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As RF frequencies climb, inductor losses can make it harder to maintain the selectivity and tuning accuracy your circuit needs. A high-Q air coil inductor with a high self-resonant frequency can help reduce losses and maintain predictable performance in high-frequency tuning and signal conditioning circuits. Introducing the new ACXX57SQ Series Air Coil Inductors from Bourns. This series gives designers a surface mount solution for high-frequency television and radio receivers, radio transmitters, RF amplifiers, and tuning applications. Key features include: • Typical Q value of 140 • Minimum self-resonant frequencies from 0.72 GHz to 1.15 GHz • 90 nH to 300 nH inductance range • ±2% and ±5% tolerance options • Maximum rated current from 3.7 A to 5.7 A • Flat top and bottom surfaces for mechanical stability and automated pick-and-place assembly Datasheets, dimensional information, electrical characteristics, and technical resources are available at bourns.com to support RF circuit design and component selection. When selecting inductors for RF tuning networks, how do you balance higher Q performance against footprint constraints and target operating frequency? #PCBDesign #HardwareDesign #ComponentSelection #Bourns

B is for Bourns. B Engaged. As a Product Line Manager, Karla Lopez knows how important it is to B Engaged. In fact, she sees customer relationships and outcomes as a key element for staying invested in her work. When asked what keeps her connected to the bigger picture, Karla said: “the customer and the positive impact we can bring to their operations. The goal is seeking to become a true partner invested in their success by adding our strengths to theirs!” That philosophy is also baked into how she approaches challenges. For example, when a customer faced an assurance of supply concern, Karla and the team worked with stakeholders to better understand the issue. Through dedicated technical discussions and asking the right questions, they identified an alternate material validation path that could help keep supply moving and prevent a shortage. That’s what it means to B Engaged! How do you stay engaged with the bigger picture of your work? #BIsForBourns #BEngaged #TeamBourns #EmployeeSpotlight

You need reliable rotary position feedback, but integrating the sensor around a larger shaft can complicate your mechanical design. A hollow-shaft potentiometer can simplify the interface by mounting around the rotary shaft while providing the position feedback needed for reliable control. Our new Bourns PST155 Series 15mm Incremental Potentiometer gives designers a compact hollow-shaft option for automation equipment, motion control systems, robotics, HVAC controls, and other industrial and commercial equipment. For flexible integration and long-term operation, the PST155 Series offers: • 15mm hollow-shaft configuration • 10,000-cycle rotational life • 1 kΩ to 5 MΩ standard resistance range • Horizontal and vertical PC board mounting configurations • Stable electrical performance and consistent output throughout service life Datasheets, product specifications, dimensional drawings, and ordering information are available at bourns.com for engineers evaluating rotary position sensing solutions. When selecting a rotary position sensor for motion control or robotics systems, how do you balance mechanical integration constraints against long-term position feedback reliability? #Bourns #SensorDesign #PositionSensing #IndustrialAutomation

Selecting Protection Across the BESS Architecture 🔋 A data center Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) puts high voltage and power through several critical subsystems. As such, protection solutions are essential, but a component that fits one protection or monitoring function may not meet the demands of another. Matching the right technologies to each part of the architecture helps protect against surges and faults, maintain isolation, monitor system conditions, and support efficient power conversion. The “Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for Data Centers: Bourns® Circuit Protection Solutions” brochure maps Bourns® component recommendations to key BESS functions, including: • Input and overvoltage protection • Battery and energy management • Current and temperature sensing • Isolation and signal communication • Rectification and inverter circuits Explore recommended MOVs, GDTs, fuses, resistors, transformers, SiC Schottky diodes, Power TVS diodes, magnetics, and other solutions for your BESS design. Read the brochure: https://bourns.co/4cxbkio When protection requirements differ across a BESS, what helps you figure out where each technology belongs? #Bourns #BESS #DataCenters #CircuitProtection #PowerElectronics

Please join us in welcoming Evelyn Serrano (Evelyn Serrano CCP, GRP), our new Director of Global People Operations! 👋 In her new role, Evelyn is excited to build on Bourns’ HR systems and data capabilities to support our operational efficiencies, insights for our leadership teams, and continued global growth. “Doing my part to take Bourns to where it is headed next in strengthening our global footprint is a journey I am very much looking forward to,” she said. “I get to contribute to a STEM-rich environment where people truly come first. That is exciting!” Off the clock, Evelyn is a forensic science enthusiast who loves to read, learn, and “live with curiosity.” 🔎 We’re glad to have you on the Bourns team, Evelyn, and look forward to the perspective and leadership you’ll bring to this global role! #Bourns #TeamBourns #PeopleOperations #Leadership #NewHire

Limited PCB and panel space can make rotary position feedback difficult to integrate into compact HMIs, especially when operator controls see frequent adjustments throughout their service life. A miniature position sensing solution with flexible mounting options can simplify integration while providing the durability needed for reliable performance over thousands of operating cycles. The new Bourns PST065 Series 6 mm Incremental Potentiometer gives designers a space-saving option for rotary position feedback in industrial controls, robotics, factory automation equipment, motion control systems, and HMIs. The PST065 Series combines: - Compact 6 mm package - 10,000-cycle rotational life - 1 kΩ to 5 MΩ resistance range - 200° ±20° electrical travel - Horizontal and vertical mounting configurations Datasheets, dimensional drawings, ordering information, and technical resources for the PST065 Series are available at bourns.com. When designing compact HMI control panels, how do you balance available board space with the rotational life requirements of operator-adjustable position feedback devices? #SensorDesign #PositionSensing #IndustrialAutomation #Bourns

B is for Bourns. B Authentic. To Tobias Lauerer, Bourns Sales Director Central & Northern Europe, being authentic in a professional setting means communicating honestly while remaining respectful and constructive. “Telling the truth and showing real emotions builds credibility and trust,” Tobias shared. That belief is also reflected in one of his longtime passions outside of work: karate. Tobias has practiced for more than 35 years and values how the martial art drives continual improvement – if you practice with authenticity. “It’s a focused and disciplined way of training, but also honest. It will reveal your weaknesses so that you can learn and grow,” he explained. At work and at home, Tobias believes in staying grounded in his values and letting others do the same. “Only by being authentic will you be able to build sustainable, long-lasting business relationships with peers and customers.” What helps you stay true to your values in different parts of your life? #BIsForBourns #BAuthentic #Leadership #TeamBourns

In space-constrained factory automation systems, you’re often working with limited PCB and mechanical real estate, while trying to maintain reliable rotary position feedback over repeated adjustment cycles. A compact, long-life position sensing solution can help limit service interruptions and keep equipment operating reliably through repeated adjustments. The new Bourns PST10 Series 10 mm Incremental Potentiometer uses non-contact sensing technology to minimize mechanical wear and deliver stable analog position feedback for industrial controls, robotics, factory automation equipment, motion control systems, and HMIs. Key features include: • Compact 10 mm design • 10,000-cycle rotational life • 1 kΩ to 5 MΩ resistance range • Horizontal and vertical mounting configurations • Maintenance-free operation Datasheets, technical specifications, dimensional drawings, and ordering information for the PST10 Series are available at bourns.com. In compact factory automation HMIs, how do you typically balance component footprint, service life, and position feedback accuracy when selecting operator interface controls? #SensorDesign #IndustrialAutomation #PositionSensing #Bourns

Building a Stronger BESS Front End 🔋 Every surge, fault, or irregular power condition is another opportunity for damage to spread through a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), putting downstream systems and data center uptime at risk. Implementing robust protection at the front end helps improve reliability, simplify maintenance, and keep power flowing to critical data center infrastructure. This application brief, "Battery Energy Storage Systems for Data Centers: Bourns® Circuit Protection Solutions," highlights how circuit protection and sensing components support front-end BESS designs, including: • Hybrid surge protection components to defend against transient overvoltage events • High-power fuses to isolate faults and simplify maintenance • Current sense and voltage divider resistors for system monitoring and control • Overvoltage protection components to help safeguard sensitive downstream equipment Read the application brief: https://bourns.co/4cDIL2O If you were reviewing a new BESS design, which protection function would you evaluate first? #Bourns #BESS #DataCenters #CircuitProtection #PowerElectronics

🎉 We’re Celebrating Excellence with TTI Asia! Bourns Asia is honored to receive three 2025 TTI Supplier Excellence Awards, recognizing our continued commitment to quality and strong partnership: 🏆 Supplier Excellence Award – 13 consecutive years (2013–2025) 💎 Diamond Award – 6 consecutive years (2020–2025) 🏅 Best Quality Award – 5-time winner (2020–2025) We’re grateful to TTI Asia for this recognition and for the collaboration that has helped us grow and succeed together. Here’s to many more years of partnership! #Bourns #TTIAsia #SupplierExcellence #Quality #Partnership