Full paper download This paper explains layer-by-layer fabrication method, where nanocomposite dielectrics are printed by successive depositions of ultra-thin layers of a room-temperature-stable polymer ink. The work explores two polypropylene-based inks in industry-friendly solvents that are then used...

Pasternack, anInfinite Electronics brand and a leading provider of RF, microwave andmillimeter-wave products, has announced the launch of its MIL-STD-1553connectors engineered to meet the stringent requirements of high-stakesmilitary communications, avionics and data bus systems. Developed with meticulousattention to detail, these military-standard...

Full paper download This article presents a method for thickness reduction of polypropylene (PP) films, used as dielectric materials for capacitors, by ion irradiation, which has a direct effect on device capacitance. The paper was presented by Shova...

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...