Safety capacitor types, uses, and standards in AC line-to-line and line-to-ground protection applications.
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Calculating for KVA in Single and Three Phase Trafos
KVA calculation methods for accurately sizing single and three-phase transformers based on load voltage and current.
ISABELLENHÜTTE’s new space approach to component manufacturing
Isabellenhütte offers AEC-Q200 qualified resistors for New Space, providing cost-effective alternatives with additional testing options.
New JSN Series manufactured by Kemet
Kemet’s JSN Series stacked polymer capacitors offer high reliability, low ESR, and wide voltage ranges for demanding applications.
VPG foil options: DSCC drawing vs. EEE-INST-002 testing
VPG foil resistors offer high precision and low TCR, with testing options based on DSCC drawings or EEE-INST-002 standards for space use.
Different options for Panel C Mounted EMI Filters
EMI filters for space applications vary in qualification levels, requiring additional testing to ensure compliance and reliability.
Flux receives ESA Qualified Manufacturer Certificate 364
Flux is ESA-qualified for custom magnetics under ESCC3201/013, ensuring high reliability for Space applications.
Vishay launches high-precision wraparound chip resistor
Vishay Intertechnology introduces a new high-precision thin film wraparound chip resistor for industrial, military, and aerospace applications.
Platinum temperature sensors solderability issues
Platinum temperature sensors offer accuracy and stability in space applications, with assembly options like crimping, laser welding, and soldering.
KEMET: High Reliability Alternative (HRA) Series
High reliability alternative components from Kemet include ceramic and tantalum polymer series, offering enhanced performance for critical applications.
Pulse transformers and more reliable wired LANs
Pulse transformers ensure reliable LAN connectivity by transmitting signals while providing isolation and minimizing waveform distortion.
Measuring, modeling, simulating capacitors and inductors
Simulating capacitors helps optimize circuit design by accurately modeling capacitance, ESR, and ESL for improved performance and efficiency.
Designing for power integrity: Optimizing decoupling capacitors
Learn how to optimize decoupling capacitors for the best cost vs. performance using flat target impedance design methods.
Filter Q Factor Explained
The Q quality factor measures energy efficiency in filters, affecting selectivity, insertion loss, and overall performance in RF design.
Basic filter circuits explained
Filter circuits use resistors, capacitors, and inductors to control frequency response, enabling low-pass, high-pass, and band-pass designs.
5 key filter specifications
Key filter specifications like center frequency, bandwidth, and selectivity help define performance for different applications.
How to choose a surface-mount inductor for a DC-DC converter
A surface-mount inductor is essential for efficient DC-DC converters, influencing performance, ripple, and EMI in circuit designs.
Core materials, permeability and their losses
Permeability of materials affects inductor core performance and losses. Learn how different materials influence efficiency.
High-current inductor types and applications
SMD high-current inductors offer low DC resistance, high current capability, and thermal robustness for efficient power applications.
Power inductors calculation for storage chokes
Optimize power inductors calculation for storage chokes in switching converters, ensuring energy efficiency and low losses.