TDK Corporation has announced the addition of two new varistors to its AVRH series for automotive applications. Both are characterized by the high electrostatic discharge (ESD) withstanding voltage demanded to ensure the safe operation of safety-critical automotive functions that comprise advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Both of the two new varistors in TDK’s AVRH series are compliant with the AEC-Q200 automotive standard and fulfill...

Murata, a leading manufacturer of passive components, has expanded its line-up of high-Q rated monolithic ceramic chip capacitors (MLCC). Designed for high frequency module applications such as those used in cellular communication infrastructure, the GJM022 series expand the world’s smallest high-Q capacitor with a voltage rating of 100 V. In order to facilitate high-speed 5G communication, designers must incorporate numerous high frequency outputs along...

Electronics Supply Chain Weekly Digest 2-16-24 DATAPOINT OF THE WEEK: New vehicle inventory in the US stood at 2.6M units at the end of January according to Cox Automotive data. That compares to 2.66M units in Dec, 1.8M units last January, and pre-COVID avg inventory of 3.5M units. On a days basis inventory in the US jumped from 70 to 80, the highest since June 2020....

The 27th Annual CMSE Conference and Exhibition that will take place April 30th -May 2nd 2024 event in Los Angeles announces technical program. Components for Military & Space Electronics Conference and Exhibition (CMSE) is the premier event focused on the design, reliability, and application of electronic components for use in both terrestrial applications for avionics, aerospace, and military, as well as commercial, civilian, and military space systems. At...

 Littelfuse, Inc., an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, introduces the 59177 Series ultra-miniature overmolded reed switch, offering designers unparalleled flexibility for space-constrained applications. With its compact design and low power consumption, the 59177 Series reed switch provides a reliable solution for various high-speed switching applications. The 59177 Series reed switch boasts an ultra-miniature size of 9.0 mm x...