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Resistors and CapacitorsCapacity Expansion Positions Maxwell Technologies' CONDIS High-Voltage Capacitor Products to Continue Five-Year Growth TrendMaxwell Technologies said today that capacity expansion and process improvements in its production facility here position the company's CONDIS family of high voltage (HV) capacitor products to continue a growth trend that has seen its sales more than double over the past five years. 
World's first JEITA RCX-2326 compliant MLCCs from Murata achieved with advances in capacitor constructionMurata's GW series of multilayer ceramic capacitors is the world's first to comply to the Japanese standard JEITA RCX-2326. This standard specifies capacitance under actual operating conditions including temperature and DC voltage. Murata has succeeded in achieving higher capacitance with the GW series under these conditions compared with previous models of multilayer ceramic capacitors. The GW series is therefore ideal for decoupling capacitor use in power supply circuits for low voltage driven devices and CPUs, FPGAs and similar applications. 
Trigon introduces new series of ceramic disc capacitorTrigon introduces new series of ceramic disc capacitor. In the early years of internet and telecom boom, Trigon renowned itself as the leading supplier of the safety certified ceramic capacitors. Now with the latest addition of CCD-R, CCD-W and CCD-Y series to the ceramic disc capacitors lineup, it has further boosted the position in offering the most complete solution in the industry to its customers of appliances makers. 
Enhanced AVX software aides designers to select proper power supply capacitorsAVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has enhanced its free SpiCalci Software that guides designers to select the proper switch mode power supply (SMPS) capacitor to match application requirements. 
Metrology and Laboratory Resistors Feature Maximum TCR of 0.5 ppm/°C, Load-Life Stability of 0.005 % (50 ppm) at + 70 °C for 10,000 Hours, and Tolerance to 0.005 % (50 ppm)Vishay announced a new series of metrology and laboratory ultra-high-precision Bulk Metal Z-Foil resistors built using Z1-Foil technology that features new orders of accuracy, stability, and fast thermal stabilization in sizes small enough for permanent assembly in operational equipment. The Z203 devices feature a TCR of ± 0.5 ppm/°C maximum (+ 25 °C to + 125 °C), tolerances to 0.005 % (50 ppm), load-life stability of 0.005 % (50 ppm) at + 70 °C for 10 000 hours, and PCR (ΔR due to self heating) of ± 5 ppm at a rated power 0.6 W at + 70 °C and 0.3 W at + 125 °C. 
New multi-anode mirror design TPM tantalum capacitors from AVX feature lowest ESRAVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has announced new members of its TPM series of multi-anode mirror design tantalum capacitors which offer improved robustness and feature very low ESR – including the industry's leading performance device. KEMET Launches a New High Temperature C0G Dielectric PlatformKEMET, a leading manufacturer of tantalum, multilayer ceramic, solid aluminum, plastic film, paper and electrolytic capacitors, today announced the release of a new high temperature C0G dielectric platform. KEMET's new High Temperature Surface Mount C0G MLCCs features a robust and proprietary base metal dielectric system that offers industry-leading performance relative to capacitance and case size combined with capacitance stability at extreme temperatures up to +200ºC. This new platform promotes downsizing opportunities of existing High Temperature C0G technology, and offers replacement opportunities for existing X7R/BX/BR technologies. 
Free simulation, modelling and selection tantalum capacitor tools from AVXAVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has announced important upgrades to its tantalum capacitor simulation and modeling support tools. Version III of AVX's popular SpiTan software for simulation and modelling of tantalum capacitors includes new features such as the effects of temperature and voltage on DCL leakage current. Equivalent circuits of capacitors with parameter values are given and more than 80 new released codes have been added. SpiTan III can be freely downloaded at http://www.avx.com/ 
Syfer - Process improvements power up capacitor rangeDevelopments in manufacturing processes and materials technology have led to significant extensions in Syfer Technology's range of 100V and 200V X7R surface mount MLCCs (multilayer chip capacitors). 
Vishay’s New-Generation, Ultra-Precision VHP100 Bulk Metal Foil Resistor Wins Product of the Year Award from Electronic Products MagazineVishay Intertechnology announced that the new generation of its VHP100 hermetically sealed Bulk Metal® Foil resistor, which sets a new industry benchmark for ultra-high precision, has won a Product-of-the-Year award from industry magazine Electronic Products. 
Narrow tolerance high-voltage resistors from Murata replace variable resistors in power supply and high voltage applicationsMurata's MHR03xx series of high voltage resistors is now available with tighter tolerances than in previous versions. Parts in the range 1M? to 100M? are available with ±0.5% tolerances, and parts up to 500M? can be produced with tolerances of ±1%. These new narrow tolerance parts are produced using Murata's state of the art laser trimming technology, and can help reduce costs by replacing more expensive variable resistors in certain types of design. Murata has been producing high voltage resistors for more than 35 years and is the market leader in the technology. 
Vishay’s New PAT Series of AEC-Q200-Qualified Precision Automotive Thin Film Chip Resistors Offers ESD Rating of 2 kV, TCR of ± 25 ppm/°C, and Tolerances to ± 0.1 %Vishay introduced the new PAT series of AEC-Q200-qualified precision automotive thin film chip resistors with an ESD rating of 2 kV. Designed to meet new automotive industry requirements for temperature and humidity, while offering consistent repeatability and stable performance, the devices feature a low standard TCR of ± 25 ppm/°C and laser-trimmed tolerances down to ± 0.1 %. 
Vishay Enhances 101/102 PHR-ST Screw-Terminal Power Aluminum Capacitors With Three Large Case Sizes to 90 mm by 220 mm, and 13-mm TerminalsVishay announced that it has enhanced its 101/102 PHR-ST screw-terminal power aluminum capacitors with larger 90-mm by 146-mm, 76-mm by 220-mm, and 90-mm by 220-mm case sizes, and 13-mm terminals. 
Vishay’s New TF3 TANTAMOUN Low-ESR Solid Tantalum Chip Capacitors in Three Molded Case Sizes Feature Built-In Fuse for Safety-Critical ApplicationsVishay Intertechnology, Inc. today announced a new series of TANTAMOUNT low-ESR solid tantalum chip capacitors with a built-in fuse. Offered in three molded case sizes, the TF3 series is designed to provide a very high level of protection against short circuits in safety-critical applications. 
BI Technologies Develops Sample Kits With Miniature Thin Film Resistor Networks Configured In Isolated And Bussed CircuitsProviding design engineers with isolated and bussed network circuit options, TT electronics BI Technologies has developed two SON (aka QFN or DFN) 8-pad packaged sample kits. Designated SFN08AKIT and SFN08BKIT, the sample kits include four or seven ultra-stable thin film resistors configured in isolated and bussed circuits, respectively. Each sample kit contains 10 resistor networks, and the highly reliable networks are specified for voltage divider and gain setting circuits in the military, aerospace, industrial and medical arenas. KEMET adds to its high reliability ceramic capacitor seriesKEMET a leading manufacturer of tantalum, multilayer ceramic, solid aluminium, plastic film, paper and electrolytic capacitors has announced the release of several new part types in its GR900 high reliability ceramic capacitor series. The new devices offer higher capacitance values for the company's defence and aerospace customers, while maintaining the quality and reliability customers have come to expect in a KEMET space grade component. 
New TPS series tantalum capacitors from AVX’s offer industry’s lowest ESR ratings in C caseAVX Corporation has announced a new low ESR tantalum capacitor range which includes – for the first time – low ESR 330µF/6.3V parts in a C-case (6032-26). Previously, the only low ESR option within this capacitance/voltage (C/V) ratio was only available in the larger D-case (7343-31). AVX Expands High-voltage Capacitor RatingsAVX Corporation has further expanded its high-voltage surface mount capacitor offering to include smaller case sizes, higher voltage ranges and higher capacitance values. AVX's high-voltage ceramic capacitors are now available in case sizes ranging from 0805 to 3640 with voltage ratings from 600V to 5000V and capacitance values of 10pF to .56uF. 
Tiny Crystal For Wireless ApplicationsPETERMANN-TECHNIK's smallest SMD crystal is 2.5 x 2.0 x 0.6 mm in size and is available with a frequency range of 12 to 40 MHz and frequency tolerances of +-10 ppm and above. 
Vishay - 94SVPD - Aluminum Solid Capacitors With Conductive Polymer Features High Voltages to 35 V, High-Temperature Operation to +125 °C, and Rated Ripple Currents to 3.8 AVishay Intertechnology has announced the release of a new series of aluminum solid capacitors featuring conductive polymer technology that offers high ripple currents, high voltages, and high-temperature performance in five case sizes. 
Murata soft termination capacitors reduce cracks due to board bendingMurata has developed a capacitor end termination technology that significantly reduces the risk of damage when subject to bending stress. The GCJ and GRJ series of MLCCs incorporate the company's new 'soft' termination technology, and are based on Murata's leading GCM and GRM series of MLCCs for automotive (GCJ) and consumer device (GRJ) applications. The GCJ series is AEC-Q200 compliant. 
Copper barrier caps – just what the doctor ordered!Imaging systems such as scanners represent the largest and most vibrant sector of the medical electronics industry. Demand for non-magnetic components is increasing, especially for medical applications such as MRI equipment. UK-based component manufacturer, Syfer Technology, has developed a new range of multilayer ceramic capacitor devices dedicated to this market, featuring a copper barrier and tin finish. 
TO247 thick film resistor from Ohmite has 100W ratingThe development of a new heatsink which aids low thermal resistance has enabled Ohmite to push the power ratings of their TO-247 resistors to new levels, resulting in the new TEH100 which is rated at 100W at a 25°C case temperature. 
AVX expands high-voltage capacitor ratingsAVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has further expanded its high-voltage surface mount capacitor offering to include smaller case sizes, higher voltage ranges and higher capacitance values. AVX's high-voltage ceramic capacitors are now available in case sizes ranging from 0805 to 3640 with voltage ratings from 600V to 5000V and capacitance values of 10pF to .56uF. 
Vishay Extends Resistance Range of E/H MIL-55342-Qualified Resistor Chips in Compact 2208, 2010, and 2512 Case SizesVishay Intertechnology today announced that it has extended the resistance range of its E/H MIL-PRF-55342-qualified thin film resistor chips in the compact 2208, 2010, and 2512 case sizes. Allowing for lower resistance values in high-reliability applications, the enhanced devices feature ratings down to 49.9 Ω at ± 25 ppm/°C TCR and a 0.1 % tolerance, and 10 Ω at a 1.0 % tolerance. Yageo Releases RE Precision Thick Film Resistors Targeting Consumer Electronics ApplicationsYageo Corporation has announced RE precision thick film resistors designed to generate superior performance and reliability of precision apparatus. Featuring precision tolerance and ultra-low temperature coefficient, Yageo's new RE series come in four sizes targeting applications in measuring instruments, industrial controls, medical treatment, broadband communication and consumer electronics. Yageo expects the launch of RE precision thick film resistors will boost specialty product revenue by over 5%. Samples have been sent to major customers with mass production underway. 
AVX expands voltage rating of MLCC for high power applicationsAVX Corporation has extended the working voltage range of its RF multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) from 100VDC to 250VDC. Designated the SQCA Series, the high performance MLCC provides low ESR, high Q, high self-resonance, and a capacitance range of 0.1 pF to 100 pF in a 0605 case size. 
Vishay - Radial, 105 °C Aluminum Capacitors With Capacitance Values up to 22,000 µF at 10 V and Ripple Currents to 3100 mA at + 105 °CVishay Intertechnology has announced the release of a new series of radial aluminum capacitors that offers very high capacitances, high ripple currents, and high-temperature operation up to +105 °C. 
YEG - Functional Conductive Polymer CapacitorYoung Electronics Group introduces the Nippon ChemiCon ultra low ESR functional polymer capacitor which offers excellent noise absorption and is suitable for digital information appliances, DC:DC converters, voltage regulators, de-coupling applications such as those used on computer motherboards, etc. 
AVX expands military approved switch mode power supply capacitor product offeringAVX has expanded its offering of MIL QPL products with switch mode power supply capacitors that meet MIL PRF 49470 specifications. These stacked capacitors are designed to have ultra low equivalent series resistance (ESR) and equivalent series inductance (ESL), which make them ideal to handle large currents and transient voltages of today's power supplies while maintaining a small footprint. AVX's MIL QPL products are uniquely suited for the filtering capacitor on the input and output of power supplies, or as a snubber capacitor. 
Ultra-broadband capacitor series from AVX minimizes insertion and return lossAVX has developed a broadband capacitor that addresses DC blocking issues from 16kHz (-3dB roll-off) to 40GHz by providing low insertion and return losses. The broadband capacitor is ideal for applications such as semiconductor data communications, receiver optical subassemblies, trans-impedance amplifiers and test equipment. 
Vishay’s New 136D Series of Tantalum-Cased Wet Tantalum CapacitorsVishay Intertechnology has announced the release of a new series of tantalum-cased wet tantalum capacitors with glass-to-tantalum hermetic seals. For high-reliability applications, the 136D devices operate over a temperature range of - 55 °C to + 85 °C, to + 200 °C with voltage derating, and provide low ESR down to 0.44 Ω at 120 Hz and + 25 °C. PC-10 Ultracapacitor from Maxwell TechnologiesMaxwell Technologies Inc. today announced the availability of its PC-10 ultracapacitor with proprietary electrode for enhancing the reliability of backup power in enterprise storage, powering smart utility meters, and benefiting a variety of other industrial applications. 
AVX launches 100pF capacitance version of miniature 0201 Transguard series MLVsAVX Corporation has developed a 100pF version of its miniature 0201 TransGuard Series multilayer varistor that offers space savings and design flexibility by decreasing the chip count on printed circuit boards. Providing protection to sensitive circuits from over-voltage conditions caused by ESD, lightning, NEMP and inductive switching, the unique construction of the ultra-compact 100pF 0201 TransGuard Series enables dual functionality - clamping transients and filtering EMI in one device. 
Yageo Releases Five Screw Type Ecaps Targeting Industrial ApplicationsYageo Corporation announced today the release of five new screw type Ecaps featuring extended product life and wide temperature range. Yageo's new screw type Ecaps are designed mainly for industrial applications, particularly suitable for use in heavy duty equipment including elevators, railways, welding machine, uninterruptible power supply systems and power adapters. 
IRC's Military-Qualified ResistorsProviding design engineers with a complete range of military-qualified, DSCC-approved components, TT electronics IRC has extended the qualified resistance range of its thick film MIL-PRF-55342 R level resistors. The TMC Series resistors are now qualified from 1Ω to 10MΩ for the 1206 style; and 1Ω to 15MΩ for the 2010 and 2512 package sizes. 
FFVS Series - AVX develops medium power capacitor series that provides high frequency operation with the lowest stray inductanceAVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has developed a medium power capacitor series that features high frequency operation with the lowest stray inductance of any product on the market. Designated as FFVS Series, the medium power capacitor series is designed for applications that require high frequency ripple (>100kHz) DC filtering for induction heating and inductance of less than 10nH on certain models. 
AVX - Low ESR, high Q microwave MLC capacitor familyAVX Corporation has developed a multilayer capacitor (MLC) chip that utilises new dielectric and internal electrode materials, which allow for a significantly lower equivalent series resistance than previous versions. Designated the UQ series, these components are ideal for RF/microwave applications ranging from 10 MHz to 4.2 GHz. 
KEMET reorganizes of its Film and Electrolytic Business GroupKEMET a leading manufacturer of tantalum, multilayer ceramic, solid aluminium, plastic film, paper and electrolytic capacitors has restructured one of its three business groups. The Film and Electrolytic Business Group has been realigned into two Business Units: the Standard Film and Paper Products Business Unit and the Power and Specialty Products Business Unit. 
Vishay - High-Precision Flat Chip Resistors in Thin Film TechnologyVishay has announced the release of the new TNPU e3 series of high-precision thin film flat chip resistors in 0603, 0805, and 1206 case sizes. Vishay's new TNPU e3 thin film flat chip resistors combine the proven reliability of TNPW e3 products with an advanced level of precision. This unique combination makes the devices perfectly suited for applications such as amplifiers, precision voltage dividers, and control units in industrial, automotive, aerospace, medical, and telecommunications equipment. |
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