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The expansion of the WE-TORPFC inductor series, with 17 new parts, is now available from Würth Elektronik. These WE-TORPFC toroidal power inductors are suitable for continuous-conduction mode (CCM) Boost converters Read the original post at Würth Elektronik Expands Robust...

This article written by Bourns explains why sulphur-resistant film resistors are needed to improve reliability of industrial and other harsh environment applications. In recent years, the long term reliability of Read the original post at Sulphur-Resistant Film Resistors

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced that it is releasing a new series of IHPT solenoid-based haptic actuators that are bundled with patent licenses for Immersion Corporation’s (NASDAQ: IMMR) haptic technology. The Read the original post at Vishay Releases Licensed IHPT...

Bourns is pleased to announce the introduction of two new families of general and automotive grade SMD fuses to complement its already successful line of SinglFuse™ SMD Fuse products. The Read the original post at Bourns Announces1206 High Current...

The new KYOCERA-AVX supercapacitor modules exhibit very high capacitance, very low ESR, high efficiency, high power density, and excellent pulse power handling characteristics and are ideal for hold-up, energy harvesting, Read the original post at KYOCERA AVX Expands Supercapacitor...

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced that it has opened a new state of the art resistors manufacturing production facility in Las Torres, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico. The strategically located plant allows Read the original post at Vishay Opens Resistors Manufacturing...

This article written by Teddy Won, KYOCERA-AVX Corporation explains varistors characteristics, ESD filtering, types and how they compare with TVS diodes and provide brief varistor selection guidelines. Varistor Characteristics A varistor is Read the original post at Varistor Selection Guideline

This article based on Knowles Precision Devices blog discusses active vs. passive cell balancing methods in EV vehicles and how active cell balancing affects capacitor selection. As electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers work Read the original post at How Cell Balancing Methods...

The Y-Lock Pullforce connector system from Yamaichi Electronics is the reliable and process-safe solution for applications with high requirements, especially for battery management or cell contacting systems in the automotive industry. The system will now be extended by version...

Samtec releases white paper that summarizes some of the important considerations of connector pin and blade assignment in combination power and signal connectors that may impact power integrity. If you get your power design right, it protects the signal integrity...