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TDK Releases World's First SMD Inrush Current Limiter

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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TDK Releases World's First SMD Inrush Current Limiter

KYOCERA AVX Releases Gen-2 PrizmaCap Supercapacitors

KYOCERA AVX Releases Gen-2 PrizmaCap Supercapacitors
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 Unveils Industry’s Lowest Profile Power Inductors

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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TDK Unveils Industry’s Lowest Profile Power Inductors

Würth Enhances Transformers for SiC MOSFET Gate Drivers with Ultra Low Interwinding Capacitance

Würth Enhances Transformers for SiC MOSFET Gate Drivers with Ultra Low Interwinding Capacitance
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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Climatic Reliability of Electronic Components



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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Climatic Reliability of Electronic Components

NICHICON Unveils Chip Polymer Aluminum Capacitors with Improved Ripple Current Ratings

NICHICON Unveils Chip Polymer Aluminum Capacitors with Improved Ripple Current Ratings
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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NICHICON Extends Chip Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors with Low Voltage and High Capacitance

NICHICON CORPORATION has launched the UCK series of chip-type aluminum electrolytic capacitors with low voltage and high capacitance (guaranteed life of 5,000 hours at 105°C). These products are ideal for use in automotive equipment and telecommunications equipment.

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NICHICON Extends Chip Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors with Low Voltage and High Capacitance

NICHICON Launches Miniature Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors with Long Life

NICHICON Launches Miniature Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors with Long Life
NICHICON CORPORATION has launched the UTH series of miniature aluminum electrolytic capacitors with long life (guaranteed for 5,000 hours at 105°C), to meet the demand for compactness and long life in the power supply field.

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DC-Link Film Capacitors for DC-Charger Applications; WE Webinar

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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DC-Link Film Capacitors for DC-Charger Applications; WE Webinar

NICHICON Expands Ratings of Conductive Polymer Hybrid Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

NICHICON Expands Ratings of Conductive Polymer Hybrid Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
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 Unveils New LAN Gigabit Ethernet Transformer

Bourns Magnetics Product Line is pleased to introduce the Model SM91604L LAN Gigabit Ethernet Transformer.

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Bourns Unveils New LAN Gigabit Ethernet Transformer

MLCC Capacitors Benefits in GaN Defense Power Supplies

MLCC Capacitors Benefits in GaN Defense Power Supplies
This post by Knowles Precision Devices blog describes how ceramic capacitors have inherent properties that align well with the requirements of GaN-based power electronic designs.

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September 2023 ECIA NA Electronic Components Sales Sentiment Struggling to Sustain Improvement

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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September 2023 ECIA NA Electronic Components Sales Sentiment Struggling to Sustain Improvement

TDK Expands SMD Flat Wire Coupled Inductors for Power Applications

TDK Expands SMD Flat Wire Coupled Inductors for Power Applications
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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Bourns Downsize its SMD Fuse Line with 0402 Package

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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Bourns Downsize its SMD Fuse Line with 0402 Package

Three-Phase vs Three Single-Phase Inductors

Three-Phase vs Three Single-Phase Inductors
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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Sumida Expands SMD Shielded Metal Inductors

Sumida releases two new part types of its AEC-Q200 SMD shielded metal power inductors.

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Sumida Expands SMD Shielded Metal Inductors

ARA Partners Acquires Vacuumschmelze, Leading Global Advanced Magnetic Materials Producer

ARA Partners Acquires Vacuumschmelze, Leading Global Advanced Magnetic Materials Producer
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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Extending the Capacity and High Voltage Performance of Ta-Capacitors



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.

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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Extending the Capacity and High Voltage Performance of Ta-Capacitors

Improving High Voltage Power Modules with new Silicon Snubber Capacitor Technology

Improving High Voltage Power Modules with new Silicon Snubber Capacitor Technology


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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High-Frequency Planar Magnetics

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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High-Frequency Planar Magnetics

SERMA Connector Failure Analysis Overview

SERMA Connector Failure Analysis Overview
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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Panasonic Hybrid Aluminum Capacitors Improve Ripple Current and Capacitance Ratings

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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Panasonic Hybrid Aluminum Capacitors Improve Ripple Current and Capacitance Ratings

MLCC Capacitors Lifetime Prediction

MLCC Capacitors Lifetime Prediction


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.

These findings reveal the burn-in test has a negative impact on the lifetime and reliability of BME MLCCS.

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Rubycon Unveils Chip Aluminum Capacitors with Industry Leading Lifetime

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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Rubycon Unveils Chip Aluminum Capacitors with Industry Leading Lifetime

Cornell Dubilier Unveils Y2 Class Interference Suppression Capacitors

Cornell Dubilier Unveils Y2 Class Interference Suppression Capacitors
Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. introduces its MYH series of Y2, EMI/RFI suppression film capacitors designed for harsh environments.

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Bourns Unveils ChipGuard® ESD Suppressors

Bourns is pleased to announce the release of the Model CG0201MLU Series ChipGuard® ESD Suppressor.

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Bourns Unveils ChipGuard® ESD Suppressors

Ceramic Capacitors Supporting DC Link Filters

Ceramic Capacitors Supporting DC Link Filters
This article based on Knowles Precision Devices blog discusses in brief role of ceramic capacitors supporting DC link filters.

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Bourns Releases New Compact Size High Current Ferrite Beads

Bourns Magnetics Product Line is introducing the Model MH2029-T Series High Current Ferrite Beads.

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Bourns Releases New Compact Size High Current Ferrite Beads

NICHICON SLB Small Lithium-Titanate Rechargeable Batteries

NICHICON SLB Small Lithium-Titanate Rechargeable Batteries
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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