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Space-saving solid tantalum capacitors target handheld electronics

Vishay has introduced a new series of vPolyTan solid tantalum surface-mount chip capacitors that delivers increased volumetric efficiency for handheld consumer electronics. Combining polymer tantalum technology with proprietary high-efficie

Vishay | 25-02-2016

Thick-film surface-mount chip resistors offer higher working voltages

The HVC Series from Stackpole is a thick-film surface-mount chip resistor series designed for high-voltage handling and high resistance value. The working voltages for several chip sizes have now been improved: the 1206 size now is rat

Stackpole | 25-02-2016

Automotive-grade MLCC range offers more options

AVX's recently extended capacitance range AEC-Q200 X7R MLCCs are now available from TTI Europe, resulting in a much broader product offering with several new high volumetric efficiency options. The new part numbers now being offered i

TTI Europe | 24-02-2016

First discrete thyristor to withstand spikes higher than 1,200V

Littelfuse has introduced its first discrete thyristor devices capable of withstanding voltage spikes higher than 1,200V. The Teccor brand SK225xD/SK255KD/SK625xD/SK655KD Series SCR switching thyristors are unidirectional switches design

Littelfuse | 24-02-2016

Fail-safe automotive capacitor series offers more voltage ratings

AVX has extended the voltage ratings for its award-winning OxiCap NOS Low ESR Series niobium oxide (NbO) capacitors to 8V at 85C and 7V at 105C to satisfy automotive applications requiring fail-safe SMD electrolytic capacitors, and has also

AVX | 23-02-2016

New flip-chip resistors offer ultra-stable performance and improved ruggedness

Latest from VPG is the Vishay Foil Resistors FRFC Series, a new family of ultra-high-precision flip chip resistors based on the market-leading Z1 Foil Technology. The FRFC Series delivers remarkable load life stability of 50ppm, better with

Vishay Precision Group | 23-02-2016

EMC filters for energy, industrial, automotive and medical applications

Available now from TTI Europe, TDK Epcos EMC filter products range up to 2500A for alternative energy, industrial, automotive and medical applications. The comprehensive product range including 2-, 3- and 4-line filters, feed-through fi

TTI Europe | 22-02-2016

Lightweight and compact anti-surge thick-film resistors

TE Connectivity's lightweight and compact CRGS series thick-film resistors are now available from RS Components. With the ability to withstand high surges, the thick-film chip resistors are suitable for auto-placement in most application

RS Components | 22-02-2016

Automotive-grade MLCCs offer operating temperature of 200C

Specifically designed for automotive applications, Murata has introduced the GCB series of monolithic ceramic capacitors (MLCCs). The use of electronic components in automobiles continues to rise, particularly inside engine compartments, po

Murata | 22-02-2016

Low-profile thin-film metal power inductors outperform ferrites

Aimed at applications such as DC-DC converters in smartphones, tablet PCs and mobile devices, TDK's TFM-GHM thin-film metal power inductors are now stocked by Mouser. The low-profile inductors offer up to twice the rated current and ha

Mouser Electronics | 22-02-2016

High-frequency high-current capacity power inductors

Eaton FP0505 Flat-Pac power inductors are now stocked by Mouser. The high-frequency, high current capacity power inductors feature low core loss in a 5mm x 5mm x 4.8mm footprint surface-mount package. They are constructed with a ferrit

Mouser Electronics | 19-02-2016

Heatsink-mount high-power resistors ensure low thermal resistance

Employing non-inductive thick-film technology to ensure very low thermal resistance, TT Electronics' WMHP Series heatsink-mount high-power resistors are now available from Farnell element14. The devices are suitable for high-frequency

Farnell element14 | 19-02-2016

Miniature MLCCs help shrink PCBs in applications above 100µF

The new Murata GRM Series of 1206 and 1210 size monolithic ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) are now available from TTI Europe. As electronic products need to deliver ever-greater levels of functionality within smaller devices, the available

TTI Europe | 19-02-2016

ThermoFuse varistors offer intrinsically-safe over-voltage protection

TDK-Epcos ThermoFuse varistors offer intrinsically safe over-voltage protection. The components are based on disk varistors with diameters of 14mm (T14 series) and 20mm (T20 series) that are connected in series with a thermally-coupled fuse

TDK-Epcos | 19-02-2016

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