Panasonic Industry: Electronic Components, Updates, and Quality Notifications
This summary details the key information available on the Panasonic Industry global website, focusing on electronic components, recent product updates, critical quality compliance notifications, and available support resources.
Product Portfolio & Search
Panasonic Industry offers a wide range of electronic components, including:
- Capacitors: Including Conductive Polymer Tantalum Solid Capacitors (POSCAP) and Film Capacitors.
- Resistors
- Inductors (Coils): Including Power Inductors for automotive applications.
- Thermal Management Solutions
- EMC Components & Circuit Protection
- Sensors
- Input Devices & Switches: Including Tactile Switches (Light Touch Switches).
- Relays & Connectors
- FA Sensors & Components
- Motors & Compressors
- Custom & Module Devices
- Factory Automation & Welding Machines
- Batteries (for Business)
- Electronic Materials
The site features Parametric Search and Stock Check capabilities for efficient product discovery.
Recent Product Updates & Information (As of March/April 2025)
- POSCAP Capacitors: The TPB series (1 part number) is NOT recommended for new designs (NRND) effective April 1, 2025.
- Tactile Switches: New 2.8mm x 1.9mm SMD low operating force (0.7N) switches suitable for wearable devices added (March 31, 2025).
- Automotive Film Capacitors: EZPQ series (600V: 10 part numbers) discontinued (March 31, 2025).
- Film Capacitors: ECPU(A) series discontinued (March 31, 2025).
- Power Inductors (Automotive): Part numbers expanded for MF series (2 product numbers) and M series (1 product number) (March 28, 2025).
Quality Compliance Notifications & Certifications
Significant notifications regarding quality management systems have been issued:
- ISO 9001 & IATF 16949: Temporary Suspension of certifications at the Obihiro Plant announced (March 24, 2025).
- ISO 9001: Previous Withdrawal and continued Temporary Suspension of certifications announced (February 21, 2025).
- Electronic Materials: Partial Withdrawal of Third-Party Certification (February 3, 2025).
- ISO 9001: Initial Temporary Suspension announcement (December 20, 2024).
Users can view registration certificates (ISO, IATF) issued by public institutions via the website.
Technical Resources & Design Support
Panasonic Industry provides extensive support materials for designers and engineers:
- Product Catalogs (PDF)
- RoHS / REACH Confirmation Reports
- Packaging Material Information
- CAD Data (2D and 3D)
- Circuit Simulation Data (Device Libraries)
- Battery Product Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Lithium Battery UN38.3 Test Summaries
- Application Guides: Covering sectors like Automotive and Industrials.
- Design Support: Including product selection tools, basic knowledge guides, and simulation resources.
Website Functionality
- Region Selection: Users can select their region (Americas, Asia/Oceania/MEA, China, Europe, Japan, Korea, Taiwan Region) for localized content.
- Cookie Policy: The site uses cookies for functionality, performance, advertising, and personalization, with user consent management options available.
