Capacitors: The old decoupling standbys
Ceramic capacitors are very useful, except where values larger than the micro-farad region are required, so for bulk decoupling applications,…
SCHURTER open fuse holder now THR-compatible
SCHURTER's latest OGN series of open fuse holders offers a version that is compatible with through-hole reflow (THR) solder processes.
Can you trust Class 2 ceramic capacitors?
There are a few other issues with high dielectric constant capacitors (Class 2) that need to be addressed.
EMC filters targeted at robotics, data center applications
The EMC filters aim to meet specific needs of data center and robotic markets that require power supplies to be…
How far can you trust ceramic capacitors?
Here's a look at some of the common pitfalls when using ceramic capacitors.
Circuit protection: When one plus one is more than four
The benefits of a new combined gas discharge tube and varistor for overvoltage protection can go beyond the simple co-packaging…
Demystifying memristors with design basics, key properties
Memristive dynamics are common in the latest nanoscale devices, and as devices continue to shrink, memristive technology becomes increasingly viable…
Samsung Electro-Mechanics expands MLCC portfolio for automotive powertrains
Samsung Electro-Mechanics has developed 13 high-temperature MLCCs designed for automotive powertrains.
Surface-mount resistors with outrigger heat sink increase power handling capabilities
Smiths Interconnect has added the CXH Surface Mount Outrigger Resistors and Terminations to its lineup of SpaceNXT HC Series of…
How to choose reliable capacitors for automotive applications
Automotive engineers can review characteristics of the four major capacitor dielectric types: tantalum, aluminum, poly-films, and ceramics.