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New free-running reference oscillators deliver exceptional phase noise performance

Pasternack has released six new free-running reference oscillators that generate a highly stable and accurate output frequency response with low phase noise and spurious performance levels, making them ideal in phase locked loops, function

Pasternack | 09-05-2017

Resistor-capacitor series prevents arcing and noise in relay and switch contacts

New Yorker Electronics has released a full series of Electrocube RC Networks Arc-suppressing resistor-capacitor (RC) circuits. Known as resistors, resistor-capacitors or RC filters, Electrocube’s RC Networks are designed to prevent or subst

New Yorker Electronics | 09-05-2017

Expanded current shunt resistor portfolio provides one of the broadest ranges available

Riedon has expanded its portfolio of precision current shunts to provide one of the broadest range of current ratings available today. Responding to increases in the output levels from renewable energy sources, higher capacity batteries tha

Riedon | 05-05-2017

New MOS capacitors deliver small, low-profile, temperature-stable solutions with high Q

AVX Corporation has released new MS Series MOS capacitors for applications in the RF, microwave, and gigahertz ranges. Designed for DC to 20GHz operation in hybrid circuits, bias networks, receiver optical subassemblies (ROSA), transmission

AVX | 03-05-2017

Metal foil on ceramic chip resistors reduce form factor

TT Electronics has launched the MFC series of metal foil chip resistors for current sensing duties in power electronics applications. The resistors’ small size makes them an ideal choice for designers of highly compact power conversion cir

TT Electronics | 02-05-2017

Capacitors offering long life and superior performance for auxiliary power applications

Panasonic Automotive and Industrial Systems Europe announces the extension of its HL Series Electric Double Layer Capacitors (ELDCs), which offer low resistance combined with guaranteed long life over a wide temperature range, from -40C to

Panasonic | 28-04-2017

New AEC-Q200 qualified inductor offers a continuous current rating of 125A

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a new AEC-Q200 qualified inductor that is claimed to be the industry's first to offer a continuous current rating of 125A. For automotive and industrial applications, the Vishay Dale IHXL-2000VZ-5A feat

Vishay | 28-04-2017

Lifetime of hermetic series high temperature SMD tantalum capacitors doubled

AVX Corporation has doubled the lifetime of select THH 230C Hermetic Series high temperature SMD tantalum capacitors. Four of the six ratings currently available now offer 2,000-hour lifetimes at 230C and 0.5VR, and all six recently complet

AVX | 27-04-2017

Silicon capacitors that implement disruptive technology for demanding applications

RS Components has launched a new range of silicon capacitors from Murata that implement an innovative and disruptive technology. The patented technology enables the integration of a wide range of capacitor values in silicon, allowing the ra

RS Components | 26-04-2017

New silicon capacitor targets optical communication systems

Available now from RS Components, Ipdia UWSC series ultra large bandwire bondable silicon capacitors target optical communication systems, Rosa, Tosa, SONET and all other optoelectronics. It is also suitable for high-speed data systems or p

RS Components | 24-04-2017

New hybrid capacitors series optimises designs for performance

Hybrid capacitors from Panasonic Automotive and Industrial Systems Europe, combining the advantages of electrolytic capacitors with those of solid polymer capacitors, have established themselves as reliable and versatile solutions in automo

Panasonic | 24-04-2017

Ceramic disc capacitors offered in mini size to save board space and to lower costs

Vishay Intertechnology has announced its popular VY1 and VY2 series of AC line rated ceramic disc safety capacitors are now extended by a Mini Size Series with Y5V ceramic dielectrics. Featuring body diameters down to 7.5mm, the Vishay BCco

Vishay | 21-04-2017

Automotive grade resistor saves PCB space and reduces component counts

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a new automotive grade Power Metal Strip resistor that delivers a high 10W power rating in the compact 2818 case size. By providing the high power capability of larger resistors in a smaller footprint,

Vishay | 20-04-2017

High-power precision shunt resistors incorporate bulk metal foil technology

The VPG Foil Resistors product group of Vishay Precision Group has announced the global market launch of the Alpha Electronics FNP Series, a family of high-power precision shunt resistors. Design of the series incorporates VPG’s own pro

Vishay | 19-04-2017

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