll review key trends from PCIM 2026 and discuss the growing role of AI in engineering workflows. Using a custom magnetic design use case\, we’ll explore the difference between obtaining a design and validating it against the electrical\, thermal\, and practical constraints required for production. \nAI tools can design custom magnetics\, but can they generate a design enough to build a custom magnetic component that meets the requirements of a real application? We’ll examine which parts of the process AI can accelerate\, and which still depend on accurate engineering models and application-specific requirements. \nWhat we’ll cover: \n\nKey magnetic design trends from PCIM 2026\nHow AI is changing engineering workflows\nWhy modern applications demand more than first-pass calculations\nThe importance of loss\, leakage\, thermal\, and parasitic effects\nWhat it takes to move from a generated design to a production-ready magnetic component\n\n\n\nPresenter\n\n\n\n\nMarcos Luna\nPower Electronics Engineer
URL:https://passive-components.eu/event/can-claude-design-a-production-ready-custom-magnetic-component/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Prague:20260714T160000
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SUMMARY:EMC Design Essentials: Mastering Varistors and Common Mode Chokes
DESCRIPTION:EMC Design Essentials: Mastering Varistors and Common Mode Chokes\nWürth Elektronik Webinar \n\nTuesday\, July 14th 2026 @ 4:00PM CEST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn electronics\, noise is the primary enemy of signal & power integrity and reliable system operation. \nIn this webinar\, we will explore how common-mode chokes and varistors improve EMI filtering\, suppress noise\, and protect circuits in modern electronic systems.
URL:https://passive-components.eu/event/emc-design-essentials-mastering-varistors-and-common-mode-chokes/
LOCATION:virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Prague:20260721T160000
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SUMMARY:Safety by design: X and Y Interference suppression capacitors for power line filters
DESCRIPTION:Safety by design: X and Y Interference suppression capacitors for power line filters\nWürth Elektronik webinar \nTuesday\, July 21st 2026 @ 4:00PM CEST \nCapacitors are essential components in power line filters\, ensuring reliable interference suppression and electrical safety. In applications connected directly to mains power\, these components must meet strict regulatory and performance requirements defined by standards such as IEC 60384‑14. \nThis webinar provides an overview of the newest developments in safety‑certified capacitors designed for modern power electronics\, including new products in our portfolio like Y2 film capacitors and THB X2 Capacitors. We will also highlight recent regulatory updates\, clarify their impact on design choices\, and share practical guidance for selecting the right capacitor to achieve EMC compliance.
URL:https://passive-components.eu/event/safety-by-design-x-and-y-interference-suppression-capacitors-for-power-line-filters/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Prague:20260728T080000
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SUMMARY:Post Procurement Testing of EEE Components for LEO Space Applications
DESCRIPTION:Post Procurement Testing of EEE Components for LEO Space Applications\nJoin ALTER TECHNOLOGY webinar on optimized test flows for EEE components in LEO applications. \nJuly 28th 2026 at 11:00 CET \n  \nThis technical session will address the rationale behind preparing and implementing optimized test flows for EEE components procured off the shelf as Space\, Military\, or Commercial Quality Level parts for Low Earth Orbit missions. \nThe webinar will present non-traditional test flow approaches compared with official NASA/ESA space specifications for these quality levels. Their implementation remains under the full responsibility of the user and must be assessed according to each mission’s technical requirements. \nThe session will also discuss a component selection and approval policy that gives first priority to COTS solutions. Depending on the specific component type and the available supporting database\, engineering judgement may take precedence over the general policy or the proposed test flow. \nTwo generations of test flows will be presented: \n\n1st Generation: a test flow supported by two and a half decades of successful space heritage.\n2nd Generation: a proposed optimized test flow based on lessons learned from the use of COTS in space\, as technically interpreted by the author.\n\nRegister now to discover how optimized\, experience-based test flows can support more efficient and technically sound component selection for LEO missions. \n\n\nAgenda or topics to be covered during the session.\n\n\n\n\nThe webinar addresses the technical rational for preparing and implementing optimized test flows for EEE Components\, procured off the shelf as Space\, Military\, Commercial Quality Level for LEO applications. The presented test flows are non-traditional vs. the official NASA/ESA Space Specs dedicated to all the above-mentioned quality levels. The test flows and their implementation are under full responsibility of the user. \nThe policy of the selection and approval of the to be flown components is based on first-priority given to COTS. \nCase by case\, as per a specific component type and/or related supporting database\, engineering judgement may take precedence over the general mentioned policy and or the related test flow. \nTwo generations of test flows are presented: \nGen\, 1 a test flow with two and a half decades of successful space heritage. \nGen.  2 a proposed test flow optimized as per lessons learnt from use of COTS in space\, as technically (not politically biased) understood by the author\, as user. \n\n\n\n\nThe webinar addresses the technical rational for preparing and implementing optimized test flows for EEE Components\, procured off the shelf as Space\, Military\, Commercial Quality Level for LEO applications. The presented test flows are non-traditional vs. the official NASA/ESA Space Specs dedicated to all the above-mentioned quality levels. The test flows and their implementation are under full responsibility of the user. \nThe policy of the selection and approval of the to be flown components is based on first-priority given to COTS. \nCase by case\, as per a specific component type and/or related supporting database\, engineering judgement may take precedence over the general mentioned policy and or the related test flow. \nTwo generations of test flows are presented: \nGen\, 1 a test flow with two and a half decades of successful space heritage. \nGen.  2 a proposed test flow optimized as per lessons learnt from use of COTS in space\, as technically (not politically biased) understood by the author\, as user. \nThe addressed issues are: \n\nThe task of traditional 100% testing.\nThe burden of COTS post procurement testing falls on the user.\nGlobal Developments leading away from the traditional methodology.\nThe need for Cultural Change to use advanced technologies\, penalized by the traditional thinking.\nNew approach is needed.\nNew Methodology is needed.\nPost Procurement activities and their scope.\nSampling vs. 100% testing.\nStatistical Process Control (SPC) targeting failures prevention.\nDecision making\, overcoming risk fear.\nElimination of justified non-value-added (NVA) testing.\nTesting activities for the relevant quality levels.\nTests addressing quality vs. tests addressing reliability.\nGen. 2 vs. Gen. 1 DPA test flow for passive.\nGen. 2 vs. Gen. 1 DPA test flow for hermetic active.\nGen. 2 vs. Gen. 1 DPA test flow for PEMs.\nGen. 1 Upscreening Test Flow for all Components\, except semiconductors.\nGen\, 1 Upscreening Test Flow for semiconductors\, except PEMs.\nGen. 1 Upscreening Test Flow for PEMs.\nGen. 2 Upscreening Test Flow.\nUpscreening sampling.\nDPA sampling.\nConclusions.\nSummary.\n\nPresenter: Dan Friedlander\, EEE Components industry consultant.
URL:https://passive-components.eu/event/post-procurement-testing-of-eee-components-for-leo-space-applications/
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SUMMARY:To Ferrite or to Nanocrystalline in Transformer Design
DESCRIPTION:To Ferrite or to Nanocrystalline in Transformer Design\nFrenetic Webinar \nWednesday\, July 29\, 5:30 PM \nChoosing the right magnetic core material is a key part of transformer design. With nanocrystalline materials now widely available alongside ferrites\, designers face new opportunities\, and new trade-offs. \nIn this webinar\, Sam Ben-Yaakov will compare ferrite and nanocrystalline cores by reviewing the fundamentals of transformer design and explaining how core material properties influence performance. The session will cover saturation flux density\, core losses\, and the effects of frequency and duty cycle\, before concluding with practical guidelines for selecting the most suitable core technology based on performance\, operating limits\, and cost. \nWe will cover: \n\nThe fundamentals of ferrite and nanocrystalline transformer design.\nHow saturation flux density and core losses affect performance.\nThe influence of frequency and duty cycle on design choices.\nPractical guidelines for selecting the most suitable core technology.\n\nSpeaker: \nSam Ben-Yaakov\nPower Electronics Expert\n\nBioProf. Sam Ben-Yaakov is an IEEE Life Fellow and Professor Emeritus at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev\, internationally recognized for his contributions to power electronics. He has authored over 350 technical papers\, holds more than 40 patents\, and has over 45 years of experience in research\, industry\, and engineering education. He currently serves as Chief Innovation Officer at IRP Systems and shares educational content with thousands of engineers through his YouTube channel.
URL:https://passive-components.eu/event/to-ferrite-or-to-nanocrystalline-in-transformer-design/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Prague:20260910T110000
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SUMMARY:Equipment models and model strategies for Space Missions
DESCRIPTION:Equipment models and model strategies for Space Missions\nSept 10th 11 AM CET \nJoin our upcoming webinar on equipment models and model strategies for space missions. \nAn ALTER Technology engineering session on how model philosophy shapes space mission development. Our Product Assurance and EEE parts engineers walk through the purpose of models\, project phases\, and the three main model philosophies\, Prototype\, Protoflight and Hybrid\, including their trade-offs in cost\, risk and schedule\, model classification and the role of component quality (COTS\, EM and space-grade) across each model. A practical\, standards-based session (ECSS-E-HB-10-02A and related) for engineers and procurement teams involved in space component selection. \nRegister now to gain a practical understanding of how model strategies support technical decision-making\, component selection and project planning throughout a space mission. \n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\nPurpose of the models: Why models are needed in space projects and how their selection affects cost\, risk and schedule.\nIntroduction to project phases: A brief overview of the main phases of a space project and the reviews conducted to close each one.\nModel philosophy: An introduction to the three most common model philosophies used in space projects:\n\nPrototype\nProtoflight\nHybrid\n\n\n\nThe session will compare their main advantages\, limitations and impact on project development. \n\nModel classification: A practical classification of models according to their functionality\, intended use and level of representativeness.\nRequirements and uses: Key considerations related to project requirements\, verification objectives and applicable engineering rules.\nComponents for models: The role of COTS\, engineering-model and space-grade components in the development of different models\, considering quality level\, purpose\, cost and risk.\nStandards and conclusions: A practical overview based on ECSS-E-HB-10-02A and related standards\, followed by the main conclusions and recommendations.\n\n\n\nPresenter \nJaime Garrido Gonzalez\, EEE Parts Engineer\, Alter Technology
URL:https://passive-components.eu/event/equipment-models-and-model-strategies-for-space-missions/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Prague:20260929T160000
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity 2026
DESCRIPTION:Cybersecurity 2026: CRA Requirements\, Emerging Threats & Live Q&A for Electronics Engineers\nWürth Elektronik Webinar \nTuesday\, September 29th 2026 @ 4:00PM CEST\n\n2026 marks a pivotal year for cybersecurity in electronic product development. With the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) entering its first operational phase\, manufacturers and developers must prepare for new legal obligations — including the requirement to report actively exploited vulnerabilities starting 11 September 2026. At the same time\, the EU is introducing additional measures to strengthen cybersecurity resilience\, streamline certification\, and improve security across digital products and services.   \n\n\n\n\nIn this free live webinar\, experts from Würth Elektronik and NMi TESTLAB will provide a clear\, practical overview tailored for electronics engineers:  \n\nThe key regulatory changes and milestones coming into effect in 2026\nWhat the CRA means for electronics and IoT product development\nRequirements for vulnerability management\, SBOMs\, and design‑phase security\nCurrent cybersecurity trends\, risks\, and real‑world examples\nLive Q&A — your questions answered directly by industry specialists\n\nWhether you develop embedded systems\, IoT devices\, or electronics with digital components\, this session equips you with the knowledge you need to stay compliant and secure in 2026 and beyond.
URL:https://passive-components.eu/event/cybersecurity-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Prague:20261124T160000
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SUMMARY:Component selection with the WE REDEXPERT® DC-DC Converter Designer Tool
DESCRIPTION:Component selection with the WE REDEXPERT® DC-DC Converter Designer Tool\nFree Würth Elektronik Webinar \nNovember 24th 2026 @ 4:00PM CEST \nIn this webinar we explain the functionality of the new DC-DC Converter Designer Tool in REDEXPERT®. \nBy means of this tool the selection of power inductors and capacitors for non-isolated topologies like buck\, boost or SEPIC in consideration of given constraints is made easy.
URL:https://passive-components.eu/event/component-selection-with-the-we-redexpert-dc-dc-converter-designer-tool/
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