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First thick-film chip resistor arrays to offer multiple resistance values in one device

Providing an alternative to thin-film arrays in applications requiring lower performance, Vishay has introduced what it believes to be the industry's first thick-film chip resistor arrays to offer multiple resistance values in one device.

Vishay | 29-04-2016

Film capacitors for stable performance ion harsh environmental conditions

Available from Mouser, KEMET's complete line of power film and paper capacitors, available in both surface mount and through-hole form factors, were designed for use in all types of electronic equipment in various industries, including powe

Mouser Electronics | 28-04-2016

Automotive-grade high-temperature inductors open doors for designers

Latest from TT Electronics is a new range of surface-mount power inductors for use in high-temperature, high-power, automotive applications. The HA72T-06 series inductors meet the growing automotive market’s demand for certified, high-powe

TT Electronics | 27-04-2016

Capacitors which give 3,000 hours of operation for automotive and transmission modules

Available from Digi-Key, United Chemi-Con’s new GVD series radial lead type aluminium electrolytic capacitors are recommended for smoothing and holdup for automotive EPS, LED, DFI, and ECU modules where extreme vibration and high temperatur

Digikey | 26-04-2016

Aluminium electrolytic capacitors for automotive and power supply markets

Suitable for the automative and power supplies markets, the Panasonic FK-S Series aluminium electrolytic capacitors, available from Mouser, are a revolution in size and performance. The AEC-Q200 qualified capacitors use advanced foil techno

Mouser Electronics | 22-04-2016

High frequency SMD inductor series for HF circuits and filtering applications

The WE-GFH series of high frequency inductors, available from Farnell element14, offer Chip SMD Inductance with Lower RDC and higher current support. The compact design makes them ideal for small and space-restricted circuit boards. Indu

Farnell element14 | 22-04-2016

Aluminium electrolytic capacitors with 10,000 hours of operation

United Chemi-Con’s TXH series snap-in mount aluminium electrolytic capacitors, available from Digi-Key, have a rated life of 10,000 hours with full rated ripple current applied. Ultra-long life operation at high temperature make these sn

Digikey | 22-04-2016

Solid tantalum capacitors deliver higher capacitance compared other SMT types

Vishay’s T58 vPolyTan solid tantalum SMT capacitors are now available from New Yorker Electronics. The T58 vPolyTan series parts are lead-frameless moulded polymer type capacitors with low ESR. They are available in six case codes includin

New Yorker Electronics | 22-04-2016

New high-current inductors for high-frequency applications

Coilcraft's new SLR Family of high-current, shielded power inductors is offered with current ratings up to 100A and inductance values from 85 to 370nH, making it suitable for high-frequency applications such as multi-phase VRM/VRD/EVRD regu

Coilcraft Europe | 21-04-2016

Failsafe wirewound resistors offer good pulse handling characteristics

A new axial leaded 4W wirewound resistor, designed for applications requiring good surge handling and fusibility to prevent significant heat generation or fire, the SP3A has been introduced by Stackpole. The SP3A can survive hundreds of 3KV

Stackpole | 21-04-2016

Enhanced precision chip resistors offer improved tolerances and TCRs

TT Electronics has announced an extension to its WIN series of precision chip resistors with improved tolerances and TCRs. The minimum ohmic value is now halved to 5ohm, and a tolerance of ±0.05% and TCR of ±15ppm/C is now included. In addi

TT Electronics | 20-04-2016

Power inductors offer shielded construction

Bourns SRP7050TA shielded power inductors, available from Mouser, offer shielded construction, a carbonyl powder core, high saturation current and an inductance range of 0.33 to 68µH. The series is AEC-Q200 qualified, RoHS compliant and hal

Mouser Electronics | 11-04-2016

Solid electrolytic capacitor capable of delivering low ESR and improved capacitance retention

The T520 series KEMET Organic Capacitor (KO-CAP), from Farnell element14, is a solid electrolytic capacitor with a conductive polymer cathode capable of delivering very low ESR and improved capacitance retention at high frequencies. It comb

Farnell element14 | 11-04-2016

New ultracapacitors offer protection from high degrees of ambient humidity

Nesscap Energy's extended line of small-cell ultracapacitors. Is now available from Rutronik. The XP ultracapacitor is engineered specifically for applications that require extra protection from high degrees of ambient humidity, which caus

Rutronik | 06-04-2016

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