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Compact high-performance 750MHz low-pass integrated thin-film filter

A new 750MHz 0805 size high-performance, low-pass integrated thin-film (ITF) surface-mount filter has been introduced by AVX. The device exhibits low insertion loss and extremely sharp roll-off in high frequency wireless applications spa

AVX | 11-10-2016

Common-mode choke inductors for automotive Ethernet applications

Aimed at noise-reduction circuits in automotive Ethernet applications based on the BroadR-Reach 100 Mbps standard, Murata has announced mass production of the DLW43MH series of common-mode choke inductors. The newcomers join the company's

Murata | 11-10-2016

Thin film capacitors offer enhanced RF power handling capability

AVX Accu-P series thin film capacitors, available from Mouser, offer enhanced RF power handling capability and improved mechanical characteristics. In addition, the capacitors also exhibit minimal batch-to-batch variability of parameters at

Mouser Electronics | 10-10-2016

Thin film MELF resistors provide high stability and reliability for precise current measurement

Vishay has extended its AEC-Q200-qualified professional thin film MELF resistors to tighter tolerance in the low-ohmic range below 1ohm for the 0204 and 0207 case sizes. In addition to providing a low temperature coefficient, the improved V

Vishay | 07-10-2016

MEMS oscillators good choice as clock references in small, battery-powered devices

Microchip has announced the availability of the DSC6000 family of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) oscillators. The new family is claimed to be the industry’s smallest MEMS MHz oscillator with the lowest power consumption over full

Microchip Technology | 06-10-2016

Low value current-sensing resistors reduce design footprint

Latest from TT Electronics is the LCS series of thin-film resistors for sensing and measurement of DC and AC currents in the sub-3A range. The resistors bring precision thin-film resistor performance into the field of low ohmic values for u

TT Electronics | 06-10-2016

Largest capacitance offered by low-profile ceramics

Taiyo Yuden has announced the commercialization of its low-profile multilayer ceramic capacitors - the PMK105 BJ474ML and PMC105 BJ474ML measure just 1mm x 0.5mm x 0.11mm. The capacitors can be used in devices that are required to be small

Taiyo Yuden | 05-10-2016

Metal strip resistors offer very high power-to-footprint size ratio

Available from Farnell element14, these high power metal strip resistors from Vishay Intertechnology offer very high power-to-footprint size ratio, excellent frequency response and very low inductance in a solid metal nickel-chrome or manga

Farnell element14 | 04-10-2016

Extreme-heat film capacitor operate to 150C

Now available through New Yorker Electronics, the new Exxelia Dearborn 880P Series of metalized Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) film capacitors is designed to keep cool when things get hot. With an operating temperature range of -55C to +150

New Yorker Electronics | 30-09-2016

TV Supercapacitors provide maintenance-free energy storage

Eaton TV Supercapacitors, available from Mouser, are high power, long life, and maintenance-free energy storage devices. These capacitors are 3V, 10F to 100F cylindrical products with 20% increased energy storage and power. These supercapac

Mouser Electronics | 29-09-2016

SMD aluminium electrolytic capacitors have advanced foil technology

Stocked by Farnell element14, the Panasonic FKS Series SMD aluminium electrolytic capacitors is claimed to be a revolution in size and performance. Using advanced foil technology, this series contributes to the downsizing of your PCB design

Farnell element14 | 28-09-2016

AEC-Q200-qualified chip resistor arrays in popular 0603 x 4 packages

Stackpole has completed AEC-Q200 testing for its RACF and RAVF Series thick-film chip resistor arrays in its most popular size, the 0603 x 4 package. As per AEC-Q200, the chip resistor arrays must have an operating temperature range o

Stackpole | 27-09-2016

New 3V supercapacitors increase energy capacity in demanding applications

Power management specialist Eaton has introduced new TV supercapacitors with 3V cells that help increase stored energy capacity and power by 20 percent compared to 2.7V cells. Working either in conjunction with or as standalone alterna

Eaton | 27-09-2016

One-channel ESD protection diode for USB Type-C and Thunderbolt 3 evaluation module

Texas Instrument’s TPD1E01B04 evaluation module helps designers evaluate the operation and performance of the TPD1E01B04 device. The TPD1E01B04 is a unidirectional TVS ESD protection diode for HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.1 Gen II Super-speed data li

Texas Instruments | 23-09-2016

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