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Vishay TNPW Series Thin Film Flat Chip Resistors | Tech Specs

Vishay TNPW Series Thin Film Flat Chip Resistors | 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 Jun 11, 2020 by TTI, Inc
An International Team of Researchers Work to Combine a Diode and Resistor Into a Single Device

An International Team of Researchers Work to Combine a Diode and Resistor Into a Single Device

A team of researchers with ties to the University of Central Florida (UCF) has created a new type of molecular circuit switch which could bring a new era of ultra-high-density computing.


News Jun 08, 2020 by Luke James
Vishay High Voltage Ceramic Capacitors | Tech Specs

Vishay High Voltage Ceramic 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 May 19, 2020 by TTI, Inc
A Teardown of the Hitachi SJ Series P1 Variable Frequency Drives

A Teardown of the Hitachi SJ Series P1 Variable Frequency Drives

This teardown looks at the inner workings of the Hitachi SJ P1 Variable Frequency Drive, an inverter for industrial applications.


Capacitors and Capacitance vs. Inductors and Inductance

Capacitors and Capacitance vs. Inductors and Inductance

This video tutorial explains essential characteristics of two physical phenomena that are present in every electrical circuit and system.


An Overview of Driver Circuits for Piezo Transducer Buzzers

An Overview of Driver Circuits for Piezo Transducer Buzzers

This article covers the advantages and disadvantages of several common driver circuit design techniques for piezo transducer buzzers.


Coilcraft High Voltage Molded Power Inductors | Component Highlights

Coilcraft High Voltage Molded Power Inductors | Component Highlights

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


new products Mar 30, 2020 by Coilcraft
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