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This article is written by Vladimir Azbel Ph.D., semiconductor process reliability engineer consultant, Israel, who investigates how tantalum anode heat treatment impact capacitance and DCL leakage current of tantalum capacitors.
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TDK Corporation has developed the J404, the world's first surface-mountable inrush current limiter (ICL) based on PTC (positive temperature coefficient) thermistor technology.
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October 2023 collection of news summaries, survey results and channel market insights on Interconnect, Passives & Electromechanical Components from Edgewater Research.
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In the design of a capacitor bank, it is important to balance the capacitors for both DC and transient signal. This paper written by Vishay explains the balancing methods that applies to aluminum electrolytic capacitors.
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Electronics Supply Chain Weekly Digest 10-27-23.
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The new Gen II PrizmaCap supercapacitors deliver higher capacitance, voltage, and energy density than Gen I PrizmaCaps and exhibit higher reliability across a wider range of operating temperatures. Ideal applications extend across the medical, consumer, commercial, and industrial electronics industries.
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TDK Corporation has announced the introduction of its new PLEA85 series of high-efficiency power inductors developed for battery-powered wearables and other devices, improving operating times.
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Würth Elektronik presents new additions to the WE-AGDT series, with interwinding capacitance lower than 1 picofarad, more topologies and higher output voltage options. All transformers use the same compact SMT EP7 package with 11.3 x 10.95 x 11.94mm dimensions.
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A stable, reliable, and responsible tantalum supply chain is critical to the supply of electronic components such as capacitors and semiconductors for the automotive, aerospace, medical, defense, energy, and chemical processing industries. Until recently, the tantalum supply chain has experienced intermittent periods of stability and volatility.
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The paper compares two ways to increase the robustness of assembly against ECM electrochemical migration. In the paper, we underline some challenges in gap cleaning. We describe state-of-the-art methods of cleaning process control and diagnostics, which move the cleaning process from randomly controlled to very safe with stable results.
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Murata has extended their lead in the manufacture of MLCC multi-layer ceramic capacitors for automotive applications with the release of their LLC series. The components feature a reversed termination for low ESL and are in a world’s-first 0.18mm profile package. Footprint is just 0.5 x 1.0mm for 1µF capacitance making the parts the smallest in the market.
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NICHICON CORPORATION has launched the PCA Series of chip-type conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic capacitors for use in automotive and industrial equipment environments requiring the high reliability. The PCA Series has the same ESR and other characteristics as the current PCR Series at 125℃, and has improved the ripple current, achieving industry-leading ripple current capability at 125℃.
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KYOCERA AVX contributed several components to the Pragyaan lunar rover, including stacked TCH Series surface-mount tantalum capacitors that became the first polymer capacitors to ever be used in a space mission.
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This paper explains layer-by-layer fabrication method, where nanocomposite dielectrics are printed by successive depositions of ultra-thin layers of a room-temperature-stable polymer ink. The work explores two polypropylene-based inks in industry-friendly solvents that are then used to fabricate capacitor devices.
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This article based on Chema Molina, CEO of Frenetic newsletter discusses planar magnetics considerations as it may not be the best optimum solution designers are asking for.
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This article presents a method for thickness reduction of polypropylene (PP) films, used as dielectric materials for film capacitors, by ion irradiation, which has a direct effect on device capacitance.
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This Würth Elektronik webinar provides overview of high-power density DC-link film capacitors for DC-charge applications in EVs or industrial power supplies.
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NICHICON CORPORATION has expanded its GYE/GYF series of high-capacitance conductive polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitors with high ripple current and low ESR performance, which are increasingly demanded in the automotive and telecommunications applications, to include products rated to 16V, 50V, and 63V. We have moreover expanded the GYE series to include a φ10 x 12.5L size.
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Bourns Magnetics Product Line is pleased to introduce the Model SM91604L LAN Gigabit Ethernet Transformer.
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Vishay STH / Wet SuperTan® series of hermetically sealed tantalum capacitors have been qualified to meet military H-level shock and vibration capabilities for high reliability at a low cost.
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TAIYO YUDEN announces completion of its new factory at TAIYO YUDEN Sarawak, Malaysia as environmentally friendly and cutting-edge production base for MLCC Multilayer Ceramic
Capacitors.
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This paper explores degradation of electrical parameters in different types of aluminum capacitors and tantalum hermetically sealed capacitors during long-term storage at high temperatures up to 150°C.
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ECIA’s Electronic Component Sales Trend Sentiment (ECST) for September 2023 sales sentiment survey show the overall electronic component
markets index struggling to sustain improvement.
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This paper studies NanoLamTM film capacitors' performance of key dielectric parameters as a function of temperature in the range of -196oC to +200oC to evaluate its capability to meet the space environment operating conditions.
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The paper presents effects of derating on performance and reliability of Solid Electrolytic and Polymer Tantalum Capacitors manufactured with conventional technology and flawless dielectric technology (F-Tech) combined with simulated breakdown screening (SBDS). Solid tantalum capacitors that can be used in high-reliability applications with low/no derating and are efficient, reliable, and cost effective are under discussion.
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This article presents a two-step process that involves pyrolysis followed by chemical activation, which effectively transforms common plastic waste into activated carbons (ACs), making them suitable for electrode materials in supercapacitors.
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TDK Corporation has expanded its family of flat wire power inductors with the high-performance EPCOS ERUC23 coupled inductor series (B82559S*).
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This Würth Elektronik video introduces REDEXPERT EMI Filter Designer as a tool to simplify filter calculation and filter selection.
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Bourns is pleased to announce the introduction of a new 0402 package size SMD fuse series to complement its already successful line of SinglFuse™ SMD Fuse products.
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This webinar by Würth Elektronik focuses on use of LTSpice to automate validation of electronic design in an example of power converter simulation.
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This article written by Pablo Blázquez, Frenetic power electronics engineer explores a crucial decision in the world of Electrical design - whether to use a three-phase Inductor or three single-phase Inductors.
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Electronics Supply Chain Weekly Digest 10-13-23
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This research paper focuses on the development and evaluation of embroidered textile electroacoustic transducer (speaker).
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This video by Dr. Ali Shirsavar from Biricha is a follow up from a previous video on inductor behaviour in a switching power supply with practical demonstration of inductor EMF electromotive force.
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This article is based on Murata application note on 3-terminal capacitor use to suppress EMI radiated emission noise and improve conducted immunity.
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Sumida releases two new part types of its AEC-Q200 SMD shielded metal power inductors.
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According to a recent article by Nikkei Asia, the Japanese government is planning to designate advanced electronic components and MLCC as critical goods that will receive support from the state to shore up the supply chain and minimize the fallout from international emergencies.
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Panasonic Industry's electronic materials will contribute to future technological innovations in the fields of aerospace, information, communication and more.
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This article deals with the issue of assembling conventional SMD components on textile substrates using UV-curable non-conductive adhesives.
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Ara Partners ("Ara"), a private equity firm that specializes in industrial decarbonization investments, today announced that it has acquired Vacuumschmelze (“VAC”), a leading global producer of advanced magnetic materials and the largest producer of rare earth permanent magnets in the Western Hemisphere, from funds managed by Apollo. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Tantalum capacitors are the preferred choice for applications requiring the highest energy density, best reliability, low ESR, and excellent stability over wide ranges of time and application temperatures.
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This paper shows the latest status of newly developed powders that extend the range of forming voltage to 300 V and 400 V and thus enables extension of tantalum capacitor voltage ranges to new applications and circuits.
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Murata’s new Silicon Snubber Capacitor technology offers solutions for high voltage power modules, enabling them to fully harness the benefits of wide band gap technologies by overcoming the issues they may face.
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This article written by Pablo Blázquez, Frenetic Power Εlectronics Εngineer discuss the HF Planar Magnetics advantages, challenges, best design practices, ideal applications, and reasons why it's a game-changer in modern electronics.
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In this paper SERMA TECHNOLOGIES presents failure statistics of connectors from field return analyzed during the last 10 years. The article analyzes main defects encountered during failure analysis and associated mechanisms / root causes (if identified).
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Electronics Supply Chain Weekly Digest 10-06-23
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The newly introduced ZUU series of conductive polymer hybrid aluminium electrolytic capacitors from Panasonic Industry benefit from some of the best technical specifications currently available on the market for this type of capacitor.
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This article reviewing our findings on the effect of the burn-in test, a common quality control process, on the dynamics of oxygen vacancies within BME MLCC ceramic capacitors.
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These findings reveal the burn-in test has a negative impact on the lifetime and reliability of BME MLCCS.
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This article based on Knowles Precision Devices blog elaborates on importance of safety capacitors in power electronic applications.
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Rubycon has developed the TYV series of wet type chip aluminum electrolytic capacitors, achieving industry top lifetime specification for applications targeting devices requiring high reliability.
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September 2023 component distribution supply chain insights – September 2023 from Edgewater Research.
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Electrical Double Layer Capacitors (EDLC) supercapacitors have shown significant growth in the last several years.
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This paper by Vishay presents 3.0V EDLC supercapacitors and its benefits to achieve a longer useful life and also meet the stronger and more harsh requirements with regard to high humidity and low losses over a wide temperature range.
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Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. introduces its MYH series of Y2, EMI/RFI suppression film capacitors designed for harsh environments.
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Bourns is pleased to announce the release of the Model CG0201MLU Series ChipGuard® ESD Suppressor.
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September 2023 collection of news summaries, survey results and channel market insights on Interconnect, Passives & Electromechanical Components from Edgewater Research.
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This article is based on TDK blog about common mode noise filters role in In-vehicle networks and how to choose them.
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KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, is acquiring assets of Bliley Technologies, a worldwide leader in the design and development of innovative, low-noise frequency control products with more than 65 years of space heritage in low Earth orbit (LEO) and geostationary equatorial orbit (GEO) applications.
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This application guide written by KEMET YAGEO provides general guidelines on selecting and validating an MLCC (Multilayer Ceramics Capacitor) resonant solution for OBCs as well as addressing some lesser-known phenomenon with MLCCs under high AC voltages.
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Bourns Magnetics Product Line is introducing the Model MH2029-T Series High Current Ferrite Beads.
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Skeleton Technologies in collaboration with the Estonian autonomous vehicle company Auve Tech developed an ultra-fast charging system for urban public transport vehicles that use supercapacitors as their energy source.
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NICHICON CORPORATION has developed the SLB Series of small lithium-titanate rechargeable batteries for use in the Internet of Things (IoT) market. The SLB Series has an increased temperature range, as well as a much larger lifespan than other rechargeable batteries, with over 25,000 charge/discharge cycles.
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