This question came up in a discussion about power electronics failures for which there was initially no viable explanation. Cosmic rays are not an invention by Stanislav Lem or a myth from the Star Wars universe. Cosmic radiation consists of high-energy particles ejected into space in large quantities by stars such as our sun. Our planet's magnetic field deflects most of what travels toward Earth, and only a few high-energy particles enter the Earth's atmosphere.

Chicago, Illinois. Littelfuse, Inc. expanded its NanoT tactile switch family featuring miniature, surface-mounted, waterproof tactile switches, now incorporating new operational force options and top- and side-actuated models. According to the press release, the series is the smallest tactile switch solution available today.

As rechargeable battery technology increases battery charge density and capacity, more and more products are operating on Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery power.

Littelfuse, Inc. announced an update to its C&K Switches KSC2 Sealed Tactile Switch product line with Precise Electrical Height. The KSC2 series is ideal for surface-mount technology (SMT) and is IP67-rated with 3.5 mm high momentary-action tactile switch featuring a soft actuator.

Chicago, Illinois. Littelfuse, Inc. introduced its LS0502SCD33S, the newest member of the eFuse Protection IC lineup. The design introduces the Single Cell Super Capacitor Protection IC, developed specifically for charging backup power sources under harsh environments. The LS0502SCD33S leverages supercapacitor technology delivering a broad temperature range and offers superior power/energy density. It efficiently manages high operational voltages (above 3 V).

New technology is showing up everywhere, including in the elevators and escalators that all of us use to reach the floors of commercial buildings, shopping malls, apartment complexes, and condominiums. Nearly 20 million elevators and escalators are operating worldwide, and the number of installations is growing substantially. In 2021, new installations exceeded a quantity of one million units. Market drivers include the growth in cities' population, which requires more apartment buildings and office buildings. Other drivers include adding intelligent sensing and wireless connectivity to reduce unplanned downtime and increase user convenience.

Company's new resistor family is designed to provide overcurrent protection, current monitoring, and control of critical electronics.