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Samsung Electro-Mechanics launches new automotive-grade multilayer ceramic capacitor 


South Korean electronic components firm Samsung Electro-Mechanics has launched a new automotive-grade multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) for the hybrid inverter markets. The use of snubber capacitors for the suppression of transients and the mitigation of EMI is becoming a necessity, according to the company. In response, Samsung has expanded its line-up of 2.0 x 1.2 mm,… Read more…

MAHLE begins e-compressor production in Tennessee, expanding US manufacturing for EV thermal management


MAHLE has announced the start of production for its high-voltage HVAC e-compressors at its Tennessee facility—the first time the component has been manufactured in North America. E-compressors are critical components for managing efficient HVAC systems in EVs, with a direct impact on driving range. The Morristown facility, previously focused on steel piston production for internal… Read more…