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4th PCNS Call for Abstracts Extended !

4th PCNS Passive Components Networking Symposium extends Call for Abstracts to 16th April 2023 deadline. The event will be held on September 11th to 14th 2023 hosted by SDU University of Southern Denmark, Sønderborg

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4th PCNS Call for Abstracts Extended !

KEMET SMD Tantalum Polymer Capacitors Meets Newly Released Military Performance Specification MIL-PRF-32700/1 and /2

KEMET SMD Tantalum Polymer Capacitors Meets Newly Released Military Performance Specification MIL-PRF-32700/1 and /2
KEMET, part of the YAGEO Group and leading global electronic components supplier for aerospace, defense, avionics, and mission-critical applications, announces the new polymer tantalum capacitors surface mount T580/T581 series.

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Practical LLC Transformer Design Methodology

This Frenetic Webinar on "Practical LLC Transformer Design Methodology", presented by Lucas Nicieza talk on the state of the art methodologies for LLC design, followed by some design examples and a Q&A session, in which several questions on this topic were answered.

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Practical LLC Transformer Design Methodology

Practical Measurement of Crystal Circuits

Practical Measurement of Crystal Circuits
In this video by IQD, Würth Elektronik practical measurements of crystal circuits are explained and demonstrated.

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March 2023 ECIA NA Electronic Components Sales Misses Expectations

North American March 2023 electronic component sales sentiment confirms misses expectations according to ECIA Electronics Components Industry Association Survey.

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March 2023 ECIA NA Electronic Components Sales Misses Expectations

Würth Elektronik Presents New Series of DC-Link Film Capacitors

Würth Elektronik Presents New Series of DC-Link Film Capacitors
Würth Elektronik introduces a new WCAP-FTDB series of DC-Link film capacitors.

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Vishay Increases Anti-Surge Thick Film 0805 Power Resistor Performance with 0.5 W Power Rating

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced that it has enhanced the Vishay Draloric RCS0805 e3 anti-surge thick film resistor in the 0805 case size with a higher power rating of 0.5 W.

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Vishay Increases Anti-Surge Thick Film 0805 Power Resistor Performance with 0.5 W Power Rating

Designing with High Voltage Resistors: 10 Top Tips for Success

Designing with High Voltage Resistors: 10 Top Tips for Success
Stephen Oxley, Business Development Engineer of TT Electronics, presents his best 10 strategies for incorporating High Voltage Resistors into designs, with a focus on prioritizing definition and testing of these integral components at the outset of the design process.

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API Delevan Introduces 0402 and 0603 Small High Reliability Space SMD Inductors

API Delevan announced release of its S0402 and S0603 - a small High Reliability Space SMD Inductor designed to meet space, medical, downhole and other harsh environment engineering challenges.

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API Delevan Introduces 0402 and 0603 Small High Reliability Space SMD Inductors

KYOCERA AVX Antenna Simulation Models are now Available in Ansys Simulation Software

KYOCERA AVX Antenna Simulation Models are now Available in Ansys Simulation Software
The latest release of the globally renowned software, Ansys 2023 R1, features direct links to simulation models for 13 of KYOCERA AVX’s most popular embedded antennas. These models are also available for Ansys versions 2019 R3 to 2022 R2, and a complete range of KYOCERA AVX embedded antenna models will soon be available for all of these versions.

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Optimization of 500W LLC Transformer - Case Study

In this article Frenetic power electronics engineer Sotiris Zorbas, MSc try to identify the weak spot of 500W LLC Transformer design nad propose new construction design as a case study of transformer design optimization.

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Optimization of 500W LLC Transformer - Case Study

Flex Suppressor Explained and its Applications

Flex Suppressor Explained and its Applications
Dale Wilson, All About Electronics chats with Patrik Kalbermatten of KEMET about their Flex Suppressor ® construction, features and applications. Learn everything about FLEX SUPPRESSOR in this Tech Chat. FLEX SUPPRESSOR is a fantastic solution to "save the day" for your designs including noise suppression, enhanced communication, and ESD protection and EMI protection.

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Exploring the Benefits of High-Performance MLCC Capacitors for Aerospace and Defense

This Knowles Precision Devices blog article discusses features and requirements on high-performance MLCC capacitors for aerospace and defense applications.

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Exploring the Benefits of High-Performance MLCC Capacitors for Aerospace and Defense

Murata Establishes Joint Venture Company to Produce MLCC Raw Materials

Murata Establishes Joint Venture Company to Produce MLCC Raw Materials
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. announced the resolution to enter into a joint venture agreement with Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha, Ltd. and Fuji Titanium Industry Co., Ltd. to establish a joint venture company MF material, Co., Ltd., to produce barium titanate used in multilayer ceramic capacitors and other products.

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Examining the Influence of ESR and Ripple Current on Selecting the Suitable Capacitor

This article explains basics of ESR and ripple current parameters of differences capacitor technologies as a guideline for capacitor selection for your application. The capacitor guidelines are demonstrated in two examples of DC-link capacitors and resonant / snubber capacitor selection. Written by Jekaterina Stael von Holstein and Alexander Nebel, Field Application Engineers at KEMET YAGEO Group.

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Examining the Influence of ESR and Ripple Current on Selecting the Suitable Capacitor

SABIC Validates its 150°C Film Foil to Enable Adoption of Film Capacitors in SIC Power Modules

SABIC Validates its 150°C Film Foil to Enable Adoption of Film Capacitors in SIC Power Modules
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, progress in enhancing, testing and validating of its high-heat ELCRES™ HTV150A dielectric films that are well-suited for downstream film capacitor operations.

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Outlook of Passive Electronic Components Market for Oil & Gas Electronics in 2023

Dennis Zogbi, Paumanok Inc. publishes on TTI Market Eye his 2023 outlook on passive electronic components market for oil & gas electronics. 

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Outlook of Passive Electronic Components Market for Oil & Gas Electronics in 2023

Flying Capacitors Explained

Flying Capacitors Explained
This article explains flying capacitor circuit configuration features and benefits. The flying-capacitor size is significantly smaller than the required DC-link capacitor used in traditional booster topologies with the same power rating nevertheless there are some issues to be addressed with this topology. The article is based on Knowles blog article written by Jordan Yates and EE Power article by Viktor Antony.

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TDK Introduces Compact High-Current Chokes for Automotive and Industrial Applications

TDK Corporation presents the B82559A*A033 series of new shielded EPCOS ERU33 high-current chokes for through-hole mounting.

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TDK Introduces Compact High-Current Chokes for Automotive and Industrial Applications

ECIA NA February 2023 Electronic Components Sales Confirms Growth Trend

ECIA NA February 2023 Electronic Components Sales Confirms Growth Trend
North American February 2023 electronic component sales sentiment confirms past growth expectations according to ECIA Electronics Components Industry Association Survey.

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Investigating Modeling Techniques of Class II Ceramic Capacitors Losses for High Voltage and Current Applications

prof. Sam Ben-Yaakov in his video explores advances in modeling of Class II ceramic capacitors loss under high current and high voltage conditions.

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Investigating Modeling Techniques of Class II Ceramic Capacitors Losses for High Voltage and Current Applications

TDK Extends Range of Industrial Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) Inductors

TDK Extends Range of Industrial Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) Inductors
TDK Corporation has developed a series of inductors for Industrial Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) based on the IEEE 802.3cg standard for 10BASE-T1L.

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Premo Unveils New series of 11kW 3-Phase On-Board Charger Transformers

Premo is pleased to announce its ground-breaking product, the new series of On-Board Charger Transformers, the BCBM-11KW-004. A 3.6 KW LLC set with transformer + resonance.

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Premo Unveils New series of 11kW 3-Phase On-Board Charger Transformers

TAIYO YUDEN Releases 150C Automotive Power Inductors

TAIYO YUDEN Releases 150C Automotive Power Inductors
TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD. announced the launch of the AEC-Q200 qualified LAXH series of ferrite power inductors, and has begun the mass production of 16 items including the LAXHG6060YEL1R0NMR (6.0x6.0x4.5mm).

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TAIYO YUDEN Announces Completion of MLCC Material Building

TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD., announces completion of a material building to manufacture barium titanate which is a raw material of multilayer ceramic capacitors,
at the Yawatabara Plant (Takasaki-shi, Gunma, Japan).

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TAIYO YUDEN Announces Completion of MLCC Material Building

TDK's High-Impedance Multilayer Common Mode Filters Mitigates Noise Issues in Automotive Interfaces

TDK's High-Impedance Multilayer Common Mode Filters Mitigates Noise Issues in Automotive Interfaces
TDK Corporation has announced introduction of its new KCZ1210DH800HRTD25 common mode filter for deployment in ultra-high-speed automotive interfaces (1.25 x 1.0 x 0.5mm - L x W x H).

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Sumida Introduces Unshielded High-Inductance Inductors

Sumida releases new line of CDR**/T150 SMD high-inductance magnetically unshielded inductor qualified to automotive AEC-Q200 standards.

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Sumida Introduces Unshielded High-Inductance Inductors

Cornell Dubilier Announces Low Inductance DC Link Film Capacitors

Cornell Dubilier Announces Low Inductance DC Link Film Capacitors
To support the needs of high-frequency switching inverters and converters, Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. has announced its 944L Series of low inductance, high current DC link film capacitors.

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Bourns Introduces Automotive Resettable TCO Thermal Cut-off Protection Device

Bourns released automotive AEC-Q200 compliant resettable miniature thermal cut-off over-temperature protection device.

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Bourns Introduces Automotive Resettable TCO Thermal Cut-off Protection Device

Murata Unveils Common Mode Choke Coils with Wideband Impedance Specifications

Murata Unveils Common Mode Choke Coils with Wideband Impedance Specifications
Latest wire wound chip common mode choke coils from Murata exhibit wideband impedance capabilities.

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Coilcraft Releases 0603 Low Profile Chip Inductors

Coilcraft releases low profile SMD chip inductors measuring just 0.58 x 0.46 x 0.35 mm: the 0201CT Series is a low profile wirewound chip inductor in an 0201 (metric 0603) size.

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Coilcraft Releases 0603 Low Profile Chip Inductors

Murata Expands its Silicon Capacitor Production Line

Murata Expands its Silicon Capacitor Production Line
Murata is expanding its Silicon Capacitor manufacturing by creating a new 200-mm mass production line in Caen, France.

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Würth Elektronik Introduces New Family of Harsh Robust Safety Film Capacitors

With its WCAP-FTXH THB X2 series, Würth Elektronik introduces its new family of safety film capacitors for interference suppression in mains filters.

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Würth Elektronik Introduces New Family of Harsh Robust Safety Film Capacitors

Vishay Releases High Accuracy Automotive Thick Film Chip Resistors

Vishay Releases High Accuracy Automotive Thick Film Chip Resistors
Vishay introduced a new series of Automotive Grade thick film chip resistors in the compact 2512 case size with high working voltages up to 1415 V.

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FBDi: German Components Distribution Sales Grow, Order Situation Normalizes in Q4 2022

The fourth quarter of 2022 ended for German components distribution sector almost at the same sales level as the record quarter Q3. Sales of distributors reporting through the FBDi rose by almost 38% to €1.36 billion. By contrast, bookings shrank by ~ minus 20% to €1.16 billion. The book-to-bill ratio (ratio of incoming orders to sales) dropped to 0.86.

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FBDi: German Components Distribution Sales Grow, Order Situation Normalizes in Q4 2022

Bourns Releases New Planar Transformers

Bourns Releases New Planar Transformers
Bourns Custom Magnetics Product Line is pleased to introduce the new Model PLN Series Planar Transformers.

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The Benefits of Using Tantalum Capacitors in Electric Vehicle Applications

This blog article written by Jeff Lee, KYOCERA-AVX Corporation explains the benefits of using tantalum capacitors in electric vehicle applications.

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The Benefits of Using Tantalum Capacitors in Electric Vehicle Applications

Variohm Announced Rapid Response NTC thermistor

Variohm Announced Rapid Response NTC thermistor
Variohm Eurosensor announced new NTC thermistor designed for rapid response to small mid-range temperature changes.

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Understanding Basics of Current Sense Resistors

This webinar from Würth Elektronik presented by Frank Puhane provides insight into the basics of current sense resistor and discussing how to evaluate some of the specifics of the component, such as the details in the datasheets, different measurements including the rated current, and the equivalent circuit model and advantages of wide terminal.

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Understanding Basics of Current Sense Resistors

Tantalum Capacitor DCL & Life-Time Prediction by Evaluation of Anode Mechanical Properties

Tantalum Capacitor DCL & Life-Time Prediction by Evaluation of Anode Mechanical Properties
This article written by Vladimir Azbel, independent consultant on tantalum capacitors, Israel, discusses how tantalum capacitor reliability and leakage current can be evaluated and impacted already from the anode stage by its proper design and characterization. The early-stage prediction of capacitor reliability and leakage current may increase the final tantalum capacitor confidence level and save considerable manufacturing costs. 

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Filter Shape Factor and Selectivity

This blog article from Knowles Precision Devices written by Peter Matthews explains basics on filter selection - filter shape factor and selectivity.

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Filter Shape Factor and Selectivity

Biodegradable Polymers Are Promising for Supercapacitors

Biodegradable Polymers Are Promising for Supercapacitors
Recently, a research team led by Prof. WU Zhong-Shuai from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) clarified the importance of biodegradable polymers, a component of future green supercapacitors.

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Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors for DC-Link in On-Board Charger Applications

TDK application note discusses use and benefits of aluminum electrolytic capacitors for DC link in on-board charger applications.

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Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors for DC-Link in On-Board Charger Applications

Vanguard Announces New Common Mode Choke Inductor

Vanguard Announces New Common Mode Choke Inductor
Vanguard Electronics, under the iNRCORE Family of Brands, is pleased to announce its new XTCMN5 Series Common Mode Choke Inductors, the latest addition to Vanguard’s growing High Temperature product line.

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