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Vishay Introduces TM8 Series of High-Reliability Surface-Mount Tantalum Capacitors

Vishay Intertechnology has launched the TM8 series of high-reliability, surface-mount tantalum capacitors designed for critical applications. These capacitors offer exceptionally low DC leakage current, with values as low as 200 nA, ensuring reliable long-term performance.

The TM8 series is available in a range of capacitance and voltage ratings, from 1 µF / 40 V to 47 µF / 10 V, in seven compact case sizes. These capacitors are ideal for demanding environments, including implantable medical devices, medical instrumentation, and military/aerospace systems. Customization options and special screening are also available to suit application-specific needs.

Target Applications:
The TM8 series capacitors are optimized for filtering, coupling/decoupling, DC blocking, and energy storage applications, including:

• Medical Devices: Pacemakers, ICDs, neurological stimulators, hearing aids, cochlear implants
• Medical Instrumentation: Patient monitoring equipment, automated drug administration systems, imaging and diagnostic equipment
• Military and Aerospace: Hybrid microcircuits, multichip modules, smart munitions, GPS systems, sensors, and handheld electronic systems

These RoHS-compliant capacitors operate over a temperature range of -55°C to +85°C, with an extended temperature range of +125°C with voltage derating, and a voltage range of 2 WVDC to 40 WVDC.

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What is a Potentiometer?

A potentiometer is an adjustable resistor, often referred to as a variable resistor. It is classified as a passive component, alongside other types of resistors, such as fixed resistors. A potentiometer consists of a resistive element in the shape of an arc, with a sliding contact (or wiper) that moves over the arc to vary resistance.

Common Terms for Potentiometers

Potentiometers are known by various names across different languages and industries. They are often referred to as:

• Trimming Potentiometer
• Trimmer
• Preset Potentiometer
• Carbon Trimming Potentiometer
• Cermet Trimming Potentiometer
• SMD Trimming Potentiometer
• Surface Mount Trimming Potentiometer
• Through-hole Trimming Potentiometer
• Multiturn Trimmer
• Single-turn Trimming Potentiometer
• Wirewound Potentiometer
• Precision Potentiometer

International Terms for Potentiometers

The term "potentiometer" is used globally in various languages, such as:

• Potenciómetros (Spanish)
• POTENCIOMETRO MULTI-VOLTA (Portuguese)
• 3386 PRESET 1 VUELTA (Spanish)
• Potentiomètre (French)
• Potenziometer (Italian)