2019: A Year of Disruption for the Supply Chain
In one year, the electronics supply chain saw a level of disruption that once took decades to achieve. The 1990s…
Thermal Control Systems in Space
Thermal verification, based on the performance of the overall system, should be carried out in the initial design phase
Failed Capacitors Down DVD Recorders
A capacitor failure in a DVD recorder required replacement. That's what happens with old electronics.
TDK increases 3D transponder coil sensitivity
The B82453CA 3D transponder coil series for automotive passive entry-passive start applications has 20% higher sensitivity levels compared to its…
230°C tantalum capacitors offer 2,000-hour lifetime
The capacitors are available with capacitance values spanning 6.8µF to 100µF and voltage ratings spanning 16V to 63V.
CUI enhances Peltier module reliability
CUI's Peltier modules use a proprietary 'arcTEC' structure improved reliability, performance and cycle life.
Digital PoL converters boost FPGA, processor power
Murata’s OKDx-T/90 digital PoL converter has non-linear transient response that reduces Vout deviation due to large load changes.
Low-loss thin-film inductors deliver 2.6A rated
TDK’s TFM160808ALC thin-film inductors have maximum DC resistance of 62mΩ that is 30% lower than existing TFM160808ALM.
Achieve accurate current sensing in 3-phase inverters
Accurate motor current measurement is essential for satisfactory drive performance in home appliances. Here tips on designing current sensing circuits…
Wired supply: The basics of magnetic components
Magnetics are passive components that use an internal magnetic field to change the phase of electrical current. They are commonly…