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The HDM Series from Stackpole Electronicsis a thru-hole carbon film resistor with proprietary materials and processing that greatly improve the performance of this series in high humidity applications. Typically, film resistors can be susceptible to moisture corrosion when exposed to high humidity conditions. This corrosion will begin as a positive resistance shift initially and eventually will lead to the part

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SiliconReef has announced its first product, the EH01, a complete power management solution for a variety of energy-harvesting applications, providing a small and simple solution combining power from different sources: a dc wall adapter, photovoltaic cells and a Li-Ion battery. This device enables a simple implementation of a 5V supply, like a USB charger compatible with the ITU standard for

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Infineon Technologies AG has announced the introduction of a family of rugged, reliable 700 V High-Voltage ICs (HVICs) optimized for solar, power supply, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), welding and industrial drive applications. The 700V offering enables designers of high-voltage power stages to simplify their design while making them more robust. Recommended: 650V GaN Power Transistors feature 12mOhm Rdson “The new

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AVX Corporation has added more than a dozen new high-reliability SMD tantalum capacitors to its TMJ S1gma™ Series, which exhibits the lowest DCL and twice the reliability of any commercial grade tantalum capacitors currently on the market (0.005CV standard and 0.001CV on selected codes), in addition to an impressively scant baseline part failure rate of < 0.5% per 1,000 hours

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ROHM Semiconductor has announced the development of an ac-dc converter control IC designed specifically for SiC MOSFET drive in industrial equipment such as servers and other large power applications. The BD7682FJ-LB allows the easy implementation of SiC-MOSFETs to an ac-dc converter. ROHM’s latest product provide a high integrated solution and creates new standards for energy savings and miniaturization while supporting

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AgileSwitch has released a new IGBT Driver for EconoDual™ style modules that simultaneously increases functionality – and reduces cost. This is the most powerful, programmable gate drive board on the market. AgileDrivers are compatible with IGBTs from leading manufacturers including IXYS, Fuji, Infineon and PowerEx. Typical applications include solar/PV inverters, wind turbines, UPS, HEV/EV, and high speed trains/traction. Recommended: 650V

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STMicroelectronics has become the first chip maker to begin volume production of microcontrollers featuring the new ARM® Cortex®-M7 processor: the latest and highest-performing Cortex-M core for advanced consumer, industrial, medical, and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices. The smart architecture of ST’s new STM32F7 microcontrollers combines the Cortex-M7 core with advanced peripherals, giving product designers unrivalled opportunities to enhance application performance, add new

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Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today announced a new AEC-Q200-qualified version of its PTS series of platinum SMD flat chip temperature sensors. Designed to provide accurate and stable temperature sensing for automotive, space, and industrial electronics, Vishay Beyschlag PTS AT series devices combine enhanced thermal cycling performance with higher operating temperatures to +175 degrees C. Thanks to a highly-controlled platinum thin-film manufacturing

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Xantrex has announced that it will soon be introducing the new generation Freedom HFS inverters equipped with quick-connect ac terminals, ignition control capability and programmable smart battery management logic. The quick-connect ac terminal on both ac input and output enables incredibly easy installation. The ignition control feature minimizes unintended battery drain. The new Freedom HFS is designed for cold harsh

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Alphabet Energy, Inc. today announced the availability of the Alphabet Energy PowerModule™ as a standalone product. Now, any energy-intensive industry including automotive, commercial trucking, industrial manufacturing, defense, oil and gas, and mining can custom design solutions to fit their unique needs and convert exhaust heat into valuable electricity. The Alphabet Energy PowerModule™ is a solid-state, liquid-cooled electrical generator that converts

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