Passive Components

Frequency Matters, Oct 7: Passive/Control Components Issue, News, Events

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 15:50:10 -0400

Microwave Journal editors Pat Hindle and Gary Lerude discuss the Oct Passive & Control Components issue technical articles, industry news and busy event schedule.

Modelithics® and Passive Plus Partner to Offer New Circuit and 3D Resistor Models Validated to 60 GHz

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:43:00 -0400

The two Microwave Global Models for the R35-1209BB and R35-2010BB resistor families, respectively, for values of 50 and 100 Ω. Models are validated to 60 GHz.

Knowles Capacitors Division Gains New Identity as Knowles Precision Devices

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400

To reflect brand interaction to make innovative contributions to the passives market the Knowles Capacitors Division of Knowles Corporation is renaming under the new identity of Knowles Precision Devices.

KEMET Receives DLA Approval for MIL-PRF-32535 ‘M’ and ‘T’ Levels

Wed, 03 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has accepted KEMET’s qualification of C0G and BP dielectrics to MIL-PRF-32535 ‘M’ and ‘T’ levels, making them the first BME MLCCs qualified for defense and aerospace applications.

IQD Becomes Part of Würth Elektronik eiSos Group

Fri, 01 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500

IQD Frequency Products Ltd., based in Crewkerne (UK) and IQD Frequency Products Inc., based in Palm Springs (USA) are now part of the Würth Elektronik eiSos Group.

SCHOTT Develops Pioneering Solution to Mitigate Electrolyte Dry-out in Capacitors

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 06:29:00 -0500

SCHOTT Electronic Packaging has developed a pioneering solution to mitigate electrolyte dry-out in capacitors for long-term and reliable high-level performance.

Würth Presents Digi-Key with Distributor Award

Thu, 30 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Würth Elektronik eiSos Group selected Digi-Key Electronics to be this year’s recipient of its Global Distribution Award.

Flann Involved in IEEE 1785 Sets for Waveguides Above 330 GHZ

Mon, 30 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Having been involved in its development Flann Microwave’s engineers are celebrating the publication of IEEE 1785 standard that will define how waveguide is used for decades to come.

Knowles Capacitors to Showcase High Tech Products at Electronica 2016

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400

The hot topics of electric vehicles and the evolution to 5G will be the specific focus for Knowles Capacitors as the company highlights new products at Electronica 2016.

IPDiA launches 40 GHz broadband silicon capacitors

Fri, 26 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400

IPDiA has launched a new range of broadband silicon capacitors that provide broadband performances better than 0.4 dB of insertion loss up to 40 GHz.

Würth components feature in Electromagnetic Field 2016 festival badge

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Würth Elektronik eiSos is a badge sponsor of the Electromagnetic Field 2016 festival in Guildford, UK, contributing various passive components within the TiLDA festival badge.

Knowles high temperature ceramic MLC’s will be a ‘HiT’ at HiTEC 2016

Mon, 09 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Knowles capacitor brands Novacap and Syfer Technology are jointly launching a new range of high temperature MLC chip capacitors at HiTEC 2016.

Würth Elektronik eiSos expands Quality & Design Centre in Shenzhen, China

Mon, 24 Aug 2015 15:00:00 -0400

Würth Elektronik eiSos is investing to expand its ISO/IEC 17025-certified Quality & Design Centre in Shenzhen, China, which has now been extended by a further 670 m² of office and lab space.

70 MHz bandpass filter by KR Electronics

Thu, 12 Jun 2014 16:59:53 -0400

KR Electronics part number 3157-1 is a 70 MHz bandpass filter. It has a min 0.5 dB bandwidth of 30 MHz. The filter is group delay and amplitude equalized.

3H Communication Systems Inc., a new highly innovative yet low cost design and manufacturing company

Fri, 30 May 2014 12:46:00 -0400

3H Communication Systems Inc. is a new highly innovative yet low cost design and manufacturing company headquartered in Irvine, CA with operations in Tijuana, Mexico. 3H specializes in RF front-end systems mainly Filters, Multiplexers, Switch Filter Banks and Multi-Function Assemblies for the commercial and military markets. 3H’s second to none expertise includes designing for High Power, Low PIM and DAS sub-assemblies solutions for the LTE, WiMax, CDMA, GSM, UMTS, TDMA, WiFi and other wireless markets.

Vishay Intertechnology Power Metal Strip® current sense resistors feature operation to +275 °C

Tue, 27 May 2014 12:03:00 -0400

Vishay Intertechnology Inc. introduces the industry's first surface-mount, four-terminal Power Metal Strip® current sensing resistors in the compact 2726 and 4026 case sizes to provide an operating temperature range to +275 °C. The Vishay Dale WSLT2726 and WSLT4026 combine their high-temperature performance with 3 W power ratings and extremely low resistance values down to 0.002 Ω.

Linear Technology's USB µModule isolator

Thu, 22 May 2014 09:17:43 -0400

Linear Technology Corp. introduces the LTM2884, a USB µModule® (micromodule) Isolator that combines USB data communications and USB power, and guards against ground-to-ground differentials and large common mode transients.

Arrow's RF & Power business introduces expanded line of MLS flatpack aluminum electrolytic capacitors

Tue, 13 May 2014 11:52:43 -0400

Arrow Electronics, Inc. announced the availability and full design support capabilities for the expanded line of MLS flatpack aluminum electrolytic capacitors from Cornell Dubilier.

Low-loss wideband hybrid couplers from EMC Technology

Mon, 12 May 2014 16:04:35 -0400

EMC Technology, a global power house in RF/microwave resistives and signal distribution passive components, has released a new series of low-loss wideband hybrid couplers.

Cornell Dubilier introduces ruggedized flatpack capacitors

Fri, 09 May 2014 10:40:59 -0400

Cornell Dubilier Electronics Inc. (CDE) announced it has expanded its line of MLS flatpack aluminum electrolytic capacitors to include a high vibration package, type HVMLS and a high reliability burn-in option, type HRMLS.

AVX introduces 3DB, 90° hybrid coupler series

Wed, 07 May 2014 14:06:00 -0400

AVX Corp., a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced two new wideband, 3dB, 90° hybrid couplers: a 2100MHz device for 1.5 – 2.1GHz performance and a 2700MHz device for 2.1 – 2.7GHz performance.

RFMW offers 8GHz absorptive SP4T from Peregrine

Wed, 07 May 2014 12:03:52 -0400

RFMW Ltd. announces design and sales support for Peregrine Semiconductors' 10MHz to 8GHz SP4T switch. The PE42441 combines low insertion loss of 1dB with high isolation of 39dB (measured at 6GHz). Internal 50 ohm terminations give this absorptive switch a P0.1dB compression point of 31dB, a significant competitive advantage for target applications in wireless infrastructure and wireless connectivity.

New Vishay intertechnology universal edgewound power resistor

Tue, 06 May 2014 16:13:25 -0400

Vishay Intertechnology Inc. introduced a new universal edgewound power resistor. Providing a convenient drop-in replacement for competing solutions, the universal-mounted EDGU combines a high-reliability design with continuous duty operation up to 85 A and a short-time overload of 10x rated power for five seconds.

Vishay Intertechnology Hi-Rel solid tantalum chip capacitors offer built-in fuse for military/aerospace systems

Thu, 01 May 2014 10:02:16 -0400

Vishay Intertechnology Inc. introduced a new Hi-Rel series of TANTAMOUNT® surface-mount solid tantalum molded chip capacitors for military and aerospace applications. Available with high-reliability screening and surge current testing options in accordance with MIL-PRF-55365, the Vishay Sprague T42series combines a built-in fuse for fail-safe operation with high capacitance and voltage ratings and low ESR down to 80 mΩ at +25 °C and 100 kHz.

Buck-Boost Converter: LTC3114-1

Wed, 30 Apr 2014 13:42:00 -0400

The LTC3114-1 is a synchronous, current-mode buck-boost converter that delivers up to 1 A of continuous output current from a wide range of power sources, including single-cell Li-Ion, 24 / 28 V industrial rails and 40 V automotive inputs. The LTC3114-1’s 2.2 to 40 V input and 2.7 to 40 V output range provides a regulated output.

Fox Business Network's Manufacturing Marvels features Res-net Microwave Inc.

Wed, 30 Apr 2014 10:09:24 -0400

Passive electronic components built for microwave & RF applications - it's a narrow niche that's increasingly active in commercial, military, and space applications. Television's Manufacturing Marvels will soon shed some light on this business sector, and on Res-net Microwave, one of the very successful microwave component manufacturers in this sector.

Coilcraft's low profile shielded power inductors offer DCR as low as 7.06 mOhms

Wed, 30 Apr 2014 09:45:00 -0400

Coilcraft's XFL6012 series of shielded power inductors combine excellent current handling and exceptionally low DC resistance in a rugged, low-profile package. Measuring just 6.56 x 6.36 mm with a maximum height of only 1.2 mm, the XFL6012 Series provides exceptionally low DC resistance (7.06 mOhms) and current ratings as high as 14.3 Amps.

New Vishay Intertechnology inductor

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 14:19:30 -0400

Vishay Intertechnology Inc. introduced a new automotive-grade IHLP® low-profile, high-current inductor with an industry-high continuous operating temperature range to +180 °C. Offered in the 2525 case size with a low profile of 3.0 mm, the new Vishay Dale IHLP-2525CZ-8A provides a wide range of inductance values from 0.47 µH to 22 µH.

Peregrine upgrades industry-leading RF digital step attenuator

Wed, 23 Apr 2014 15:07:25 -0400

Peregrine Semiconductor Corp., founder of RF SOI (silicon on insulator) and pioneer of advanced RF solutions, introduces its next-generation, UltraCMOS PE4312 DSA. Successor to the popular PE4302 – which boasts more than 35 million units shipped since its introduction – the new PE4312 enables flexible, wide dynamic-range network-infrastructure designs that require highly accurate and efficient amplitude control. This DSA upgrade is ideally suited for wireless-infrastructure devices, broadband consumer and infrastructure equipment, land mobile radios (LMRs), test-and-measurement equipment and military RF applications.

Richardson RFPD introduces new wideband 10W SPDT switch from Wavelex

Tue, 22 Apr 2014 16:12:05 -0400

Richardson RFPD Inc. announces immediate availability and full design support capabilities for a new wideband, 10W single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) switch from Wavelex.