Würth Elektronik - Experts & Thought Leaders

For the first time, Würth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KG has participated in the independent indexing by the Women’s Career Index (FKI). The positive results confirm the company’s concept including mixed teams at all levels and the targeted promotion of diversity and women’s careers. Würth Elektronik has been driving an ambitious project forward for five years with the initiative “WoMen – WE lead together.” Here, women and men are to be equally represented at all management levels in the company. Encouraging results for overall index FKI surveys isolated company values for women, leadership, and diversity Würth Elektronik was directly compared with other companies in German-speaking countries when the company was indexed by the Women’s Career Index (FKI). The FKI surveys isolated company values for women, leadership, and diversity, and examines the internal driving factors and initiatives for more women in leadership positions. The results of the certification are impressive, with an overall index of 73 points and an outstanding index score of 92 for the framework conditions, such as working hours, mission/vision, and transparency. Economic advantages through equality “As a company, we need to secure the brightest minds, no matter what body they sit on,” explains Tanja Hochschild, a member of the management board at Würth Elektronik eiSos. “Studies show that diversity is not only a question of equity but also brings tangible economic benefits. The result of the FKI certification is both confirmation and an incentive for us. As part of the assessment, we also received many exciting ideas and suggestions of where we can focus even more in the future.”

Six MIDI fuses in one robust, IP66-compliant housing: The REDline Power Box 6F is the latest development in the family of REDline Power Boxes, the successful power distribution platform from Würth Elektronik ICS, used for installation in battery, engine, and chassis areas. Measuring only 170 x 112 x 48 mm, the compact sealed housing provides space for up to six MIDI fuses in 32 V and 70 V versions. The high IP rating allows OEMs to install the box in the chassis, battery, and engine areas. The box can operate at temperatures ranging from -40°C to +85°C. Cost-effective solution The REDline Power Box 6F can also be used in 48 V on-board electrical networks thanks to its compatibility with 70 V fuses, meaning it can also be used in electromobility projects. OEMs receive a cost-effective solution with a long service life compared to conventional outdoor fuse boxes that are unprotected. Like all boxes in the product family, the REDline Power Box 6F is connectorised so it can be connected quickly to the cable harness in production, and it can be easily and efficiently serviced. The new box represents a seamless continuation of the proven concept and offers customers benefits such as short time-to-market, high-cost efficiency, and an impressive service concept.

Würth Elektronik has added to its product families in the areas of inductors, power transformers, RF components and signal transformers, optoelectronics, as well as MagI³C power modules. A transformer for battery management systems and a UV-A LED are just a couple of highlights. A brochure with information on the additions to the portfolio is provided by the technology enabler for free download. The new product series include the WE-BMS transformer for battery management systems—ideal for use in energy storage systems, e-bikes or e-scooters thanks to its galvanic isolation of 4300 VDC / 1 min, high operating voltage of up to 1000 VDC and integrated filter chokes. Storage choke series Würth Elektronik now has the WL-S7DS and WL-T7DS models of the robust display modules The additions also include new MagI³C power modules, new sizes in the WE-XHMI storage choke series, plus the WE-MCA multilayer chip antennas, for which Würth Elektronik also offers an antenna matching and characterization service. Würth Elektronik’s Optoelectronics business unit was not idle either: A UV-A LED with a flat PLCC2 standard package is introduced—WL-SUTW—which can be used in UV curing lamps or for sensing applications. Also new—the UV-C LEDs in the WL-SUMW series for sterilization applications. The range of seven-segment displays has also grown: Würth Elektronik now has the WL-S7DS and WL-T7DS models of the robust display modules in SMT and THT versions in its product range. All components presented in the new product catalog are now available from stock. Würth Elektronik provides customers with samples from the entire range, free of charge for prototyping.