Courtesy of Knowles Precision Devices: 1806 3 terminal C filter “The rate of component obsolescence has increased over the last 15 years”, says Steve Hopwood, Senior Application Engineer at Knowles Precision Devices (KPD). “Component manufacturers are discontinuing more part numbers per year for a variety of reasons, including manufacturing changes, changes in die dimensions and other technology…

Courtesy of Knowles Precision Devices : A guide to sourcing electronic components for the Automotive Industry The automotive industry is one that relies heavily on supply chains and procurement – with no one manufacturer having the capability to produce all of the parts and components required. Add to that modern EV’s, HEV’s and PHEV’s, where electronic components are…

Courtesy of Knowles Precision Devices Developed at the specific request of industrial electronics customers, Knowles brand Syfer can now offer MLCC’s, for nonsafety critical applications, up to 500Vac, 50/60Hz continuous. Syfer pioneered 250Vac rated MLCC’s for non-safety critical applications to complement its range of industry standard DC rated and market leading TUV / UL qualified class…