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Latest polymer capacitor alternatives offer a variety of new options

Wurth Elektronik's WCAP-PSHP series SMD aluminium polymer capacitors are now available from Farnell element14. They contain solid conductive polymer instead of wet aluminium electrolytic, with ESR values below 10mohm. The WCAP-PSHP se

Farnell element14 | 07-04-2015

Low-profile solid tantalum SMD chip capacitors in smaller packages

With new devices featuring smaller case sizes and lower profiles, Vishay has announced that it has broadened its offering of solid tantalum surface-mount moulded chip capacitors. The TMCJ and TMCP are offered in the J (1608-09) and P (2012

Vishay | 07-04-2015

Highest-Q 01005 MLCCs available for UHF-band applications

Introduced as the highest-Q 01005 MLCC available on today’s market for ultra high frequency (UHF) band applications (300MHz–3GHz), AVX has unveiled the new CU Series. The first part number of the new CU Series ultralow ESR C0G (NP0) MLCC

AVX | 07-04-2015

Comprehensive power inductor series for automotive applications

Designed for automotive applications, Bourns comprehensive portfolio of nine SMD power inductor groups is now available from Digi-Key. The offering includes models SDE0403A, SDE0604A, SDE0805A, SRF0703A, SRF0905A, SRF1280A, SRR0745A, S

Digikey | 31-03-2015

Metal electrode leadless face (MELF) resistor series now offers smaller 0102 size

Stackpole has extended its MLF and MLFM Series to include the smaller 0102 size. The device is approximately the size of an 0805 chip resistor and is rated up to 1/5W. Tolerances for the series range from ±5% down to ±0.1% and TCR's ra

Stackpole | 31-03-2015

High-performance power inductors for automotive applications

Offering exceptional DC-DC conversion performance for automotive applications, Bourns' AEC-Q200 qualified SDE0403A Series power inductors are now available from Farnell element14. Inductance values in the series range from 0.47µH to 68

Farnell element14 | 26-03-2015

Crystals, oscillators and filters added to growing portfolio

Astute Electronics has signed a worldwide franchise distribution agreement with Euroquartz, the independent UK-based manufacturer and supplier of quartz crystals, oscillators, filters and frequency-related products to the electronics man

Astute Electronics | 26-03-2015

Ultra-miniature snap-in capacitors suit power and motor applications

Aimed at compact white goods, motor control, UPS, and other power supply applications, Rubycon's MXK series ultra-miniature snap-in capacitors are now available from Digi-Key. The MXK is a series size reduction from the MXH and MXG ser

Digikey | 25-03-2015

Wet tantalum capacitor offers improved capabilities for avionics and aerospace

A new tantalum-cased wet tantalum capacitor with a glass-to-tantalum hermetic seal, approved to Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) drawing 15005, has been introduced by Vishay. For avionics and aerospace systems, the device is the industry's fi

Vishay | 25-03-2015

Latest thick-film chip resistors qualified to AEC-Q200

Stackpole Electronics has announced that the RMCF Series of thick-film chip resistors is now qualified to AEC-Q200 for sizes from 0402 through 2512. Per AEC-Q200, the resistors must have an operating temperature range of -55C to 150C a

Stackpole | 19-03-2015

Ultra-high K dielectric capacitor range suits many demanding needs

Knowles has expanded its DLI ‘UX’ ultra-high K dielectric capacitor range. The ‘UX’ material has the company's highest dielectric constant allows for higher capacitance values in existing case sizes, or smaller sized components – all ach

Knowles | 18-03-2015

Power inductors provide comprehensive DC-DC converter management support

A semi-shielded power inductor offering one of the industry’s widest selections of footprint, profile and inductance value options, the SRN4012T has been introduced by Bourns. It designed using superior semi-magnetic shielding technology

Bourns | 18-03-2015

Fast-switching capacitors target high-frequency applications

Mouser is now stocking the newest additions to the Epcos CeraLink capacitor series. Aimed at high-frequency applications, the CeraLink SP and LP capacitors are novel in that as the voltage across the capacitor increases, the capacitance

Mouser Electronics | 18-03-2015

Readily available oscillators with several temperature, frequency and stability options

IDT's Fox Electronics has greatly expanded its line of off-the-shelf 3.3V crystal oscillators (XOs). The stocked options now include standard packages offered in several different frequencies and in sizes down to 2mm x 1.6mm. Available

IDT | 18-03-2015

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