PPTC protectors have small form factors
Nov 21, 2007
Tyco Electronics’ picoSMD035F PolySwitch resettable polymeric positive temperature coefficient device is an SMT component that protects high-frequency data ports, I/O ports and storage devices. ...
Hermetic Packages Suit Military Applications
Nov 21, 2007
CPS Technologies offers highly engineered hermetic microelectronic packages, TO-250 type, which can be manufactured in a variety of combinations for military and aerospace electronics. ...
PNP Transistors Target Portable Applications
Nov 14, 2007
Zetex Semiconductors pair of low-voltage PNP transistors feature low saturation voltages and high currents, serving as cost-effective switchers in a variety of slim-line portable applications. ...
Low-Cost Relays Support High Currents
Nov 14, 2007
Omron Electronic Components’ G5T series of low-cost, slim pc-board power relays are rated for 5 A at 250 Vac. ...
Ferrite-Core Inductor Supports High Switching Frequencies
Nov 7, 2007
A through-hole inductor from BI Technologies’ Magnetic Components Division, designated the HM37 Series, features a ferrite core that enables the device to operate at high switching frequencies. ...
PTC Thermistors Measure High Surface Temperatures
Oct 31, 2007
Vishay Intertechnology’s series of self-regulating positive-temperature-coefficient thermistors are designed to operate over a -40°C to +85°C temperature range and are rated for surface temperatures from 100°C to 200°C. ...
Vendor Expands Chip-Resistor Offerings
Oct 24, 2007
Stackpole Electronics has expanded its current-sense chip-resistor product offering. This includes the CSNL Series of SMD metal-element chip resistors, now available in 1206, and 2010 sizes as well as the previous 2512 size. ...
High Efficiency at Low Currents: A Necessity For Notebooks
Oct 17, 2007
Power-supply designers routinely tackle new dc-dc converter design tasks with the goal of achieving the highest efficiency possible. Clearly, this task is a very complex one. Once the topology has been selected based on the specifics of the application, a designer must go through a very rigorous process of component selection. ...
The Technician Can Be a Key Contributor to Modern Power Research
Sep 25, 2007
Today's technicians are fully capable of prototyping a design. They can layout the pc board using modern software tools, do the assembly, perform electrical and thermal testing, and generate a lab report with their findings. This great leap in capabilities allows design engineers to concentrate on multiple project activities....
Chip Resistors Target Portable Applications
Sep 19, 2007
IRC’s Advanced Film Division’s 3-W SMT chip resistor, the LRF3W Series, is offered in a package size traditionally rated at 1 W. ...
Polymer Capacitors Offer Low ESR
Sep 19, 2007
Nichicon’s CJ and LE series Polymer Aluminum capacitors offer extremely low ESR and are well suited for high-speed digital equipment. ...
