Passives
Vishay’s New 136D Series of Tantalum-Cased Wet Tantalum Capacitors
Vishay 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.
Semtech Extends MicroClamp Platform with Industry’s First 2.5V Protection Devices
Semtech Corp has announced the uClamp2501T and uClamp2511T, 2.5V single-line MicroClamp transient voltage suppression (TVS) devices. These TVS devices are targeted at the one of the fastest growing mobile phone markets - multimedia smart phones with touchscreens, docking ports, memory slots and other interfaces that open the possibility of potential damage from ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD).
New switch ranges available from Components Bureau
Hua-Jie (Taiwan) Corp. has released news of three new product ranges, now available through electronic component distributor Components Bureau. First is the Sealed Tact Switch series TSW. Both TSWBF and TSWBH versions offer water resistance functionality in up to 10cm of water and operate consistently for 1000 hours in 95% humidity. With only a 10mmx10mm footprint, these surface mount switches are available at either 13mm or 23mm heights.
DX48H series - “Green” switches - recyclable switch series from GREATECS
Innovative and recyclable switches expand the product range of GREATECS. The five new switch series are halogen-free. Due to the use of environmentally friendly materials the components can be submitted to a recycling process. At the market launch the series include DIP, slide, standard tactile, low profile tactile and double action switches.
PC-10 Ultracapacitor from Maxwell Technologies
Maxwell 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 MLVs
AVX 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...
Vishay - Quad Precision Thin Film Surface-Mount Resistor Networks With Custom Circuit Capability in 5-mm by 5-mm Quad Flat No-Lead Package
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced the industry’s first quad precision thin film surface-mount resistor networks to feature a 20-pin 5-mm by 5-mm quad flat no-lead package with a 0.65-mm pitch and low 1-mm profile. The new package format of the QFN series saves 30 % to 60 % on PC board space compared to traditional 20-lead SOIC packages.
Murata - Low capacitance electrostatic discharge protection devices
Murata has introduced the LXES series of ceramic and silicon based ESD protection devices. Both types feature high suppression levels, high repetition durability and ultra-low capacitance for use in high speed data transmission environments. ESD protection devices are critical components in protecting sensitive circuits in electronic equipment such as mobile phones, notebook PCs and netbooks, digital cameras and other consumer devices from electr...
Tiny ESD-Protection Array Guards High-Speed Data Interfaces in Portable Devices
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the MAX14541E, a diode array that protects 3-channel data interfaces from ESD spikes up to ±15kV (Human Body Model). A low input capacitance of 6pF (typ) prevents signal distortion in high-speed applications.
C&K - High-Reliability Toggle Switches Qualified to MIL-S-83731 Specifications
C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact switches, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, has developed a new family of mil-qualified toggle switches. Qualified to MIL-S-83731 specifications, the toggle switches feature 50µ-inch selective gold contact plating and are rated for logic level to 5A resistive loads and 2A inductive loads.