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
Japan-based Murata Manufacturing, the world’s leading supplier of multilayer ceramic capacitors, is moving to structurally separate its China-related rare earth supply chain from the rest of its global operations over Read the original post at Murata to Decouple China Rare Earth Supply in 3 Years
Samtec has expanded its AcceleRate Slim ARC6 high‑speed cable assembly family with new single‑ended and mixed signaling options targeting dense, high‑performance digital systems. The updates give design engineers more flexibility Read the original post at Samtec AcceleRate Slim ARC6 Cable Assemblies with New Signaling Options
Hirose Electric has announced plans to establish a new manufacturing site in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, with partial operations scheduled to begin in the summer of 2027. This strategic investment Read the original post at Hirose Electric to Establish Automotive Connector Plant in India
