Exxelia, in collaboration with CEA‑Leti, has demonstrated a miniaturized inverted‑F antenna (IFA) operating around 400 MHz by loading it with a custom magnetodielectric material instead of relying solely on high‑permittivity Read the original post at Exxelia Miniaturized 400 MHz Inverted‑F Antenna
Würth Elektronik has introduced the WE-MXGA, a new series of AEC-Q200-qualified SMT power inductors for automotive applications that combine very low DC resistance with exceptionally high saturation current. The components Read the original post at Würth Elektronik Unveils High-Current Automotive Power Inductor
Power-line energy harvesting using current transformers offers an elegant way to power distributed electronics directly from existing AC conductors. This tutorial by Sam Ben‑Yaakov focuses on the magnetic design aspects Read the original post at Transformer-Based Power-Line Harvester Magnetic Design
This article by Vladimir Azbel, an independent consultant specializing in tantalum capacitors, delves into the concept of structural signature control for tantalum capacitor anodes. Within the framework of a Quality Read the original post at Tantalum Capacitor Anode Manufacturing Quality Management
Designing an LLC transformer where the resonant inductance is fully integrated into the transformer leakage is a powerful way to shrink magnetics and improve efficiency in high‑density power supplies. This Read the original post at Designing a 2 kW LLC Transformer with Integrated Resonant Inductor
This article, based on multiple sources, study how the current Middle East conflict, through its impact on oil, petrochemicals and logistics, is potentially influencing costs, risks and regionalization in the Read the original post at Middle East Conflict: The Potential Impact to Passive Components
Passive Components Blog has released the 2026 Annual Inductor, Transformer & Magnetics Technology Dossier, a 28‑page comprehensive analysis of how inductors and transformers evolved from commodity supply‑chain components to strategic enablers of AI Read the original post at Inductor Technology Dossier
Coilcraft has introduced a new family of Trans‑Inductor Voltage Regulator (TLVR) power inductors optimized for modern multi‑phase voltage regulator modules (VRMs) and point‑of‑load (PoL) converters. These power inductor devices are Read the original post at Coilcraft Releases TLVR Inductors for High Density VRMs and PoL Converters
TTI MarketEYE has published a new analysis by Dennis M. Zogbi, Paumanok Inc., that examines how recent movements in ruthenium prices are reshaping the global passive components supply chain, with Read the original post at Rutheniums Critical Role in Passive Component Supply Chains
Bourns has expanded its modular contacts portfolio with new five, six and eight amp versions addressing higher power delivery requirements in compact systems. The new parts target designers who need Read the original post at Bourns Expands its Modular Contacts for Power-Dense Systems
