Passive & Discrete Devices
High current power inductors target DC/DC converters, VRMs and other PoL apps
May 11, 2012 9:56 am | Products | CommentsICE Components, Inc. introduced the I03 Series of high current power inductors. The inductors feature a small footprint and high power density, and they come in an economical package that is
Heat-sinkable power resistor handles 2000 Watts
May 7, 2012 4:31 pm | Products | CommentsOffering a high power density in a 3 x 3 inch footprint and a height of 1.548 in, Ohmite’s TA2K0 Series of heat-sinkable power resistors is available in 14 stocked resistance values, ranging from 0.50 to 1000 Ohms and provides power ratings up to 2000 Watts. Stocked in
High-capacitance MLCCs accommodate high temperatures up to 150°C
April 26, 2012 11:30 am | Products | CommentsTDK Corporation has expanded its portfolio of TDK X8R multilayer ceramic chip capacitors with new types that offer up to twice the capacitance of existing components with the same dimensions, according to the company. At the same time, they are able to
Low VCE(SAT) transistors come in ultra miniature TLM621 package
April 24, 2012 12:05 pm | Products | CommentsCentral Semiconductor Corp., announced the CTLT3410-M621 (NPN) and CTLT7410-M621 (PNP) transistors in the space saving, low profile TLM621 surface mount package. These new devices are rated at 1.0 A of continuous collector current, 25-V collector-to-emitter voltage and have an
Axial resistor is positioned as offering cost-effective anti-moisture performance
April 23, 2012 9:51 am | Products | CommentsStackpole’s HDM Series is an axial leaded carbon film based technology. Through proprietary materials and processing, the company asserts it has achieved excellent moisture withstanding for
High energy density DC link caps target larger inverter systems
April 17, 2012 10:45 am | Products | CommentsCornell Dubilier announced the availability of its Type 947D high energy density DC link capacitors for larger inverter systems. The capacitor is suitable for DC link applications where high bus voltage, high capacitance, and high ripple current are required for
18-Bit, 2.5Msps no latency SAR ADC achieves 99.8dB SNR with flexible analog input ranges
April 12, 2012 1:42 pm | Products | CommentsLinear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2389-18, the industry’s fastest 18-bit no cycle latency SAR ADC (analog-to-digital converter). The LTC2389-18 achieves unrivaled 99.8dB SNR and -116dB THD at sample rates up to 2.5Msps. Operating from a single 5V supply...
VCO operates from 2558 MHz to 2575 MHz
April 10, 2012 10:58 am | Products | CommentsCrystek's CVCO55CC-2558-2575 VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator) operates from 2558 MHz to 2575 MHz with a control voltage range of 0.3 V to 4.7 V. This VCO features a typical phase noise of -120 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset and has
32-bit audio DSP enables ultra-low power SILK codec implementation
April 3, 2012 5:06 am | Products | CommentsCEVA announced the availability of the industry’s first implementation of the popular Skype SILK super wideband speech codec on a DSP core. Optimized for the 32-bit CEVA-TeakLite-III family of audio DSPs...
EM Microelectronic Announces New UHF Battery-Assisted Passive
March 28, 2012 6:31 am | by Posted : Ron M. Seidel, Editorial Intern | Products | CommentsEM Microelectronic has announced the EM4325, a versatile and multipurpose, battery-assisted passive (BAP) RFID chip with integrated temperature sensor. This facilitates the expansion of established UHF RFID applications by offering longer read range, increased communication robustness and more configuration options and interface capabilities for auxiliary functions.
Hyperabrupt Varactor Diodes Suit VCO, Phase Noise and Voltage Tuned Filter Applications
March 26, 2012 5:59 am | Products | CommentsSkyworks introduced three miniature 0402 hyperabrupt varactor diodes for VCO, phase noise and voltage-tuned filter applications. These discrete, small form factor devices are offered in a low profile plastic surface mount technology package where
Switching regulator includes minimum quiescent current of 6mA
March 19, 2012 7:40 am | Products | CommentsGAPTEC Electronic presents the most inexpensive, non-isolated and surface mount produced SIP3 switching regulator with a minimum quiescent current of only 6mA. The LC78 is a so-called "drop-in" switching regulator which is pin-compatible with the classical LM78 linear regulator...
Passive dual-output midspan serves harsh environments
March 14, 2012 11:17 am | Products | CommentsPhihong USA has designed a passive dual-output midspan for remote locations to be employed outdoors and in harsh environments. Designated the POE33U-560DO, the power injector has a total output of 33.6W for two outdoor IEEE802.3af-compliant applications.
Oscillator Features High-Speed Current Steering Logic
March 14, 2012 7:41 am | Products | CommentsTellurian Technologies, Inc. introduced its newest crystal oscillator product, the T4000HCSL. This crystal oscillator touts a small package size of 5.0 mm x 3.2 mm x 1.3 mm and provides a high-speed, current steering logic output (HCSL). It is designed to
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Come in a Variety of Configurations
March 12, 2012 6:56 am | Products | CommentsKEMET has introduced its new line of surface mount and miniature radial aluminium electrolytic capacitors. These capacitors are available in a variety of configurations, and are well-suited for common applications in the
Integrated Relay Driver Optimizes Inductive Load Control
March 12, 2012 6:31 am | Products | CommentsBy integrating a complete solid-state relay driver into a single, surface-mount package, DRDC3105 from Diodes Incorporated is said to minimize the PCB footprint, reduce the component count and improve the reliability of inductive load control circuits. Providing
SMT Clock Oscillator Offers Tight Stability Over Entire Frequency Output
March 12, 2012 6:17 am | Products | CommentsRuby Quartz announced the first free running non temperature compensated clock oscillators at stability of down to ±10 ppm over an all-inclusive room plus temperature stability of from -40°C to+85°C in a frequency range of
Miniature High-Speed Switching Diodes Offer PCB Size Reduction
March 6, 2012 5:28 am | Products | CommentsDiodes Incorporated has introduced a family of high-speed switching diodes in a choice of small footprint, low-profile packages, enabling significant reductions in component count and PCB area, according to the company. Featuring breakdown voltage ratings of
Real-time clocks based on a 32.768 kHz quartz crystal
February 29, 2012 4:14 am | Products | CommentsCardinal Components is introducing a four-part series of Real Time Clocks (RTC’s) numbered CS-1302, 1307, and CT-1380, along with series C-8563, all based on a Cardinal 32.768 kHz quartz crystal.
SMD Fuse is Quick-Acting
February 28, 2012 7:05 am | Products | CommentsSchurter expanded its line of surface-mount fuses with the introduction of the Universal Modular Fuse, UMF 250. Its quick-acting characteristic according to IEC 60127-4 complements the UMT Series, according to the company, in providing
Resistor Networks Include Screen-Test Flow for EEE-INST-002, MIL-PRF-83401 Compliance
February 27, 2012 9:25 am | Products | CommentsVishay Precision Group; Vishay; VPG; resistor; hermetically sealed resistor; hermetically sealed precision resistor; foil resistor; Vishay Foil Resistors; VFR; resistor network; hermetically sealed resistor network; ; precision resistor; EEE-INST-002; MIL-PRF-83401
Supercapacitors Are UL 810A Recognized
February 23, 2012 5:58 am | Products | CommentsTecate Group’s RoHS-compliant CAP-XX supercapacitors are UL 810A Recognized under the Components Recognition Program of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. The UL 810A standard covers
Vectron Introduces New Oven Controlled Oscillator
February 16, 2012 9:49 am | Products | CommentsThe MX-170 oven controlled oscillator from Vectron provides excellent temperature stability and low aging rates in a small package through enhanced thermal isolation and microprocessor correction techniques.
EMC Components: Clamp Filter With a Low Profile
February 16, 2012 7:31 am | Products | CommentsThe new TDK-EPC low-profile filters are especially suited for EMI suppression by eliminating noise in the power lines of flat-screen TVs, in speaker lines, and similar applications.
Electronic Components for Automotive Convenience Applications
February 16, 2012 5:21 am | News | CommentsTDK-EPC, a group company of TDK Corporation, has published the EPCOS Application Guide 2012 – Electronic Components for Automotive Convenience Applications.
