Looking for Hardware for Magnetics Cores?
Hardware accessories are available for a variety of Magnetics' core types. Bobbins, also known as coil formers, are available for most ferrite geometries in many types: plain bobbins, printed circuit bobbins (available pinned and unpinned), and surface mount bobbins. Mounting clamps (clips) are also available. Toroid mounts, toroid headers, and toroid cups are available for mounting wound inductor, choke, or transformer coils. Tuning assemblies, which consist of a trimmer base, trimmer screw assembly, washer and nut, are also available.
There are a couple of ways to find the corresponding hardware for a core on www.mag-inc.com.
If you know the type of hardware (i.e. bobbin, printed circuit bobbin, clamp, etc.) you can visit the hardware page and get a complete list of the type.
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Dear Kimberly,
Welcome to "In the Loop". This issue features an article on how to protect yourself from counterfeit cores, a new addition to Magnetics' distribution team, a look at MyMagnetics customer website, and upcoming trade shows.
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Buyer Beware
When you specify a Magnetics powder core, how do you know you are getting a genuine Magnetics core? Are you getting the core quality, consistency, and ultimately, the performance, that your design requires?
While the substitution of counterfeit cores does not appear to be a wide-spread problem, with industry leadtimes extending due to increased demand, the availability of inferior cores is tempting suppliers trying to meet deadlines. Recently Magnetics confirmed, based on a customer's suspicion, that counterfeit Magnetics' cores were being used in a design that specificied Magnetics' cores.
Magnetics takes several steps to visually distinguish our cores from others. Our powder core toroids are color-coded for material; black finish for Kool Mµ®, gray finish for MPP, khaki finish for High Flux and brown for XFLUX®. In addition, all Magnetics powder cores are stamped with a specific lot/date code based on core size and shape.
There are also steps you can take to improve the chances that you will receive Magnetics cores when specified.
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Verify that your cores are always supplied from either Magnetics or an authorized Magnetics distributor. Not all companies that claim to sell Magnetics products are authorized to do so. A list of authorized distributors can be found on our website.
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Inconsistency in performance can be a warning sign. There should be minimal variation from lot to lot.
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Verify that the finished component meets specified parameters including; overall dimensions, inductance, the number of turns on the core, etc.
Just one failure in the field can cause monetary consequences and damage a supplier's reputation. If you have reason to suspect that counterfeit cores are being substituted in your design, contact Magnetics' Application Engineering.
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New Distributor -Dacpol 
Magnetics is pleased to welcome Dacpol Co. Ltd. to our European distribution network. Dacpol, located in Piaseczno, near Warsaw, Poland, is an authorized distributor for many leading manufacturers of power electronic components. Dacpol will distribute Magnetics full product line including; Kool Mµ®, MPP, High Flux, and XFLUX® powder cores, soft ferrites, tape wound cores, and accessories to Poland, Estonia, latvia and Lithuania.
To read the complete Dacpol overview
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 MyMagnetics
Access the information you need, when you need it, with MyMagnetics. MyMagnetics is Magnetics' secure customer website available to current customers that provides 24 hour access to pricing, delivery, order placement and account information.
Easy to use, this self-service website not only allows the user to see the quantity that is in-stock, but will provide information on additional inventory that will be available prior to lead-time. In addition, you can place purchase orders, request samples, review open orders, and search past orders to get information such as tracking numbers and delivery notes. Other valuable functions include the ability to search invoices and view return material authorization status.
Request a username and password to get started today!
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Tradeshows 
Magnetics will be exhibiting at electronica 2010.
This unique industry event presents the state of the art in innovative electronics - a diverse range of components, pioneering hardware and software solutions and complete systems and applications. electronica addresses the latest hot topics such as electromobility, energy efficiency and sustainability.
Visit Magnetics in Hall B6, Booth 512.
Exhibition Hours:
November 9-11 (Tuesday through Thursday) 9am - 6pm
November 12 (Friday) 9am - 5pm
 Join Magnetics at China International Power Supply Expo, November 9-13, in Shanghai, China. CPS Expo 2010 is the largest power supply show in the power industry in China.
Magnetics will be exhibiting in Hall E2, Booth C126.
Exhibition Hours:
November 9 (Tuesday) 10am - 5pm
November 10-12 (Wednesday through Friday) 9:30am - 5pm
November 13 (Saturday) 9:30am - 4pm
To view all upcoming trade shows, please visit our Trade Show listing..
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