Like any evolving technology, in recent years the electronic components industry has seen a shift toward passive components that are smaller, more reliable and more powerful.
Distributors and manufacturers alike are investing heavily in the development of these features, and we will see three distinct trends in passives continue to play out in 2015 as a result.
Higher densityA figure of merit usually expressed in Joules per cubic inch for capacitors resistors, higher current magnetics and polymer and hybrid capacitors will all take center stage in the year ahead as leading passives manufacturers like Vishay, Panasonic, Ohmite, Fair-Rite and Bournsleverage new techniques and technologies that change the way passive components fulfill the design needs of engineers.
