Passives


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

Through-hole carbon film resistors improve performance in high-humidity applications

The new HDM Series from Stackpole is a through-hole carbon film resistor developed using proprietary materials and processing to greatly improve the performance in high-humidity applications. Typically, film resistors can be susceptibl

Stackpole | 25-06-2015

Ultra high-capacitance supercapacitors benefit from EDLC construction

Eaton PowerStor supercapacitors are now available from TTI Europe. The ultra high-capacitance devices benefit from electrochemical double layer capacitor (EDLC) construction combined with new high-performance materials. This combinati

TTI Europe | 19-06-2015

High-performance film capacitors offer advantages over other technologies

Available now from Digi-Key, Epcos film capacitors offer many advantages over other capacitor technologies which include self-healing features, high current capability, low inductance, flexible design, various mounting options, thermal a

Digikey | 19-06-2015

Engineering kits highlight tantalum and ceramic capacitor technologies

Highlighting the company's tantalum and ceramic capacitor technologies, a variety of Kemet engineering kits are now available from Mouser stock. The kits are designed and assembled in order to provide active solutions to the passive co

Mouser Electronics | 18-06-2015

High-power chips offer far lower thermal resistance than traditional types

The new RHC2512 from Stackpole utilizes novel materials, design, and processing to offer much lower thermal resistance than other high-power chip resistors. When used with the recommended solder pad layout, the RHC will typically show a

Stackpole | 18-06-2015

Soft termination capacitors feature a resin external electrode to relieve mechanical stress

Available now from Mouser stock, Murata GRJ Series soft termination capacitors feature a resin external electrode that relieves the mechanical stress on the ceramic element. The capacitors are designed with an advanced conductive polym

Mouser Electronics | 18-06-2015

New ultra low-profile high-current inductors available with profile down to 1mm

A new family of Vishay ultra low-profile high-current inductors is now available through TTI Europe. The Vishay IFSC devices combine profiles down to 1mm with a high maximum frequency and a wide range of standard inductance values - from

TTI Europe | 16-06-2015

Easier access to comprehensive selection of quality passive components

RS Components has entered into a global agreement with TDK Corporation to distribute the Japan-based manufacturer’s portfolio of TDK and EPCOS passive electronic components. The agreement consolidates the existing relationship between th

RS Components | 12-06-2015

New current-sensing COTS resistors with TCR to +/- 2ppm and power ratings to 2500W

Vishay Precision Group (VPG) Powertron has announced the expansion of its S-Line of precision foil current-sense resistors with five new SHR series devices. Offered in a wide range of anodized aluminium package sizes, the made-in-Germany SH

Vishay Precision Group | 11-06-2015

New thermistors deliver industry-high energy ratings to 12J and current to 4A

Ametherm has released a new series of UL-approved circuit-protection thermistors with industry-high energy and steady state current ratings for inrush current limiting in power supplies from 50W to 200W, 1/8 HP motors and small pumps, light

Ametherm | 11-06-2015

New silicone-coated axial-lead wirewound resistors provide superior protection

A new series of silicone-coated axial lead wirewound resistors has been introduced by Vishay. Providing superior short-term energy surge protection compared with standard wirewound devices, the CW - High Energy series resistors can also be

Vishay | 11-06-2015

Low-ESR high-temperature polymer capacitors suit long-life industrial applications

Panasonic Automotive And Industrial Systems has introduced new low-ESR, high-temperature speciality conductive polymer aluminium capacitors that feature low ESR and wide temperature range, ensuring that the devices are suitable for demandin

Panasonic | 08-06-2015

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