Bourns

Name: Bourns
Address: 1200 Columbia Avenue, Riverside, CA, 92507, US
Telephone: +19517815500
Price range: Not applicable

Bourns, Inc.

is a leading manufacturer and supplier of automotive sensors, circuit protection solutions, magnetic products, microelectronic modules, trimming and precision potentiometers, panel controls and encoders and resistive products.

09/01/2026

When your control interface is already constrained by panel depth, PCB space, or enclosure geometry, the encoder shaft can become a mechanical integration problem.

In audio-visual equipment, communications equipment, appliances, radios and musical instrumentation, designers still need precise rotational input for level control, tuning and timer settings, along with consistent user feel and long-term reliability.

Bourns has expanded its PEC11S Series 12 mm SMD Incremental Encoder Series with a new 25 mm shaft length option, available in both switched and switchless configurations.

The series provides:

• 2-bit quadrature output
• 15 PPR resolution
• 15,000-cycle minimum rotational life
• 100 ±70 gf·cm detent torque
• Metal shaft and bushing construction
• Surface mount design
• Operating temperature range of -40°C to +70°C

Evaluate the expanded PEC11S Series for your next compact control interface design: https://bourns.co/4zOlghd

When integrating user controls into a compact communications or instrumentation platform, what drives your encoder selection priority: shaft configuration flexibility, tactile feel, or service life?

08/31/2026

Maximizing Data Center Uptime with BESS Protection🔋

AI data centers need constant, high-density power, even when grid conditions fluctuate.

Battery Energy Storage Systems help bridge the gap by acting as a stabilized energy reservoir, managing manage energy storage, power conversion, monitoring, and circuit protection to support uptime and efficiency.

Bourns offers a range of solutions that meet the demands of BESS designs and manage transient energy fluctuations, including MOVs, GDTs, fuses, resistors, and more.

Watch the video to learn more: https://bourns.co/4xNKU4B

When grid conditions fluctuate, what gives you the most confidence in a backup power architecture?

08/28/2026

Last week, Bourns employees had the chance to relax, connect, and create some beautiful artwork during our Canvas & Connect Pour Painting event.

Led by accomplished muralist, live painter, and portrait artist Mary Harris (Art Music Maryjane), the workshop began with participants creating a “personal base layer” with words, symbols, portraits or abstract painting.

Next, each personal base layer was transformed with a “collaborative acrylic pour,” using colors contributed by the entire group.

The idea behind the workshop was simple but meaningful: parts of our stories may become hidden, but they continue to shape who we are.

Employees also learned acrylic painting techniques, took part in guided reflection and group discussion, and of course, left with a completed layered artwork to take home.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this colorful afternoon of creativity, reflection, and connection!

08/27/2026

In hybrid and electric powertrain systems, intermittent BMS communication or switching-related bit errors can point to a signal path that needs stronger isolation and noise rejection. But added filtering can further complicate an already tight layout and automotive qualification process.

The right BMS signal transformer with integrated common mode choke functionality can help address all of these challenges in one purpose-built component.

The new Bourns Model SM91534ALA BMS Signal Transformer is designed specifically for high-voltage isolation and noise rejection in automotive and energy storage BMS applications. It features:

• 1,500 VDC working voltage
• 6,400 VDC Hi-Pot rating
• 12 kV impulse voltage rating
• Reinforced insulation certified to IEC62477-1:2022 and IEC62368-1:2018
• Creepage and clearance distance >16.6 mm
• AEC-Q200 compliance
• Operating temperature range of -40 °C to +125 °C

Evaluate Model SM91534ALA for your BMS communication design: https://bourns.co/3UUS349

For high-voltage EV battery platforms, how are you balancing isolation margin, noise immunity and packaging constraints in BMS communication networks?

08/26/2026

B is for Bourns. B a Leader.

As the VP of Products & Technology in our Sensors Division, Antonio Galvan has a seasoned view of what leadership entails. He sees it as something demonstrated through action, encouragement, and accountability.

“Lead by example,” Antonio shared. “No one does what they hear; they do what they see.”

Antonio also believes effective leadership means recognizing the people behind the work: “Never forget you deal with people,” he said. “Treat them as you want to be treated.”

Leadership is also about taking the next step, even if you’re unsure. In fact, Antonio says he has experienced uncertainty in every leadership role he’s taken on thus far. His approach is to step forward, identify areas for growth, ask for advice, and surround himself with the right talent.

“If you always wait to take on a challenge until you feel you’re 100% ready, you will never take it on,” Antonio said.

What leadership lesson has stayed with you throughout your career?

08/25/2026

If your current sense resistor adds too much loss, heat or drift, your BMS measurement accuracy can pay the price.

In high-current battery management systems, ultra-low resistance values can help reduce power dissipation. But the resistor still needs to support stable measurement under load, temperature, and switching stress.

Bourns is happy to share that our CSS2H-5930 and CSI2H-5930 Series current sense resistors now offer a 0.1 mΩ resistance value for current sensing applications.

The expanded series provides:

✚ Power rating 15 W at 70°C
✚ Operating temperature range of -55 °C to +170°C
✚ Low inductance: < 3 nH for material type R and < 5 nH for material type K
✚ Low TCR and low thermal EMF
✚ Electron-beam-welded metal strip design
✚ AEC-Q200 compliance and automotive-grade qualification (CSS2H-5930 models)

Review the expanded CSS2H-5930 and CSI2H-5930 Series for your design: https://bourns.co/4gmugkV

When high current is part of the design, what tends to drive your sensing decisions first: power loss, thermal performance or measurement stability?

08/24/2026

Protecting UPS Uptime Across Every Circuit Stage⚡

In a double-conversion online UPS, your component selection has to account for the power path, battery circuitry, auxiliary power, and protected interfaces.

And since each area presents different electrical stresses, sensing, switching, and protection requirements, choosing the best protection options across the board can begin to feel a little like whack-a-mole.

Our “Protection & Power Conversion Solutions for Uninterruptible Power Supplies” brochure highlights component options for each stage of UPS design, including:

• Varistors, GDTs, IsoMOV® Hybrid Protectors and POWrFuse™ high-power fuses for power protection
• SiC Schottky diodes, IGBTs, rectifier diodes and power resistors for high power conversion and battery circuits
• TVS diodes, MLVs, current sense resistors, resettable fuses and Trimpot® trimming potentiometers for auxiliary power
• TVS diode arrays, TBU® HSPs, GDTs and ChipGuard® ESD protectors for interface protection

View the brochure: https://bourns.co/4695gZw

When you’re designing for uptime, which component decision do you try to lock down earliest?

08/21/2026

📰 Happy Friday! The August issue of Bourns Spotlight is here.

Close out the week with updates spanning RF component expansion, automotive-grade product releases, high-efficiency power conversion, and Automation Taipei 2026.

Inside this issue:
• Five new LTCC RF product releases for 5G, IoT, LTE, and GNSS applications
• Expanded AEC-Q200 compliant product families for automotive power designs
• Bourns® MAG-3002410 High-Current Power Inductor engineering samples for TI’s 11 kW bidirectional inverter and PFC reference design
• Details on our participation at Automation Taipei 2026

Subscribe now to read the full August newsletter: https://conta.cc/4wpmGMs

08/20/2026

Bourns x Macnica at Automation Taipei 2026

Looking for industry-leading resistor, current sensing, and load dump protection solutions? Visit Bourns at Automation Taipei 2026 and discover solutions designed for today’s demanding applications.

🔹Highlights
• High-power resistors & automotive-grade current sense shunts
• POWrFuse™ high-power fuses for photovoltaic, semiconductor, industrial, telecom, and EV applications
• Digital & Analog current sensors

📅 August 19–22, 2026
📍 Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1, 4F
🎯 Booth L810

Stop by and connect with our team for an in-depth discussion on your application and design requirements.

👉 Register Now: https://automationtaipei.chanchao.com.tw/en

08/19/2026

B is for Bourns. B Heard.

As Asia Marcom Manager at Bourns, Josephine Chen is well-versed in what it means to “B Heard.”

Her role is all about communication, after all. Josephine helps shape regional messaging throughout Asia, amplifying local market insights and connecting teams across diverse ideas, cultures, and perspectives.

Josephine shared that success in her role means: “Every message carries impact and every voice is represented.”

By fostering open dialogue and collaboration, Josephine aims to create an environment where ideas are both shared and truly heard. The result is stronger alignment, clearer messaging, and a more connected organization.

“It’s simple: when people feel heard, they are empowered to make a difference,” she explained.

How do you or your team encourage each voice to B Heard?

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