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Vishay has expanded its IHXL family of radial through‑hole power inductors with four new high‑current parts targeting demanding automotive and industrial power electronics. These Vishay high current inductors combine very Read the original post at Vishay Releases High‑Current Radial...

Edgewater Research’s latest IP&E update argues that fears of a prolonged ‘hybrid for longer’ AI cycle and excessive copper exposure are overstated, while broad-based demand—especially from automotive—supports a strengthening multi‑year Read the original post at May 2026 Interconnect, Passives...

This paper provides a comprehensive overview of passive component requirements in ADAS architectures, illustrated with detailed camera and radar system examples. The article is based on a technical white paper Read the original post at Passive Components Enable Safe...

This article based on prof. Sam Ben-Yaakov video summarizes how current sense transformers work, how to interpret their datasheet parameters and how to design them into real applications. Current sense Read the original post at Current Sense Transformer Datasheet...

Planar magnetics are becoming a key enabler for compact, high‑efficiency USB Type‑C power adapters and embedded power stages. This article walks through a complete 100 W USB Type‑C flyback transformer Read the original post at Designing a USB Type‑C...

YMIN introduces SDF square supercapacitors, which serve as an ideal solution to provide a localized, ultra-low-ESR energy buffer layer directly at the AI PCS (Power Conversion System) bus. This enhancement Read the original post at YMIN Releases Square Supercapacitors...

Exxelia’s CF-PP140 polypropylene film capacitors extend the usable temperature range of PP technology up to 140 °C while delivering high volumetric energy density in compact packages. This combination targets designers Read the original post at Exxelia Extends Temperature Range...

Electronic components are often treated as static building blocks once sealed in bags and placed on warehouse shelves. In reality, they remain physically and chemically active, even when powered off, Read the original post at How Long-Term Storage Causes...

Nichicon introduced SCBE2500A000400X Self-Charging Battery board that combines a lithium titanate rechargeable cell with an integrated light-energy harvesting concept to support low-power electronics without regular battery replacement. For engineers working Read the original post at Nichicon Presents Self-Charging LTO...

This article, written by Vladimir Azbel, Ph.D., a semiconductor process reliability engineering consultant, and adapted and edited for passive-components.eu, reviews mechanical SSC testing of tantalum capacitor anodes as a means of assessing Read the original post at Mechanical SSC Testing as...