Friday, August 8, 2008

High-voltage Thick Film Chip Resistors

Rohm Electronics USA, LLC

High-voltage Thick Film Chip Resistors KTR10 (0805 size) and KTR18 (1206 size) feature a rated power of 1/8 W and 1/4 W and a limiting element voltage of 300 V and 400 V, respectively. Resistance tolerances of ±1% and ±5% are available for both products.

All ROHM products are both lead-free and RoHS-compliant.

Top Three USB 3.0 Rumors

Top Three USB 3.0 Rumors USB 3.0 will be a new connector standard operating at faster speeds than previous USB generations. This Intel Blog debunks three popular rumors. The first rumor is that Intel is creating the USB 3.0 spec. Not true, Intel is instead creating the host controller spec, a guide to building USB 3.0 compatible silicon.

Incredible Shrinking Microgrids


Incredible Shrinking Microgrids Microgrids are distributed islands of power generation and/or consumption connected to a much larger electrical distribution system. A key is the ability to separate and isolate from utility distribution systems during a grid disturbance. Power magazine says enabling technologies for microgrids are intelligent power electronic interfaces and high-speed