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Conductive polymer capacitor series has new case size and improved energy ratings

AVX has extended its J-CAP Series conductive polymer capacitors with conductive polymer electrodes, which already claimed to deliver the highest energy per volume (Joules/cc) of any SMT capacitor available on the market, with the addition o

AVX | 09-11-2016

New low-loss power inductors for high frequency applications

The XEL60xx family, from Coilcraft, employs a new design which offers extremely low DCR (as low as 1.35 mOhms) and ultra-low AC losses at high switching frequencies (2 to 5+ MHz). It is currently available in two models, the XEL6030 and XEL

Coilcraft Europe | 09-11-2016

New four-pin crystal oscillators designed for high reliability applications

Saelig has announced the EQXO-2000BM mil-spec high reliability crystal oscillators. These new four-pin models add to the recently launched range of Euroquartz defence specification crystal oscillators designed for use in applications that r

Saelig | 04-11-2016

Toroid inductors ideal for high power and industrial applications

Abracon’s ATCA-XX product line, available now from Digi-Key offers a broad offering of high power toroid inductors for use in industrial power supplies, LED ballast, and heavy-duty appliance applications. By containing the majority of magne

Digikey | 02-11-2016

Dual-in-line military-spec high reliability crystal oscillators

Euroquartz has added new 8-pin dual-in-line (DIL) models to its recently launched range of military specification crystal oscillators designed for use in applications that require high reliability. The new 8-pin DIL EQXO-2000BM series clock

Euroquartz | 02-11-2016

New cylindrical supercapacitor series with excellent pulse power handling characteristics

AVX has released a new series of cylindrical, electrochemical, double-layer supercapacitors. Rated for 2.7V and delivering high capacitance values (1F - 3,000F), low ESR (0.16mohm - 200mohm at 1,000KHz), low leakage (6µA - 5,800µA), high en

AVX | 02-11-2016

Ultra-precision thin film chip resistor delivers extremely low TCR

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a new ultra-precision thin film chip resistor that offers a dramatic improvement in TCR and tolerance over previous-generation devices. Available in five case sizes from 0603 to 2512, the PLTU offers a

Vishay | 02-11-2016

Varistors offer multilayer ceramic TVS protection and EMI attenuation in single chip

AVX’s TransFeed varistors, stocked by Digi-Key, provide a unique combination of multilayer ceramic construction in a feedthrough configuration that gives the circuit designer a component that responds to transient events faster. The varisto

Digikey | 31-10-2016

Hybrid capacitors optimise designs in performance, long life and low ESR values

Stocked by TTI Europe, these Hybrid capacitors from Panasonic Automotive and Industrial Systems Europe, combine the advantages of electrolytic capacitors with those of solid polymer capacitors. They have established themselves as reliant an

TTI Europe | 31-10-2016

Miniature long-life capacitor guarantees 3,000 hours of operation

New Yorker Electronics has just released a new miniature aluminium electrolytic capacitor series designed to hold up to intense outdoor environments, including extreme heat. United Chemi-Con’s new GXF Series of radial lead type aluminium el

New Yorker Electronics | 31-10-2016

SMD resistors withstand high surge conditions

TT Electronics has launched two new ranges of SMD thick film chip resistors designed to optimise performance under pulse and surge conditions. With a value range of 1R0 to 1M0, the resistors provide surge protection in compact circuits wher

TT Electronics | 28-10-2016

New multilayer organic low pass filters with excellent performance

AVX has released a new series of low profile, low pass filters with best-in-class performance. Based on the company’s patented and proven multilayer organic (MLO) high density interconnect technology, the new LP Series MLO low pass filters

AVX | 28-10-2016

Power controllers provide seamless control of three-phase electric heating loads

Available from RS Components, Thyristor power control modules from United Automation can provide seamless control of three-phase electric heating loads from a suitable BMS or similar controller. These burst firing controllers use zero-volta

RS Components | 24-10-2016

Low profile power resistors have excellent heat transfer and small dimensions

The TJT series is a range of high quality, high stability aluminium housed low profile power resistors designed for direct heat sink attachment, available now from Farnell element14. A wide range of resistance values is available in 150

Farnell element14 | 21-10-2016

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