TDK Corporation presents two new series of ThermoFuse varistors, which are equipped with monitor outputs and integrated thermal protective components for overvoltage protection. The MT25 series (B72225M*) currently covers a voltage range from 150 VRMS to 385 VRMS, and its maximum surge current capability is 20 kA at a pulse form of 8/20 µs, according to […]
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Miniaturized, high-performance power inductors optimized for automotive apps
TDK Corporation developed new power inductors, BCL322515RT, for use in automotive electronics, intended for insertion into the power line of an automobile electronic control circuit. Mass production will launch in October 2020. Using TDK’s proprietary material technologies and structure design, the inductors achieve high inductance (47 μH) in a small size (3.2 x 2.5 x […]
Driving modern haptics
Piezo haptics now can provide a realistic sensation of a click or the resistance of a pushbutton. Sonja Taylor Brown • TDK In the movie Ready Player One, teenager Wade Watts regularly enters a virtual reality simulator and virtual gaming environment. For citizens in this future dystopian civilization, the currency of the simulator is more […]
ToF sensor platform extends long-range sensing to 5 m
TDK Corporation announces the worldwide availability of the Chirp CH201 long-range ultra-low power integrated ultrasonic Time-of-Flight (ToF) range sensor platform. The solution includes the CH201 MEMS sensor, sensor modules, and developer kits – and accompanies Chirp’s original CH101 ultrasonic ToF sensor product. CH101 provides accurate range measurements for use cases scenarios of up to 1.2m, […]
Stray-EMF position detection sensors cover ISO 11452-8 requirements
TDK Corporation announces the portfolio expansion of the Micronas masterHAL sensor family with the release of HAL 3970, a new stray-field robust 3D HAL position sensor. The sensor, suited for automotive and industrial applications, has highly accurate angular detection from 0° to 360°, linear position detection, and uses Short Pulse Code frames (SPC) to transmit […]
Automotive-qualified MLCCs handle noise decoupling tasks
TDK Corporation has developed new products in its CGA series of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) for automotive applications, achieving world-class capacitance* of 22μF in 2012 size (2.0 x 1.25 x 1.25 mm) and 47μF in 3216 size (3.2 x 1.6 x 1.6 mm). Volume production began in September 2020. Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) are becoming […]
Ultrasonic ToF sensor platform handles range-sensing tags to enable social distancing
MEMS Sensors TDK announces worldwide availability of Chirp CH101 ultrasonic ToF sensor platform • CH101 Time-of-Flight (ToF) range sensor is a system-in-package that integrates a PMUT (Piezoelectric Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducer) with an ultra-low-power SoC (system on chip) in a miniature 3.5 x 3.5 mm reflowable package. • Provides accurate range measurements at distances up to […]
Automotive noise suppression filters work in MF and HF bands
TDK Corporation announces that it has developed the MHF1608 series of HF band noise suppression filters for automobiles, and will begin mass production in September 2020. The noise suppression component will be inserted in signal lines for electronic control circuits in automotive applications including car audio, navigation, and battery monitoring systems. Signal transmission paths are […]
Power capacitors handle ac filtering in three-phase delta connections
TDK Corporation presents two new series of EPCOS power capacitors for AC filtering in three-phase delta connection applications. The B32375 series is designed for the low to medium power range and covers a capacitance spectrum from 3 x 5 µF to 3 x 50 µF with rated voltages from 250 VRMS to 600 VRMS. The can […]
MEMS analog microphone sport high dynamic range, low power consumption
TDK introduces the InvenSense ICS-40638 MEMS analog microphone. The ICS-40638 microphone offers an ultra-high Acoustic Overload Point (AOP) of 138 dB Sound Pressure Level (SPL), exceptionally efficient 170 µA low power operation and high Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) of 63 dB in a small 3.5 mm x 2.65 mm x 0.98 mm bottom port […]
