As typical electrical tests may not detect internal flaws such as voids, cracks, delaminations and electrode discontinuities, which can lead to latent and/or catastrophic failures in high-power applications, Passive Plus, Inc. (PPI) offers the following high-reliability screening in production, at no extra charge:
• 100% automated Sonoscan (CSAM) inspection on all larger case sizes. Performed on AQL basis for 0505 and 1111 case sizes. The primary benefit of 100% CSAM internal inspection is increased reliability, by screening out electrically undetectable internal defects such as voids, cracks, delaminations or electrode discontinuities.
• 100% high-voltage, partial discharge testing on all leaded 2225 and larger case size capacitors. Partial discharge testing detects faint electrical discharges in multilayer ceramic capacitors under high voltage conditions. Unacceptably high levels of discharge indicate the presence of large or numerous voids internal to the capacitor, or other possible surface defects, which can lead to immediate or latent catastrophic failures. Low or zero levels of discharge indicate a robust and reliable dielectric structure, ensuring reliability under high stress conditions.
• 100 hour burn-in on all leaded 1111 and larger case size capacitors and assemblies ensures reliability. The PPI burn-in is done at extended voltage and 125°C, with capacitance, dissipation factor (inverse of Q), and insulation resistance measurements taken before and after burn in.
MEMS accelerometer for automotive 26 May 2021, RFiber Solutions
, Analogue, Mixed Signal, LSI
The STMicroelectronics AIS2IH three-axis linear accelerometer brings enhanced resolution, temperature stability and mechanical robustness to non-safety automotive applications including anti-theft, telematics, ...
Read more...Useful life calculation tool for EPCOS capacitors 26 May 2021
, Passive Components
The fully revised version 4.0 of TDK’s tried-and-tested Online AlCap Useful Life Calculation Tool for EPCOS aluminium electrolytic capacitors is now available. The tool covers all new high-voltage capacitors ...
Read more...Low-noise gain block amplifier 26 May 2021, RFiber Solutions
, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
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Read more...Flexible microwave cable assemblies 26 May 2021, RFiber Solutions
, Interconnection
The W7 Series is a complete line of high-performance flexible microwave cable assemblies produced by WithWave. Specifically, the flexible armoured W701 Series employs a low-density PTFE structure to achieve ...
Read more...High-frequency 100 nF single layer capacitor 28 April 2021, RF Design
, Passive Components
Knowles Precision Devices recently announced the release of a new 100 nF capacitor within its V-Series of single layer capacitors. The part is a high-frequency, wire-bondable single layer capacitor, making ...
Read more...MLCCs rated for automotive environments 28 April 2021, TRX Electronics
, Passive Components
Syfer/Knowles AEC-Q200 qualified FlexiCap MLCCs (multi-layer chip capacitors) are suitable for harsh automotive environments. These FlexiCap components range up to 1 kV voltage rating for the requirements ...
Read more...Common-mode choke for automotive CAN-FD 28 April 2021, Electrocomp
, Passive Components
TDK unveiled its new ACT1210D Series common-mode choke for automotive CAN-FD, which began mass production in April 2021.
Automotive LANs (local area networks) are roughly categorised into four systems: ...
Read more...12,5 W wideband GaN HEMT 28 April 2021, RFiber Solutions
, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
The NPT2018 GaN HEMT (gallium nitride high-electron-mobility transistor) is a wideband transistor optimised for DC to 3,5 GHz operation. This device supports CW, pulsed and linear operation with output ...
Read more...Ultra-high precision chip resistors 28 April 2021, RS Components (SA)
, Passive Components
New additions have been made to the offering of ultra-high precision chip resistors available from RS Components.
Optimised for industrial and automotive applications as well as for use in test instrumentation ...
Read more...S-band low-noise amplifier 31 March 2021, RFiber Solutions
, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
The MAAL-011138 from MACOM Technology Solutions is a high dynamic range, single-stage MMIC LNA (low-noise amplifier) designed to operate from 2,5 GHz to 3,5 GHz, and is assembled in a lead-free, 2 mm ...
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