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Axial through hole fixed resistor suitable for harsh environments

The new Welwyn W20 Series Axial Through Hole Fixed Resistor offering 390mOhms ±5% 3W ±200ppm/C is now available from RS Components. As there is a maximum temperature to which the wire can rise through an overload, if the resistor is already

RS Components | 07-12-2017

Expanded lineup of compact high-power low-ohmic shunt resistors

ROHM has developed high power low ohmic shunt resistors that are optimised for current detection in high power sets in the industrial equipment, automotive, and large-scale consumer electronics sectors. The growing number of small motor

ROHM Semiconductor | 05-12-2017

New conductive polymer aluminium solid capacitors benefit from high ripple current and low ESR values

Panasonic Industry Europe has introduced a new series of smoothing capacitors featuring a high ripple current of 5.8Amps and enabling miniaturisation of switching power supplies. The SEPG series of radial lead-type conductive polymer alumin

Panasonic | 29-11-2017

Electrolytic capacitors for use in frequency converters, UPS and SMPS in challenging environmental applications

The ALS70 and ALS80 Series from KEMET, and available now from TTI Europe, are high CV screw terminal electrolytic capacitors. They are ideal for use in frequency converters, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and switch mode power supplie

TTI Europe | 23-11-2017

Glass-encapsulated thermistors ideal for automotive and industrial applications

Ametherm’s DG series of glass-encapsulated thermistors are ideal for high-accuracy temperature sensing in automotive and industrial applications. The hermetically-sealed devices stop errors in resistance readings due to moisture penetration

Ametherm | 23-11-2017

Capacitors launch 500VAC-rated surge and safety MLCCs

Knowles brand Syfer now offer MLCCs, for non-safety critical applications, up to 500VAC, 50/60Hz continuous. Syfer pioneered 250VAC-rated MLCCs for non-safety critical applications to complement its range of industry standard DC-rated a

Knowles | 23-11-2017

New high-power resistors offer excellent pulse load capabilities and enhanced power ratings

Bourns has released two new series of thick film chip resistors that offer enhanced power ratings up to 2W at 70C. The models CRMxxxxA and CRSxxxxA are sulfur-resistant and AEC-Q200 compliant making them suitable for automotive driver assis

Bourns | 22-11-2017

Ultra-thin supercapacitor designed for peak power assist in wearables and smart devices

Mouser now stocks the DMH Series supercapacitor from Murata. The device features an ultra-thin profile of just 0.4mm; the DMH series supercapacitor is designed for peak power assist in wearables, smart cards, medical patches, e-paper device

Mouser Electronics | 21-11-2017

BLE module is equipped with antenna, low power consumption and excellent processor capabilities

Murata has released its Nordic-based BLE module. The latest MBN52832 device consists of Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52832 IC, a 32MHz crystal for timing, and an on-board antenna. Additionally, it contains pins for an off-board omni-direction

Murata | 17-11-2017

New high power thin film chip resistors lower costs and save space

Vishay Intertechnology has a new series of automotive grade thin film chip resistors that features, what is claimed to be the industry's, highest rated power dissipation in the compact 0402, 0603, and 0805 case sizes. For electronics in aut

Vishay | 16-11-2017

Low capacitance TVS diode array’s small footprint is ideal for use in a range of mobile devices

Littelfuse has introduced a new series of small-footprint TVS diode arrays (SPA Diodes) that are optimized for protecting high-speed signal pins. The SP3422-04UTG Series 0.2pF 22kV TVS diode array integrates four channels of ultra-low capac

Littelfuse | 15-11-2017

Low-profile aluminium electrolytic capacitor breaks energy density barriers

Cornell Dubilier Electronics has announced a significant new development in aluminium electrolytic technology. Its 85C THA Series Thinpack capacitors are only 8.2mm thick, and 9mm for the 105C THAS Series. This is comparable in height to

Cornell Dubilier | 02-11-2017

Automotive grade MLCCs built for the most extreme automotive operating conditions

Vishay Intertechnology has extended the operating temperature range of its HOTcap K…H series of Automotive Grade, radial-leaded MLCCs to +200C. The leaded MLCCs are now approved for operation over a temperature range of -55C to +200C fo

Vishay | 01-11-2017

Battery shunt resistors improve accuracy, lower costs and offers support against vibration

Vishay Intertechnology offers their new WSBS8518...M3 and WSBS8518...M4 36W Power Metal Strip battery shunt resistors featuring M3 and M4 tapped holes, respectively. With extremely low resistance values down to 50µOhm in the 8518 case size,

Vishay | 25-10-2017

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