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High-temperature SCR switching thyristors offer robust clip-attach package design

Littelfuse has upgraded its switching thyristor line with the introduction of the SJ Series High-Temperature SCR (Silicon-Controlled Rectifier) Switching Thyristors. This new series provides circuit designers blocking voltages (VDRM) up to

Littelfuse | 09-05-2018

Polymer COTS capacitors produce low ESR and improved capacitance retention

KEMET T543 Series Polymer COTS Capacitors, available from Mouser, are made of conductive organic polymer, replacing the traditionally used MnO2 as the cathode plate of the capacitor. This produces very low ESR, improved capacitance retentio

Mouser Electronics | 03-05-2018

Qualified SMT resettable PPTCs provide greater design flexibility

Littelfuse is a major source of automotive SMD PPTCs. The devices are available now from TTI Europe. The new Surface Mount PPTCs offer a variety of form factors, operating currents, voltage ratings, and enable greater design flexibility. Po

TTI Europe | 03-05-2018

New case size for automotive-grade ultralow-ESR Tantalum capacitors

AVX Corporation has released a new "U" case (EIA Metric 7361-43) to its TRM Professional Series multianode, ultralow-ESR tantalum capacitors, increasing the range with many new ratings created to address the requirements of an ever-expandin

AVX | 03-05-2018

High power current sense resistors offer high measurement accuracy and low-cost

The Bourns Model CSS Series, available from TTI Europe, comes in both two-terminal and four-terminal options. The popular two-terminal models are offered in three different footprint sizes, 5930, 3920 and 2512 (6332 Metric). With resistance

TTI Europe | 02-05-2018

Non-magnetic variable inductors combine small size with high performance

These Johanson Manufacturing-branded variable inductors, from Knowles Precision Devices, combine small size and high performance with non-magnetic properties. Inductors and variable inductors are essential elements of many RF products. The

Knowles | 30-04-2018

IoT optimised SMD crystals ideal for ultra-low power applications

Abracon ABS05W 32.768kHz IoT Optimised SMD Crystals are miniature 1.6mm x 1mm x 0.5mm SMD crystals ideal for space-constrained designs. These crystals feature an exceptionally low 4pF plating load while being simultaneously optimised for ES

Mouser Electronics | 25-04-2018

Power Inductors series offers an extensive product lineup for multiple applications

Murata Power Inductors are now available from TTI Europe. Recent years have brought increasing improvements in performance, multi-functionality, miniaturisation, and energy efficiency to automobiles, home appliances, portable devices, indus

TTI Europe | 24-04-2018

Fixed inductors ideal for high vibration or shock applications

Wurth Electronics WE-PDA Fixed Inductors are shielded wirewound inductors with low leakage field and high saturation currents up to 23A. These devices are available now from Mouser. The inductors are offered in case size 1210, 1260, an

Mouser Electronics | 18-04-2018

RS Components – Silicone-coated wirewound axial resistors ideal for a wide range of applications

The RSAWW, from RS Components, is offered as an economical conformal silicone-ceramic coated resistor series. The resistor is constructed using an all-welded assembly giving high resistance to thermal shock making them perfect for a broad r

RS Components | 18-04-2018

Cost-effective cylindrical supercapacitor cells and modules offer excellent reliability

The AVX SCC and SCM ranges represent supercapacitor cylindrical cells and supercapacitor cylindrical modules composed of such cells. These two ranges are the most cost-effective solution from the company's supercapacitors portfolio. They ar

TTI Europe | 13-04-2018

New ultra-broadband resistors deliver excellent performance in wide range of applications

AVX has released the new UBR Series ultra-broadband resistors. The rugged, ultraminiature, ultra-broadband resistors are made with high-performance TaN materials and employ the company's proprietary, automotive-qualified, glass-sandwich FLE

AVX | 09-04-2018

New aluminium capacitors save PCB space and lower costs

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced new conductive (184 CPNS, 185 CPNZ, and 186 CPNT series) and hybrid conductive (182 CPHZ and 183 CPHT series) aluminium polymer capacitors in a mixture of case sizes ranging from 4mm x 4mm x 5.5mm to 10

Vishay | 06-04-2018

New metallized polypropylene film capacitors feature high safety and humidity resistance

Panasonic Industry Europe has a new series of polypropylene film capacitors featuring high humidity resistance (THB test: 85C/85%/240VAC/1000h (C

Panasonic | 05-04-2018

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