Bourns, Inc. expanded its next-generation Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) line with a 3-electrode surface mount product family. With the introduction of its Model GDT35 Series, Bourns continues to set the standard for breakthrough overvoltage surge arrestor performance by significantly heightening the level of protection against voltage transients caused by lightning or accidental contact with AC power lines, offering […]
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Shielded power bead inductors feature high current ratings, low dc resistance
Bourns, Inc. introduced five new shielded power bead inductor series that features high-rated current, ferrite-based shielded construction, and extremely low DC resistance from 72 to 440 nH. Bourns designed the new Model SPB0705, SPB1005, SPB1007, SPB1012, and SPB1308 series to match the enhanced efficiency, low magnetic field radiation, and reduced power loss requirements in a broad variety of multi-phase integration […]
High-power shunt resistors feature metal sensing pins for accurate high-current measurement
Bourns, Inc. announced an extension to its Model CSM2F Series power shunt resistor portfolio with 12 new series. This new series feature riveted through-hole metal sensing pins meeting the growing need for accurate positioning of voltage sense points in high current applications. These latest additions to the Bourns Model CSM2F Series shunt resistor family are engineered using […]
HIgh-power resistors feature low TCR, pulse-load capability
Bourns, Inc. introduced its new high-power resistor series that features a robust metal strip resistive element offering excellent pulse load capability and low-Temperature Coefficient of Resistance (TCR). These capabilities in the Bourns Model CRG2512 Series help increase resistor reliability making them optimal inrush current limiting solutions for capacitors, hot swaps, and snubber circuits in a broad […]
High-power fuses optimized for electric vehicle use
Bourns, Inc. announced a new POWrFuse High-Power Fuse model series. Bourns specifically designed the POWrFuse Model PF-K Series to meet ISO 8820-8 standards for the protection of high-voltage accessory circuits in electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). These circuits are found in a variety of EV/HEV applications including electrical energy storage (ESS), battery disconnect units (BDUs), and […]
IGBTs feature FRDs and low thermal resistance
Bourns, Inc. entered the insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) market with the Company’s first high-efficiency 600 V/650 V discrete product line co-packaged with a fast recovery diode (FRD). Designed using advanced trench-gate field-stop technology that provides greater control of dynamic characteristics, the five new Bourns Model BID Series discrete IGBTs deliver lower collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) and lower switching losses compared […]
Power transient voltage suppressors come in SMD packages
Bourns, Inc. announced the industry’s first Power Transient Voltage Suppressor (PTVS) product families available in the compact DFN package (8 mm x 6 mm x 2.5 mm) The Bourns PTVS1 and PTVS2 surface mount series provide effective ESD protection to meet the growing demand for high surge current solutions that can also help designers save valuable PCB board space. […]
High-power fuses optimized for telecom DC power distribution circuits
Bourns, Inc. announced it has further expanded its POWrFuse High-Power Fuse product family with a new telecommunications model series. Bourns specifically designed the POWrFuse Model PF-N Series to meet the requirements of the UL 284-1 standard. Supporting operation up to 170 VDC and with two PCB mounting configurations, the PF-N Series delivers superior current limiting […]
High-power fuses handle home appliance, industrial apps
Bourns, Inc. announced it has added three new model series to its POWrFuse High-Power Fuse product family. The POWrFuse Model PF-G (63 A), PF-J, and PF-H (Ind) series are specifically designed to meet the requirements of UL 248-14 while Model PF-G (90 A) is designed to meet both the requirements of UL 248-14 and the UL 248-1 standard. […]
High-power fuses meet UL 248-13 standard for high interrupt current rating
Bourns, Inc. announced the expansion of the Company’s POWrFuse High-Power Fuse product family. The two new POWrFuse models PF-F and PF-M series are high power rating industrial fuse links specially designed to meet the UL 248-13 semiconductor (aR) standard. These high-power fuses are excellent solutions to help protect sensitive power semiconductor devices against overcurrent events in a […]
