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In recent years, defense spending across European Union member states and NATO countries has continued to rise, driven by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and increasing regional security concerns. As a result, military modernization programs are accelerating, with strong investment in advanced platforms such as radar systems, counter-UAV technologies, and electronic warfare. At the same time, emerging technologies—including More-Electric Aircraft (MEA), GaN/SiC ...

TDK is introducing two new DC link capacitor series optimized for on-board chargers (OBCs) in electric vehicles: the ultra compact B43655 and B43656 series. Both series are optimised for forced cooling operation, says the company. It highlights the series support the growing trend toward higher voltages and currents in next-generation OBC platforms. They are available in compact snap-in designs ranging ...

Vishay Intertechnology is introducing a new series of AEC-Q200 qualified thick film chip resistors in the ultra compact 0201 case size: the CRCW0201-AT e3 series. They have a miniature footprint of 0.6mm x 0.3mm x 0.23mm. And in terms of powere rating, the CRCW0201-AT e3 series resistors deliver 0.05 W at +70 °C and operating voltage of 30 V. Their ...

Omron is expanding its G9EK screw-terminal relay family with the G9EK-1-EX, for 250A/500VDC switching in a compact, gasless design. The high-current relay targets EV charging, renewable energy, and e-mobility applications, says Omron. Note that it expands the safety margin compared to the G9EK-1-E, which is rated for 200A/500VDC. G9EK-1-EX In terms of switching responses, the relay has a 50ms operating ...

Vishay is introducing four compact power inductors offering inductance values from 0.24µH to 4.70µH and typical DCR down to 6.6mΩ. As well as the commercial IHLL-0806AZ-1Z and IHLL-1210AB-1Z, there are the automotive grade IHLP-0806AB-5A and IHLP-1210ABEZ-5A. The AEC-Q200 qualified devices operate up to +165°C. Aiming at DC/DC converters, noise suppression, and filtering , they are available in the 0806 (2.0 ...

TDK is expanding its NTCSP series of NTC thermistor components with two new options. For temperature detection and temperature compensation, they are primarily aimed at automotive power modules. For example, applications such anti‑lock braking systems (ABS), transmissions, and engines. As mentioned, there are two further variations in the series: NTCSP163JF103FT1H and NTCSP164KF104FT1H. They differ on resistance and the B constant ...

TDK has announced its B3271xP series of DC link film capacitors, with a maximum operating temperature of +125 °C and no power derating up to +105 °C. The company highlights the thermal robustness makes them suitable for demanding automotive and industrial power electronics applications. For example, xEV traction inverters, onboard chargers, and DC-DC converters, where continuous ripple loads are common. ...

Vishay Intertechnology is extending its 193 PUR-SI series of miniature snap-in power aluminium electrolytic capacitors. There are now voltage ratings of 550V and 600V. The idea is to allow designers to handle DC bus voltages of up to 1100V with fewer components. PCB space “With their higher voltage ratings up to 600 V, the enhanced 193 PUR-SI series devices released ...

ROHM has developed the “UCR10C Series” which claims to deliver the industry’s highest rated power for 2012-size shunt resistors (10mΩ to 100mΩ). The devices form a copper-based resistive element on an alumina substrate via sintering. By optimizing the heat dissipation structure, it achieves rated powers of 1.0W and 1.25W – double those of equivalent-sized products including thick film types and ...

Rhopoint Components, the specialist distributor, has announced the availability of Exxelia Ohmcraft high‑stability precision resistors. Using proprietary Micropen thick‑film technology, these resistors achieve tolerances down to ±0.01%. And there are TCR (Temperature Coefficient of Resistance) values of ±2 ppm/°C. “This combination ensures extremely stable performance over temperature, time, and operating conditions,” states Rhopoint. “Engineers benefit from ultra‑low noise, excellent linearity, and ...