Passives

AVX Corporation offers designers the ability to clamp transients and filter EMI in one ultra compact device with the expansion of its Transguard multilayer varistor series. Designed for all small handheld devices, the miniature 0201 bi-directional transient voltage suppressor provides minimal signal distortion and low insertion loss.

Murata has introduced the GRU series, what it says is the world's thinnest embedded monolithic capacitor for substrates. Using advanced ceramic technology, the new 0402 size capacitor, measuring only 1.0mm x 0.5mm x 0.15mm, is built into the substrate for placement below integrated circuits (ICs) and other electronics.

C&K Components has developed a new series of automotive-grade tactile switches. Designated the KSx Series and based on C&K’s proven KSC and KSA Mk2 tactile switches, the SPST normally open harsh environment switches are highly resistant to corrosion and chemical aggressions.

Vishay has introduced the new VCS1610 high-precision Bulk Metal Foil surface-mount current sensing chip resistor. The new device provides an absolute TCR of ± 2.0 ppm/°C from (55 °C to + 125 °C, + 25 °C ref., and tolerances to ± 0.5 %. While typical current sensing resistors offer a load-life stability of ≤ 0.2 % through a 1000-hour workload, the VCS1610 features an improved load-life stability of ± 0.02 % at + 70 °C for 2000 hours ...

KOA has introduced the new LT73V thermal sensor. The product is targeting the Automotive market, with its thin film technology providing high accuracy at low cost. The LT73V also guarantees high reliability and stability over time.

Murata Manufacturing Company has announced that it has purchased the multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) business from Panasonic Electronic Devices (PED). This acquisition increases Murata’s international competitiveness in the MLCC market as PED's technology and customers will be transferred to Murata.

CamdenBoss has introduced a new range of powerfuses for protecting semiconductors, motors and general power conductor applications. The new CamdenBoss Powerfuse range includes aR semiconductor fuses in 8.5 x 31.5mm and 10 x 38mm sizes, aM motor circuit protection fuses in 8.5 x 31.5mm sizes and gG general fuses in 8.5 x 31.5mm and 10 x 38mm sizes.

Electronic component distributor Digi-Key has announced today the expansion of its distribution agreement with Cooper Bussmann from a North American agreement to a global agreement.

Welwyn Components has introduced a new series of mains input resistors that uses an advanced coating and production process to ensure safe, silent operation in overload conditions, whilst matching the thermal and electrical insulating properties of standard silicone cement. This allows designers to more easily meet the requirements of UL approval, whilst eliminating the need to put additional fuses in series with the input resistor.

Vishay has introduced a precision thin film surface-mount resistor networks and dividers to feature a 4-mm by 4-mm dual flat no-lead package with a 0.65-mm pitch and low 1-mm profile. The new package format of the DFN series saves 53 % on PC board space compared to traditional 5-mm by 6-mm SOIC 8-lead packages.