Richardson RFPD, Inc. announced today the availability and full design support capabilities for two new evaluation boards from GaN Systems Inc. The new power amplifiers are designed for the growing wireless charging market and feature gallium nitride (GaN) technology that enables smaller, lighter, lower-cost, and more efficient power systems. The 100 W power amplifier GSWP100W-EVBPA is […]
Power Components
Expanded resistance values for high-voltage chip resistors
Stackpole Electronics, Inc. announces their HVC series of high voltage chip resistors have been expanded to resistance values up to 10 Gigohms. The series has now been characterized for absolute maximum voltage ratings that are significantly higher than the previous voltage ratings. These higher absolute maximum voltage ratings are key for those applications where the […]
AC filter capacitors cover 250 to 400 Vac with capacitance range of 1 to 70 µF
TDK Corporation has extended its EPCOS B32754 to B32758 series of AC filter capacitors. They now cover a range of voltages from 250 V AC to 400 V AC and offer capacitances of between 1 µF and 70 µF. The capacitors comply with IEC 61071: 2007 and are extremely robust, even at high humidity. This […]
EMC filters feature high frequency stability up to gigahertz range
SMP Sintermetalle Prometheus GmbH & Co KG (SMP) presents EMC filters with high-frequency stability. The specifically developed materials are now effective for frequencies up to the gigaHertz range. EMC filters reduce interference currents in power converter systems which are generated by parasitic effects and cyclic elements of the system. The material plays an important part in this: […]
Thermal conductors virtually transparent at RF/microwave frequencies
AVX Corporation has released the new λ-Bridge (Lambda-Bridge) Series thermal conductors. Constructed with high-quality aluminum nitride (AlN) or beryllium oxide (BeO) materials, Lambda-Bridge thermal conductors provide efficient, cost-effective thermal management solutions with reliable, repeatable performance in four small EIA form factors: 0302, 0402, 0603, and 0805. Designed to direct heat to thermal ground planes, heat sinks, […]
Diode arrays protect PHY chips from ESD and lightning damage
Littelfuse announced the first of a series of TVS Diode Arrays (SPA Diodes) designed to protect two lines of 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet ports from damage due to sustained overcurrent and overvoltage. Through-package routing permits the SP4031 Series Hybrid Protection Module’s circuitry to protect an Ethernet PHY chip from damage due to events such as electrostatic discharge (ESD) […]
Conduction cooled capacitors include direct mounting options
Illinois Capacitor has expanded their lineup of their HC and LC Series Conduction Cooled Capacitors, to include new direct mounting options on the HC Series. These devices are a fit for resonant power circuitry having very high current demands. With the rugged appearance of mechanical components, they have ratings of up to 1,200 amps RMS and […]
Varistors include fuse protection
TDK Corporation has extended its EPCOS ThermoFuse family of fuse protected varistors with the new compact NT14 and NT20 series. The new ThermoFuse components feature a footprint that fits into existing circuit board layouts. The NT14 series (disk diameter 14 mm) is designed to absorb maximum surge currents with an 8/20-μs pulse of 6 kA […]
Appliance outlet targets intelligent PDUs
SCHURTER’s new 16 A appliance outlets in the 4710-5 series have precisely fitting, integrated guides for light pipes. Up to four optionally available light pipes can be used via LEDs on the circuit board. They provide the responsible technician with exactly the information he or she wants. The operation of the LEDs is freely configurable. […]
Hone your design skills in a magnetics workshop
The 2019 version of the Magnetic Bootcamp will happen on Thursday, January 24, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. In 2019, the Bootcamp will be shortened to five hours. It will follow the Magnetics conference, not precede it as in previous years. This new format has been installed by TWST, the new organizers of the Magnetics Conference. […]