Passives

The WSBS8518...M3 and WSBS8518...M4 36W Power Metal Strip battery shunt resistors featuring M3 and M4 tapped holes, respectively have been freleased by Vishay Intertechnology. With extremely low resistance values down to 50µΩ in the 8518 case size, the Vishay Dale devices increase accuracy and lower costs compared with Hall Effect current sensing solutions.

Littelfuse has introduced a series of high-temperature SCR (silicon-controlled rectifier) thyristors, the first circuit protection devices of their kind to offer a junction temperature of 150°C in compact surface-mount D-PAK (TO-252) packaging. These devices are also available in through-hole V-PAK (TO-251) packages. Standard SJ Series SCR Thyristors have a low gate current trigger level of 6mA or 15mA maximum at approximately 1.5V.

South America’s unique geography means it has a wide diversity of wildlife unique to the continent. The llama, anaconder, anteater, agoiti and chinchilla are just some of the 40% of the world’s plant and animal species native to South America. Here, Stewart Wittering, Marketing Director for South America at resistor manufacturer, Cressall Resistors, explains how the South American geography and climate affects the resistor market.

Stackpole Electronics offers engineering sample kits for their popular RNCS Series of anti-moisture thin film chip resistors. The RNCS0603BKE kit offers 20 pieces each of the 45 most popular 0603 values ranging from 49.9 ohms up to 249K in 0.1% tolerance and 25 ppm TCR. The RNCS0805BKE kit offers 20 pieces each of the 47 most popular 0805 size values from 10 ohms to 499K also in 0.1% tolerance and 25 ppm TCR. Parts are packaged in cut tape and pr...

Littelfuse has introduced two series of High Temperature Alternistor Triacs, the latest additions to the company’s thyristors portfolio. With a maximum junction temperature of 150°C, the 16A QJxx16xHx Series and 25A QJxx25xHx Series are designed for use as AC switches, helping circuit designers address overheating challenges in AC power control applications. Their high peak, single cycle AC current pulse ratings allow them to tolerate h...

A range of Exxelia Temex NHB Series of RF & Microwave Capacitors has been released by New Yorker Electronics. The NHB Series is a complete range of MLCC based on NPO dielectric material. This material provides a very high Self-Resonant Frequency and limits the parasite Parallel Resonant Frequencies.

A series of thick film chip resistors for automotive and industrial applications have been introduced by Vishay Intertechnology. The Vishay Draloric RCA-HP e3 series devices combine advanced sulphur resistance, excellent pulse load performance, and high power ratings in a single device.

Global supplier of electronic components, KEMET, has announced the launch of the KPS-MCC C0G High Temperature 200°C bulk capacitance solution for harsh environment applications. Developed by combining KEMET’s robust and proprietary C0G/NPO base metal electrode (BME) dielectric system with durable lead frame technology, these capacitors are suitable for demanding high temperature, high voltage and high vibration applications such as...

To meet the needs of military and avionics applications, Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a high-energy wet tantalum capacitor that delivers what is claimed to be the industry's highest capacitance per voltage rating and case size for this device type. For increased design flexibility, the EP1 is available with radial through-hole or surface-mount terminations in the A, B, and C case codes, each with a stud mount option.

A team of University of Wisconsin–Madison engineers has created the most functional flexible transistor in the world — and with it, a fast, simple and inexpensive fabrication process that’s easily scalable to the commercial level. It’s an advance that could open the door to an increasingly interconnected world, enabling manufacturers to add “smart,” wireless capabilities to any number of large or small pro...