News/Announcements

 

Sept-10   Bourns expands Product Line to add cost reduced SLIC Protection (Intra Building) TISP61089Q

 

Bourns Circuit Protection Product Group announces the addition of a new quad forward conducting buffered p-gate overvoltage protector to the current portfolio of overvoltage protection products for SLIC (Subscriber Line Interface Circuits) protection.

 

 

Sept-10   Bourns releases additions to Modular Contact Model 70AB

 

Bourns would like to announce the addition of two new versions of the 70AB series, a 70AB female version with 3 pins and a male version with 2 pins.

 

 

Sept-10   Bourns releases its first Safely Resistor Series

 

Bourns Fixed Resistor Product Line introduces Model PWR4522, a wirewound and axial leaded fusible power resistor with a UL rated flame – resistant coating.

 

 

Sept-10   Bourns adds TBU-CX Series to the TBU Product Portfolio

 

Bourns is pleased to announce the release of the Bourns TBU-CX Series of TBU high speed protectors. These products are low capacitance, single programmable, bidirectional high speed protection components, constructed using MOSFET semiconductor technology, and designed to protect against faults caused by short circuits, AC power cross, induction and lighting surges up to rated limits.

 

 

Sept-10   Bourns adds TBU-PK Series to the TBU Product Portfolio

 

Bourns is pleased to announce the release of the Bourns TBU-PK Series of TBU high speed protectors. These products are low capacitance, dual, bidirectional high speed protection components, constructed using MOSFET semiconductor technology, and designed to protect against faults caused by short circuits, AC power cross, induction and lighting surges up to rated limits.

 

 

August-10   Bourns participate in China Electronic Fair.

 

Bourns will participate in the China Electronic Fair in Chengdu from Sept 7 to Sept 9 2010.  For more info, pls refer to http://www.bourns.com/News.aspx?name=Tradeshows 

 

 

August-10   Thick Film Resistor Networks

 

Bourns announce a change to the reliability characteristics of the medium profile single in line resistor network 4600M series. Pls check with sales in charges for more info.

 

 

August-10   Bourns Model 90 Series Panel Control Data Sheet Update and New Shaft Options.

 

Bourns Sensors and Controls Product Line is pleased to announce data sheet updates and two new shaft options for our Model 90 Series 5/8 square panel control. The Model 90 Series data sheet has been separated by model type for easier product selection. One data sheet will contain specifications for Models 91,92.,93,94 and 95; a second data sheet will contain specifications for the sealed Model 96; and a third data sheet will contain specifications for switch option Models 97 and 99.

 

 

August-10   Model CAT16 Chip Resistor Arrays

 

Bourns have added a second manufacturing location for its Model CAT16 chip arrays. Both locations use similar manufacturing process.

The standard part number CAT16-xxxJx with the addition of a “ZI” suffix (CAT16-xxxJxZ1) is now assigned to CAT16 units manufactured with palladium in the termination. Units containing palladium in the termination have been shown to have a smaller shift (1% maximum) in total resistance (TR) after exposure to a 4-5ppm concentration of H2S for 250 hours. If a smaller shift in TR after exposure to H2S is not a required feature for your application, pls continue to order the standard part number without “Z1” suffix. The data sheet for Model CAT16 will not be changed to reflect the small TR shift characteristic in the models containing palladium because the CAT16-xxxJxZ1 units are considered custom (non standard) units.

 

 

April-10   Bourns Releases New Power Inductors Models SDE6603 and SRE6603

 

Bourns Inductive Components Product Line introduces new models SDE6603 and SRE6603. These two power inductor models are compact, with low DC resistance and high current carrying capability making them ideal to use in DC/DC converters for mobile electronic devices with prolonged battery life.

 

 

April-10   Bourns Adds MOV Products

 

Bourns is pleased to announce the release of two new MOV (Metal Oxide Varistor ) Protection series products for general applications. The Bourns MOV product portfolio offers 7 mm and 10 mm radial leaded varistor devices which protect against overvoltage transients such as lighting, power contact and power induction. The metal oxide varistors offer a choice of varistor voltages from 18V to 820V and Vrms voltages from 11V to 510V. The devices have high current handling, high energy absorption capability and fast response times to protect against transient faults up to rated limit.

 

 

April-10   Bourns Releases New Power Resistor Series

 

Bourns Fixed Resistors Product Line introduces model PWR163, it is a compact low profile power resistor rated to 25W continuous power in a compact DPAK style package measuring 8.13 mm * 12.29 mm. this model had a higher power rating and smaller form factor than JEDEC standard D2PAK power resistors. The PWR163 family is able to support lead free reflow soldering temperatures and is fully ROHS compliant. Its wide resistance ranges, pulse power handling and low inductance make it suitable for functions such as current limiting, current sensing, and capacitor discharge. It may be used in uninterruptible power supplies, welding machines, automation, lighting telecom power supplies , aerospace, automotive and railway equipment application.

 

 

Mar-10   Bourns Releases New High Current Power Inductors Models SRP4020 and SRP7030F

 

Bourns Inductive Components Products Line introduces new models SRP4020 and SRP7030F. These two high current power inductor models are designed with flat wire and a magnetic alloy compound molded construction. While the design makes them uniquely compact, they also feature low DC resistance, high current carrying capability and they are magnetically shielded. These inductors are ideally suited for use in DC/DC converters for mobile electronic devices and computers, as well as data storage and voltage regulator modules

 

 

Mar-10   Bourns Multifuse Product Line Announces Twin Pack Surface Mount 250V Polymer PTC Resettable Fuse.

 

Bourns has launched the MF-SD013/250, its first surface mount devices containing twin 250V polymer PTC resettable fuses. This new product builds on the very successful MF-SM013/250 devices by packaging two of these devices into the same housing, reducing customer circuit board area by more than 50%. The MF-SD013/250 provides tip and ring overcurrent protection and aids compliance with ITU-T K.20, K.21 and K.45 as well as Telcordia GR-1089 intra-building. The product is ROHS compliant and can be used s part of an overall circuit protection solution untilizing a combination of other Bourns circuit protection products such as TISP thyristors, TVS diodes and gas discharges tubes.

 

 

Feb-10   Bourns Add New Discrete TVS Diode Products

 

Bourns is pleased to announce the release of four new ESD/EFT/Surge Protection series products for general application. The portable communication, computing and video equipment markets are challenging the semiconductor industry to develop increasing smaller electronic components. Bourns offers Transient Voltage Suppressor diodes for surge and ESD protection applications, in compact chip package size formats. Each of the series is ROHS compliant and complies with following industry standards: IEC 61000-4-2 ESD (Min.Level 4), IEC 61000-4-4 EFT, and IEC 61000-4-5 Surge.  Product data sheets with detailed specifications and a cross reference search feature can be viewed on the Bourns website at www.bourns.com

 

 

Feb-10   Bourns Model PEC11S Series Surface Mount Encoder Release

 

Bourns Resistive Products Division proudly announce the release of our Model PEC11S 12 mm Surface Mount Incremental Encoder

The PEC11S can be use in applications including audio-visual equipment, consumer electronic appliances, portable electronics, and communication equipment. Other application include professional audio equipment such as keyboards, electronic drum programmers, and portable audio mixers and recorders.

 

 

Jan-10   Bourns Model PDB182-GTRB Series Blend – Balance Guitar Potentiometer

 

Bourns Resistive Products Division announce the release of their new Model PDB182-GTRB Series Blend Balance Guitar Potentiometer in support of the Professional Audio Market. This custom guitar potentiometer best known as blend balance pot is designed for use as a balance control between two guitar pick ups, where the volume level of each pick can be blended by utilizing a single dual gang control. The unique M and N audio tapers provide volume blending capability to the guitarist. This product is designed with the features most widely requested by master luthiers.

 

 

Jan-10   Bourns Model 82 Series Vintage Guitar Potentiometer

 

Bourns Resistive Products Division announces the re-release of our Model 82 Vintage Guitar Potentiometer in response to continued request by master luthiers. The Model 82 has been sought by many master luthiers and has become a prized possession by those who have them installed in guitars.

 

 

Jan-10   Bourns Model PSM Series Motorized Master Slide Potentiometer

 

Bourns Resistive Products Division announces the release of their new Model PSM series Motorized Master Slide Potentiometer in support of the Professional Audio Market. This new high quality product is suitable for use in automated professional audio and broadcast mixing consoles.

 

 

Jan-10   Bourns Releases New Power Resistor Series – Model PWR220T

 

Bourns Fixed Resistors Product Line introduces Model PWR220T. It is a compact low profile power resistor rated to 20W continuous power

in an industry standard TO220 housing. The PWR220T family is able to support lead free wave soldering temperatures and is fully RoHS compliant. PWR220T has an excellent pulse power rating and low inductance. its wide resistance range, pulse power handling and low inductance make it suitable for many applications including uninterruptible power supplies, welding machines, automation, lighting, telecom power supplies, aerospace, automotive and railway equipment.