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Editor Contact Information Kory Schroeder Product Engineering Manager Stackpole Electronics Inc. 919-875-2495 kschroeder@seielect.com |
RALEIGH, NC (January 25, 2006) – Stackpole Electronics, Inc. announces the release of three new inductive product series for high frequency applications. With three technology offerings, Stackpole can provide the right solution to match the evolving design requirements present in the current consumer marketplace. The AL series utilizes a thin film technology for high reliability and precision tolerances to 1% or +/- 1nH. The CL series is a multilayer technology with good overall characteristics in a cost effective package. The WL series is a wirewound technology that offers the highest usable frequency range, highest current carrying capability, and the best Q factor of the three technologies. The combination of these three products ensures that SEI will have the right product for many more high frequency applications than most competitors.
High frequency inductors are specifically used for their frequency dependent properties. Depending on the technology, size, and inductance value, the inductor will pass a certain desired range of frequencies, but will block or attenuate frequencies above the desired range. This eliminates high frequency noise or interference from communications signals.
The AL thin film inductor series is available in 0603 and 0402 sizes, in inductance values from 0.2 nH to 100 nH, in tolerances down to .1 nH or 1%, and with SRF controlled to within 10%. The technology characteristics make it ideal for the latest cell phone and PDA applications in addition to wireless network and Bluetooth enabled devices. Current leadtimes are 4-6 weeks with typical pricing of $0.02 to $0.03 each in quantities of 10,000pcs.
The CL multilayer inductor series is available in 0603 and 0402 sizes. Inductance values range from 1.0 nH up to 220 nH, and tolerances are as tight as .3 nH or 5%. This product provides a good blend of electrical performance and low cost. Current leadtimes are 4-6 weeks with typical pricing of $0.01 to $0.02 each in quantities of 10,000pcs.
The WL series of wirewound high frequency inductors have the broadest size range from 1008 down to 0402, and broadest inductance range from 1.0 nH up to 15 uH and beyond. The WL series has the best Q, highest SRF, and best current handling of the three series. Its characteristics make it ideal for a broad range of RF, broadband, and network communications applications. Current leadtimes are 4-6 weeks with typical pricing of $0.05 to $0.08 each in quantities of 10,000pcs.
Applications for the high frequency inductors include: Cell phones, all types of GPS enabled devices, wireless or Bluetooth enabled devices, cordless phones, security devices, set top boxes, DSL and cable modems, PDA’s with wireless capability, and base stations.
For more information about Stackpole products, contact Stackpole Electronics Inc. at 3261 Atlantic Avenue, Raleigh, N.C. 27604; phone 919-850-9500; fax 919-850-9504; email marketing@seielect.com; or visit the Web site at www.seielect.com.
Stackpole Electronics Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of resistors supplying to the world’s largest OEMs, contract manufacturers and distributors. Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., the privately held company began manufacturing in 1928 as part of Stackpole Carbon Company in St. Mary’s, Pennsylvania. Now affiliated with Akahane Electronics, Stackpole has manufacturing facilities in Japan, Taiwan, China and Mexico; warehousing facilities in El Paso, Guadalajara, Hong Kong and Japan; and sales offices in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Taiwan.