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PCIe 5.0 / 6.0 and IEEE802.3ck Cable Test – Signal Integrity, Performance Parameters, and Automation

PCIe 5.0 / 6.0 and IEEE802.3ck Cable Test – Signal Integrity, Performance Parameters, and Automation Tuesday, February 27, 2024    Duration: 1 hour  2:00PM CET This webinar is intended for engineers who work on high-speed digital design and test. In particular, we will be discussing PCIe 5.0 / 6.0 and IEEE802.3ck cable test and focussing on signal integrity, performance parameters …

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Simulation of Common-mode Chokes in QUCS and LTspice; WE Webinar

Simulation of Common-mode Chokes in QUCS and LTspice Tue, 26th March 2024 @16:00 CET In this webinar we demonstrate how common-mode chokes, which represent an essential component for filtering of common-mode noise in electronics, can be used in the simulation tools QUCS and LTspice®. By means of LTspice® it is illustrated how measured scattering parameters of those components are embedded …

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Fast, faster, high speed! WE PCB Webinar

Fast, faster, high speed! Würth Elektronik physical PCB sample WE.speed! Wed, Mar 6, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CET WE.speed - the name of our hand sample for high-speed applications says it all! The world around us is getting faster and faster and electronic devices with WiFi 6, DDR5, PCIe or USB4 are coming onto the market. In many …

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Featured EPCI Premium+ & Gold Member Articles

Murata Releases the World’s Smallest 01005inch High-Q 100V MLCC

Murata, a leading manufacturer of passive components, has expanded its line-up of high-Q rated monolithic ceramic chip capacitors (MLCC).

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Murata Releases the World’s Smallest 01005inch High-Q 100V MLCC

KYOCERA AVX Releases DLA and COTS+ Conductive Polymer Tantalum Capacitors

KYOCERA AVX Releases DLA and COTS+ Conductive Polymer Tantalum Capacitors
KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, released the new TCD Series DLA 04051 and COTS-Plus conductive polymer tantalum capacitors.

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High Voltage Resistor Selection Guide

This article based on post High-Voltage Resistor Selection Checklist prepared by Exxelia provides comprehensive selection guide for high voltage resistor in a form of selection checklist for engineers and professionals in the electrical and electronics industries.

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High Voltage Resistor Selection Guide

All the News

Modelithics Adds Over 100 Models to COMPLETE+3D Library for Ansys HFSS

Modelithics is pleased to announce the release of the Modelithics COMPLETE+3D Library v24.0 for Ansys HFSS.

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Modelithics Adds Over 100 Models to COMPLETE+3D Library for Ansys HFSS

How to Get Equally Split Time Base Sampling in LTspice?

How to Get Equally Split Time Base Sampling in LTspice?
This video by Sam Ben-Yaakov explains a simple trick how to make LTspice time base split equally.

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Bourns Releases Automotive BMS Signal Transformer

Bourns Magnetics Product Line is pleased to introduce the Model SM91801AL AEC-Q200 Compliant, Automotive Grade BMS (Battery Management System) Signal Transformer.

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Bourns Releases Automotive BMS Signal Transformer

Panasonic Introduces Industry First 135C Automotive High Capacitance Polymer Hybrid Electrolytic Capacitors

Panasonic Introduces Industry First 135C Automotive High Capacitance Polymer Hybrid Electrolytic Capacitors
Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. announced that it has begun commercial production of its ZL series conductive polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitors. The series includes the industry's first high-capacitance type models guaranteed to operate at 135°C.

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February 24 – Interconnect, Passives and Electromechanical Components Market Insights

February 2024 collection of news summaries, survey results and channel market insights on Interconnect, Passives & Electromechanical Components from Edgewater Research.

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February 24 – Interconnect, Passives and Electromechanical Components Market Insights

TDK Releases Automotive Inductors for High-Frequency Circuits

TDK Releases Automotive Inductors for High-Frequency Circuits
TDK Corporation has announced the introduction of its new MHQ1005075HA series of inductors for automotive high-frequency circuits.

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Transformer Design for EMC; WE Webinar

Even though a transformer is a passive component, it has a great influence on the overall electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of the power supply. In this Würth Elektronik webinar, you will learn what can be done to keep the emissions low.

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Transformer Design for EMC; WE Webinar

MLCC Shipments to Dip 7% in 1Q24

MLCC Shipments to Dip 7% in 1Q24
MLCC ceramic capacitor shipments to dip 7% in 1Q24 amid slowing order demand according to TrendForce news.

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Wk 08 Electronics Supply Chain Digest

Electronics Supply Chain Weekly Digest 2-23-24

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Wk 08 Electronics Supply Chain Digest

Modelithics and Johanson Technology to Develop New Microwave Ceramic Capacitor Models

Modelithics and Johanson Technology to Develop New Microwave Ceramic Capacitor Models
Modelithics®, the leading independent provider of accurate RF/microwave models, and Johanson Technology, a leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance RF ceramic capacitor products expand their partnership to provide highly accurate and scalable simulation models to the RF design community.

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KYOCERA Releases Industry Smallest SAW Quadplexer

Kyocera's new unique SAW technology provides high performance, high-power resistance, and the industry’s smallest 2.0x1.6mm size (versus conventional 2.5x2.0 mm size).

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KYOCERA Releases Industry Smallest SAW Quadplexer

3D Multi-Layer Carbon Tube Supercapacitors for AC Line-Filtering Applications

3D Multi-Layer Carbon Tube Supercapacitors for AC Line-Filtering Applications
Researchers from China and USA demonstrated novel 3D multi-layer carbon tube electrodes for AC line-filtering supercapacitors.

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Paumanok Issues Dielectric Materials Market Outlook 2024-2029

Paumanok Publications, Inc. has published the market research study entitled “Dielectric Materials: World Markets, Technologies and Investment Opportunities: 2024-2029 DEEP DIVE ANALYSIS”.

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Paumanok Issues Dielectric Materials Market Outlook 2024-2029

Modelithics Microwave Supermodels Expands to mmWave Range

Modelithics Microwave Supermodels Expands to mmWave Range
Modelithics' ongoing initiative Modelithics Microwave Supermodels offers increasingly more models validated to higher frequencies (like mmWave range 50 or 67 GHz) for components in which higher-frequency validation makes sense.

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Panasonic Industry Enhances Performance of its Electrolytic Polymer Hybrid Capacitors

Panasonic Industry introduces the new ZV Series, an advanced Electrolytic Polymer Hybrid aluminum capacitors, setting new industry standards.

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Panasonic Industry Enhances Performance of its Electrolytic Polymer Hybrid Capacitors

Trends in Power Electronics

Trends in Power Electronics
This article based on Knowles Precision Devices blog that examine current trends in power electronics.

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Bourns Releases New Planar Transformers

Bourns Magnetics Product Line is pleased to introduce the new Model PLN0xx-ER20 Series Planar Transformers.

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Bourns Releases New Planar Transformers

Sumida Unveils 500V Automotive High Power PIN Inductor

Sumida Unveils 500V Automotive High Power PIN Inductor
Sumida is introducing two new series of AEC-Q200 qualified power inductors, the DPQ3535/T150 and DPQ5050/T150.

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Panasonic Industry Extends HE-R Relay to Meet UL508 and US 1-Phase Systems

Panasonic Industry announces the launch of the HE-R2A series, an innovative addition to the latest HE power relay line designed to cater to American Standards.

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Panasonic Industry Extends HE-R Relay to Meet UL508 and US 1-Phase Systems

CMSE 2024: Technical Program Announced

CMSE 2024: Technical Program Announced
The 27th Annual CMSE Conference and Exhibition that will take place April 30th -May 2nd 2024 event in Los Angeles announces technical program.

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Littelfuse Releases Ultra-Miniature Overmolded Reed Switch

 Littelfuse, Inc., an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, introduces the 59177 Series ultra-miniature overmolded reed switch, offering designers unparalleled flexibility for space-constrained applications.

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Littelfuse Releases Ultra-Miniature Overmolded Reed Switch

TDK Extends Automotive Varistors with LIN and CAN Models

TDK Extends Automotive Varistors with LIN and CAN Models
TDK Corporation has announced the addition of two new varistors to its AVRH series for automotive applications.

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Wk 07 Electronics Supply Chain Digest

Electronics Supply Chain Weekly Digest 2-16-24

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Wk 07 Electronics Supply Chain Digest

Pentacentra Transformer Benefits in High-Current Data Center Application

Pentacentra Transformer Benefits in High-Current Data Center Application
This article is based on newsletter blog written by Dr. Chema Molina, CEO of Frenetic that introduces pentacentra transformer topology for multiphase LLC converter in high-current data center applications.

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Bourns Unveils Automotive Shielded Power Inductors

Bourns Magnetics Product Line is introducing the new Automotive Grade Model SRR5228A and SRR5828A Series Shielded Power Inductors.

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Bourns Unveils Automotive Shielded Power Inductors

Restrictions and Regulations on Polymers and Polymer Additives

Restrictions and Regulations on Polymers and Polymer Additives
This article provides update on upcoming restrictions and regulations on polymers and polymer additives. The post was written by Mike Kirschner and published by TTI Market Eye.

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Coilcraft Releases LLC Half-Bridge Transformers for Isolated Gate Driver Bias Supply

Coilcraft releases HTX7045C series transformers that feature a chip-style construction – a significant advancement over traditional core and bobbin designs that not only reduces the size of the component, but also streamlines the manufacturing process, resulting in a more cost-effective solution.

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Coilcraft Releases LLC Half-Bridge Transformers for Isolated Gate Driver Bias Supply

Knowles Offers Leaded Standoff MLCC for Automotive Applications

Knowles Offers Leaded Standoff MLCC for Automotive Applications
To help PCBs and other physically connected components survive vibration, board bending, thermal mismatching, and stress during thermal cycling, Knowles Precision Devices has launched a range of leaded standoff components, Metal Frame J-Lead Terminal MLCCs, that are qualified to AEC-Q200.

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Bourns Ads Two New SMD Fuse Families

Bourns is pleased to announce the introduction of the new Model SF-0603SP-R and SF-1206S-R Series SMD Fuses to expand its portfolio of SinglFuse™ SMD Fuses.

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Bourns Ads Two New SMD Fuse Families

Murata Announces Building of Moriyama Innovation Center as a New Research and Development Hub

Murata Announces Building of Moriyama Innovation Center as a New Research and Development Hub
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (“Murata”), announces that it will establish the Moriyama Innovation Center as a new research and development (R&D) hub located in front of Moriyama Station in Shiga Prefecture. Construction begins in February 2024 and is expected to be completed in May 2026.

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Modelithics Ads RF/microwave Capacitor Supplier Dalicap into its Vendor Partner Program

Modelithics®, the leading provider of RF/microwave simulation models, is pleased to welcome Dalicap, into the Modelithics Vendor Partner (MVP) program at the Sponsoring level. Dalicap Technology Co., Ltd. has become one of the global leading suppliers in the industry of RF/microwave ceramic capacitors.

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Modelithics Ads RF/microwave Capacitor Supplier Dalicap into its Vendor Partner Program

Dual Active Bridge (DAB) Topology Explained

Dual Active Bridge (DAB) Topology Explained
This article based on blog by Pablo Blázquez, Frenetic power electronics engineer is exploring the innovative domain of Power Electronics putting the spotlight on the Dual Active Bridge (DAB) topology and its impact on various applications.

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Researchers Propose Accurate Calculation for Inductor Air Gap in High Power Converters

Researchers from College of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Fuzhou University, China presented a novel more accurate calculation method for inductor air gap length in high power DC–DC converters.

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Researchers Propose Accurate Calculation for Inductor Air Gap in High Power Converters

Capacitor Charging Losses Explained

Capacitor Charging Losses Explained
In this video, prof. Sam Ben-Yaakov explains capacitor charging losses, energy content transfer and model its behaviour.

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Wk 06 Electronics Supply Chain Digest

Electronics Supply Chain Weekly Digest 2-9-24.

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Wk 06 Electronics Supply Chain Digest

Smoltek CEO Interview about CNF Capacitor Milestones and Future Roadmap

Smoltek CEO Interview about CNF Capacitor Milestones and Future Roadmap
Smoltek Nanotech Holding AB has published a newsletter addressed to shareholders, investors and other stakeholders. The newsletter includes an interview with Smoltek's CEO, Håkan Persson, who talks about CNF carbon nanofiber capacitor milestones achieved in 2023, as well as future prospects for the two group companies Smoltek Semi and Smoltek Hydrogen.

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Impact of Parasitics to Capacitor Charging

In this video, prof. Sam Ben-Yaakov explains and model impact of parasitics to capacitor charging.

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Impact of Parasitics to Capacitor Charging

RF Components for Radar Application

RF Components for Radar Application
This article based on Knowles Precision Devices blog explains role and function of RF components in radar applications.

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Samsung Electro-Mechanics Extends Resonant MLCC by 1210, 22nF 1000V for OBC 

Samsung Electro-Mechanics announced release of its new CLLC resonant MLCC ceramic capacitors by 22nF, 1000V product dedicated to OBC (On-Board Charger) applications.

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Samsung Electro-Mechanics Extends Resonant MLCC by 1210, 22nF 1000V for OBC 

TDK Ventures Invests in Solid State Transformers Startup

TDK Ventures Invests in Solid State Transformers Startup
TDK Corporation announced that subsidiary TDK Ventures Inc. is investing in Amperesand and their grid infrastructure solutions powered by innovative solid-state transformer (SST) technology to deliver megawatt-scale DC charging solutions for the EV revolution.

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DMASS European Components Distribution Market Declined in Q4/2023

According to DMASS Europe e.V., European components distribution market declined in Q4, ending a long period of growth.

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DMASS European Components Distribution Market Declined in Q4/2023

100W GaN-based Flyback Converter Designs Benefits

100W GaN-based Flyback Converter Designs Benefits
This Würth Elektronik and STM podcast discusses how the recent GaN technology can operate at very high frequencies and deliver major efficiency gains. STMicroelectronics and Würth Elektronik experts will cover the basics of flyback converters, flyback transformer characterisation and introduce you to the most recent GaN-based auxiliary converter designs and their main benefits.

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Understanding Flyback Transformer

This article is based on newsletter written by Pablo Blázquez, Frenetic power electronics engineer that explores a key player in power supply design, the Flyback Transformer.

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Understanding Flyback Transformer

Advancing Electrochemical Properties of Metal Oxides for Supercapacitor Electrodes

Advancing Electrochemical Properties of Metal Oxides for Supercapacitor Electrodes
Oxygen vacancies engineering is widely acknowledged as a potent strategy for augmenting the electrochemical performance of metal oxides in the realm of supercapacitors.

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Wk 05 Electronics Supply Chain Digest

Electronics Supply Chain Weekly Digest 2-2-24

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Wk 05 Electronics Supply Chain Digest

Bel Fuse Releases Industry’s First 240VAC SMD Resettable Fuse

Bel Fuse Releases Industry’s First 240VAC SMD Resettable Fuse
Bel Fuse Inc, a leading global manufacturer of products that power, protect, and connect electronic circuits, today announced the industry’s only surface mount, PPTC resettable fuse, line-volt-rated to 240VAC.

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Acoustic Effect of Harmonic Distortions Caused by Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors: Myth Denial

Würth Elektronik’s Application Note ANP125 publishes the results of a study “The acoustic effects of harmonic distortion of aluminum electrolytic capacitors” on harmonic distortion of electrolytic capacitors. The result: Capacitors don’t cause any appreciable signal distortion.

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Acoustic Effect of Harmonic Distortions Caused by Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors: Myth Denial

Power Supply Efficiency Improvements at Low Load Conditions; WE Webinar

Power Supply Efficiency Improvements at Low Load Conditions; WE Webinar
Performance of modern power supplies must demonstrate excellent efficiency at all power levels. Lear in this Würth Elektronik and NXP webinar how to improve power supply efficiency at low load conditions.

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European Passive Component Market Hope for Autumn 2024

German magazine Markt & Technik published an interview by Engelbert Hopf with Tomas Zednicek Ph.D. about European passive electronic market outlook and expectations for 2024.

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European Passive Component Market Hope for Autumn 2024
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