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JX Nippon Mining and Metals Announces Participation in Tantalum Production at Mibra Mine in Brazil

JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corporation will expand into the mineral resources business in the field of rare metals, and will work to build and reinforce an integrated business structure encompassing upstream to downstream operations. As a first step, the Company has decided to participate in the business of producing tantalum raw materials.

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JX Nippon Mining and Metals Announces Participation in Tantalum Production at Mibra Mine in Brazil

A Pitfall of Transformer-Based Isolated DC-DC Converter

A Pitfall of Transformer-Based Isolated DC-DC Converter
prof. Sam Ben-Yaakov in his video explains pitfall of the transformer-based multi-output isolated DC-DC converter.

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Best Wishes for 2023 from EPCI

European Passive Components Institute EPCI wish everyone happy new year and success in challenging year 2023.

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Best Wishes for 2023 from EPCI

Kyocera Doubling its Investment into Electronic Components over the Three Years

Kyocera Doubling its Investment into Electronic Components over the Three Years
Kyocera is more than doubling its capex and R&D budget to $9.78 billion over the three years March 2022-26, Kyocera’s President Hideo Tanimoto told the Nikkei Asia.

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Leakage Models of Multi-Winding Transformer in LLC Converter

prof. Sam Ben-Yaakov in his video explains leakage models of multi-winding transformer and implications to LLC converter. He demonstrates this in practical example of PSpice transformer leakage model.

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Leakage Models of Multi-Winding Transformer in LLC Converter

Murata is Looking for Partners to Develop Applications of its New Transparent and Bendable Conductive Film

Murata is Looking for Partners to Develop Applications of its New Transparent and Bendable Conductive Film
Murata is seeking partners to develop applications for a new transparent and bendable conductive film which combines transparency, flexibility and high conductivity.

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Würth Elektronik Moves its Munich Site Into Hightech Innovation Center

Würth Elektronik moves its Munich site into Hightech Innovation Center (HIC) in Freiham. The HIC is the new innovation center of the Würth Elektronik Group of Companies. The location in Freiham offers the best conditions for driving forward research and development for trend-setting solutions.

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Würth Elektronik Moves its Munich Site Into Hightech Innovation Center

LLC Transformer Design for Power Converters

LLC Transformer Design for Power Converters
This Frenetic Webinar focuses on LLC Power Converters. During the event, Dr. Chema Molina and Lucas Nicieza worked on a LLC Transformer design with Frenetic Online and answered all the questions raised up from the audience.

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Printed Resistors in a High Performance PCB System

This Würth Elektronik video tutorial shows how miniaturization in PCB design can be implemented using printed integrated resistors (printed polymer). This results in highly reliable PCBs and assemblies in automotive electronics.

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Printed Resistors in a High Performance PCB System

Transformer Leakage in LLC converters

Transformer Leakage in LLC converters
prof. Sam Ben-Yaakov in his video explains transformer leakage inductance in LLC converters.

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MLCC Market: Automotive & Industrial on Rise, IT Slows Down

Demand for multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) is expected to slow down until the first half of next year. The decline trend is likely to be concentrated in the IT sector, including smartphones, PC, and tablet PC. On the other hand, MLCC for electric vehicles and automobiles are expected to continue to grow rapidly.

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MLCC Market: Automotive & Industrial on Rise, IT Slows Down

Ferroelectric Materials On Radar Screen for Negative Capacitance

Ferroelectric Materials On Radar Screen for Negative Capacitance
Ferroelectric dielectric materials are getting a serious re-examination related to negative capacitance phenomenon, as semiconductor chipmakers look for new options to maintain drive current.

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Cornell Dubilier's Aluminum Polymer Chip Capacitors Offer Voltage Ratings Now up to 35V

Cornell Dubilier’s XMPL aluminum polymer chip capacitor series has been expanded to match applications with higher voltage and capacitance requirements.

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Cornell Dubilier's Aluminum Polymer Chip Capacitors Offer Voltage Ratings Now up to 35V

How Supercapacitors Can Improve Small Scale Energy Harvestor Power Quality

How Supercapacitors Can Improve Small Scale Energy Harvestor Power Quality
This blog article written by Ron Demcko, Ashley Stanziola and Daniel West, KYOCERA-AVX Components Corporation demonstrates how use of supercapacitors can improve small-scale energy harvestor power quality.

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CAP-XX Releases Coin Cell Supercapacitors

CAP-XX, the leading manufacturer of ultra-thin prismatic, cylindrical, and Lithium-Ion/Hybrid supercapacitors, announced it has added coin cell supercapacitors to its product portfolio.

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CAP-XX Releases Coin Cell Supercapacitors

M3 Technology Receives EE Awards for its Supercapacitor Power Management Solution

M3 Technology Receives EE Awards for its Supercapacitor Power Management Solution
Taiwan based M3 Technology has received the Most Promising Product award at EE Awards Asia 2022 for its MT2600 Supercapacitor Power Manager for Backup Power Applications.

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TDK Introduces HF DC link Capacitors Suited for SiC Inverters

TDK Corporation presents ModCapTM HF, a modular, high voltage polypropylene film capacitor concept for DC link applications with ultra low ESL self inductance that is able to work at very high switching frequencies such as SiC-based inverters in traction and renewable energy converters.

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TDK Introduces HF DC link Capacitors Suited for SiC Inverters

Coupled Inductor Filter and What is Good For

Coupled Inductor Filter and What is Good For
prof. Sam Ben-Yaakov in his video explains coupled inductor filter known as "ripple steering filter" and in practical simulation he shows its benefits and limitations.

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How to Use a Single Supercapacitor as Backup Power for a 5-Volt Supply

Did you know how to design a simple and elegant solution to power a 5-volt rail using just a single supercapacitor ? This article written by Steven Keeping, published by DigiKey, explains how to use a single 2.7V supercapacitor on 5V rail combined with a reversible buck/boost voltage converter.

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How to Use a Single Supercapacitor as Backup Power for a 5-Volt Supply

Transformer Characteristics Explained

Transformer Characteristics Explained
prof. Sam Ben-Yaakov in his video explains in depth transformer characteristics such as leakage, turns ratio, voltage and current transfer ratio.

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EPCIA Passive Components Student Award 2022

Dr David Menzi from ETH Zurich has been awarded with the European Passive Components Industry Association (EPCIA) Student Award for his outstanding PhD thesis at electronica 2022 in Munich.

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EPCIA Passive Components Student Award 2022

The Benefits of Using MLCCs in Converters

The Benefits of Using MLCCs in Converters
This application blog from Knowles Precision Devices explains principles of buck and boost converters function and the benefits of using MLCC multilayer ceramic capacitors in these converters.

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Predicting Metal Film Capacitor Lifetime Using Thermal Simulation

This blog article written by Youssef Laamimat, KYOCERA-AVX Components Corporation, discusses how to predict metal film capacitor lifetime by thermal simulation.

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Predicting Metal Film Capacitor Lifetime Using Thermal Simulation

ROHM Releases Industry’s Highest Rated 0508 Power Shunt Resistors

ROHM Releases Industry’s Highest Rated 0508 Power Shunt Resistors
ROHM announced industry’s highest rated power shunt resistors in the 0508 wide terminal size (reverse geometry) that contributes to greater miniaturization. Lineup also expanded to include 2 updated general-purpose MCR series shunt resistors.

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Murata Launches Compact 0402 Chip Ferrite Beads for Automotive Noise Suppression

Murata has broadened its portfolio of chip ferrite beads with the introduction of the 0402 chip ferrite beads BLM15PX_SH1 and BLM15PX_BH1 series. Supplied in a 1005 mm (0402 inch) size, these compact and rugged units are highly optimised for automobile deployment.

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Murata Launches Compact 0402 Chip Ferrite Beads for Automotive Noise Suppression

Bel Power Solutions Release High-Voltage Fuses for EVs

Bel Power Solutions Release High-Voltage Fuses for EVs
Bel Power Solutions, a Bel group company, today announced the availability of a new line of automotive fuses, most suitable for eMobility applications seen in electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid vehicles, and electrical energy storage (EES).

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Würth Elektronik Introduces Tight Tolerance Multilayer Ceramic Chip Inductors

Würth Elektronik introduces its WE-MCI automotive-qualified high frequency multilayer SMD chip ceramic inductors with tight tolerances.

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Würth Elektronik Introduces Tight Tolerance Multilayer Ceramic Chip Inductors

Supercapacitors Benefits in Power Back Up Applications

Supercapacitors Benefits in Power Back Up Applications
This blog article written by Johnson Jiang, KYOCERA-AVX Components Corporation, elaborates on how SuperCapacitors work, their construction, essential applications, SuperCapacitors benefits in power back up applications, and key advantages over other energy storage solutions.

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Variable Controlled Inductor in LLC Converter Application Example

prof. Sam Ben-Yaakov in his video shows practical example of use of variable controlled inductor in LLC converter application example.

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Variable Controlled Inductor in LLC Converter Application Example

Vishay Presents Pulse Energy Calculator

Vishay Presents Pulse Energy Calculator
In this video Vishay Intertech introduces its Joule Wizard Pulse tools. The Pulse Energy Calculator helps determine the energy content of a waveform and components pulse load.

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ECIA NA Electronic Component Sales Survey: Downturn Accelerates at the End of 2022

North American electronic component sales downturn accelerates at the end of 2022 according to ECIA November 2022 survey results.

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ECIA NA Electronic Component Sales Survey: Downturn Accelerates at the End of 2022

Magnetic Circuits LTSpice Modelling Part II.

Magnetic Circuits LTSpice Modelling Part II.
prof. Sam Ben-Yaakov in his video shows practical example of inductors, magnetic circuits modelling and simulation using LTSpice. This video follow up Part I video and presents an example How to develop a SPICE compatible reluctance model of integrated magnetics to help design tuning.

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Cavity Resonator Filters Basics

This blog article from Knowles Precision Devices explains cavity filter basics and its advantages in high performance under high power.

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Cavity Resonator Filters Basics

Paumanok Issues High-Reliability Passive Electronic Components Market Outlook 2023-2028

Paumanok Issues High-Reliability Passive Electronic Components Market Outlook 2023-2028
Paumanok Publications, Inc. has published the market research study entitled “High-Reliability Passive Electronic Components: World Markets, Technologies and Opportunities: 2023-2028”.

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YAGEO Releases High Voltage High Capacitance MLCCs for Industrial Applications

YAGEO has launched the HCV High Voltage High Capacitance MLCCs ceramic capacitors to meet the high requirements of industrial applications.

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YAGEO Releases High Voltage High Capacitance MLCCs for Industrial Applications
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