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Over decades of innovation, Panasonic Industry has established itself as a leader in electronic components and solutions, offering cutting-edge and reliable products for a wide range of applications. As the demand for high-speed, low-latency communication continues to rise, 5G technology is playing a crucial role in shaping the future of data centers. The rapid expansion of these networks has introduced new challenges in connectivity, power distribution, and signal integrity, requiring advanced components designed to meet these demanding requirements.

Panasonic is a leader in innovative polymer capacitor solutions for data centers, AI systems, and edge computing. These capacitors outperform traditional technologies in terms of efficiency and durability, addressing key challenges like power management and thermal control. Designed to support the shift to 48V DC power supplies, Panasonic's polymer capacitors—such as SP-CAP™, OS-CON™, and POSCAP™—feature low equivalent series resistance (ESR) and excellent thermal characteristics, making them essential for high-performance applications in modern data environments.

Panasonic develops wireless modules based on the latest technology standards and invests abundant resources to adapt to new wireless connectivity standards. Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) was introduced to support wireless connectivity products designed for low-power operation, while Bluetooth 5.x features improvements from the legacy Bluetooth standards. Panasonic also provides Wi-Fi modules that meet the latest technology demands, including 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) and 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6).

Panasonic developed a new motor for side-discharge HVAC outdoor units that reduce the number of motors needed while maintaining performance and a low profile. The latest fan motor has increased performance at a similar size, allowing the system to consolidate to a single fan motor instead of the standard 2-motor installation. This reduces the size and weight of the HVAC system. The engineers redesigned the motor core magnetic structure and magnets, increased the number of poles in the magnetic circuit, and adopted anti-vibration material to achieve this.

Panasonic’s Energy Management relays can be controlled in ways that help not only make products safer by generating less heat but also fewer allow for reduced power losses through lower coil holding techniques. Explore and discover some of the ways in which these relays can be controlled with less power using optimal circuit design methods.

Present-day digital thermostats have evolved into smart, connected thermostats that are becoming more cost-effective as well as easier to use. With an upgrade in power, size and cost, designers can implement PhotoMOS® technology rather than the previous designs that relied on electromechanical relays.

Choosing the right PIR Sensor based on application requirements may not always be so simple. PIR Sensors suitable for low power applications require a low current consumption, whereas PIR Sensors for line power applications would need a standard current consumption. Learn more about PIR Sensors' operating principle, current consumption, output, and lens options available from Panasonic.