Farnell marks 25 years of success with Bourns
Summary
Bourns is a manufacturer and supplier of position and speed sensors, circuit protection solutions, magnetic components, microelectronic modules, panel controls and resistive products. The electronics company continues to expand its components portfolio to match design specifications in solar energy, autonomous vehicles, telemedicine and telecommunications. Their invention of the first miniature linear motion and vane position potentiometers propelled the Bourns small start-up into the global corporation it is today. Available on fast delivery from Farnell, a few key products from Bourns include: • The 4600X series: Thick film, conformal SIP resistor networks in single, low profile inline package offering resistance value ranges from 10Ω to 10MΩ, with operating temperature from -55°C to +125°C. It has a coefficient temperature of ±100ppm/°C, power rating 0.5W, and features a chevron seal design • CR Series - thick Film Chip Resistors: featuring tight tolerances of bottom electrode width, the CR Series has a three-layer contacting process with nickel barrier to prevent leaching and provide excellent solderability, suitable for all types of soldering processes and is Halogen free Simon Meadmore, vice president of product and supplier management, at Farnell says, “It gives us immense pleasure to congratulate Bourns on their 75th anniversary.