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Miniature resettable TCO for smartphones and portable electronics batteries

Bourns has introduced the company's smallest miniature resettable Thermal Cutoff (TCO) devices created for overtemperature and overcurrent protection of lithium polymer and prismatic cells. The Model CB Series is the company's next generati

Bourns | 22-10-2019

Compact form factors for DC link applications

TDK Corporation has increased their portfolio of EPCOS film capacitors for DC link applications with the B3277*X/Y/Z series. The new capacitors offer compact dimensions, high capacitance density and high current capability. They are created

TDK | 17-10-2019

Power line filters available in standard or medical versions

The Schurter IEC Appliance Inlet C14 with filter, circuit breaker TA35 (recessed) is a power line filter that provides an electronic filter to deliver appropriate frequency characteristics to electrical circuits. These filters connect an el

RS Components | 15-10-2019

New automotive-qualified MLV with competitively low clamping-to-working-voltage ratios

AVX has a new series of automotive-qualified multilayer varistors (MLVs) specially created to display lower- and clamping-voltage to working-voltage ratios than other standard varistors. Constructed of zinc-oxide-based (ZnO-based) ceramic s

AVX Limited | 11-10-2019

Expanded high-temperature thyristor series helps designers improve thermal management

Littelfuse now offers a further five series of high-temperature Alternistor TRIAC switching thyristors. The thyristors are created for use as semiconductor switches in appliances and equipment powered by line AC voltages up to 250VRMS. O

Littelfuse | 10-10-2019

Electrical double layer energy storage capacitors offer high capacity and energy density

Vishay's Electric double-layer capacitors are two-terminal energy storage products that collect voltage as current flows through an electric circuit. These devices are available from RS Components. These capacitors generate electrical field

RS Components | 09-10-2019

High current DC link capacitors offer long life under extreme operating conditions

New Yorker Electronics now offers the new Electrocube 958A Series of High Current DC Link Metallised Polypropylene Film Capacitors. Constructed with high-grade materials, the 958A capacitor series is intended for engineers who require long

New Yorker Electronics | 08-10-2019

Expanded range of current compensated chokes

The new RC chokes from the Schaffner Group are available with horizontal and vertical mounting choices. Standard current ranges are from 0.25A to 0.7A with voltages up to 250VAC. The series of 'Reduced Complexity' chokes are a range of s

Schaffner EMV AG | 07-10-2019

New TVS array for high-resolution display and USB circuit protection

ProTek Devices has launched a new steering diode transient voltage suppressor array for circuit protection over popular consumer electronic display interfaces. The new PUSB403 device is perfect for USB 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1 and HDMI 1.4 and

Protek | 03-10-2019

Automotive grade shunt resistors reduce component counts and increase measurement accuracy

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced new Automotive Grade Power Metal Plate shunt resistors providing a 20W power rating in a 3939-sized package with Kelvin terminals. With high power density, the Vishay Dale hybrid-mount WFPA3939 and WFPB

Vishay | 01-10-2019

Compact electric double layer supercapacitors provide high capacitance values

Cornell Dubilier EDC/EDS Long-Life Electric Double Layer Supercapacitors provide high capacitance values in a through-hole stacked coin type package. The devices are available now from Mouser. The device's components are mainly intended for

Mouser Electronics | 26-09-2019

High energy bulk ceramic pulse withstand resistor is an extremely robust device

Unlike other power resistors that use a wire or a film resistance element, in KOA’s bulk ceramic resistors the whole body of the resistor is the element. These devices are available now from TTI Europe. This construction results in a remark

TTI Europe | 24-09-2019

New ultra-flat aluminium electrolytic capacitor saves board space

New Yorker Electronics now offers a new Ultra-Low-Profile Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor from Cornell Dubilier Electronics that is created for bulk capacitance and the lowest board profiles. Circuit designers are now able to use a singl

New Yorker Electronics | 23-09-2019

Metal strip current sensing surface mount resistors offer advantages in space-saving on PCB

Metal strip current sensing surface mount resistors from KOA are available now from RS Components. These devices are utilised in large volumes and are the preferred choice in electronics equipment with their small size and high reliability.

RS Components | 16-09-2019

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