The 53D Large Tubular Axial Lead Capacitors.

The 53D series is a general purpose capacitor with the highest capacitance ratings available for an axial leaded capacitor. Large Tubulars, axial Leads, High capacitance ratings and up to 85C GeneralPurpose. The rugged construction has all welds with no pressure points or riveted  connections, and upon request, an epoxy end-seal is available. Under normal operating conditions, the 53D series can have a life expectancy of up to ten years. Summary...

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PCBWeb - Hardware Design Made Easy

PCBWeb is a free CAD application for designing and manufacturing electronics hardware. It is a full-service Design and Manufacturing application where you can design multi-sheet schematics with its fast and easy-to-use wiring tool. Make PCB Layout where you can route multi-layer boards with support for copper pours and DRC checking. PCBWeb has integrated Digi-Key Parts Catalog with Bill of Materials Manager. It is a Windows based...

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The Wide World of Regulatory Testing and Certifications for New Product Introductions

Introducing new products should begin by working with the appropriate agencies for regulatory testing and certifications. But learning which certifications are needed, and how to receive them can be overwhelming. This infographic features some of the more well known certifications, what they represent, and what countries they are accepted in. ULUnderwriter Laboratories – UL is the most widely known and respected marks. Established in 1894 to find...

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Application Guide on Selecting a Power Supply

I came across with this interesting article about selecting power supply application guide. Before I thought that as long as you can get the right input and output voltage of your specification for your device everything will be perfect. I was wrong because there are a lot of things to consider. I realized that power supplies are an important and often critical component in electronic systems and you should consider some...

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