Capacitors
Polypropylene film caps target DC link and high duty-cycle power applications
May 7, 2013 12:27 pm | Illinois Capacitor | Product Releases | CommentsMDCL Series film capacitors from Illinois Capacitor are available in a range of capacitance values from 50 mF to 1,500 mF with high energy density and voltage ratings up to 1,600 WVDC. Packaged in a tubular metal case, this capacitor well suited for energy management applications, where
LISTED UNDER: Film
Intelligent network interface controller features a USB 2.0 high-speed device port and an integrated coax transceiver
April 18, 2013 3:10 pm | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology announced the OS81118, the first MOST150 Intelligent Network Interface Controller (INIC) with a USB 2.0 high-speed device port and an integrated coax transceiver. The MOST150 technology was successfully deployed in the first car models in 2012.
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Ultra-broadband capacitors address DC blocking
April 8, 2013 10:20 am | Avx Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsAVX Corporation has introduced a new ultra-broadband capacitor series. Designed to address DC blocking from 16KHz to 40GHz, AVX’s new GX03 Series Ultra-Broadband Capacitors exhibit ultra-broadband performance....
LISTED UNDER: High Capacitance
RF chip capacitors intended for automotive applications
March 26, 2013 4:30 pm | Avx Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsAVX Corporation has introduced a new series of AEC-Q200-qualified RF chip capacitors for automotive applications. Available in 0402 and 0603 case sizes, the new C0G (NP0) dielectric Automotive “U” Series capacitors exhibit ultra-low ESR, high Q, and lot-to-lot uniformity....
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Film capacitor achieve 40 percent volume reduction compared to its predecessor
March 21, 2013 4:32 pm | Tdk Corporation Of America | Product Releases | CommentsTDK Corporation announces significantly reduced size in EPCOS MKP film capacitors of the B3267*P* series. For example, the type with a capacitance of 1 µF and a rated voltage of 450 V DC has dimensions of only 8.0 x 17.5 x 13.0 mm3 thanks to a high capacitance density with a lead spacing of 10 mm.
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Polymer tantalum capacitors ideal for 48 volt automotive power supplies
March 20, 2013 9:51 am | Kemet Electronics Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsKEMET Corporation announced the expansion of its KEMET Organic Capacitor (KO-CAP) family with the release of 63 volt product extensions for the T521 High Voltage Polymer Series, as well as first-to-market extensions for the T540 and T541 Hi-Rel Polymer Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Series and T543 Polymer Tantalum COTS Series.
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Film capacitors feature reduced size
March 14, 2013 12:00 pm | TDK-Lambda Americas, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsTDK Corporation announces significantly reduced size in EPCOS MKP film capacitors of the B3267*P* series. For example, the type with a capacitance of 1 µF and a rated voltage of 450 V DC has dimensions of only 8.0 x 17.5 x 13.0 mm3 thanks to a high capacitance density with a lead spacing of 10 mm.
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MLCC series features near-pure silver electrodes for high conductivity
March 8, 2013 2:12 pm | Avx Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsAVX Corporation has introduced a new series of microwave MLCCs with near-pure silver (Ag) electrodes, which both enhance performance and mitigate cost. Exhibiting higher conductivity than competing non-precious metal RF capacitors...
LISTED UNDER: MicrowaveTransceiver chipset enables the development of low-power, high-data rate solutions for true mobile devices
February 20, 2013 4:41 pm | Imec Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsImec, in collaboration with Panasonic Corporation (Japan), has presented at the IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC2013) a 60GHz radio transceiver chipset with low power consumption, that delivers high data rates over short distances.
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Tuning rod kits aid capacitor selection for RF designs
February 6, 2013 10:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsSyfer Technology announced a set of tuning rod kits created specifically to help RF engineers determine more efficiently and precisely the capacitors they need for their next design. They are classed as design aids and can be supplied free of charge to RF design and test engineers on application. These kits are
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Tantalum capacitor protects from short circuit conditions
January 23, 2013 11:02 am | Kemet Electronics Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsKEMET Corporation introduced its new T496 Hi-Rel Fused Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) MnO2 Series of tantalum surface mount capacitors. These devices are ideal for use in high reliability applications where a capacitor failing short will disrupt the overall performance of the system. The internal fuse in the capacitor results in a fail open condition.
LISTED UNDER: High Capacitance
Interference filter designed for use on the DC side of the inverter in photovoltaic and other DC systems
January 21, 2013 4:01 pm | Schurter Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsSCHURTER presents its new 2300 A FMER SOL interference filter. In addition, the series is now offered without ground capacitors to safely prevent any leakage of current to ground. The series is designed for use on the DC side of the inverter in photovoltaic and other DC systems.
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Capacitor features low resistance, stable temperature characteristics
January 8, 2013 1:57 pm | Murata Power Solutions Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMurata Americas introduced its DMF series, a high peak current electrical double-layer capacitor (EDLC). The newest EDLC offering from Murata also features low resistance (40mΩ to 60mΩ) and stable temperature characteristics, enabling it to be charged and discharged frequently over the operating range of -30°C to +70°C
LISTED UNDER: High Capacitance
High-voltage capacitors take up less board space than comparable C0G dielectric capacitors
December 18, 2012 1:38 pm | Product Releases | CommentsAVX Corporation has added an N1500 super dielectric option to its high-voltage, multilayer ceramic (MLC), radial leaded capacitor series. An extension of the SV Series, the new N1500 super dielectric capacitors take up less board space and offer higher capacitance values than comparable C0G dielectric capacitors....
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