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COMPONENTS

The right parts
Looking at new
component innovations
A quality end product is the ultimate goal of any
manufacturer, going back to the earliest stages of
its design. But in electronics, the end product is the
sum of so many more parts than almost any other
category. These components-either active, passive,
or electromechanical-are often considered commodity
products, given their simplicity in most cases and
basic function. But that doesn't mean they could be
overlooked, as any electronic instrument or device is
only as good as the sum of its parts.
For the most part, basic electronic components can be
packaged discretely, in networks of like components
or arrays, or integrated inside packages like integrated
circuits. With that, such packages can be considered
components themselves. Here's a look at some discrete
component products recently put on the market.

Cylindrical supercapacitor series enhances
pulse power handling
AVX Corporation has released a new series of cylindrical,
electrochemical, double-layer supercapacitors. Rated for
2.7V and delivering high capacitance values (1F-3,000F),
low ESR (0.16mΩ-200mΩ at 1,000KHz), low leakage
(6μA-5,800μA), high energy density (1.2 to 5.6Wh/kg), and
long lifetime performance (50,000+ cycles), the new SCC
Series supercapacitors exhibit excellent pulse power handling
characteristics, and can be used alone or in conjunction with
primary or secondary batteries to provide extended backup
time, longer battery life, and instantaneous pulse power
as needed. Available in a wide range of case sizes with
diameters spanning 6.3mm to 60mm, case lengths spanning
12mm to 165mm, and either radial, solder pin, or cylindrical
leads, the SCC Series introduces what AVX calls the industry's
smallest 1F/2.7V supercapacitor to market, and offers ideal
hold-up, energy harvesting, and pulse power solutions for
industrial and consumer applications.

AVX Corporation

Waveguide-to-waveguide transitions for 5.85 to 110 GHz
Fairview Microwave has launched a new line of waveguide transitions that operate from 5.85
to 110 GHz across 14 frequency bands. These waveguide adapters are ideal for high power
wireless applications such as test benches, instrumentation, MILCOM, SATCOM, telecom and
radar applications where signal strength and integrity are critical. Fairview's new waveguideto-waveguide transition series consists of 23 unique models utilizing a range of waveguide sizes
and frequencies. This product line allows for smooth transitions between different waveguide
sizes with minimal loss and VSWR as low as 1.08:1. Waveguide sizes in this line range from
WR-10 to WR-137. They are offered with UG-style square cover and round cover flanges, CPRGstyle or UBR-style flanges. These new waveguide transitions are made of rugged, gold-plated or
painted brass, depending on the model. Mechanical lengths of these adapters range from 1 to 6
inches. All models are REACH and RoHS compliant.
Fairview Microwave

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