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MIL-spec trimming potentiometers
5 August 2009, Future Electronics
Vishay recently announced a new QPL series of ultra-high-precision Accutrim trimming potentiometers designed to meet and exceed the requirements of MIL-PRF-22097 Char. F. For avionics, military and ...

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Capacitors suppress RF interference
5 August 2009
Corona or partial discharge of metallised plastic film capacitors is regularly caused by ionisation of air pockets in the capacitor winding element. In demanding AC voltage circuits eg, where voltage ...

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Thick film power resistors
22 July 2009
Vishay has released new 300 W, 600 W and 800 W thick film power resistors featuring a small size and a broad range of resistance values.    The new Sfernice LPS300, LPS600 and LPS800 resistors are non-inductive ...

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Rugged SMT power inductors
22 July 2009, Electrocomp
Epcos has presented an improved and particularly rugged version of SMT power inductors. Their design, which features a base-plate with injection-moulded termination clips, increases the mechanical stability ...

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Flip chip voltage divider
24 June 2009, Future Electronics
Vishay has enhanced its VFCD1505 surface-mount flip chip voltage divider with a fast thermal stabilisation time of less than 1 second. The device provides a low absolute TCR of ±0,05 ppm/°C from 0°C ...

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High-precision resistor
27 May 2009, Future Electronics
Vishay has introduced the new E102Z ultra-high-precision Bulk Metal Z-Foil resistor. The new device provides a military-grade absolute TCR of ±0,2 ppm/°C from -55°C to +125°C, +25°C reference, a tolerance ...

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Aluminium electrolytic capacitors
27 May 2009
Rubycon has released the new NSX series of aluminium electrolytic capacitors in the ‘C’ case package. They incorporate the advanced conductive polymer technology found in the company’s PC-Con brand. The ...

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Wet tantalum chip capacitors
27 May 2009, Future Electronics
Vishay recently announced the release of two new wet tantalum capacitors that are offered in a surface-mountable moulded package, optimised for power supplies in avionics, military and space applications. The ...

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Tiny inductors with low DC resistance
27 May 2009
Murata has developed two new series of low-profile wire wound chip inductors for use in DC-DC converter applications. Both the LQH3NP_M0 series and LQH3NP_G0 series of inductors offer low DC resistance, ...

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Ultra-thin 0402 ceramic capacitors
27 May 2009, Altron Arrow
AVX has developed a series of ultra thin ceramic capacitors targeted at applications where low profile is vital, such as smartcards, high-density SIM cards and memory modules. Designated the UT series, ...

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Ferrites highly efficient at partial loads
27 May 2009, Electrocomp
Epcos has developed a new power ferrite material with an exceptionally low power loss. In contrast to existing materials, N95 offers a constant loss minimum of 310 kW/m³ over a broad temperature range ...

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Compact piezoceramic speaker
27 May 2009, Wiltron Agencies
Sonitron has designed a new piezoceramic speaker specifically for applications where space is limited and high sound quality is required. The new model features a broad frequency range combined with small ...

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Military approved power inductors
27 May 2009
Gowanda Electronics has introduced three MLP inductor series which have been qualified to the MIL-PRF-27 military specification. This specification addresses various categories of electronic components, ...

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Current-sensing resistor
27 May 2009
RoyalOhm recently released the CS series surface-mount current-sensing chip resistor that combines low resistance with tight tolerances and low TCR for current-sensing applications. The CS series is ...

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PFC capacitors with high pulse strength
13 May 2009, Electrocomp
The PhaseCap Compact from Epcos is a new series of PFC (power factor correction) capacitors distinguished by its long operating life and large pulse strength. The inrush current can reach up to 300 ...

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THT and SMT power bead inductors
13 May 2009
Pulse recently introduced seven new series of power bead inductors, giving designers the ability to optimise performance across a broad range of applications, frequencies and load requirements. The ...

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Low profile high-current inductor
15 April 2009, Future Electronics
New from Vishay is a winged, low-profile, high-current inductor. Designed to be placed on a cut-out PCB, the IHLW-5050CE-01 offers designers a high-current solution using a larger part, without exceeding ...

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Polymer-based capacitors for electrical storage
18 March 2009
Conventional chemical batteries suffer from a number of disadvantages. The recharging of the battery can result in excessive heating and gassing, and overcharging can reduce the battery’s life. Charging ...

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Surface mount power resistors
18 March 2009
Bourns has announced its new PWR2010, PWR3014, PWR4318 and PWR5322 SMT power resistors featuring high power density and low temperature coefficient with power ratings from 0,5 W to 3 W. The resistors ...

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24 V GMR current sensor
4 March 2009
NVE’s AAV003-10E GMR current sensor now features a maximum bridge input voltage of 24 V, as opposed to its former rating of 12 V, making it compatible with PLC logic applications for industrial process ...

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