Electronic Design’s annual “Top 101 Components” includes Gowanda’s SMP1210S power inductor at #28 in this year’s list, published at Electronicdesign.com

Please note that the publisher’s definition of components is broader than the typical (i.e.resistors, capacitors,inductors) and encompasses such devices as connectors, LEDs, switches, motors, and power supplies.

Mat Dirjish (editor of the article) indicates that rankings are derived via data culled from action taken by the nearly 50,000 recipients of Electronic Design’s weekly “Products of the Week” e-newsletter. Data includes the number of clicks on specific products and the number of click-throughs to company websites, which indicate popularity.

Electronic Design’s weekly e-newsletter features the latest and most innovative semiconductors, components, boards and modules, and design, assembly, and test products. Only a few products are chosen each week by the Electronic Design editors for inclusion in the newsletter. Of those, only a portion are components (defined above).

David Schaack, President of Gowanda Electronics, said “It is an honor to appear in Electronic Design’sprestigious list of the top 101 components of the year. Our excellent ranking(at #28)is a testament to Gowanda’s ability to develop innovative components that address the needs of the market.”

Gowanda Electronics is a US-based manufacturer of electronic components. For more information go to www.gowanda.com.

Gowanda’s MLRF1010 Series Introduced at 2010 IEEE MTT-S Symposium

Gowanda Electronics, a designer and manufacturer of precision electronic components for RF and power applications, introduced its MLRF1010 RF Inductor Series at the 2010 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium (IMS) in Anaheim, California last week (May 25 – 27, 2010).

Gowanda’s MLRF1010 Series is QPL approved to MIL-PRF-83446/04. The series provides surface mount inductors with inductance from .01 to 27 uH, Q Min from 22 to 60, SRF MHz Min from 22 to 2700, DCR Ohms Max from .06 to 6.9 and Current Rating DC mA from 120 to 1270. The small size of the MLRF 1010 Series is unique in the industry at .100 x.100 inch (2.54 x 2.54 mm).

The MLRF1010 Series was designed for RF applications in military, aerospace and defense communities. This includes use in communication, guidance and security applications, as well as in radar, test & evaluation, and special mission applications or wherever designs require QPL-approved inductor components with the performance offered by the MLRF1010 Series.

Gowanda introduced this MLRF1010 Series, which expands the company’s QPL offerings, in response to ongoing market demand for more QPL-approved inductor suppliers.

Technical information about the MLRF1010 Series is available at the company’s website:

• MLRF1010 Series Data Sheet
• MLRF 1010 Series Information
• QPL RF Surface Mount Inductor Product Line

Gowanda Electronics can offer variations to these designs in order to meet the specific requirements of an application. The pursuit of QPL approval for such customer-specific designs depends on volume and other factors. As an alternative, Gowanda can upscreen or uprate a standard design from its commercial product line and do in-house environmental testing to increase reliability. In addition, Gowanda will consider inquiries from companies looking for partnering opportunities to address specific QPL needs.

For design details, pricing, delivery, application-specific variations and/or partnering opportunities please contact Gowanda Electronics at USA (716) 532-2234 or sales@gowanda.com.

The MLRF1010 inductor components contain ferrite cores, have an operating temperature range of -55°C to +130°C, and are available in tape and reel packaging.

In order to obtain the military QPL certification on the MLRF1010 Series, Gowanda was required to do extensive qualification testing. This testing was achieved in-house via the company’s comprehensive Environmental Testing Lab.

For insight on Gowanda’s QPL initiatives go to QPL Progress where a table summarizes Gowanda’s products that have been QPL-approved and those that are in the process of being QPL-approved. To access news releases on these and other products go to Company News.

For more Department of Defense QPL information refer to the DSCC website: www.dscc.dla.mil/.

Gowanda’s New Series Delivers High Performance & Small Size 

Gowanda Electronics, a manufacturer of high performance inductors and other precision electronic components for RF and power applications, introduced a new surface mount inductor series – SMP1210S – at the 2010 Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition in Palm Springs, California last week. The SMP1210S series combines high current, shielding and small size with inductance values from 1.0 to 100 uH and current ratings from 205 to 1384 mA DC.

Gowanda is the first inductor manufacture to introduce a series with this performance and size. The current rating, coupling and package size offered by the SMP1210S is unique in the industry and addresses the challenge faced by design engineers to increase performance and reduce footprints.

The SMP1210S is designed for use in power applications including filters for DC/DC converters, switching regulated power supplies, and other power supply applications where high current handling capability, shielding and footprint size are important.

Specific applications for the SMP1210S include microprocessor and distributed power applications especially in test & measurement equipment, automotive electronics, medical diagnostic equipment, and industrial process control equipment.  Other applications include use in security systems, instrumentation, bar code and laboratory analysis equipment.

Technical specifications for products in Gowanda’s SMP1210S inductor series include: inductance from 1.0 to 100 uH (at 1 kHz), current rating from 205 to 1384 mA DC, and saturation current from 200 to 2060 mA DC. Coupling is less than 4% with 1mm of spacing between components. The recommended footprint is .070 in (1.78mm) by .120 in (3.05mm) by .130 in (3.3mm). Operating temperature is -55°C to +125°C. Product is supplied on tape and reel.

Data Sheets

• Product Data Sheets and other information about the SMP1210S Series: click here

For design details, technical assistance and pricing information on the SMP1210S series please contact Gowanda Electronics at USA (716) 532-2234 or by email at sales@gowanda.com. Gowanda can also provide assistance with custom designs to meet the specific requirements of an application.

This SMP1210S news release and prior news releases about Gowanda’s new products and company developments are available within the “news” section of the company’s website here.

Investment Supports Medical, Military and Other Applications which Require Control of Environmental Contaminants

Gowanda Electronics, a manufacturer of high performance inductors and other precision electronic components announces the installation of two cleanrooms at the company’s production and engineering facilities in upstate New York. The two cleanrooms are Class 100,000 but they can be upgraded to Class 10,000 as needed to meet customer requirements.

Gowanda Electronics is the first inductor manufacturer to install multiple cleanrooms. This cleanroom capacity and the flexibility it offers to customers will give Gowanda a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Gowanda’s newly installed cleanrooms enable the company to provide a higher level of component manufacturing services to customers with applications that require control of environmental contaminants. This includes applications in medical devices and military systems. As the trend towards miniaturization continues, and products and systems get smaller and more sensitive, the need to control particulates and other forms of contamination will become more important and more critical to overall performance in medical, military and commercial applications.

These cleanrooms at Gowanda Electronics can be utilized for a variety of production operations ranging from complete multi-step component manufacture (wind, assemble, package) to perhaps just one performance-critical operation, depending on the customer’s need. Quantities can range from prototype volumes to full-scale production volumes.

Gowanda has demonstrated its commitment to the electronics industry and to the high-performance applications it serves with its investment in the purchase and installation of these two cleanrooms, as well as with prior investments in technology, processing equipment, and quality standards. Gowanda Electronics will continue to invest in advanced manufacturing facilities, equipment and processes to assure that the company meets, if not exceeds, the needs of its customers as they encounter more demanding applications and requirements

For additional information or assistance regarding the company’s cleanroom services please contact Gowanda Electronics at (716) 532-2234 or sales@gowanda.com . Information regarding all of the company’s capabilities is available here. This news release is available here.

“MLP” Series Responds to Market Need for “MIL-PRF-27” Components

Gowanda Electronics, a designer and manufacturer of precision electronic components for power and RF applications, introduces three MLP inductor series which have been added to the military’s Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) Qualified Products List (QPL) for MIL-PRF-27. The military MIL-PRF-27 specification addresses various categories of electronic components, including surface mount power inductors and high current surface mount power inductors for use in electronic and communication applications.

Gowanda’s MLP5025 series is qualified to MIL-PRF-27/367A while the company’s MLP1812 series meets MIL-PRF-27/368A and the MLP8527 series meets MIL-PRF-27/370A. By introducing these lead-containing MLP, Gowanda is responding to a need conveyed by organizations in the military market for more QPL-approved inductor suppliers.

Gowanda’s three MLP series were designed for power applications in military, aerospace and defense communities. This includes use in communication, guidance, and security applications, as well as in radar, test & evaluation, and special mission applications.

In connection with this announcement, David Schaack, President of Gowanda Electronics, said, “Gowanda Electronics is proud of its accomplishments in the defense community, and we are committed to expanding our support of the military market through additional QPL pursuits for power and RF inductor components. With the testing that is now underway, and intended for the future, we are on track to introduce more QPL inductors in 2009 and beyond.”

In order to achieve military qualification Gowanda was required to do extensive qualification testing. This testing was achieved in-house via the company’s comprehensive Environmental Testing Lab. This lab was installed at Gowanda’s headquarters location expressly to support the military market in connection with the company’s plans for increased participation in this sector.

Technical specifications for the discreet part numbers within these series cover the following ranges:

• MLP5025: Inductance (0.22 to 22000 uH); Current Rating (7.00 to .050 Amps); DCR Max (.0080 to 160 Ohms)
• MLP1812: Inductance (1.0 to 330 uH); Current Rating (1.050 to .090 Amps); DCR Max (.113 to 15.240 Ohms)
• MLP8527: Inductance (1.0 to 18000 uH); Current Rating (6.27 to .09 Amps); DCR Max (.009 to 40.0 Ohms)

All three series contain ferrite cores, have an operating temperature range of -55°C to +130°C, and are available in tape and reel packaging.

Technical Information
MLP5025 Series
MLP1812 Series
MLP8527 Series

Gowanda Electronics can offer variations to these designs in order to meet the specific requirements of an application. Gowanda is also interested in hearing from companies that are looking for partnering opportunities to address customer-specific QPL needs. For design details, custom requirements and/or partnering opportunities please contact Gowanda Electronics at (716) 532-2234 or sales@gowanda.com .

For pricing and delivery information regarding these QPL products please contact Gowanda Electronics.

This announcement about Gowanda’s MIL-PRF-27 qualification complements the previously announced QPL approval of Gowanda’s MLRF3013 series which meets specific MIL-PRF-83446 requirements for RF inductors. (Refer here)

The installation of an Environmental Testing Lab on site at Gowanda and the establishment of the necessary programs to pursue QPL qualifications reflect Gowanda Electronics’ commitment to the military market segment. Gowanda has other product series under test for QPL approval. To access the current status of Gowanda’s QPL progress click here.

Additional QPL announcements will be forthcoming as testing is completed. For information about the company’s Environmental Test Lab click here.

For more Department of Defense QPL information refer to the DSCC website: http://www.dscc.dla.mil/

We are pleased to announce that Ken Hicks, Quality Manager at Gowanda Electronics, successfully completed all the requirements associated with Six Sigma Black Belt certification. He was officially certified as a Black Belt in July 2008 by The Center for Industrial Effectiveness (TCIE) at the State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNYAB). He began his training there in early 2007, starting with the Green Belt, and then working his way through the requirements needed to attain the Black Belt.

Requirements for the Black Belt include extensive classroom education (200 hours), interactive learning, self-study, and workplace application of the concepts of Six Sigma, including a project which utilizes Six Sigma tools to produce breakthrough performance and financial benefit at the candidate’s company. This lengthy process ultimately concludes with a written four-hour-long examination consisting of multiple-choice questions that measure comprehension of the “Body of Knowledge” of Six Sigma, which is a quality control method for reducing variation in manufacturing, service or other business processes.

The Six Sigma Black Belt training at TCIE consisted of five training phases covering the basic principles of Six Sigma quality improvement methodology, namely Design, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC). After each of the five training phases, the participants returned to their respective companies and applied the tools and methodologies learned.

Ken’s Six Sigma project, the capstone piece of the training process, was entitled “Yield Improvement for Tight Tolerance Parts in Department 16”. His success with this project enabled the company to produce more parts that met strict tolerances, thereby improving production yields, reducing waste and costs, and increasing customer satisfaction regarding timely delivery of in-spec product.