element14 has announced that is has substantially expanded its already extensive range of passive component stock with the addition of new arrivals from brand names such as YAGEO, Kemet, Murata, Wurth Electronik and Panasonic.

 The passive component market is expected to continue expanding in the coming years. The rising popularity of consumer electronics, automotive electronics, and industrial automation results in more passive components being required in all applications. element14 is committed to stocking a broad range of passives from market-leading suppliers to ensure that critical projects ranging from robotics and IoT to EVs, 5G, and medical devices, can proceed without any delays.

 Weidi Zhu, President of Sales - APAC, element14 at element14, said, “With the growing number of applications requiring passive components, such as IIOT, robotics, EV & charging, wearables, and beyond, element14 is committed to being at the forefront of new product introductions and partnering with manufacturers from the point of designing new technologies..”

 Highlights of the extensive element14 range include Kemet’s KC-LINK with KONNEKT technology surface mount capacitors, R4Y series and C700 series capacitors; Yageo’s VT thin film resistor series; Wurth’s SMT power inductors; Murata’s lead disc ceramic capacitor and, Panasonic’s ERJ-PM8 series anti-surge thick film resistors.

 All of these high-quality components are now available from element14, with the added benefits of fast delivery; a variety of packaging options including full reel and re-reel; and full compliance with automotive, aerospace and military industry standards coupled with full product traceability to ensure customers receive uncompromised service.

The complete range of passive components can be ordered online from Farnell in EMEA, element14 in APAC and Newark in North America.