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Compact film capacitors offer high pulse strength and current capability

TDK-Epcos has launched two new series of MMKP capacitors which employ metallized film on both sides. The new capacitors offer particularly high pulse strength as well as a high current capability. Depending on the type and frequency, the pe

TDK-Epcos | 09-07-2015

Robust chip resistors for high-temperature and high-humidity resistance

The Yageo AT Series chip resistor is now available from TTI Europe. The AEC-Q200 qualified resistor offers superior anti-sulphur capability and a robust product design for high-temperature and high-humidity resistance, higher pulse load

TTI Europe | 08-07-2015

High-reliability MLCCs offer long operational lifetime

Now stocked by Mouser, TDK CGJ Series multilayer ceramic chip capacitors are high-reliability MLCCs with long lifespans. They feature an ultra high-frequency (UHF) RFID tag to allow integration with RFID programs such as inventory manage

Mouser Electronics | 08-07-2015

New ultra-fast AEC-Q101-qualified recovery rectifiers for automotive and telecom systems

Vishay has introduced four new 1A and 2A FRED Pt Ultrafast recovery rectifiers in the compact low-profile SMF (DO-219AB) eSMP series package. Combining extremely fast and soft recovery characteristics with low leakage current and low for

Vishay | 08-07-2015

Wirewound power resistors with low thermal resistant ceramic cores

Bourns W Series wirewound power resistors are now available from Mouser stock. The parts feature low thermal resistant ceramic cores, E24 resistance values and a wide power range (1W - 10W). Applications include smart meters, renewable

Mouser Electronics | 07-07-2015

High-reliability 0603 format anti-sulphurated resistors

RS Components now stocks Panasonic ERJU03 series 0603 format 'anti-sulphurated' resistors. The device have Ag-Pd based inner electrodes which achieves the high resistance to sulfurization. The high-reliability due to the metal glaze th

RS Components | 06-07-2015

Polymer tantalum chip capacitors offer higher capacitance and lower ESR

Vishay has introduced an enhanced T55 series of vPolyTan surface-mount polymer tantalum moulded chip capacitors with eight new ratings in the A, B, and T (low-profile B – 1.2mm max.) case sizes. Taking advantage of Vishay's market-leadi

Vishay | 06-07-2015

Proven varistors now target applications with higher DC voltage and surge requirements

Littelfuse has expanded its popular LV UltraMOV varistor series to provide solutions for applications with higher DC voltage and surge requirements. The series, introduced to the market in 2013, originally offered continuous voltage rati

Littelfuse | 06-07-2015

High-performance MLCCs assure reliability for power, lighting and servers

Offering high performance and reliability, Yageo's high CV multilayer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCCs) are now available from Digi-Key. The devices feature high capacitance and mid voltage characteristics and are available in X7R, coveri

Digikey | 03-07-2015

Metalized capacitors suitable for low ESR/ESL requirements in DC-DC converters and switchers

Available now from RS Components, Cornell-Dubilier CS Series multi-pin metallized polymer capacitor network is ideal for the low ESR/ESL requirements in DC-DC converters and switching power supply applications, says the company. This

RS Components | 03-07-2015

New resistor offers 8x power dissipation of other 0805 package devices

Vishay has introduced a new surface-mount Power Metal Strip resistor featuring a high 1W power rating in the compact 0805 package size. Designed to save space in automotive and computer applications, the WSLP0805...18 combines its high powe

Vishay | 02-07-2015

Space-saving ceramic disc capacitors offer increased reliability

Latest from Vishay is news of the expansion of its popular VY1 Compact series of AC-line-rated ceramic disc safety capacitors with new devices offering reduced sizes and higher pulse strength up to 10kV. With body diameters down to 7.5mm

Vishay | 29-06-2015

Highly-efficient shielded power inductors suit VRM and VRD designs

Mouser is now stocking Coilcraft’s MLC75xx series shielded power inductors which feature soft saturation characteristics, making them ideal for voltage regulator module (VRM) and voltage regulator down (VRD) designs and other application

Mouser Electronics | 29-06-2015

Through-hole RF chokes span 600mA to 4450mA with inductance range of 1µH to 470µH

Epcos/TDK through-hole inductors are now available from Mouser. The LBC+ Series RF chokes offer a current range of 600mA to 4450mA and an inductance range of 1µH to 470µH. The inductors are constructed with a large ferrite drum core, f

Mouser Electronics | 25-06-2015

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