Passives
knitter-switch DM and TMV micro-switch series enlarged to meet demand
Two series of micro-switches from knitter-switch, one of Europe’s leading switch manufacturers, have been enlarged to meet the increased demand from several key industrial and consumer sectors. The DM and TMV positive break series are suited for use in a wide variety of applications that require a very fast and reliable circuit opening or closing such as elevator controls, appliance settings and tooling machines. The positive break action of th...
Capacity Expansion Positions Maxwell Technologies' CONDIS High-Voltage Capacitor Products to Continue Five-Year Growth Trend
Maxwell 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 construction
Murata'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 u...
Radial choke inductor is still a popular choice for high density applications with low and medium current
Since Trigon first introduced the IPK series of radial lead format inductors in 1998, radial choke inductor is still a popular choice for high density applications with low and medium high current. It is proven to be of the most economical and best reliability in circuit where chip inductors are not able to cope with the power requirement or simply cost too much.
Trigon introduces new series of ceramic disc capacitor
Trigon 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.
C&K Develops Illuminated Pushbutton Switch with Life Cycles to 1,000,000 Actuations
C&K Components has developed a sealed pushbutton switch with life cycles to 1 million actuations. Designated the AP Series, the SPST, normally open, momentary action switch is sealed to IP67 specifications and is available in illuminated and non-illuminated versions.
C&K Develops Hall-Effect Contactless Sensing Analog Rocker Switches for Off-Road Vehicles
C&K Components has developed two Hall-effect contactless sensing analog rocker switches. Designated the AR3 and AR5 analog rockers, the switches are extremely durable and feature a rocker life of more than two million actuations, short circuit protection, and integrated temperature compensation.
Enhanced AVX software aides designers to select proper power supply capacitors
AVX 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.
ALPS Unveils New SKPR Series TACT Switch
ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH announced its new SKPR Series TACT Switch for automobiles. In addition to having a long product life span, the switch's high operation force protects against accidental operation, making it suitable for steering wheel and other driver-centered applications. Sample shipments will commence from March 2010.
Fairchild Semiconductor Announces Over-Voltage Protection Device with USB/Charger-Detection for Portable Applications
Fairchild Semiconductor offers designers of cell phones and handheld mobile products a device with highly integrated over-voltage protection (OVP) as well as USB/charger-detection capabilities. The newest member of Fairchild’s OVP family, the FAN3988, allows the end user the flexibility to select an external P-Channel MOSFET with the specific on-resistance and current capability required by the application.