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Skin and Proximity Losses as Key Impact Factors of Transformer and Inductor Winding Losses

Pablo Blázquez, Power Εlectronics Εngineer of Frenetic in this blog explains main transformers and inductors winding losses key contributors: Skin and Proximity losses.

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Skin and Proximity Losses as Key Impact Factors of Transformer and Inductor Winding Losses

Samsung Electro-Mechanics Expands its Manufacturing Site in Philippines

Samsung Electro-Mechanics Expands its Manufacturing Site in Philippines
On May 31st, Samsung Electro-Mechanics Philippines Corp. (SEMPHIL) held an opening ceremony for the completion of its employee training and welfare facility (Complex Building). SEMPHIL has been a main production base for producing electronic components such as multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs), Samsung Electro-Mechanics' flagship product, as well as inductors, and chip resistors.

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Heraeus Electronics and Bosch Sign Patent and Know-How License Agreement for Inorganic Potting Technology

Heraeus Electronics and Robert Bosch GmbH have signed a patent and know-how license agreement. The agreement allows Heraeus Electronics to access a valuable patent portfolio from Bosch to accelerate the development of their inorganic potting compound, CemPack®, for encapsulation of power modules.

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Heraeus Electronics and Bosch Sign Patent and Know-How License Agreement for Inorganic Potting Technology

Understanding the Importance of Resistors in SMPS

Understanding the Importance of Resistors in SMPS
This Bourns application article explains basic considerations for resistors and importance of resistive components in SMPS switch mode power supplies.

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Four Terminal Shunt Resistors Minimize the Effects of Lead Resistance

Stackpole releases CSSK3637 series of four terminal shunt resistors minimize the effects of lead resistance.

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Four Terminal Shunt Resistors Minimize the Effects of Lead Resistance

TDK Unveils Industry’s Smallest Common Mode Filters

TDK Unveils Industry’s Smallest Common Mode Filters
TDK launches industry’s smallest thin-film common mode filters for high-speed differential transmission applications to suppress noise in high-speed differential transmission, as well as high common mode attenuation.

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Compensating the leakage inductance in the basic DC-DC transformer

Sam Ben-Yaakov in this video explains leakage inductance considerations in the basic DC-DC transformer with a compensation solution.

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Compensating the leakage inductance in the basic DC-DC transformer

Bourns Introduces New 12 mm Rotary Encoder

Bourns Introduces New 12 mm Rotary Encoder
Bourns Sensors and Controls announces the release of the Model PEC11J Series 12 mm SMT Rotary Encoder.

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Würth Elektronik Presents Highest Saturation Current in Smallest SMT Power Inductor

Würth Elektronik presents WE-HEPC, its smallest NiZn-ferrite based self-shielded power inductor to date.

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Würth Elektronik Presents Highest Saturation Current in Smallest SMT Power Inductor

"Get Made" DigiKey Partners with GroupGets to Enable Hardware Startups to Bring Products to Market

"Get Made" DigiKey Partners with GroupGets to Enable Hardware Startups to Bring Products to Market
DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, has partnered with GroupGets to launch the “Get MADE” crowdfunding initiative, a collaboration that promotes and funds hardware creators. This program will allow startups to get hardware funded, produced and sold on DigiKey’s website.

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Bourns Unveils Automotive 150°C Semi-shielded Power Inductors

Bourns launches automotive grade semi-shielded power inductor series featuring high operating temperatures up to 150°C. Bourns AEC-Q200 model SRN8040HA series is constructed using the company's advanced magnetic silicon-based coating technology that offers superior magnetic shielding while also enabling higher operating temperatures.

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Bourns Unveils Automotive 150°C Semi-shielded Power Inductors

Titanium Materials as Novel Electrodes in Sodium Ion Supercapacitors

Titanium Materials as Novel Electrodes in Sodium Ion Supercapacitors
Sodium ion supercapacitors (SICs) are among the most sought-after energy storage devices due to their characteristic high-power density together with long cycle life. Researchers from Nigeria investigates the emerging use of titanium-based materials as electrode component in sodium ion supercapacitors.

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Thermal Model of PP Film Capacitors

Sam Ben-Yaakov in this video provide a detail analysis of a thermal model of polypropylene film capacitor.

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Thermal Model of PP Film Capacitors

Murata Unveils High-Precision Automotive Crystal in 2016 Size

Murata Unveils High-Precision Automotive Crystal in 2016 Size
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has commercialized the high-precision "XRCGE_FXA" series automotive crystal unit in 2016 size. Mass production has already begun.

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Zap Energy Acquired Former ICAR Equipment to Build A Pulse Power Capacitors as Key Pillar of its Fusion Technology

Zap Energy secures power supply manufacturing capabilities with acquisition of liquidated ICAR assets. The purchase of global capacitor manufacturer ICAR assets strengthens Zap’s engineering platform for advanced power supplies, a vital component in its repetitively-pulsed fusion energy technologies.

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Zap Energy Acquired Former ICAR Equipment to Build A Pulse Power Capacitors as Key Pillar of its Fusion Technology

Murata Extends Capacitance of its Polymer Aluminum Chip Capacitors

Murata Extends Capacitance of its Polymer Aluminum Chip Capacitors
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has developed a polymer aluminum electrolytic chip capacitor that achieves Murata’s largest capacitance (470 μF) in a D case (7.3 x 4.3 mm) with a maximum product height of 2.0 mm. Mass production of this capacitor will begin in June 2023.

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How a Bypass Capacitor Can Effectively Reduce Circuit Noise

 Jordan Yates, from Knowles Precision Devices in this blog article explains important role of a bypass capacitor to mitigate EMI and reduce circuit noise.

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How a Bypass Capacitor Can Effectively Reduce Circuit Noise

Exploring the Global and Regional Market Outlook for Passive Electronic Components in 2023

Exploring the Global and Regional Market Outlook for Passive Electronic Components in 2023
Dennis Zogbi, Paumanok Inc. publishes on TTI Market Eye outlook on dynamic landscape of regional and key country markets for capacitors, resistors and inductors.

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Modelling of Anode Overheating Risks During the Manufacture of Tantalum Capacitors

This article is written by Vladimir Azbel, independent consultant on tantalum capacitors, Israel, who introduces his virtual simulation tools and control algorithms for calculating the risk of anode overheating in the manufacture of tantalum capacitor.

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Modelling of Anode Overheating Risks During the Manufacture of Tantalum Capacitors

Coilcraft Unveils 0805 Wire-wound Ferrite Beads

Coilcraft Unveils 0805 Wire-wound Ferrite Beads
Coilcraft announced new release of automotive grade 0805 small size wire-wound ferrite bears with lower DCR.

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Investigating SiC's Role in the Growing Electric Vehicle Market

As the world shifts towards a more sustainable and efficient future, SiC is playing an increasingly important role in the development of EVs. This blog article is based on RCD Advisors Insights post and its expertise. Published under RCD permission.

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Investigating SiC's Role in the Growing Electric Vehicle Market

Inductor Saturation Current Explained in Video

Inductor Saturation Current Explained in Video
Lorandt explains what the saturation current of a power inductor is, and also how the saturation current is measured at Würth Elektronik eiSos. For this he uses a magnetics analyzer to measure the inductance value at several DC currents, and creates the saturation current chart out of them.

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Inductance, AC Inductors and DC Inductors Explained in Video

Sam Ben-Yaakov in this video explains definitions of ‘Inductance’, ‘AC inductor’, ‘DC inductor’ and needs for an air gap. He is also correcting some common misconceptions.

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Inductance, AC Inductors and DC Inductors Explained in Video

Toray to Boost Polypropylene Film Production to Meet Rising Automotive Capacitor Demand

Toray to Boost Polypropylene Film Production to Meet Rising Automotive Capacitor Demand
Toray Industries, Inc., announced that it will again increase production capacity for Torayfan biaxially oriented polypropylene film at the Tsuchiura Plant in Ibaraki Prefecture. The move is part of ongoing efforts to meet growing demand for automotive capacitor film in an expanding market for electrified vehicles. When they go online in 2025, the upgraded facilities will lift Torayfan production capacity by 40%.

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Yageo Expects Passive Components Inventory Correction for at Least Two Next Quarters

Yageo Corp, the world’s third-largest supplier of multilayer ceramic capacitors, yesterday forecast its second-quarter 2023 revenue to stabilize, snapping a three-quarter losing streak. Nevertheless, it would take at least two quarters for the passive-components sector to work through an excessive inventory of standard parts.

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Yageo Expects Passive Components Inventory Correction for at Least Two Next Quarters

May 2023 ECIA NA Electronic Components Sales Sentiment below April Expectation

May 2023 ECIA NA Electronic Components Sales Sentiment below April Expectation
The May ECST survey results reported by ECIA show overall sales sentiment took a body blow compared to expectations and collapsed to 72.2 points compared to expectations for May from the previous survey of 99.1 points.

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Paumanok Issues Passive Components in Oil and Gas Electronics Market Outlook 2023-2028

Paumanok Publications, Inc. has published the market research study entitled “Passive Components in Oil & Gas Electronics: World Markets, Technologies and Opportunities: 2023-2028”.

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Paumanok Issues Passive Components in Oil and Gas Electronics Market Outlook 2023-2028

Researchers Study Aluminum Dissolution to Increase Supercapacitor Voltages, Suggest New Way of Al Thin Film Deposition

Researchers Study Aluminum Dissolution to Increase Supercapacitor Voltages, Suggest New Way of Al Thin Film Deposition
Researchers from Polytechnic of Turin, Italy and CEEC Jena, Germany studied aluminum dissolution processes in supercapacitors to increase its operating voltage. This study may also lead to new ways of aluminum thin film depositon techniques.

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Frenetic Offers Frenetic Zero One Month Free Magnetic Design Tool

Frenetic announces the launch of Frenetic Zero, a new license that gives you access to Frenetic Online and allows you to design your Buck Inductor completely free of charge for the whole month following your registration.

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Frenetic Offers Frenetic Zero One Month Free Magnetic Design Tool

Murata Releases 150C Automotive Crystals

Murata Releases 150C Automotive Crystals
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. commercialized the 150°C compatible "XRCGA_F_A" series automotive crystal unit in 2016 size.

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KAMIC Group Acquires Wound Components Specialist AGW Electronics

KAMIC Group acquires AGW Electronics, a leading British manufacturer of customised wound components.

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KAMIC Group Acquires Wound Components Specialist AGW Electronics

4th PCNS Registration Opens !

4th PCNS Registration Opens !
4th PCNS Passive Components Networking Symposium is now open for on-line registration, early bird registration rate is valid till 16th July 2021.

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Ceramic Capacitors Benefits in Military SiC Converters

Knowles Precision Devices post discuss benefits of using ceramic capacitors in SiC and wide gap semiconductor based converters in military applications.

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Ceramic Capacitors Benefits in Military SiC Converters
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