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Panasonic Industry Debuts First +135°C Automotive Capacitors

February 29, 2024January 3, 2025 Components Source, LLC

The Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan-headquartered Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd., operating under the leadership of President and CEO, Shinji Sakamoto, has announced its commercial production of its ZL Series, the industry’s first known high-capacitance type conductive polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitors, guaranteed to operate to +135°C. Mass production is scheduled to begin in February 2024. Engineered specifically […]

Photo of new five new half-bridge industrial-grade IGBT power modules, housed within a newly redesigned INT-A-PAK package, and designed for reduced conduction and switching losses, appearing in an article in Electronics Industry Monthly.

Vishay Intros Next-Gen High-Efficiency IGBT Power Modules

February 28, 2024December 8, 2024 Components Source, LLC

Vishay Intros Next-Gen High-Efficiency IGBT Power Modules for Reduced Conduction and Switching Losses The Malvern, Pennsylvania-based Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH), a global designer and manufacturer of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components, has introduced five new half-bridge industrial-grade IGBT power modules, housed within a newly redesigned INT-A-PAK package, and designed for reduced conduction and switching […]

Photo of the 59177 Series ultra-miniature overmolded reed switch, appearing in an article on Electronics Industry Monthly

Littelfuse Introduces Ultra-Miniature Magnetic Reed Switches

February 28, 2024December 8, 2024 Components Source, LLC

Littelfuse Introduces Ultra-Miniature Magnetic Reed Switches The Chicago, Illinois-headquartered Littelfuse, Inc., a global designer and manufacturer of circuit protection products, as well as electronic switches and automotive sensors, has introduced its new 59177 Series, a family of ultra-miniature overmolded magnetic reed switches for space-constrained environments. Design of the 59177 Series magnetic reed switch family measures just […]

Photo of the TD -MHQ1005075HA Series Inductor for Automotive Electronics applications, appearing in an article on Electronics Industry Monthly

TDK Intros Automotive Inductors for High-Frequency Circuits

February 28, 2024January 3, 2025 Components Source, LLC

TDK Intros Automotive Inductors for High-Frequency Circuits The Tokyo, Japan-based TDK Corporation (TSE:6762), world experts in electronic solutions for the smart society, has announced the launch of its MHQ1005075HA inductor series for high-frequency automotive circuits. Inductors for high-frequency circuits for automotive or infrastructure use must meet higher standards for safety and reliability. This includes design […]