Quantic UTC’s MegaCap Type (BC Series) technology is now available in a leaded and stacked format, delivering capacitance performance typically associated with much larger footprints. The leaded configuration reduces strain on the part in stressful mechanical and thermal environments. Its rugged configuration, coupled with high capacitance values and available voltages to 1000V, makes this an […]
Capacitors
Capacitors filter AC mains in tough temperature and humidity conditions
Cornell Dubilier recently introduced the new MXT Series Metallized Polypropylene Film Capacitor. Designed to suppress conducted electromagnetic/radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) at a circuit’s power input the MXT Series is perfect for use in harsh environments having met the demanding 85/85 THB (Temperature, Humidity, Bias) test requirements. Class X2 capacitors, like the MXT, are typically connected […]
1,000-hour X2 class interference suppression capacitors meet demanding 85/85 THB test
Cornell Dubilier, a division of Knowles Corporation, recently introduced the new MXT Series Metallized Polypropylene Film Capacitor. Designed to suppress conducted electromagnetic/radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) at a circuit’s power input, the MXT Series is perfect for use in harsh environments, having met the demanding 85/85 THB (Temperature, Humidity, Bias) test requirements. Class X2 capacitors, like […]
Sliicon capacitors manufactured using miniaturization technology
ROHM Semiconductor announced the new BTD1RVFL series silicon capacitors. The devices are increasingly being adopted in smartphones and wearable devices. Silicon semiconductor processing technology cultivated over many years has enabled higher performance in a smaller size. Smartphones and other devices with growing functionality require smaller components that support high-density mounting. Silicon capacitors using thin-film semiconductor […]
Inrush current limiter is SMD saves board space, weight
TDK Corporation has developed the J404, the world’s first surface-mountable inrush current limiter (ICL) based on PTC (positive temperature coefficient) technology. Designed for DC voltages of up to 500 V and AC voltages of up to 350 V, the device (order number B59404J0170A062) automatically and intrinsically limits excessive currents in applications such as DC links […]
EMI suppression capacitors designed for harsh environments
New Yorker Electronics has announced its distribution of the new Cornell Dubilier Electronics (CDE) MXH series of X2, EMI/RFI suppression capacitors designed for harsh environments. The MXH series is AEC-Q200 qualified, meets a 2,000-hour THB (Temperature, Humidity, Bias) life test, and has applications in motors, AMR (Automated Meter Readers), UPS, power supplies, charging systems, and […]
Ceramic caps feature low electrical resistance
TDK Corporation has expanded its CN series of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) with a unique design and structure. Unlike conventional soft termination MLCCs with the entire terminal electrodes covered with resin layers, the new design features resin layers covering only a board mounting side, allowing electric current to pass outside the layers and reducing electrical […]
Suppressor capacitors meet 2,000-hour 85/85 THB tests
Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. introduces its MXH series of X2, EMI/RFI suppression capacitors designed for harsh environments. The MXH series is AEC-Q200 qualified, meets a 2,000-hour THB (Temperature, Humidity, Bias) life test, and has applications in motors, AMR (Automated Meter Readers), UPS, power supplies, charging systems, and appliances. These X2, across-the-line capacitors filter out electromagnetic […]
What are varactor or tuner diodes?
A varactor diode or varicap diode is a semiconductor diode that changes its junction capacitance significantly depending on the applied reverse bias voltage. Many semiconductor PN junction diodes are designed to exhibit specific electrical properties; the varactor diode or varicap diode is one such semiconductor specifically designed to exhibit unique junction capacitance characteristics. These types […]
Power electronics technology efficiently converts AC to DC without PFC inductor
Saelig Company, Inc. has announced Pulsiv OSMIUM, a novel patented power electronics technology for efficiently converting AC to DC that involves charging/discharging a small storage capacitor without the need for a PFC inductor. The OSMIUM microcontroller family and supporting components can be combined with commodity flyback DC-DC converters to displace higher-cost LLC solutions, achieving an […]
