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Exploring Frenetic and Maxwell Options for an Optimal Transformer Performance in LLC Circuit

During this Frenetic webinar we explore the opportunities that Frenetic and Maxwell offer for an optimal performance of transformer in LLC circuits.

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Exploring Frenetic and Maxwell Options for an Optimal Transformer Performance in LLC Circuit

TT Electronics Unveils Busbar Shunt Resistors

TT Electronics Unveils Busbar Shunt Resistors
TT Electronics' compact, electron-beam welded shunt resistors enable accurate current sensing in the hundreds of amps range for energy management and industrial applications.

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Bourns Releases New Power NTC Thermistors

Bourns is pleased to debut its POWrThermTM Power NTC Thermistors, which are high power rating NTC thermistors.

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Bourns Releases New Power NTC Thermistors

KYOCERA Developed Industry Leading 008004 Hi-Q MLCC for PA Modules

KYOCERA Developed Industry Leading 008004 Hi-Q MLCC for PA Modules
Kyocera has developed an industry leading miniature Hi-Q MLCC, 008004 (EIA) size, using copper (Cu) as the internal electrode to deliver superior Q factor.

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MLCC Suppliers Reduced Production Capacity in 1H23 due to Weak Consumer Market Demand

TrendForce reports that global economic headwinds have had a significant impact on the MLCC industry, with shipments from January to April of this year totaling 1.359 trillion units. This represents a 34% decrease compared to the same period in 2021, highlighting the greater impact of global economic headwinds on the MLCC ceramic capacitor industry compared to the pandemic.

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MLCC Suppliers Reduced Production Capacity in 1H23 due to Weak Consumer Market Demand

Introduction of Knowles MLCCs StackiCap, its Benefits and Applications

Introduction of Knowles MLCCs StackiCap, its Benefits and Applications
Nan Zhang in this blog article explains Knowles' MLCC capacitors StackiCap capabilities, benefits and applications.

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Murata Unveils Compact MLCCs with Extended Creepage Distance

Leading electronics manufacturer Murata has introduced multi-layer ceramic (MLCC) moulded capacitors that successfully draw on the company’s advanced resin moulding capabilities.

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Murata Unveils Compact MLCCs with Extended Creepage Distance

Properties and Characteristics of Crystal Units

Properties and Characteristics of Crystal Units
This article written by Wataru Muraoka, KYOCERA-AVX Corporation explains properties and characteristics of crystal units.

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YAGEO Releases High Capacitance 630V NP0 MLCC for Higher Power Density and Efficiency Circuits

YAGEO expands its portfolio of high capacitance NP0 MLCC ceramic capacitors by 10nF 630V chip in small 1206 size for high power and high efficiency LLC circuits.

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YAGEO Releases High Capacitance 630V NP0 MLCC for Higher Power Density and Efficiency Circuits

Skeleton Acquires Former Batteries Plant to Increase Manufacturing Capacity

Skeleton Acquires Former Batteries Plant to Increase Manufacturing Capacity
Skeleton Technologies acquires former European batteries plant in Finland to increase manufacturing capacity and accelerate R&D processes.

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TDK Enhances Efficiency of Materials Development Using Advanced AI

TDK Corporation has announced the development of “Aim,” an original AI data analysis platform, as well as its launch for internal use in April 2023, as part of an effort to progress materials informatics (MI).

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TDK Enhances Efficiency of Materials Development Using Advanced AI

Transformer Optimal Operating Frequency for Phase-Shifted Full-Bridge Converter

Transformer Optimal Operating Frequency for Phase-Shifted Full-Bridge Converter
This article based on Frenetic newsletter written by Jonathan Church, Frenetic product director, is exploring selection of core and transformer optimal operation conditions for phase-shifted full bridge converter.

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Vishay Unveils 120W High Energy Power Resistor

Vishay Intertechnology announced availability of its new 120W ISOA high energy thick film power resistor.

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Vishay Unveils 120W High Energy Power Resistor

Knowles Offers Build-to-Print Services for Thin Film Circuits

Knowles Offers Build-to-Print Services for Thin Film Circuits
Knowles Precision Devices now offers build-to-print services to facilitate thin-film circuits product design, manufacturing, and testing.

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Industry First: Murata Squeezes 10uF into 0201 MLCC Capacitor

Leading electronics manufacturer Murata continues to position itself at the forefront of passive technology. Through its latest MLCC multi-layer ceramic capacitor introduction of 10µF into 0201 MLCC Capacitor, the company is addressing the growing need for components that have elevated capacitance levels combined with miniaturized form factors and enhanced temperature performance.

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Industry First: Murata Squeezes 10uF into 0201 MLCC Capacitor

Samsung Electro-Mechanics Unveils the World's Highest Capacitance MLCC for EVs

Samsung Electro-Mechanics Unveils the World's Highest Capacitance MLCC for EVs
Samsung Electro-Mechanics announced it has succeeded in realizing the industry’s highest capacitance at high voltage MLCC ceramic capacitors applicable to electric vehicles and expanding its line-up for high-end level automotive electronic components.

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Murata Extends Chip Common Mode Choke Coil Lineup with CAN FD Compatibility

Murata Manufacturing Co., has added a new DLW32SH510XF2 lineup that meets DCMR*2 Class 3*3 requirements to the automotive use chip common mode choke coil DLW32SH_XF Series for next-generation CAN FD*1 in-vehicle networking applications. Mass production of this product began in April 2023.

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Murata Extends Chip Common Mode Choke Coil Lineup with CAN FD Compatibility

TDK Introduces High Permeability Ultra-Thin Magnetic Shielding Sheets for NFC Applications

TDK Introduces High Permeability Ultra-Thin Magnetic Shielding Sheets for NFC Applications
TDK Corporationextends its Flexield family of magnetic shielding shielding materials with the introduction of the IFQ06, offering high permeability (μ’) and low magnetic loss (μ”) designed for near-field communications (NFC) applications.

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Integrated Passive Components Market Trend

Dennis Zogbi, Paumanok Inc. publishes on TTI Market Eye outlook on integrated passive components market trends, demand and technologies.

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Integrated Passive Components Market Trend

European Components Distribution DMASS Report Q1 2023 Availability Improvement

European Components Distribution DMASS Report Q1 2023 Availability Improvement
European components distribution ended the first quarter of 2023 with surprisingly strong sales numbers for Semiconductors and Interconnect components while commercial passive components decreased.

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High-Frequency Magnetics Role in Formule 1 Power Electronics

This article based on Frenetic newsletter is exploring role of High-frequency Magnetics in Formule 1 Power Electronics.

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High-Frequency Magnetics Role in Formule 1 Power Electronics

Design Challenges with Bidirectional EV Charging

Design Challenges with Bidirectional EV Charging
Knowles Precision Devices released white paper on why bidirectional EV charging requires special attention to design.

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Smoltek Published Video Interview with Phil Lessner, CTO at Yageo, on Future of Thin CNF-MIM Capacitor Collaboration

In this video published by Smoltek, Philip Lessner, EVP & CTO at YAGEO Group explains why he and Yageo sees a lot of potential in Smotek's disruptive carbon nanofiber technology for capacitors and how the CNF-MIM-technology can roll out a wide range of ultra-thin wafer based capacitors that fit very well with the new semiconductor segments Yageo is targeting.

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Smoltek Published Video Interview with Phil Lessner, CTO at Yageo, on Future of Thin CNF-MIM Capacitor Collaboration

Researchers Developed Magnetic Supercapacitor

Researchers Developed Magnetic Supercapacitor
Researchers from McMaster University, Ontario, Canada investigated pseudocapacitive (PC) materials for energy storage in supercapacitors, that exhibits magnetic supercapacitor features in a single material.

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Skeleton SuperBattery to Electrify Refuse Vehicles

Skeleton Technologies and Martinrea International Inc., a diversified and global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development, and manufacturing of highly engineered, value-added Lightweight Structures and Propulsion Systems, and electrification technologies for heavy-duty vehicles through its Effenco subsidiary, announced a collaboration agreement to target supply of Skeleton’s novel SuperBattery technology and the Effenco Hybrid Electric solution that electrifies the onboard equipment utilizing a unique ultracapacitor-based technology in refuse collection vehicles to be used in major cities including New York City and Paris.

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Skeleton SuperBattery to Electrify Refuse Vehicles

IQD Würth Elektronik Extends Temperature Range of Crystals

IQD Würth Elektronik Extends Temperature Range of Crystals
IQD, part of Würth Elektronik group extends temperature range of crystals to -40 to 125 °C.

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Littelfuse Increase Voltage Ratings of its SMD Resettable PPTCs Circuit Protection

Littelfuse, Inc., an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, announced the release of 60V 3425L Series SMD resettable PPTCs (Polymeric Positive Temperature Coefficient) overcurrent circuit protection devices.

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Littelfuse Increase Voltage Ratings of its SMD Resettable PPTCs Circuit Protection

Knowles Milli-Cap Ultra Broadband Capacitors Suits up to 50GHz Applications 

Knowles Milli-Cap Ultra Broadband Capacitors Suits up to 50GHz Applications 
Knowles Precision Devices’ SMT Ultra Broadband Capacitors Milli-Cap® are designed to deliver reliable, ultra-low loss operation across a variety of applications including test equipment, fiber optic modules and broadband microwave/millimeter systems as ideal broadband blocking capacitors. It offers low frequency stability over extreme temperatures, space-saving footprints and more. 

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Fast 25kW SiC EV Charger Design; OnSemi and Würth Elektronik Webinar

In this webinar three speakers from OnSemi and Würth Elektronik introduce design architecture of SiC based 25kW EV charger and selection of chokes & capacitors to fit it needs.

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Fast 25kW SiC EV Charger Design; OnSemi and Würth Elektronik Webinar

Borealis Launches Stelora™ High-Heat-Resistant Capacitor Polymer Film Dielectric

Borealis Launches Stelora™ High-Heat-Resistant Capacitor Polymer Film Dielectric
Borealis, one of the world’s leading providers of advanced and circular polyolefin solutions and a European market leader in base chemicals, fertilizers and the mechanical recycling of plastics, is launching Stelora, a new class of sustainable engineering polymer offering increased strength, durability and a step change in heat-resistance capacitor polymer film dielectric.

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Magnetics Announced New XFlux Ultra Magnetic Powder Cores

Magnetics, a global supplier of soft magnetic components and materials to the electronics industry, is proud to announce the release of new magnetic powder cores.

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Magnetics Announced New XFlux Ultra Magnetic Powder Cores

Bourns Unveils Automotive BMS Signal Transformer

Bourns Unveils Automotive BMS Signal Transformer
Bourns Magnetics Product Line is pleased to introduce the model SM91534AL AEC-Q200 compliant, automotive grade BMS (Battery Management System) signal transformer.

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April 2023 ECIA NA Electronic Components Sales Sentiment Predicts Improvement in May

North American April 2023 electronic component sales sentiment sees slight dip in March and April but promising outlook for May according to ECIA Electronics Components Industry Association Survey.

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April 2023 ECIA NA Electronic Components Sales Sentiment Predicts Improvement in May

Sumida Releases PIN Type Power Inductor

Sumida Releases PIN Type Power Inductor
Sumida releases new DPQ3535/T150 PIN power inductor with shielded construction.

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Bourns Unveils New Semi-shielded Power Inductors

Bourns Magnetics Product Line is introducing the new model SRN3010C and SRN6028C Series semi-shielded power inductors.

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Bourns Unveils New Semi-shielded Power Inductors

Murata Announced Completion of New MLCC Production Building

Murata Announced Completion of New MLCC Production Building
Izumo Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., a manufacturing subsidiary of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. located in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture, has completed construction of a new MLCC production building at its Iwami Plant in Hane that had been under construction since March 2022.

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