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How to Design an Inductor; Frenetic Webinar

Dr. Chema Molina and Lucas Nicieza from Frenetic presented in their webinar the general process to design an inductor including a live example of a design.

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How to Design an Inductor; Frenetic Webinar

Energous and CAP-XX to Develop Supercapacitor Based Battery-free IoT Devices

Energous and CAP-XX to Develop Supercapacitor Based Battery-free IoT Devices
CAP-XX’s supercapacitors combined with Energous’ wireless power technology to enable maintenance-free supercapacitor based battery-free IoT devices that do not require battery replacement.

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How to Design High Energy Power Inductor

This article written by Dr. Chema Molina, Frenetic is continuation of his series of articles about Magnetics Design started by the article How to design an inductor.

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How to Design High Energy Power Inductor

ESD Protection by MLCC Ceramic Capacitors

ESD Protection by MLCC Ceramic Capacitors
This technical blog article written by Oliver Zimmermann and John McCarry, KYOCERA-AVX Components Corporation, explains the functional properties of MLCC ceramic capacitors as an alternative overvoltage and ESD protection.

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Vishay Downsizes its Screw Terminal Aluminum Capacitors

Vishay releases new screw-terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitors featuring high CV values in smaller case sizes than previous-generation solutions, while providing increased ripple current and lower ESR.

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Vishay Downsizes its Screw Terminal Aluminum Capacitors

Film vs Ceramic CeraLink® Capacitors in Solar Flying Booster Applications

Film vs Ceramic CeraLink® Capacitors in Solar Flying Booster Applications
The flying capacitor topology is a multilevel topology, that is an interesting choice especially for (but not limited to) the booster stage of a solar inverter. TDK technical note compares benefits of its CeraLink® anti-ferroelectric dielectric ceramic capacitors versus film capacitors in an example of solar inverters.

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DC-Link Capacitor, Specification and Application

In this webinar, Würth Elektronik discuss polypropylene metallized film DC-link capacitor applications, its characteristics and comparison to aluminum capacitor solution.

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DC-Link Capacitor, Specification and Application

Magnetic Circuits LTSpice Modelling

Magnetic Circuits LTSpice Modelling
prof. Sam Ben-Yaakov in his video shows practical example of inductors, magnetic circuits modelling and simulation using LTSpice.

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To Be COTS for Space or Not to Be ?

Knowles Precision Devices Blog article opens up discussion whether COTS components are ready for space use.

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To Be COTS for Space or Not to Be ?

Power Inductors in Automotive Applications

Power Inductors in Automotive Applications
TDK blog article discusses use of power inductors in the electrification of cars including ADAS and EVs.

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Würth Elektronik EMI Suppression Snap Ferrites Ready for Automotive Industry

Snap ferrites have helped establish Würth Elektronik's renown as an EMC specialist. Now the manufacturer is launching another line of retrofittable interference suppression solutions with AEC-Q200 qualification, as required for the automotive industry.

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Würth Elektronik EMI Suppression Snap Ferrites Ready for Automotive Industry

Bourns Expands its Voltage Transient Protection Gas Discharge Tube

Bourns Expands its Voltage Transient Protection Gas Discharge Tube
Bourns is pleased to announce the addition of a new 3-electrode Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) series to its successful and innovative next-generation GDT voltage transient protection offering.

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Murata Releases 4A Switched Capacitor Charge Pump with Industry High 99% Efficiency

Murata’s 4A, switched-capacitor achieves 99% peak efficiency: Industry first, Divide-by-3 and 2 ratios with dynamic selection.

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Murata Releases 4A Switched Capacitor Charge Pump with Industry High 99% Efficiency

How to Design an Inductor

How to Design an Inductor
This article written by Dr. Chema Molina, Frenetic describes the practical process How to design an inductor that also serve as inductor selection guide.

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Panasonic Extends POSCAP Tantalum Polymer Capacitors with 125C Small Size and Low ESR Series

Panasonic extends its POSCAP brand of tantalum conductive polymer capacitors offer with TLE series that guarantee 2,000 hours at 125°C in compact B2 case housing and industry low ESR values.

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Panasonic Extends POSCAP Tantalum Polymer Capacitors with 125C Small Size and Low ESR Series

TDK Introduces Extremely Compact Disk Varistors

TDK Introduces Extremely Compact Disk Varistors
TDK Corporation presents the EPCOS B72307S0* (StandarD S07 Compact Series) and B72310S0* (StandarD S10 Compact Series) series of extremely compact, leaded disk varistors.

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KYOCERA AVX Opens Thailand Facility to Expand Ceramic and Tantalum Capacitors Production

KYOCERA AVX’s new flagship facility in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, features 1.2 million square feet of state-of-the-art design, manufacturing, testing, storage, and distribution space, meets FM Global standards, and features walkable ceilings, full electrical power supply redundancy, and column-free production areas. The manufacturing facility expands the company's ceramic and tantalum capacitors production capabilities.

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KYOCERA AVX Opens Thailand Facility to Expand Ceramic and Tantalum Capacitors Production

How to Address EMC Issues: Efficiently Connect Filter Components

How to Address EMC Issues: Efficiently Connect Filter Components
This Würth Elektronik webinar discuss how to efficiently connect filter components and minimize parasitic to address EMC concerns. The video shows impact of PCB layout designs in practical application examples and LTSpice simulation.

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Bourns Releases LAN 100Base-TX Ethernet Transformer

Bourns Magnetics Product Line is pleased to introduce an additional LAN Transformer, the Model SM91078L.

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Bourns Releases LAN 100Base-TX Ethernet Transformer

MLCC Capacitors in Implantable Applications

MLCC Capacitors in Implantable Applications
Knowles Precision Devices blog explains requirements on MLCC ceramic capacitors in implantable medical applications such as Pacemakers and Defibrillators (ICDs) and what is a difference between these two devices.

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Würth Elektronik Extends its Compact MagI³C-FIMM Fixed Isolated MicroModule

Würth Elektronik has extended the product families of its MagI³C power modules with the MagI³C-FIMM Fixed Isolated MicroModule. It combines the features of an isolated power module with those of a MicroModule in an LGA-7 package and measures just 9 mm x 7 mm x 3.1 mm.

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Würth Elektronik Extends its Compact MagI³C-FIMM Fixed Isolated MicroModule

Researchers Demonstrated New Layer-by-Layer Fabrication Method for Polypropylene-based Nanocomposite Capacitors

Researchers Demonstrated New Layer-by-Layer Fabrication Method for Polypropylene-based Nanocomposite Capacitors
Researchers from SDU Southern Denmark University in Sonderborg, Denmark demonstrated a novel layer-by-layer technique to fabricate nano-scale polypropylene for precise control of nanocomposite capacitor dielectric morphologies in metallized film capacitors.

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KYOCERA AVX at Electronica 2022

The KYOCERA AVX team will showcase the company’s complete line of trusted and proven component solutions optimized for advanced automotive, industrial, and high-reliability applications, amongst others.

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KYOCERA AVX at Electronica 2022

European Components Distribution (DMASS) Reports a Record Year 2022, but Future is Unpredictable

European Components Distribution (DMASS) Reports a Record Year 2022, but Future is Unpredictable
The latest DMASS reports Q3 2022 growth of 44.3% in semiconductors and 14.8% in interconnect, passive and electromechanical components. Selective availability problems remain, future looks increasingly unpredictable.    

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Supercapacitors Assisted Hydrogen Van

UK-based Innervated Vehicle Engineering (IVe) is dedicated to enabling sustainable zero-emission freight by developing a hydrogen-powered van without compromising on the range or payload capacity. Skeleton’s supercapacitors support the transient power demand and recuperation of braking energy in this innovative van design.

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Supercapacitors Assisted Hydrogen Van

What Filter S-Parameters Are Good For

What Filter S-Parameters Are Good For
This blog article from Knowles Precision Devices explains what S-parameters can tell you about a filter’s performance and show an example of how to plot a filter’s S-parameters using a free open-source tool.

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German Components Distribution Continued to Grow Through Q3/22

While incoming orders continue to normalize, sales of components distributors (according to FBDi e.V.) benefit from a strong summer quarter with 44% growth. Inflation and the weak euro contribute to surge.

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German Components Distribution Continued to Grow Through Q3/22

Sumida Releases Low DCR Flat Wire SMD Power Inductors

Sumida Releases Low DCR Flat Wire SMD Power Inductors
Sumida releases CDEPH7212 SMD power inductors with flat wire windings that provide exceptionally low DCR resistance ideal for hyper scale data centers and PWM digital power supplies.

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KYOCERA AVX Announces New MLCC Part Numbering System

The new global MLCC ceramic capacitors part numbering system launching this November will maximize manufacturing synergies within KYOCERA AVX and the KYOCERA Electronics Components Group and make it easier for customers to search the entire brand portfolio.

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KYOCERA AVX Announces New MLCC Part Numbering System

Frenetic Reveals Core OptimizerTM Tool for Quick Selection of Magnetic Components' Optimal Core Type

Frenetic Reveals Core OptimizerTM Tool for Quick Selection of Magnetic Components' Optimal Core Type
Frenetic reveals its latest secret, a powerful technology that enables to choose the optimal core up to 100 times faster. Frenetic Core OptimizerTM is a new tool integrated in the online platform, capable of comparing results in a matter of seconds.

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Smoltek and Yageo to Present CNF-MIM Ultra-thin Capacitors at Electronica 2022

The group company Smoltek Semi will together with, our collaboration partner, Yageo present the first planned joint product – ultra-thin capacitors for mobile phones – at the largest European electronic event next week. The goal is to be able to accept volume orders for these capacitors, based on Smoltek’s patent protected nanotechnology, by the end of 2024.

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Smoltek and Yageo to Present CNF-MIM Ultra-thin Capacitors at Electronica 2022

MLCC Demand Weaken, Inventory Correction about to End in 4Q22

MLCC Demand Weaken, Inventory Correction about to End in 4Q22
MLCC capacitor market development indicates that the end is near for the inventory correction period in the Chinese spot market. Despite persistence of weak demand, decline in prices of consumer-spec MLCCs has eased during 4Q22 according to Trendforce report.

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Murata's Chip Ferrite Beads Deliver Efficient Noise Suppression in Automotive Systems

Murata’s latest chip ferrite beads first to deliver high-current and high-frequency(1GHz) noise suppression in automotive systems.

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Murata's Chip Ferrite Beads Deliver Efficient Noise Suppression in Automotive Systems

Capacitors Global Market Update September 2022

Capacitors Global Market Update September 2022
Dennis Zogbi, Paumanok Inc. publishes on TTI Market Eye his September 2022 capacitor market lead time and materials update.

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DC Bias Loss in Class II MLCC: Watch Resonant Frequency Move

In this video Dr Ali Shirsavar from Biricha demonstrates the impact DC bias loss has on the value of capacitance in class II ceramic capacitors. Ali shows how the resonant frequency moves as the DC level across the capacitor is varied.

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DC Bias Loss in Class II MLCC: Watch Resonant Frequency Move

Power Supply Noise Issues: Transformer Interwinding Capacitance vs Leakage of PSU Transformers

Power Supply Noise Issues: Transformer Interwinding Capacitance vs Leakage of PSU Transformers
In this video Dr Ali Shirsavar from Biricha talks about the relationship between the transformer interwinding capacitance and leakage inductance of a transformer.

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Researchers Demonstrated 10F Power Paper Supercapacitor

Researchers at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Digital Cellulose Center in Norrköping have demonstrated 10F power paper supercapacitor technology.

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Researchers Demonstrated 10F Power Paper Supercapacitor

CAP-XX Releases Miniature Supercapacitor for IoT

CAP-XX Releases Miniature Supercapacitor for IoT
CAP-XX releases ultra-small 5mm cylindrical supercapacitor to power IoT devices.

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Murata Expands MLCC Production in China in Response to EV, 5G Market Growth

Murata Manufacturing Co., a leading Japanese manufacturer of ceramic passive electronic components, particularly Multi-layer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCCs), plans to invest JPY 45 billion (US$305 million) to boost MLCC production capacity in China's Jiangsu province, marking its largest investment, Nikkei reported.

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Murata Expands MLCC Production in China in Response to EV, 5G Market Growth

CMSE Components for Military & Space Electronics 2023 Call for Presentations

CMSE Components for Military & Space Electronics 2023 Call for Presentations
The 26th Annual CMSE Conference and Exhibition is accepting presentations for April 25-27th 2023 event in Los Angeles.

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Evaluation of Combined Inductor and Current Sensor Solution

prof. Sam Ben-Yaakov in his video discusses combined inductor and current sensor solution, its advantages and cons.

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Evaluation of Combined Inductor and Current Sensor Solution

Researchers Demonstrated 2D MXene Based Zinc-Ion Supercapacitor with Suppressed Self-Discharge Features

Researchers Demonstrated 2D MXene Based Zinc-Ion Supercapacitor with Suppressed Self-Discharge Features
Researchers, in study published by Science Bulletin, prepared MXene nanosheets with in-plane ion channels created by chemical oxidation and used as electrodes to create self-healing Zinc-ion micro-supercapacitors (ZIMC) with exceptional anti-self-discharge performances.

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Bourns Announces Five Shielded Power Bead Inductors with Extremely Low DC Resistance

Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, introduced five new shielded power bead inductor series that feature high rated current, ferrite-based shielded construction and extremely low DC resistance from 72 to 440 nH.

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Bourns Announces Five Shielded Power Bead Inductors with Extremely Low DC Resistance

Ceramic Capacitors in SMPS Circuits

Ceramic Capacitors in SMPS Circuits
This technical blog article written by Kevin Cho, KYOCERA-AVX Components Corporation, explains the key parameters for designing ceramic capacitors in SMPS Circuits.

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Bourns Releases Automotive Shielded Power Inductors

Bourns Magnetics Product Line is introducing the model SRR1050HA series automotive shielded power inductors.

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Bourns Releases Automotive Shielded Power Inductors

ECIA NA Electronic Component Survey: Semiconductor Sales Declined in October 2022 with Increasing Pessimism; Passives at Modest Improvement

ECIA NA Electronic Component Survey: Semiconductor Sales Declined in October 2022 with Increasing Pessimism; Passives at Modest Improvement
A precipitous drop in sales sentiment for semiconductors dragged the overall component sentiment index down in October 2022 despite modest improvements in the Electro-Mechanical and Passive Component Indices according to ECIA survey on North American electronic component sales.

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