Latest Passives Articles

Coilcraft’s High-Performance Power Inductors Reduce DC Resistance by up to 40%

This article highlights Coilcraft XGL4030 Series of high-performance, molded power inductors that offer up to 40% lower DCR than the previous…

Grounding for Noise Reduction in Electronic Systems

Learn about everyday grounding systems to reduce common-mode noise.

Resonance in High Frequency Grounding and Bonding Networks

Learn about the impact of resonance in grounding and bonding conductors.

Grounding and Bonding for High-Frequency Stimulus

Learn about the behavior of grounding and bonding conductors with high-frequency signals

Bourns Announces 1210-Size Automotive Grade Common Mode Chip Inductors

Model PAC18R series features a shaft sealing for an enhanced ingress protection level and a precise rotational feel.

Saving Energy and Cost with the Use of Buffers

This article highlights IDEA GmbH high-efficiency products and solutions for induction heating applications, such as tempering, soldering and…

Bourns Adds to its Model CSM2F High Power Current Sense Resistor Series

The enhanced line of current sense resistors are aimed at battery management systems and industrial control.

Littelfuse Debuts Varistor Line For Type 1 and Type 2 Surge Protective Devices

The new line is speced at maximum continuous operating voltages ranging from 150 to 690 VRMS and features a protective thermal disconnect function.

PREMO Launches the Pushbutton Switches Series for Automotive and Harsh Environment Applications

This innovation (Tiny button) is designed to lock and unlock a car in combination with PKE (Passive Keyless Entry System)/ PEPS (Passive…

Rutronik and KEMET Strike Global Partnership Deal

Rutronik and KEMET Corporation sign a distribution agreement centered on electronic passive components.

TDK Adds a Calculation Tool for Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

The tool covers all new high-voltage capacitors (>150 V DC) with screw, snap-in and solder pin connections.

TDK Rolls Out New Snap-In Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Nano-Thin Piezoelectrics Research Shows Promise for Ultra-Efficient Self-Powered Electronics

Research from RMIT University shows a new type of ultra-efficient, nano-thin material that could advance the development of self-powered…

Researchers Develop a New Hybrid Supercapacitor Technology with High Energy Density and Power

Queensland University of Technology researchers are working to develop a new hybrid supercapacitor with high energy density and power by combining…

Nexperia Leads with 80V RETs for 48V Automotive and Other Higher Voltage Bus Circuits

The new series (NHDTx and NHUMx) includes 42 parts with PNP / NPN combinations.

What are Overcurrent Protection Devices?

Learn about the basics of overcurrent, how it occurs, and ways to protect against and prevent it in power circuits.

Exelia Unveils New Flat Pack Electrolytic Capacitors

This article highlights Cubisic SLP that is a real “game changer” with twice as much capacitance as any other available flat packs on the…

Cornell Dubilier’s Hybrid LIC Supercapacitors Deliver up to 220 Farads at 3.8 Volts

This article highlights Cornell Dubilier VMF/VPF Hybrid LIC Supercapacitors that offer greater energy density, low self-discharge rate, and…