Passives

Tyco Electronics announced today the addition of a new industry-standard 0603 device to its popular line of surface-mount PolySwitch devices. The femtoSMDC016F device consumes less than half the board space of prior-generation devices and helps protect sensitive electronics from damage caused by overcurrent and overtemperature events. The device’s fast time-to-trip and resettable functionality can help manufacturers reduce warranty costs and im...

C&K Components has developed two series of high reliability key switches. Designated the K6 and K12 Series, the key switches are offered in detect or single- or double-action tactile feedback versions, and feature excellent tactile feel for low-level switching applications.

With two pole switching in a small package, the J104 Series offered by CIT Relay & Switch offers high sensitivity in a super light weight package. Conforming to FCC part 68, the J104A offers coil voltage choices ranging from 3VDC to 48VDC. Fully sealed, the J104 has reliable bifurcated gold-clad crossbar contacts.

Yageo Corporation has announced RE precision thick film resistors designed to generate superior performance and reliability of precision apparatus. Featuring precision tolerance and ultra-low temperature coefficient, Yageo's new RE series come in four sizes targeting applications in measuring instruments, industrial controls, medical treatment, broadband communication and consumer electronics. Yageo expects the launch of RE precision thick film r...

Crydom, a company of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) and global expert in Solid State Relay Technology, introduces a new line of compact Solid State Relays for Single Channel, Dual Channel or 3 Phase operation rated at 280 VAC with either 15 or 25 amps per channel output depending upon model, available heat sinking and operational ambient temperature.

Crydom has introduced enhanced one-cycle surge current and I2T ratings in the popular 30 amp CKRA / CKRD series 22.5mm solid state relays. Higher surge and I2T ratings are made possible by utilizing larger power semiconductors thus providing greater current handling capabilities.

AVX Corporation has extended the working voltage range of its RF multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) from 100VDC to 250VDC. Designated the SQCA Series, the high performance MLCC provides low ESR, high Q, high self-resonance, and a capacitance range of 0.1 pF to 100 pF in a 0605 case size.

AVX Corporation has expanded its AntennaGuard SPV Series of low capacitance multilayer varistors to include a sub 0.5pF version to minimize signal distortion. Designed to provide a one-chip solution for protecting high speed digital interface, HDMI, analog sensor, Flex Ray, GPS antenna and RF amplifier circuit applications against ESD events, the bi-directional transient voltage suppressor delivers low capacitance and low insertion loss in a low-...

The popular series of TS6/TSS6 tact switches available from knitter-switch now includes high operating temperature models which feature gold plated contacts. Now offering an increased operating temperature to 105ºC the TS6/TSS6 series is suitable for applications in a wide variety of products in consumer electronics, white goods, healthcare and medical products, mobile devices and data processing systems.

Vishay Intertechnology has announced the release of a new series of radial aluminum capacitors that offers very high capacitances, high ripple currents, and high-temperature operation up to +105 °C.