Passives
4-leaded DC link film Capacitors Ideal for Power Applications
AVX has today announced that it has developed a new series of polypropylene dielectric DC link film capacitors. Available in a range of case sizes containing more than 50 new ratings, AVX’s new 4-leaded FE Series capacitors utilize low loss film technology, feature comprehensive capacitance/voltage ratings up to 1.2kV, and are ideal for DC power supplies and inverters for solar power, electric drive, and industrial power systems.
Commercial Production of Metal Power Inductors from TAIYO YUDEN
TAIYO YUDEN has succeeded in developing the metal power inductor “MCOIL”, the first of a series of coil components that use metallic magnetic materials optimal for use in choke coils for power supply circuits in compact mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet PCs that are becoming smaller, thinner, and more feature-rich.
Ohmite Expands FC4L Series of Four Terminal Current Sense Resistors
Ohmite has today revealed that it has expanded its FC4L Series of four terminal current sense resistors. This series, previously available in five watt package sizes, is now also available in two watt package sizes.
PCI Express Gen3 Portfolio Expanded with Addition of Versatile 96-, 80-, 64-Lane Switches
PLX has announced today the release of a new trio of ultra-high lane count PCI Express Gen3 switches developed for cutting-edge markets like storage systems, high-end graphics, and communications platforms. The high-performance ExpressLane PCIe Gen3 switches include the PEX8796 (96 lanes, 24 ports), PEX8780 (80 lanes, 20 ports) and PEX8764 (64 lanes, 16 ports), which expand the PLX portfolio to 14 PCIe Gen3 devices.
Linear's Surge Stopper Integrates Ideal Diode For Comprehensive Protection
Linear has today introduced the LTC4364, a surge stopper with ideal diode, providing compact and low-loss protection for 4V to 80V electronics in industrial, avionics and automotive systems. The surge stopper shields downstream electronics from input overvoltages and overcurrent, enabling continuous operation through transient surges. Overcurrent limiting protects the system and supply from short-circuits at the load. Unique to the LTC4364 is ...
Sealed Tactile Switch From C&K Componenets comes With Customizable Actuation and Button Height
C&K has expanded its popular KSC Series sealed tactile switch offering to include a version with customizable actuation and button height. The surface mountable KSC9 Series switch delivers a specific actuator with a groove for button clipping and compatibility.
Eaton launches XEffect series circuit breakers
Eaton's Electrical Sector has expanded its product range with the introduction of the xEffect series. The first products to be released are a digital combined RCD/MCB device and a digital residual current circuit-breaker with type B+ tripping characteristics.
PFC & EMC Chokes from Almag Go Up To 60 Amps
Almag have introduced their Type WK Hi-Frequency range of toroidal storage, PFC and differential suppression chokes, with types going up to 60 amps rating. Applications include active PFC correction, power supply output chokes, lighting, motor drives, ballasts and general EMC filtering. With 169 inductor designs in 13 package sizes, the inductors offer current ratings from 0.75A up to 60A, with inductances up to 4.8mH.
Washable Illuminated Pushbutton Switch Series from knitter-switch is available in four LED Colours
knitter-switch has introduced a washable illuminated pushbutton switch available in a choice of four LED colours. Designed for a wide variety of applications including office automation, games consoles, vending machines and measuring instruments, the TME 82 Series switches are designed for through-hole mount.
Miniature Overvoltage Clamp from Diodes Incorporated Protects Portables
Diodes Incorporated has introduced an overvoltage clamp for the protection of power management ICs in portable applications. The AP9060 is suitable for the latest generation battery-backed products including smart phones, tablets and ultra mobile PCs and comes in the small form factor 1.1mm x 1.4mm x 0.8mm W-DFN1114-3 package.