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 supply chain has experienced intermittent periods of stability and volatility. This paper will discuss tantalum supply chain past, present, and future, and how it can now...
This article reviewing our findings on the effect of the burn-in test, a common quality control process, on the dynamics of oxygen vacancies within BME MLCCs. These findings reveal the burn-in test has a negative impact on the lifetime and reliability of BME MLCCS. Full paper download This paper by Pedram Yousefian, Ph.D. candidate at Materials Research Institute, Department of Materials Science and Engineering,...
Electrical Double Layer Capacitors (EDLC) supercapacitors have shown significant growth in the last several years. This paper by Vishay presents 3.0V EDLC supercapacitors and its benefits to achieve a longer useful life and also meet the stronger and more harsh requirements with regard to high humidity and low losses over a wide temperature range. Full paper download This paper was presented by Gerald Tatschl,...
The new Power Bayonet Connector PBC15 from binder is suitable for power supply and signal linking of devices via just one cable. Important features of the compact connector with quick locking include its high power density and easy-to-use design, which is tailored for fast wiring and installation. binder, a leading supplier of industrial circular connectors, Read the original post at binder Unveils Quick Lock...
In this paper SERMA TECHNOLOGIES presents failure statistics of connectors from field return analyzed during the last 10 years. The article analyze main defects encountered during failure analysis and associated mechanisms / root causes (if identified). Full paper download This paper was presented by Cédric Favarel, Serma Technologies, Pessac, France at the 4th PCNS 10-14th September 2023, Sønderborg, Denmark as paper No.1.2. INTRODUCTION With more than 20...
