Stackpole Electronics has expanded its RMAN series of thick film chip resistors, which use aluminum nitride substrates instead of conventional alumina to overcome thermal bottlenecks in high-power surface-mount applications. The Read the original post at Stackpole Expanded its AlN Thick Film Chip Resistors
Kyocera has developed what it describes as the world’s first 10 µF multilayer ceramic chip capacitor (MLCC) in the EIA0201 size (0.6 × 0.3 mm), targeting space‑constrained smartphones and wearable devices. The MLCC ceramic Read the original post at KYOCERA 10 µF 0201 MLCC Brings High‑Capacitance into Mobile Designs
Researchers from University of Cambridge, UK, led by M. Romero and colleagues, have reported a new class of electrocaloric multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) based on a tailored solid solution of Read the original post at Electrocaloric Multilayer Capacitors: Towards Quiet, Solid‑State Cooling Around Room Temperature
Researchers from Northeastern University, Shenyang and the State Key Laboratory of Digital Steel and Hengdian Group DMEGC Magnetics Co., China published article in Acta Materialia Volume 309, 1 May 2026, that Read the original post at High-Crystallinity Nanocrystalline Composites for MHz Chip Inductors
European electronic components distribution grew 16.9 percent to €4.63 billion in the first quarter of 2026, marking a solid return to growth despite persistent challenges from geopolitical tensions, supply chain Read the original post at European Components Distribution Shows Strong Q1 2026 Growth Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
This article, authored by Vladimir Azbel, Ph.D., a semiconductor process reliability engineer consultant, provides deep inside explanation of energy dissipation during formation of tantalum capacitor dielectric that may have an impact to Read the original post at Energy Localization in Tantalum Anode Formation: A Structural Perspective
Würth Elektronik has introduced the WE-SFIA series of SMT flat-wire inductors in compact 2010, 2013, and 2016 packages aimed at high-efficiency power conversion in automotive electronics. The combination of Würth Read the original post at Würth Elektronik Introduces Compact Flat-wire SMT Power Inductors for Automotive
KYOCERA AVX has extended its TransGuard VT Series of multilayer varistors (MLVs) with new versions optimized for 48V automotive power supply systems in electric and hybrid vehicles, light e‑mobility, and Read the original post at KYOCERA AVX Extends MLV Varistors for 48V Automotive Protection
The SCHURTER TCS43 is a microminiature surface mount tactile (micro) switch aimed at space‑constrained human–machine interfaces that still require clear, reliable haptic feedback. It combines a tiny footprint with selectable Read the original post at SCHURTER Releases SMT Micro Switch for Compact HMIs
YAGEO introduces VW80808 automotive grade multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) with flexible terminations and C0G dielectric designed for high‑reliability operation in demanding automotive environments. They target applications where vibration, board flex Read the original post at YAGEO Introduces C0G Flexible Termination Automotive MLCCs
