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Conclusion Passive components may not receive as much attention as their active counterparts, but they are essential to modern electronic systems. The passive components mentioned in this eBook are just a few of the many available to engineers. They play a crucial role in circuit protection, EMI reduction, and current measurement. Current protection is a must for electronic systems, and having the right protection devices can make all the difference between a successfully protected device and a failed one. For example, Bourns ® Mini-breakers are new surface mount protection devices designed specifically for overtemperature protection. Reducing EMI is critical for high-speed circuits to maintain signal integrity. Without proper EMI suppression, electrical noise can interfere with the signal and cause errors in data transmission. Current measurement systems are becoming increasingly important as energy efficiency becomes more of a requirement and devices need to track how much power they are using. The ability to measure current accurately and precisely is essential for designing energy-efficient systems. With the increasing use of EV chargers and other large electrical systems such as photovoltaics, the need for power resistors for inrush protection and discharging of large capacitor banks is also on the rise. Bourns offers various solutions, such as the CMP series of pulse-withstanding thick-film chip resistors, the CRS series of chip resistors, and the CHV series of high- voltage chip resistors. The industry trend is moving toward everything becoming electrified, with a focus on more efficiency, smaller size, higher power, and new technologies. Passive components must continue to evolve to meet these demands. While passive components may not be the most glamorous components in an electronic system, they play a critical role in circuit protection, EMI reduction, and current measurement. With the increasing demands for improved efficiency, size reduction, and higher power, passive components must continue to evolve. Bourns is committed to exploring cutting-edge material sciences to develop new components that are more efficient, smaller, and higher power. 30 Passives and Their Emerging Applications