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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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Vishay RCA-SR e3 Thick Film Chip Resistors Launch with Sulfur Resistance and Long-Term Stability for Automotive Use
Vishay Intertechnology, introduced the RCA-SR e3 series, a new line of AEC-Q200 qualified standard thick film chip resistors.The series combines sulfur resistance with long-term stability and is available in five compact case sizes for applications in automotive, industrial, and telecommunication
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TDK Launches B3271xP Series DC Link Film Capacitors Rated Up to +125°C for xEV and Industrial Power Electronics
TDK Corporation announced the B3271xP series of DC link film capacitors developed for demanding automotive and industrial power electronics applications.The series features a maximum operating temperature of +125 °C, with no power derating required up to +105 °C. This allows stable
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Vishay Intertechnology Launches Compact 0806 and 1210 Power Inductors for Commercial and Automotive Applications
Vishay Intertechnology, introduced four new power inductors in the 0806 (2.0 mm x 1.6 mm x 1.2 mm) and 1210 (3.2 mm x 2.5 mm x 1.2 mm) case sizes. The devices include the commercial-grade IHLL-0806AZ-1Z and IHLL-1210AB-1Z, along with the Automotive Grade IHLP-0806AB-5A and IHLP-1210ABEZ-5A.<
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Bourns Launches AC3028SQ and AC5037SQ Series Air Coil Inductors with High Q and Square Package Design
Bourns, announced the release of its AC3028SQ, AC5037SQ, ACXX14SQ, ACXX15SQ, and ACXX18SQ Series Air Coil Inductors. The five new series feature a square package design with a flat top and bottom, which supports reliable pick-and-place assembly and provides mechanical stability. The inductor
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TDK Launches ModCap UHP Series DC-Link Capacitors for +105 °C Operation Without Derating
TDK Corporation introduced the ModCap UHP (B25648A) series of DC-link capacitors designed for high-current applications in power electronics. The ModCap UHP series supports continuous operation at hotspot temperatures up to +105 °C without power derating. Previous ModCap generations req
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