Full paper download This paper studies NanoLamTM film capacitors' performance of key dielectric parameters as a function of temperature in the range of  -196oC to +200oC to evaluate its capability to meet the space environment operating conditions. The...

This Würth Elektronik webinar aim to show where the difference between calculation and measurement of PCB heat dissipation comes from, even for relatively simple assemblies. Without time-consuming thermal simulations, demanding heat dissipation of assemblies cannot solve satisfactorily. But,...

Full paper download This paper explores degradation of electrical parameters in different types of aluminum and tantalum hermetically sealed capacitors during long-term storage at high temperatures up to 150°C.  The paper was presented by Alexander Teverovsky, Jacobs Engineering,...

Full paper download The paper presents effects of derating on performance and reliability of Solid Electrolytic and Polymer Tantalum capacitors manufactured with conventional technology and flawless dielectric technology (F-Tech) combined with simulated breakdown screening (SBDS). Solid tantalum capacitors...

Full paper download This paper shows some of the most recent examples of ceramic capacitor failures that ESA has detected, investigation on the potential cause and prevention. The paper was presented by Adrià Escoda Marches and Joaquín Jiménez...

This video from Würth Elektronik elaborates on clearance and creepage distance and solid insulation materials. Many applications of fire are productive and warming. Fire can be a real risk if the components on pcb has not been selected...

Full paper download The challenge of Space operating components increases from one year to another. This paper study capability and physical mechanisms of microswitch manufactured by PETERCEM to operate at different temperature ranges (cryogenic, ambient and a transition...

Full paper download Designing medical implantable devices for high reliability is crucial for a variety of reasons. To ensure that used components are manufactured to meet medical implantable application standards, proper screening and high reliability design is required....

Full paper download The paper compares two ways to increase the robustness of assembly against ECM electrochemical migration. In the paper, we underline some challenges in gap cleaning. We describe state-of-the-art methods of cleaning process control and diagnostics,...

Full paper download This research paper focuses on the development and evaluation of embroidered textile electroacoustic transducer (speaker). The paper was presented by Julie Hladikova and Jiri Navratil, Research and Innovation Centre for Electrical Engineering (RICE), University of...