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MEC would like to introduce their customers to Kitagawa’s new EMI cable shielding sleeve the MT Series. It is a very flexible wire mesh tape made of extremely fine, braided tin-plated copper wires.

The EMI cable shield can easily be wrapped around the cable, or cables can be inserted inside the cable sleeve. The tin plating provides low impedance and resists galvanised corrosion. The copper wires themselves provide excellent conductivity.

Conforms to irregular surfaces and shapes and can be terminated for grounding purposes at the cable ends. In addition to this the cable shielding can be soldered to the application in order to provide permeant grounding.

For further information on this product, please review our website. If you require samples or pricing then please do not hesitate to contact our sales team. Engineering specs are also available upon request.

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MEC would like to introduce their customers to Kitagawa’s new range of EMI cable shielding sleeves. The cable shielding jackets are convenient solutions to protect cables from EMI that may be coming from outside components.

The Kitagawa ECBR-AL cable shielding profile is fitted with a hook and loop fastening mechanism that allows for easy assembly. The ECBR-AL profile can not only be used on installing pre-wired cables, but also allows for additional wires to be placed inside the sleeving. Due to the product structure, it is easy to cut the EMI cable sleeve to length without damaging the taping.

As well as the ECBR-AL series, we can also offer the ECBR-CF series, which is a lighter and more flexible version of the ECBR-AL series. The ECBR-CF cable shield jacket allows for winding across the wire.

For further product data please review our datasheet. If you require samples or pricing then please contact our sales team.

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MEC would like to introduce their customers to OG-453239-A, a SMD contact from Kitagawa designed specifically for engine compartment PCBs. The dimple design of the SMD contact enables it to provide sustained noise and static electricity conduction.

Automotive PCB connectors are prone to static electricity. When the OG grounding contact is placed near a connector, it creates a ground connection with the chassis to release static electricity. In addition to this by connecting a GND PCB layer with multiple grounding points on a chassis can also suppress radiation noise.

In addition to issues caused by static electricity, PCB compartments are vulnerable to damage caused by engine vibration. The OG-453239-A onboard contact has a spring structure that is designed to withstand continuous vibration, and has been tested to withstand at least 10 million vibrations. The SMD is also able to continuously operate at its maximum temperature (150C).

Further information on this product can be found on our datasheet. If you require samples or pricing, please do not hesitate to contact our sales team. Further test data, 3D drawings and engineering specs are available upon request.

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The electronics industry is becoming increasingly wireless, resulting in the need for wireless charging units for portable electronic devices such as smartphones. In order to meet these demands MEC have extended our product range and can now offer wireless transmitter coils which assist with powering such devices.

Our wireless charging coils can be fully customised including size, thickness, inductance and DCR in order to meet any Qi or automotive standards.

As well as our standard Qi coil range we also offer a P1 and P2 model. The P2 model utilises a plastic housing unit for the wire coils, allowing the wires to be positioned easier in the final unit. The P2 model not only has the wire housing unit, but also has a shielding housing unit for the charging coil unit itself, thus reducing labour costs. Both of these features are unique to the market.

Another benefit to our charging coils is that we can offer shorter lead times compared to competitors such as Wurth or Vishay. Therefore if you are experiencing any lead time issues we can offer alternative components to these manufacturers.

For further information on this product range please refer to our datasheet or contact our sales team.

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The TRMH Kitagawa series are solid ferrite cores that have been designed specifically for low frequency applications below 1MHz. They are particularly suitable for applications 100Khz-200Khz. Unlike traditionally heavy solid ferrites, the TRMH Series have rounded edges which not only reduce the weight of the ferrite, but also reduce the amount of pressure on the cable.

Special epoxy coating strengthens the ferrite core, making it less prone to breakage. The impedance level increases with the number of cable turns. Typical applications include cable harness assemblies, industrial robots, electric vehicles, medical devices and office equipment. This round ferrite core series is both ROHS and REACH compliant.

Customers can purchase small quantities or samples from our distributor Farnell. Alternatively for volume pricing or further technical data, please contact our sales team.

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As electronic devices get smaller and lighter there is a growing need for high performance, lightweight EMC suppression materials. In order to meet this need, Kitagawa have developed their Smartply EMC suppression material. Below is an overview of the Smartply series:

FFPC Series
The flexible nature of the FFPC Series allows the ferrite material to be fitted around flat cables. Lightweight and thin, with a special sintered finish that prevents the material from breaking or cracking, the flexible flat ferrite is an ideal replacement for flat ferrite cores that are traditionally heavy and fragile.

The thin and flexible nature of the flexible ferrite make the FFPC Series an ideal solution for handheld electronic devices. As there are no sharp edges on the flexible flat ferrite there is no risk of the cable being damaged. Simply bond the two ends of the ferrite material to each other using the adhesive backing. The adhesive backing eliminates the need for connectors to be removed or loosened to retrofit a ferrite.

FFS Series
Our high performance FFS Series acts as a thin and lightweight EMI pad. Compared to standard EMI suppression sheets, the FFS Series offers better insulation properties and performs better at lower frequencies. Available in standard IC sizes, simply attach to the application using the adhesive backing.

FFSX Series
The FFSX profile is a sintered ferrite material with excellent flexibility that enables easy design of custom profiles. Q Factor of the ferrite sheet has been maximised at 13.56MHz. Originally designed for NFC/RFID inside metal enclosures.

If an electronic reader is installed inside a metal frame, the metal acts as an antenna and the reading performance is affected. The FFSX EMC pad guides the electronic field, shields the reader/wire coil and therefore increases the range of the reader.

FFSW Series
Magnetic ferrite sheet suited for use as magnetic shield and improving the performance of wireless charging systems. The FFSW EMI Sheet meets international standards such as Qi.

If there is no guidance between the transmitter and receiver inside a wireless charger, the range is negatively affected, making charging inefficient. Using a Smartply sheet guides the magnetic field, shielding the transmitter/wire coil, thereby increasing the range and minimizing energy lose. This makes the charging process more efficient.

Please contact our sales team for further information or for pricing and samples. Small quantities of the FFPC Series can be purchased for test purposes from our distributor Farnell. The FFS Series will be added to our Farnell portfolio very soon.

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Our range of EMI noise suppression sheets have been extended further and we can now offer LMR-RW, a super lightweight EMI absorber. As LMR-RW is a paper based material, it is much lighter than traditional rubber or ferrite based EMI absorbers. This makes it an ideal solution for lightweight equipment and electronics.

Can perform over a wide GHz frequency range up to 100Ghz. Simply cut the noise suppression sheet to size using scissors or a knife and apply direct to the surface using the material’s adhesive backing. Please refer to our datasheet or contact our sales team for further information.

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Kitagawa have recently extended their range of EMI absorbing sheets and now offer an EMI shielding solution for GHz frequency range from 1Ghz to 18Ghz.

One key advantage of the GSS-HT ferrite sheet is that no trace design is required for the material when used on PCBs, providing greater flexibility and reduced time in PCB design. Interference between ICs can be suppressed by applying the sheet shield to each IC.

Typical applications include flat screen TVs, automotive, energy management systems, and smartphones. Please refer to our datasheet or contact our sales team for further information.

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Kitagawa have recently extended their range of EMI absorbing sheets and now offer an EMI suppression material designed primarily for automotive applications.

The MG-13 material is a highly effective EMI absorber sheet mixed with metallic metal filler that is used for suppressing electromagnetic emissions. It has excellent processability with secondary processing provided to fit the specific application.

An easy to apply noise reduction solution that can be cut using a knife or scissors. Simply cut the EMI sheet to size and apply it to your application using the adhesive backing. Can fit enclosures, cables or placed around PCBs. The flexible properties of the MG-13 EMI absorber enable it to be fitted on corners or bent surfaces.

Another advantage of the MG-13 EMI material is that it has low outgassing and VOC (volatile organic component) leakage. Can be supplied in custom shapes and sizes upon request. Suited for frequency range 2GHz to 6Ghz.

For suppressing internal noise interference for devices equipped with wireless circuits operating at ISM (2.4GHz to 5.7GHz) and high frequency ETC (5.8GHz). Also suited for on-board car cameras, car navigation systems, in-vehicle utility management systems, CPUs and image processing ICs.

Please refer to our datasheet for further information. If this should be of further interest to you then please contact our sales team.

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The MLI series of multilayer chip inductors are an ideal cost-effective solution for small applications where traditional wire-wound inductors cannot fit. Furthermore, the ferrite multilayer chip inductor is suitable for high precision applications where a tight inductance tolerance is required.

The advantage that ferrite chip inductors have over ceramic chip inductors is that they can achieve higher inductance values, handle better saturate currents, and have lower DC resistance. However, it is worth noting that the working frequency range of ferrite inductors is typically lower than that of inductors with ceramic cores. As a result designers often prefer to use ferrite inductors in power lines such as DC-DC converters or power applications.

For sample and prototype quantities, this range can be purchased from our distributor Farnell.