Full paper download This article presents a two-step process that involves pyrolysis followed by chemical activation, which effectively transforms common plastic waste into activated carbons (ACs), making them suitable for electrode materials in supercapacitors. The paper was presented...

Sumida releases two new part types of its AEC-Q200 SMD shielded metal power inductors. The new CDSM12D63T150 and CDSM70D52T150 are the new AEC-Q200 qualified power inductors. They cover a wide inductance range up to 100uH compared to the...

According to a recent article by Nikkei Asia, the Japanese government is planning to designate advanced electronic components and MLCC as critical goods that will receive support from the state to shore up the supply chain and minimize the...

Panasonic Industry‘s electronic materials will contribute to future technological innovations in the fields of aerospace, information, communication and more. Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. announced that it took part in the Space Delivery Project – RETURN to EARTH, promoted...

Würth Elektronik is expanding its USB-C range with a 24-pin fully-configured horizontal receptacle for SMT assembly. The high-quality USB 3.1 Type-C connector features its high-rise design: It allows complete visual control of soldering thanks to its two rows...

Full paper download This article deals with the issue of assembling conventional SMD components on textile substrates using UV-curable non-conductive adhesives. The paper was presented by Tomas Blecha, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of West Bohemia in Pilsen,...

Full paper download This paper describes the physical background of the voltage-dependent capacitance of class II Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCC) and present models for this dependency. The paper was presented by Chris Muter, TT Electronics, UK at the...

Full paper download This paper describes the physical background of the voltage-dependent capacitance of class II Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCC) and present models for this dependency. The paper was presented by Frank Puhane, Würth Elektronik, Germany at the...

Full paper download Tantalum capacitors are the preferred choice for applications requiring the highest energy density, best reliability, low ESR, and excellent stability over wide ranges of time and application temperatures. This paper shows the latest status of...

Full paper download A stable, reliable, and responsible tantalum supply chain is critical to the supply of electronic components such as capacitors and semiconductors for the automotive, aerospace, medical, defense, energy, and chemical processing industries.  Until recently, the tantalum...