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Murata Starts Mass Production of World’s Smallest 0201-Inch Three-Terminal Low-ESL MLCCs
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has begun mass production of the LLD series, the world’s smallest three-terminal low-equivalent series inductance (ESL) multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs). The capacitors measure 0201-inch size (0.6 × 0.3 mm) and reduce mounting area by approximately
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Vishay Intertechnology launches ICMS2321-10 and ICMS2321-1A low profile common mode chokes for automotive and industrial use
Vishay Intertechnology, introduced two new low profile common mode chokes for high current automotive, energy, and industrial applications. Available in both surface-mount and through-hole packages, the Vishay Dale commercial ICMS2321-10 and Automotive Grade ICMS2321-1A provide a heat rating curr
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Bourns MOV-07DxxxKC to MOV-20DxxxKC series varistors for surge protection
Bourns has introduced the MOV‑07DxxxKC, MOV‑10DxxxKC, MOV‑14DxxxKC, and MOV‑20DxxxKC Series metal oxide varistors. These are a family of radial‑leaded transient voltage suppressors designed for high‑energy and high‑surge overvoltage protection in line‑voltage systems. The series spans 7 mm
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Bourns UT-A Series AEC-Q200 High-Temperature Power Wirewound Resistors
Bourns announced the UT-A Series, a new line of AEC-Q200 compliant high-temperature power wirewound resistors for automotive power systems. The series spans power ratings from 1 W to 10 W and resistance values from 10 Ω to 4.5 kΩ. The UT-A Series has an operating range of &minu
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Murata DFE2MCPH_JL automotive inductors expand with nine new values for ADAS and IVI
Murata Manufacturing has expanded the line-up of its automotive-grade metal power inductors in the DFE2MCPH_JL series by adding nine new inductance values. This expanded line-up supports the diverse circuit design requirements of automotive power circuits used in advanced driver assistance system
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Murata Launches World’s First 2.2μF/100Vdc Soft-Termination MLCC in 0805 Size for Automotive Use
Murata Manufacturing has introduced the GCJ21BD72A225KE02, a soft-termination chip multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for automotive powertrain and safety equipment. The GCJ21BD72A225KE02 is the world’s first soft-termination chip MLCC to achieve 2.2μF capacitance at 100Vdc rat
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TDK Introduces B82722V6*B040 Series Compact High-Voltage Common-Mode Chokes Rated for 1250 V DC in Power Converters and Motor Drives
TDK unveiled the new B82722V6*B040 series of new compact high-voltage, current-compensated ring-core double chokes. Designed primarily for rated DC voltages of up to 1250 V (630 V AC), these compact common-mode chokes (23 x 15.5 x 24 mm) suppress EMI in power converters, industrial motor drives,
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Bourns Launches SRP2008DP Series High Current Shielded Power Inductors for Compact Designs
Bourns announced the SRP2008DP Series, a new line of high current shielded power inductors. The inductors are designed for high current applications requiring board-space efficiency. They feature a metal-alloy powder core and a low-profile 0.8 mm package with a 2.0 × 1.6 mm footprint. <
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Vishay Intertechnology Launches Space-Grade Common Mode Choke SGCM05339 for EMI Filtering in GaN and SiC Applications
Vishay Intertechnology, announced the introduction of the SGCM05339, a space-grade, surface-mount common mode choke. The device is designed to provide EMI filtering and noise suppression in space, aerospace, and defense applications. It addresses EMI in GaN and SiC switching applications, wh
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Panasonic Expands ECW-FJ Series Polypropylene Film Capacitors for xEV DC/DC and AC/DC Converters
Panasonic has announced a line extension of its ECW-FJ Series Polypropylene Film Capacitors designed for automotive applications. The capacitors are intended for DC/DC and AC/DC converter circuits in xEV systems and for high-frequency, high-current environments. Specifications
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Bourns Expands MF-LSMF PPTC Resettable Fuse Series with Higher Hold Currents and Voltage Ratings
Bourns, announced the addition of nine new models to its Multifuse MF-LSMF High-Power Surface Mount Polymeric Positive Temperature Coefficient (PPTC) Resettable Fuse Series. The expanded lineup provides hold currents up to 7.0 A and maximum voltages up to 72 V. One model, the MF-LSMF600/16X, offe
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TDK Launches B43655 and B43656 Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Series for EV On-Board Charger DC Links
TDK Corporation introduced the B43655 and B43656 series of aluminum electrolytic capacitors for DC links in on-board chargers (OBCs) of electric vehicles. Both series support forced cooling operation and address requirements for higher voltages and currents in next-generation OBC platforms.
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