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Coilcraft Ceramic Wirewound Chip Inductors | New Product Brief

Coilcraft Ceramic Wirewound Chip Inductors | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


Resistors in Parallel: Circuit Analysis with Parallel Resistance

Resistors in Parallel: Circuit Analysis with Parallel Resistance

This article shows you how to calculate currents flowing through parallel resistance and explains the concept of equivalent resistance.


Resistors in Parallel: Understanding Current and Voltage in Parallel Networks

Resistors in Parallel: Understanding Current and Voltage in Parallel Networks

This article gives you the information you need to identify parallel resistors and understand their behavior in electric circuits.


KEMET Electronics Power Film Capacitors | New Product Brief

KEMET Electronics Power Film Capacitors | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


AGM2222 Shielded Power Inductors | Component Highlights

AGM2222 Shielded Power Inductors | Component Highlights

The Component Highlights series provides a rundown of a component's specs and intended applications.


new products Mar 09, 2020 by Coilcraft
0402DC Series Ceramic Chip Inductors | Component Highlights

0402DC Series Ceramic Chip Inductors | Component Highlights

The Component Highlights series provides a rundown of a component's specs and intended applications.


new products Mar 06, 2020 by Coilcraft
The Basics of Electrical Resistance (R)

The Basics of Electrical Resistance (R)

In this brief video tutorial, you will learn about resistance and resistors. This includes an introduction to resistor symbols, resistance units, and both intentional and unintentional (parasitic) resistance.


The University of Illinois Develops A 3D Microchip Inductor to Fully Utilize 3D Structure Space

The University of Illinois Develops A 3D Microchip Inductor to Fully Utilize 3D Structure Space

Engineers from the University of Illinois have developed a microchip inductor that could greatly expand the capabilities of future chips.


TDK-EPCOS NTC Thermistors for Temperature Measurement | Tech Specs

TDK-EPCOS NTC Thermistors for Temperature Measurement | Tech Specs

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


new products Feb 25, 2020 by TTI, Inc
Cx Family Common Mode Chokes | Component Highlights

Cx Family Common Mode Chokes | Component Highlights

The Component Highlights series provides a rundown of a component's specs and intended applications.


new products Feb 15, 2020 by Coilcraft
KEMET Safety-Certified SMD Capacitors | New Product Brief

KEMET Safety-Certified SMD Capacitors | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


Understanding DC Motor Operation Modes and Speed Regulation Techniques

Understanding DC Motor Operation Modes and Speed Regulation Techniques

DC motors are ubiquitous machines found in a variety of electronic equipment used in various applications.


News Feb 04, 2020 by Ikimi .O
Panasonic Anti-Vibration Electrolytic Alum Capacitor | Tech Specs

Panasonic Anti-Vibration Electrolytic Alum Capacitor | Tech Specs

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


new products Jan 14, 2020 by TTI, Inc
AVX FE Series Film Capacitors | Tech Specs

AVX FE Series Film Capacitors | Tech Specs

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


new products Jan 06, 2020 by TTI, Inc
Littelfuse KC Miniature Leaded Epoxy Coated Thermistors | Featured Product Spotlight

Littelfuse KC Miniature Leaded Epoxy Coated Thermistors | Featured Product Spotlight

This Featured Product Spotlight is part of a video series exploring the specifications, applications, and market context of new products.


TDK-EPCOS SMT Inductors | Tech Specs

TDK-EPCOS SMT Inductors | Tech Specs

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


new products Dec 12, 2019 by TTI, Inc
AVX Multilayer Varistors Built to Respond to ESD Strikes in Less Than a Nanosecond

AVX Multilayer Varistors Built to Respond to ESD Strikes in Less Than a Nanosecond

AVX’s TransGuard automotive VGAH series provides both EMI/RFI filtering and bidirectional overvoltage protection.


News Nov 28, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
SAMTEC Tiger Eye TFM .050” Pitch Terminal Strip | New Product Brief

SAMTEC Tiger Eye TFM .050” Pitch Terminal Strip | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


Toshiba Introduces Its First Family of Reusable eFuse ICs

Toshiba Introduces Its First Family of Reusable eFuse ICs

The TCKE8xx series instantly shuts off when extreme overheating, overcurrent, or a short circuit is detected.


News Nov 21, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
NIC Components’ SMT Power Inductors Built to Operate Up to +155°C

NIC Components’ SMT Power Inductors Built to Operate Up to +155°C

The NPIM_PE series are automotive-grade metal composite SMT power inductors with an operating temperature range of ‐55°C to +155°C.


News Nov 20, 2019 by Cabe Atwell