RVCU series high-voltage chip resistors support voltage divider, sensing and measurement circuits requiring stable high-voltage performance. Features voltage coefficient of resistance values from 25ppm–50ppm, lower than conventional high-voltage chip resistors, for improved precision in voltage divider applications. Available in 1206, 2010 and 2512 package sizes with working voltages from 800V–3000V, tolerances to 0.5% and 100ppm TCR. Includes anti-sulfur construction per ASTM-B-905-5 and IEC-62368 compliance for values from 75kΩ–27MΩ. Intended for LED lighting, medical equipment, communications systems, test and measurement instruments and high-voltage control applications.
Tigees released its Free FPC/PCB Engineering Calculators toolkit for engineers developing flexible PCB and rigid-flex designs. The web-based resource includes tools for bend radius screening, controlled-impedance planning, trace width and current estimation, thermal review and signal-integrity evaluation. Supports early layout review, DFM preparation and stackup planning prior to fabrication. Includes calculators for static and dynamic bend radius estimation, copper strain screening and impedance analysis for flexible circuit applications.
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Variscite announced the upcoming launch of its VAR-SMARC-MX95 SMARC-compatible system-on-module based on NXP’s i.MX 95 applications processor for industrial IoT and edge AI applications. Features up to six Arm Cortex-A55 cores operating at up to 2.0GHz, Cortex-M7 and Cortex-M33 real-time co-processors, and an integrated eIQ Neutron NPU delivering 2 TOPS (8 eTOPS) of AI acceleration. Includes dual MIPI CSI-2 interfaces, next-generation ISP support, Safety Island architecture, TPM 2.0 security with FIPS 140-3 Level 2 compliance, and wireless variants supporting Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, Thread, Zigbee and Matter protocols. Intended for industrial automation, smart vision, medical imaging and connected infrastructure applications.
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Kyocera AVX expanded its TransGuard VT Series with multilayer varistors designed for 48V automotive power supply systems. Zinc-oxide-based devices provide bidirectional overvoltage protection and EMI/RFI attenuation in SMT packages for automotive, industrial and transportation electronics. Rated for operation from -55°C to +150°C and qualified to AEC-Q200, IEC 61000-4-2, ISO 10605, and VDA-320 standards. Available in 0805, 1206, 1210, 1812, and 2220 case sizes with 56VDC or 40VAC working voltages, 100–110V clamping voltages, transient handling from 30–1,500A and 0.2–9J, and capacitance values from 80–2,800pF.
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Master Bond introduced EP64, a two-component epoxy system designed for bonding, sealing and coating applications in electronics and aerospace environments. Meets NASA low outgassing requirements per ASTM E595 and is engineered for vacuum-compatible applications. Features a glass transition temperature of 210–215°C, enabling stable performance in elevated temperature conditions. Offers tensile strength of 3,000–5,000psi and a tensile modulus of 540,000–680,000psi, along with Shore D hardness of 80–90. Epoxy maintains electrical insulation properties and resists exposure to acids, bases, and solvents.
Stackpole Electronics has expanded its HCC series of high-current bus bar shunt resistors with additional sizes and configurations to support growing demand in battery-powered systems. TDesigned for accurate current sensing between inverters and high-power motors in applications such as electric vehicles, drones, energy storage systems and industrial controls. Lineup includes 8218 (35W, 100µΩ), 8518 (36W, 100µΩ) and 8236 (50W, 50µΩ) sizes, with a 25µΩ option in development. The shunts support current measurement up to 1000A and can be embedded directly into battery management system circuitry.
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