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Tough high-performance organic capacitor delivers automotive-grade reliability

The new Kemet organic capacitor (KO-CAP) is now available from TTI Europe. The sold electrolytic capacitor with a conductive polymer cathode combines the low ESR of multilayer ceramic, the high capacitance of aluminium electrolytic and t

TTI Europe | 14-09-2015

Miniaturised snap-in power aluminium capacitors offer high capacitance values

Now available from Farnell element14, the 256 PMG-SI Series of miniaturised snap-in power aluminium capacitors from Vishay features high capacitance from 820 µF to 47,000µF in compact cases down to 20mm by 25mm. Offering a long useful li

Farnell element14 | 09-09-2015

High-reliability low-DCL SMD tantalum capacitors target medical applications

A new range of medical application tantalum capacitors has been introduced by AVX. The surface-mount T4J Medical Series tantalum capacitors are specifically designed for use in implantable, non-life-support and non-implantable life support

AVX | 07-09-2015

Compact lightweight chip resistors suit flow and reflow needs

Now available from RS Components, Panasonic's ERJ2RK Series 0402 1% 5kohm to 1Mohm chip resistors feature a high-reliability metal-glaze thick-film resistive element and three layers of electrodes. The compact and lightweight ERJ2RK Se

RS Components | 04-09-2015

Precision TCXOs and VCTCXOs suit a variety of demanding applications

Abracon's AST3TQ53 SMD precision temperature compensated crystal oscillators (TCXOs) and voltage controlled, temperature compensated crystal oscillators (VCTCXOs) are now available from Mouser stock in eleven different standard frequenci

Mouser Electronics | 03-09-2015

Highly-versatile chip resistors suitable for a range of applications

Now available from RS Components, Panasonic's ERJ2RK Series 0402 high-reliability chip resistors comprise of a metal glaze thick-film resistive element and three layers of electrodes. The small sized and lightweight ERJ2RK Series resist

RS Components | 02-09-2015

Miniature automotive power inductors handle high transient inrush current spikes

Coiltronics' MPIA4040 Miniature Power Inductors are now available from Mouser stock. The AEC-Q200 Grade 3 qualified inductors are designed to handle high transient inrush current spikes. The inductors are magnetically shielded with a

Mouser Electronics | 02-09-2015

New flat-wire surface-mount storage choke operates to 150C

Latest from Würth Elektronik is a new SMT-capable storage choke. The is pick-and-place and reflow-capable WE-FLAT-I flat wire power inductor is a storage choke with low DC resistance, high current rating, high saturation current magnetizati

Wurth | 02-09-2015

Tantalum chip capacitor for high-reliability applications

Available now from Mouser stock, AVX's TCR Professional tantalum chip capacitor offers a conductive polymer electrode solution for applications where high reliability is required such as telecommunications, industrial and avionics. Th

Mouser Electronics | 02-09-2015

Surface-mount temperature-compensated oscillators operate to 85C

Aimed at applications such as small-cell, base station and networking infrastructure, TXC's surface-mount temperature-compensated oscillators are now available from Mouser stock. The crystal oscillators feature high stability over high

Mouser Electronics | 01-09-2015

Programmable voltage-controlled oscillator with LVPECL outputs

Epson's programmable voltage controlled oscillator (VCXO) with LVPECL outputs, the VG7050ECN is now available from Digi-Key. It is a low-jitter fractional-n PLL which provides tuning over a range of 50 to 800MHz with 2ppb resolution.

Digikey | 28-08-2015

New thin-film chip capacitors for medical RF signal and power applications

AVX has released a new series of thin-film chip capacitors specifically designed to meet the demanding performance specifications for implantable medical devices. Delivering extremely tight capacitive tolerances, exceptionally repeatable pe

AVX | 28-08-2015

Current-compensated chokes designed for a maximum voltage of 300VAC

Designed for a maximum voltage of 300VAC and offering inductance values of between 10mH and 100mH, Epcos' current-compensated chokes are now available from Digi-Key. At an operating temperature of 40C, the chokes can handle rated curre

Digikey | 27-08-2015

New convex termination anti-sulphur chip resistor arrays suit many needs

Stackpole Electronics has introduced the RAVS Series of convex termination anti-sulphur chip resistor arrays. The RAVS Series utilizes thick film technology with lower silver inner terminations to significantly reduce the susceptibility of

Stackpole | 26-08-2015

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