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Kyocera has brought out a line of integrated thin film (ITF) hybrid couplers for high-frequency wireless systems in industrial, automotive, telecommunications, and telemetry applications. Hybrid couplers are special four-port directional couplers that split input signals into two equal-amplitude 3dB outputs whose phases are shifted by 90°. Many also support performance monitoring and inject signals without interrupting the original signal. The ...

Kyocera is now offering the production technology “Ceramic Additive Manufacturing” for customers in Europe. Using this method, it is possible to manufacture products with complex geometries and almost any type of customized shape. In addition, prototypes can be created very quickly, allowing production volumes of thousands of units per week to be reached in a short period of time. Kyocera’s ...

Richardson RFPD is aiming at hybrid circuits by stocking a range of wire-bondable top-contact 0202 resistors from Kyocera AVX. Measuring 0.51 x 0.51mm, members of the WBR series are rated at 250mW and up to 10GHz. Operation is over -55 to +125ºC, and they have a temperature coefficient of +/-150ppm/°C. 23 values are being offered, from the lowest at 7.5Ω ...

Just when you thought there was nothing new in manual wire splicing connectors, Kyocera has announced something else to replace crimps and solder for joining them. “9179-000 Series IDC Splice Connectors are packed with features designed to make them an attractive alternative to traditional splicing,” according to the company. “They establish cold-welded, gas-tight connections and have been proven to withstand ...

Kyocera AVX has released low-ESR C0G/NP0 dielectric RF MLCCs (multi-layer ceramic chip capacitors) “inspired by communications market demand for smaller RF capacitors that deliver repeatable performance”, it said. Called KGU, they come in values from 0.1 to 100pF with tolerances as low as ±0.05pF. They come in four chip sizes: 01005, 0402, 0603 or 0805 (EIA). Class I C0G, also ...

Kyocera AVX has introduced a series of solderless wire-to-board removable edge connectors. Called 9169-000, they combine insulation displacement contacts for the wire with beryllium copper compression contacts for board edge pattern. Locating ribs engage with slots on the PCB edge for polarisation against improper insertion, and moulded plastic clips drop into holes in the PCB to improve retention. “It is ...

Kyocera AVX has launched two series of snap-in -25 to 105°C electrolytic capacitors for commercial and industrial applications. SNA capacitors are rated for a life of 5,000 hours. Voltage ratings are 250, 420 or 450Vdc, capacitance is between 82 and 1,500µF (±20%), and there are 24 case sizes spanning 22mm diameter x 25mm long to 35∅ x 50mm. As well ...

Kyocera has come out with a series of double-ended linear card-edge connectors with spring contacts. The 9159-7X0 Series adds to the KYOCERA AVX portfolio of linear card-edge connectors by being the first to feature its  beryllium copper spring contact system, which aims to deliver high electrical and mechanical reliability, high signal integrity, and high durability in harsh environment applications. This ...

Nexperia has teamed up with Kyocera AVX to develop an industrial 650V 20A silicon carbide rectifier module. It is aimed at “high frequency power applications ranging from 3kW to 11 kW power stack designs [in] industrial power supplies, electric vehicle charging stations and on-board chargers,” according to Nexperia. It “has a low inductance package and it has been qualified to ...

Kyocera is to consolidate product engineering and development in a new centre at its Shiga Yasu Campus. The aim of new centre is to, strengthen manufacturing capabilities through stronger collaboration among Kyocera’s diverse business divisions, while training new generations of engineering leaders. Drastic changes in the business environment now compel manufacturers to implement new strategies for raising productivity and improving ...