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Summit 2026 - Advanced Packaging Materials as Enablers for High-Density Power Electronics in AI Data Centers

Summit 2026 - Advanced Packaging Materials as Enablers for High-Density Power Electronics in AI Data Centers

The rapid deployment of AI workloads in data centers is driving new requirements for power electronics, including very high power density, fast load transients, and strict efficiency targets.


News Oct 07, 2026 by Dale Wilson
Summit 2026 - The Hidden Tech Powering AI: Advanced Magnetics for Next-Gen Data Centers

Summit 2026 - The Hidden Tech Powering AI: Advanced Magnetics for Next-Gen Data Centers

As AI power demands grow, advanced magnetics, protection, and power management technologies are enabling more efficient, reliable, and scalable data center architectures.


 Knowles SFSWG & SFSWR EMI Panel Filters | Featured Product Spotlight

Knowles SFSWG & SFSWR EMI Panel Filters | Featured Product Spotlight

Knowles SFSWG & SFSWR EMI Panel Filters provide reliable EMI suppression and environmental protection for demanding electronic systems. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


new products Oct 06, 2026 by Mouser
Power Integrations Unveils Capacitor Discharge ICs for Standby Power Reduction

Power Integrations Unveils Capacitor Discharge ICs for Standby Power Reduction

This 4th-generation IC family minimizes no-load consumption and simplifies safety compliance for consumer and industrial AC-DC power supplies without increasing design complexity.


News Oct 05, 2026 by Jeff Child
RLC Roundup: New Passives Push Power, Frequency, and Temp Limits

RLC Roundup: New Passives Push Power, Frequency, and Temp Limits

New passive components from TDK, Vishay, Murata, and Bourns address higher capacitance, RF power handling, automotive power circuits, and high-temperature operation.


News Sep 29, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Nexperia NSF0x0120 N-Channel SiC MOSFETs | Featured Product Spotlight

Nexperia NSF0x0120 N-Channel SiC MOSFETs | Featured Product Spotlight

Nexperia NSF0x0120 N-Channel SiC MOSFETs deliver high-voltage switching performance for demanding power conversion applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


new products Sep 20, 2026 by Mouser
Vishay EMIF-1S1P-481N EMI Filter Reference Design | Digital Datasheet

Vishay EMIF-1S1P-481N EMI Filter Reference Design | Digital Datasheet

Vishay EMIF-1S1P-481N EMI Filter Reference Design provides a flexible, ready-to-test platform for developing and optimizing single-phase, single-stage EMI filters. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


new products Sep 19, 2026 by Mouser
How Does Miniaturization Influence Microwave Filter Performance?

How Does Miniaturization Influence Microwave Filter Performance?

Scaling down RF circuit footprints requires balancing board space against critical trade-offs. Discover how loading methods and high-dielectric substrates impact Q factor and insertion loss.


Eaton Electronics EHCSA Aluminum Organic Polymer Capacitors | New Product Brief

Eaton Electronics EHCSA Aluminum Organic Polymer Capacitors | New Product Brief

Eaton Electronics EHCSA Aluminum Organic Polymer Capacitors deliver reliable, high-performance energy storage for demanding automotive and industrial power applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


new products Aug 27, 2026 by Mouser
High-Efficiency Power Conversion with Knowles Type 944L DC Link Capacitors | Tech Guide

High-Efficiency Power Conversion with Knowles Type 944L DC Link Capacitors | Tech Guide

In this Tech Guide, explore how the Knowles Type 944L Low Inductance DC Link Capacitors boost power conversion efficiency, delivering low ESL, high ripple current capability, and rugged packaging for EV inverters and industrial power systems. Watch now to get started!


new products Aug 21, 2026 by Mouser
Rohm’s New Oscillation Device Paves Path to Terahertz Commercialization

Rohm’s New Oscillation Device Paves Path to Terahertz Commercialization

Rohm’s second-generation resonant tunneling diode oscillator reaches 40 µW maximum output in the same package as gen 1.


News Aug 21, 2026 by Jake Hertz
 Murata, TDK, and Knowles Raise Capacitor Expectations With New Lineups

Murata, TDK, and Knowles Raise Capacitor Expectations With New Lineups

The new capacitors feature higher voltage ratings, improved thermal and vibration performance, and new safety qualifications for automotive and industrial applications.


News Aug 19, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Panasonic LE Type ETQP-M-KF Automotive Power Inductors | Featured Product Spotlight

Panasonic LE Type ETQP-M-KF Automotive Power Inductors | Featured Product Spotlight

Panasonic LE Type ETQP-M-KF Automotive Power Inductors are high-reliability power inductors engineered to deliver efficient, stable performance in demanding automotive environments. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


new products Aug 02, 2026 by Mouser
KEMET APL9x Rectangular Aluminum Polymer Capacitors | New Product Brief

KEMET APL9x Rectangular Aluminum Polymer Capacitors | New Product Brief

KEMET APL9x Rectangular Aluminum Polymer Capacitors deliver high-performance energy storage for compact automotive and industrial power systems. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


new products Jul 30, 2026 by Mouser
YAGEO AEC-Q200 Hybrid Polymer Capacitors | Featured Product Spotlight

YAGEO AEC-Q200 Hybrid Polymer Capacitors | Featured Product Spotlight

YAGEO AEC-Q200 Hybrid Polymer Capacitors deliver reliable, high-performance energy storage for demanding automotive and industrial applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


new products Jul 13, 2026 by Mouser
Microchip Releases Data Center Retimers for High‑Bandwidth Architectures

Microchip Releases Data Center Retimers for High‑Bandwidth Architectures

The new XpressConnect PCIe 6.0 and CXL 3.1 Retimers reign in signal integrity challenges in AI data centers and other high-bandwidth installations.


News Jun 15, 2026 by Duane Benson
The 1N4148: The Signal Diode That Ended Up Everywhere

The 1N4148: The Signal Diode That Ended Up Everywhere

Registered at JEDEC in 1968 as a tighter-spec successor to the 1N914, the 1N4148 became the most widely produced switching diode in history.


News Jun 05, 2026 by Luke James
The Many Definitions of Electrical Balance

The Many Definitions of Electrical Balance

In this article, we'll use practical examples to define and demonstrate the concept of electrical balance. In particular, we’ll examine differential signals and coax currents.


SiTime Reveals MEMS Timing Device for AI Data Center GPU Optimization

SiTime Reveals MEMS Timing Device for AI Data Center GPU Optimization

The MEMS-based oscillator delivers less than 1 nanosecond of time synchronization accuracy for AI clusters.


News May 11, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Higher Volts, Smaller Caps: New MLCCs for Auto, Aero, and Defense

Higher Volts, Smaller Caps: New MLCCs for Auto, Aero, and Defense

Discover how the latest MLCCs from Samsung, Murata, and Kyocera are tackling extreme environments through unprecedented power density and miniaturization.


News Apr 28, 2026 by Duane Benson