Passives
Volume 25
In this issue, we take a closer look at crystal oscillator parameters to help you fine-tune your designs for stability and precision and offer a deep dive into the characteristics of various capacitor types to ensure safe and effective usage. If you're working with high-current, fast-transient DC/DC converters, our guide to selecting specialized inductors is a must-read.
Additional articles explore critical topics such as temperature coefficient of resistance for accurate current sensing, the nuances of film capacitor selection for power applications, and the benefits of using thin-film resistors in demanding automotive and industrial environments.
Complementing our written features is a newly added video section, where we explore practical and often overlooked phenomena—such as the "Flowers of Sulfur" effect, and how ambient temperature impacts aluminum electrolytic capacitors. Plus, our tutorials on inductors and film capacitors bring clarity to the core concepts every designer should master.
Whether you're a seasoned engineer or an enthusiast seeking to deepen your understanding, this issue offers valuable insights to guide your work and inspire innovation.
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- A closer look at inrush current protection with thermistor-based solutions
- Inside the high-frequency world of RF inductors
- Understand crystal oscillator parameters to optimize component selection
- Fundamentals: Understand the characteristics of capacitor types to use them appropriately and safely
- Videos from Chemi-Con, Thin Film Technology Corp., Abracon and Eaton
- Builder of tomorrow: Reginald Fessenden's legacy in radio and beyond
- Use specialized inductors for high-current, fast-transient DC/DC converters
- Temperature coefficient of resistance for current sensing
- Understanding and selecting film capacitors for power applications
- Choosing thin-film resistors for automotive and industrial applications
- Two centuries of technology (1826 - 2026)

