What is a counterfeit component? The definition has caused much discussion and disagreement in the industry. For the purpose of this article it is defined as any component that is in some way a fake.

When first learning about and building electronic circuits, the first things all of us come across are passive components such as resistors, capacitors, and inductors. These have easily-understandable ...

This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics. Transistors and ICs are considered active components because they change signals using energy from the power supply. Capacitors, ...

Engineers generally focus most attention on active components such as transistors, optoelectronic devices, ICs, and the like. In any design, however, the characteristics of passive devices ...

As Micro LED moves into non-display application opportunities, PlayNitride Technologies announced a partnership with Brillink Technologies, a leader in two-dimensional array optical coupling ...

Laser Tek, which mainly produces SMD (surface-mount-device) packaging materials for passive components, has reported an 8.3% sequential drop in consolidated revenues to NT$154 million... Wednesday 10 ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio market research analysts forecast the global passive component market to grow at a CAGR of more than 6% during the forecast period, according to their latest report.

For both active and passive devices, the negative of effects of thermal shock can be as detrimental as steady-state operation at extended temperatures. Ensuring system ruggedness and long-term ...