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SMT double choke features winding ratios from 1:1.5 to 1:3
The coupled power chokes product category from Würth Elektronik eiSos has a new entrant: “WE-MTCI SMT Multi-Turn Ratio Double Choke”. With WE-MTCI, the manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components presents its smallest double choke yet (5030 package) with different winding ratios from 1:1.5 to 1:3. The magnetically shielded double choke with 0.8 kV isolation is […]
Surface-mount inductors meet automotive and industrial temp requirements
Pulse Power Electronics has introduced the new PM220X Series SMT inductors. Designed for automotive and industrial applications, the PM220X series offers the same quality performance as the recently released PA500X series for commercial applications with the addition of an elevated operating temperature rating up to 155°C. The PM220X series offers automotive grade reliability and meets IATF […]
Common mode choke in 3.8mm (max) package handles currents up to 9 A DC
Pulse Electronics’ Power Business Unit has introduced the PA4339.XXXNLT Small Form Factor Common Mode Choke series for switch mode power supplies. The low profile PA4339.XXXNLT series is the most compact power line common mode choke on the market today that is capable of handling currents up to 9 A DC. The compact design allows for a higher impedance […]
Miniature power inductors handle high currents and high temperatures
Power management company Eaton today announced its next generation of miniature power inductors. The MPI25V2 and MPIA25V2 represents many of Eaton’s latest advancements in power magnetics in a compressed 2.5 mm x 2.0 mm package with 1.0 mm and 1.2 mm heights. MPI25V2 and MPIA25V2 utilizes an advanced molded construction design for high current handling […]
SMD inductor design kit targets lighting applications
Signal Transformer has announced their new SMD Inductor Design Kit features inductors that have an inductance range of 0.33uH to 22uH, a DC current range of 0.14A to 48A, a DC resistance range of 2.0m Ω to 720 Ω, a height range of 1.2mm to 8.0mm, and are low profile, high efficiency with high saturation […]
Power choke for automotive apps handles 54 A currents
Würth Elektronik eiSos expands its portfolio of AEC-Q-qualified products with the WE-CHSA power choke high current inductor. The patented ferrite core design of the new power choke has an air gap optimally centered to ensure a precisely defined saturation current. WE-CHSA can be used in the extended temperature range of 55 up to +150°C. The patented […]
Surface-mount power inductors feature low EMI, noise, and dc resistance
Signal Transformer, a Bel group company, announce their new SCIHP0412, SCIHP0420 and SCIHP0420TB Series of Surface Mount Inductors (SMD) for notebooks, tablets and multi-purpose applications. These new series of SMD Inductors are ideal for tablets, notebook/desktop, server applications, battery powered devices, low-profile and high current power supplies and DC/DC converters. Signal Transformer’s new series of SMD […]
Surface-mount inductors designed for LED lighting applications
Signal Transformer, a Bel group company and global manufacturer of custom and standard transformers, chokes, inductors, transformers and SMD inductors, announce their new SCIH1040HC and expanded SCIHP1367, SCIHP1350, SCIHP1338, SCIHP0718 and SCIHP0724 Series of Surface Mount Inductors (SMD) for Lighting Applications. These new series of SMD Inductors for Lighting complement existing Signal Series SMD SCRH5D28, […]
Tips on selecting toroidal inductors
Anthony Kourtessis from Signal Transformer, a Bel Group, recently went through some of the things you need to keep in mind when selecting toroidal inductors in a short video with us. First and foremost, he said, you need to establish which product will give the greatest energy storage capability. In addition, you’re looking for a […]