Avnet's global distributor of electronic components products and solutions element14 and Bourns, Inc. have joined forces to launch a new global partnership to provide a more comprehensive range of advanced magnetic solutions to meet the growing needs of customers to develop innovative embedded solutions , and then promote breakthroughs in applications such as electric vehicle design, high-power battery charging, renewable energy, energy storage, Internet of Things, 5G mobile networks, and industrial infrastructure. This continued growth in market demand has further cemented the long-term strategic partnership between element14 and Bourns.
With over 50 years of expertise in magnetic components, Bourns offers a wide variety of standardized and fully customized magnetic assemblies. These advanced magnetic components address critical power application needs such as power conversion, isolation, EMC compliance, signal integrity, higher power density and more efficient thermal management.
Bourns continues to invest in the development of innovative magnetic components and expands its product lineup, and has now become one of the top ten power conversion solution providers in the world. Its growing portfolio of innovative products addresses market demands for higher switching frequencies, miniaturization, low EMC and advanced construction materials, as well as molded construction technologies that provide flat windings and self-lead terminations.
"As a leader in the magnetics industry, Bourns is able to help customers achieve great success in a range of high-growth areas of interest, such as automotive, industrial and renewable energy markets," said Achilles Chiotis, vice president of marketing for Bourns Magnetics. Battery management systems (BMS), on-board and off-board charging applications for advanced lithium-ion batteries, and DC-DC conversion systems, etc. We also provide a new generation of advanced miniaturized magnetic components for power management circuits, advanced driver assistance systems, and smart connected devices. We are delighted to continue working with element14 to further expand access to our advanced and proven solutions to improve the safety and reliability of power circuits.”
element14 offers Bourns a range of AECQ-20 compliant industrial and consumer grade products from stock, including:
• The SM91527L / SM91519L BMS signal transformers can be used with the NXP MC33771C model series and the ADI LTC6804/681x model series. The SM91527L / SM91519L BMS signal transformers operate up to 1500 VDC and have enhanced isolation between master and slave devices as required by IEC 62477-1, IEC 60664-1 and IEC 62368-1 standards, while also being UL listed and compliant with UL62368- 1 standard.
• SRP4020TA series automotive-grade SMD high-current shielded power inductors adopt shielded structure and carbonyl powder core design, and meet AEC-Q200 standards.
• The SM91502ALA BMS signal transformer can be used with the ADI LTC6804-1/681X models, NXP MC33771/33772 models, and Texas Instruments models BQ79616. This single-channel transformer has a built-in integrated choke, features such as automatic first-pin termination and functional isolation, and is AEC-Q200 qualified.
• The SRP1265WA / SRP1038WA series of automotive-grade high-current shielded power inductors are designed with a shielded structure to achieve low magnetic field radiation. These inductors feature broadside terminals for increased mechanical strength and alloy powder cores for high saturation current transmission. Both series are AEC-Q200 qualified with high vibration resistance (15G typical, 30G peak) and a wider operating temperature range.
• PAD00x-T764 Industrial Push-Pull Isolation Transformers are small and thin, designed in compliance with IEC 62368 standard. With an operating temperature range of -40°C to +125°C, it can be used in applications such as isolated RS-485/RS-232 power supplies, industrial automation, AC motor drives, smart metering, and solar inverters.
Simon Meadmore, VP Product and Supplier Management at Farnell and element14, said: “The Bourns range of magnetic solutions is rich in variety and performance. We are proud to bring these diverse components and solutions to design engineers around the world.
“Bourns has a wealth of expertise in miniaturization, thermal management and rugged product design, and is very adept at using advanced materials and construction techniques. And element14 has specialized product knowledge and deep channel sales experience, so it is able to Provide global customers with easy and fast access to Bourns' leading magnetic products for new technology product development," added Simon Meadmore.
The Bourns Magnetics team can create transformers and inductors for virtually any power level, able to meet the designer's specific application requirements. Bourns has one of the most comprehensive product portfolios in the industry, offering industry-leading high-efficiency high-frequency power inductors and transformers. Bourns performs in-house AEC-Q200 testing on its various magnetic solutions, as well as circuit protection and circuit conditioning solutions, including a full line of automotive-grade components. Bourns product designs also meet UL and IES safety standards for isolation, creepage and clearance, which are critical for many new high voltage applications.
