TDK Corporation has expanded its YFF series of 3-terminal filters for automotive applications to include higher voltages up to 35 V and higher capacitances up to 4.7 µF. Such components are used to suppress voltage variation and high-frequency noise, which can cause system malfunctions. Mass production of the product series began in June 2025. With the miniaturization…
TDK motor controller integrates LIN transceiver for automotive applications
TDK Corporation has expanded its Micronas HVC 5x embedded motor controller family with the HVC 5481G for automotive applications. The new HVC 5481G functions as a programmable gate driver system-on-chip (SoC) designed to control an external power bridge with 6 N-channel FETs for driving actuators, fans, and pumps. Samples of the HVC 5481G are currently…
TDK releases 10 μF 100 V automotive MLCCs in 3225 size package
TDK Corporation has expanded its CGA series for automotive multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) to 10 µF at 100 V in 3225 size (3.2 x 2.5 x 2.5 mm – L x W x H), with X7R characteristics (Class Ⅱ dielectric). This is the industry’s highest capacitance* for a 100-V rated product in 3225 size and…
TDK launches 2D Hall-effect sensors with ASIL certification
TDK Corporation introduces the stray-field robust Micronas HAL/HAR 35xy* 2D Hall-effect position sensor family for automotive and industrial applications. Building on the success of the HAL/HAR 39xy series, the new sensors offer enhanced features and capabilities to meet the growing demand for stray-field robust 2D position detection in linear and angular applications. While the HAL/HAR…
TDK’s immersion sensor features <4s response time for EV coolings systems
TDK Corporation launches B58101A0851A000, the first in a new line of immersion temperature sensors (ITS), designed specifically for EV powertrain cooling applications. This highly responsive, fully sealed NTC thermistor is engineered to provide fast and precise temperature control, e.g., for oil-cooled systems. Oil cooling is anticipated to become the dominant temperature management method in the…
UPS delivers 20 A output current with integrated buck-boost converter
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand DUSH series in a compact DIN rail mount package. The DUSH series provides backup power in the event of a power loss. It builds the heart of the DC-UPS system and connects the power supply, load, and battery. Under normal conditions, the load is powered by…
TDK announces power module series supporting 3 A to 200 A current range
TDK Corporation announces the new FS160* series of its microPOL (μPOL) power modules. The FS160* series of μPOL DC-DC converters all offer full telemetry, provide increased performance, and are remarkable for extraordinary power density in the smallest sizes now in mass production. All FS160* microPOL modules measure a mere 3.3 mm wide by 3.3 mm…
TDK Corp’s thermistors deliver ±1% accuracy across -40°C to +155°C range
TDK Corporation introduces two new NTC thermistors designed for precise temperature measurement in automotive and industrial environments. The L862 and L871 series operate across a temperature range of -40°C to +155°C, with power dissipation rated at 60 mW at room temperature. The L862 features a 2.6 x 6.5 mm sensor element with silver-plated nickel wire…
TDK releases high-voltage MLCCs optimized for compact and thermally efficient designs
TDK Corporation has expanded its CGA series for automotive applications and C series for commercial multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) to include a 10 nF variant rated at 1,250 V in a 3225 package (3.2 x 2.5 x 2.5 mm). These capacitors feature C0G characteristics, a Class I dielectric known for minimal capacitance variation across temperature…
TDK introduces high-voltage contactors for demanding applications
TDK Corporation has introduced two new high-voltage contactors designed for use in demanding applications. The HVC43MC integrates a mirror contact for position detection, while the HVC45 offers increased short-circuit current handling capability. These components support systems operating at up to 1000 V (DC), making them suitable for lithium-ion battery switching in traction applications, energy storage…
TDK’s battery-efficient time-of-flight sensor operates in full sunlight conditions
TDK Corporation is presenting in its CES 2025 Booth #15815 how TDK MEMS sensors and solutions enable innovation in accessibility technology, as multi-award-winning company WeWALK announces the global availability of its Smart Cane 2 for visually impaired people. The WeWALK Smart Cane 2 is an intelligent assistive device empowered by TDK motion sensors, MEMS microphones,…
TDK releases 0.80 mm x 0.45 mm power inductors for wearables
TDK Corporation introduces the PLE856C Series of thin-film power inductors measuring 0.80 x 0.45 x 0.65 mm (L x W x T) for wearable devices. Mass production began in December 2024. The PLE856C Series offers inductances from 470 nH to 1.5 µH, with saturation currents specified between 0.40 A and 0.72 A (typ.). Compared to…
TDK launches inductors for automotive Power-over-Coax systems
TDK Corporation announces the expansion of the MLJ1005-G series (1.0 x 0.5 x 0.5 mm; L x W x T) of multilayer inductors for automotive Power-over-Coax (PoC) circuits. Mass production of these new components began in November 2024. Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are designed to enhance vehicle safety by using automotive cameras and sensors…
TDK DC link capacitor operates from -40°C to +105°C
TDK Corporation introduces the xEVCap, a standardized and modular DC link capacitor design for powertrain inverters in passenger cars, commercial and off-highway vehicles, and machinery tools. Typically, such capacitor designs are fully customized, making the development time-consuming and practical only in large production volumes. In addition, if the customer requirements change during the project, this…
TDK-Lambda introduced 200 W DC-DC converters in compact 1” x 1″ package
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand 200W rated i1C series in the 1”x1” industry standard package size. These non-isolated, buck-boost DC-DC (step-up, step-down) converters operate from input voltages of either 9 to 36V or 18 to 75V. The i1C series offers output voltages adjustable from 9.6 to 28V with output currents of…
TDK-Lambda launches programmable AC power sources
TDK-Lambda expands its GENESYS series with the introduction of new programmable AC power sources. The GAC and GAC-PRO models, rated at 2kVA and 3kVA, enhance the company’s test and measurement capabilities. These 1U chassis units offer compact design and comprehensive functionality for various applications. The GAC-PRO models provide extended capabilities, including AC, DC, and combined…
TDK launches 6.00 x 5.60 x 6.40 mm MLCCs for automotive applications
TDK Corporation has expanded its automotive-grade CA series of MEGACAP MLCCs with a metal frame, commencing mass production in September 2024. The CA series MLCCs measure 6.00 x 5.60 x 6.40 mm and feature a 3-line type structure. The lineup includes 99 nF/1000 V variants with a Class 1 dielectric and 47 μF/100 V variants…
TDK launches 3000 W programmable power supply in 270mm case
TDK Corporation introduces the HWS3000 programmable AC-DC power supplies in the TDK-Lambda series. These units deliver up to 3000 watts in a 270 x 150 x 61mm case size. The HWS3000 offers programmable output voltages of 24V, 48V, 60V, or 130V, with the ability to adjust from zero to maximum rating. Engineers can choose between…
TDK introduces additional output voltages for medical and industrial power supply line
TDK Corporation announces additional output voltage models to the 250W rated TDK-Lambda brand CUS250M series of power supplies in the industry standard 2” x 4” footprint. The full range now covers 12V, 15V, 18V, 24V, 28V, 36V, and 48V and is certified to the IEC 62368-1 and IEC 60601-1 safety standards for industrial and medical…
TDK common mode filters address EMI challenges in high-speed USB applications
TDK Corporation has announced the development of its TCM06U series of small thin film common mode filters designed for noise reduction in high-speed differential transmission. These filters, measuring just 0.65 x 0.5 x 0.3 mm, began mass production in August 2024. As digital devices like laptops, tablets, and game consoles continue to offer greater expandability…