Technical document downloads

These documents, which contain Panasonic product details, are intended for engineers.

With detailed knowledge of the products, you can understand how to use the products correctly and effectively.

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  Conductive Polymer
  Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
  (SP-Cap)

  Among conductive capacitors, this document explains in detail the effectiveness of SP-Cap, which features super-low ESR, and examples of transient response simulations.

  
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  Conductive Polymer
  Tantalum Solid
  Capacitors (POSCAP)

  This document explains in detail POSCAP, which features small size and low ESR, and also explains ESL measurement methods and simulation methods using SPICE Model.

  
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  Conductive Polymer
  Aluminum Solid
  Capacitors (OS-CON)

  We will provide product descriptions such as structure, characteristics, and precautions for OS-CON, which features high ripple and high voltage, as well as detailed explanation of its various application examples.

  
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  Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors (Including hybrid capacitors)

  This document explains capacitors in detail from their basics to the features and use examples of aluminum electrolytic capacitors.
  Please note that our explanation on hybrid capacitors of automotive quality is also included here.

  
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  Common mode Noise Filters

  This document clearly explains what common mode noise is in high-speed differential data transmission and what a common mode noise filter is as a noise control component, as well as how to select their parts, improvement examples, etc.

  
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  ESD Suppressor

  This document explains in detail the features, structure, effects, and uses examples of ESD suppressors, which protect circuit components from electrostatic discharges.

  
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  “ZNR“ surge absorbers Chip type multilayer varistor

  Varistors that protect circuit components from surge voltages and electrostatic discharge are explained in detail, from basic knowledge to selection methods.

  

This material is a summary of component's basic knowledge and information about circuit design for engineers.

Various information is being sent which may give a hint on component selection and design.

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  LC filter

  This document explains in detail LC filters, from their basics, to how to select their components, as well as, introduce capacitors and inductors for high-performance low-pass filters.

  
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  Noise measures

  This document explains noise in detail, which plagues engineers working on circuit design, including the types of noise and components used to control each type of noise.

  
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  Chip resistors

  This document explains in detail the trend of chip resistors in accordance with the evolution of final products and changes in environments, as well as high-performance resistors that have evolved in response to market requirements.

  
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  Basic Knowledge of Capacitors

  This document explains the basic principles and usage of capacitors, their types and characteristics, and other fundamental information about them in an easy-to-understand way.

  
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  Basic Knowledge of Inductors

  This document summarizes the Basic Knowledge of Inductors posted as technical information for the Optimal Solutions for Circuit Design.

  
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  Basic Knowledge of Thermal Management

  This document summarizes the Basic Knowledge of Thermal Management posted as technical information for the Optimal Solutions for Circuit Design.

  
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  Basic knowledge of power supply circuit

  This document provides an easy-to-understand explanation of the classification of power supply circuits, the operation and design procedures of switching regulators, and important points in designing ECU power supply circuits.

  
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  Automotive Trend into the “CASE” Era and Technology Issues

  Explains 48V mild hybrid, battery management system, autonomous driving and recognition engine, and connected car.

  
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  Introduction of Power Inductor

  This document explains in detail the superiority of our high-reliability power inductors (Metal composite type) for automotive and industrial use through comparisons with other products and competitors.

  
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  Chip resistor’s failure phenomenon

  This document details chip resistor failure events, failure mechanisms and solutions.

  
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  AEC-Q200

  Among various types of standards included in the AEC standards is AEC-Q200 which focuses on passive components. This article will discuss AEC-Q200 and brief on Panasonic products conforming to AEC-Q200 as well.

  
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  Basic Knowledge of an NTC Thermistor

  This article will describe this NTC thermistor and its use.

  
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  Basic knowledge of Inertial Sensors

  Among the sensors that are indispensable for automated driving, this document provides easy-to-understand explanations of the fundamentals of gyro sensors and acceleration sensors, which have been the focus of particular attention.

  
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  Active Components and Passive Components

  An overview of active and passive components, as well as typical electronic devices and their features.

  
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  Basic knowledge of Film Capacitors -Characteristics, Applications-

  This document explains the features and applications of film capacitors, which are indispensable for EVs, solar power generation, and other environment-related equipment.

  
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  Example of chip resistor adoption

  This document presents examples of resistors in battery management systems, which are necessary to maintain the long-term performance of EV batteries.

  
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  Maximum Temperature Specification Based on Terminal Temperature

  This document presents efforts to tackle the increasingly sophisticated and complex issues of component thermal design.

  
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  What is a Telematics Control Unit (TCU)?
  - Equipment configuration and key points for achieving higher performance -

  This document presents the functions and system configuration of a TCU, which is necessary for bi-directional information communication between a vehicle and an external network. It also introduces the lineup of electronic components that make up a TCU.

  
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  Will Generative AI Drastically Change the World?
  -The Evolution Required for AI Services and the Capacitors Supporting Them -

  This article introduces the background for the development of generative AI, examples of hardware supporting them, and capacitors that significantly contribute to the performance of computational processing.

  
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  What is a Domain Control Unit (DCU) used in autonomous driving technology?
  - Group of devices that contribute to higher performance -

  This article introduces the functions and system configuration of DCUs for ADAS/AD, which are expected to increase in the future due to advances in automated driving technology.

  
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  What cameras are installed in ADAS and AD systems?
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  This article explains the various camera modules used in automotive applications to sense the surroundings for AD and ADAS.

  
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  What Is LiDAR in Autonomous Driving Technology?
  - Points to Consider in Achieving High-Performance Sensing Function -

  This article will discuss the functions and system configuration of the LiDAR and will introduce the electronic components making up the LiDAR.

  
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  What Is Radar Used for in the ADAS and AD System?
  – Support Autonomous Driving by Using Radio Waves –

  This article discusses the radar used in the ADAS system and AD system and introduces a lineup of electronic components making up a radar system.

  
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  What Is an On-Board Charger (OBC)Incorporated in Electric Vehicles?
  – AC/DC Conversion system that allows faster battery charging and is highly efficient –

  This article outlines the functions and configuration of the On-Board Charger (OBC) for battery charging and its electronic components.

  
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  What Is an Inverter in an Electric Vehicle?
  - DC/AC converter efficiently supplying power to motor -

  This article explains the functions and systems of inverters used in electric vehicles, as well as the electronic components that make up these inverters.