November 2023 collection of news summaries, survey results and channel market insights on Interconnect, Passives & Electromechanical Components from Edgewater Research. Limited Change Month/Month with Relative Stability in Demand and Pricing Key Takeaways: 1. 4Q through mid-Nov seen as in-line with continued weakness in distribution and mixed but more stable demand direct. 2. Bookings feedback mixed by end market with stability in Auto, strength...

This article introduces magnetic fusion technology based on Heraeus Conamic article that supplied the qualified raw material for the initial test windows of this technology. Introduction Nuclear fusion through magnetic confinement: Sounds highly theoretical, but has the potential to provide us an almost limitless energy source in the future. Similar to laser fusion, magnetic fusion has recently achieved a major success: The world’s largest...

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has developed and started mass producing the GRM188D72A105KE01, a 1608M (1.6 x 0.8mm) size high energy density multilayer ceramic capacitor with the world’s largest capacitance of 1 µF and rated at 100 V for use in 48 V power supply lines in base stations, servers, and data centers. Samples are available. With the increasing adoption of 5G technology, mobile data traffic...

Panasonic Industry Europe now offers technical support in its comprehensive relay test labs located in Germany. These labs are equipped with advanced technology and staffed by experienced technicians and engineers who ensure that every relay meets the highest standards of quality and reliability. At its European headquarters in Ottobrunn and in Pfaffenhofen near Munich, Germany, Panasonic Industry has invested in two state-of-the-art technical laboratories...

TE Connectivity Ltd. published the provisional interim result of the public tender offer for all publicly held shares of Schaffner Holding after the end of the offer period. All regulatory clearances for the settlement of the public tender offer have been obtained. Based on the preliminary figures, 561’187 Schaffner shares were tendered into the offer by the end of the offer period, which represents 89.0%...