TDK Corporation presents the new B32355C series of EPCOS MotorCap motor run capacitors, which are designed for a high continuous operating temperature of 100 °C. They are based on a metalized polypropylene film, feature self-healing properties, and conform to Safety Class S3 as specified in IEC 60252-1. These robust capacitors have a rated voltage of 400 V […]
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MEMS pressure sensor dies feature 0.65-sq-mm footprint
The automotive versions of the C33 series of miniaturized EPCOS MEMS pressure sensor dies from TDK Corporation are sized at 1 mm x 1 mm x 0.4 mm They are designed for absolute pressures of 1.2 bar to 10 bar, and are qualified based on AEC-Q101. The typical operating voltage is 3 V. With a supply voltage of 5 V they offer sensitivities […]
120W Quarter Brick DC-DC converters have four package styles for industrial applications
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the GQA120 series of 120W industrial grade DC-DC converters. Four package types allow product performance to be optimized for the application. The series can accept a 12Vdc or 24Vdc nominal input, making it suitable for ruggedized communication equipment, automated vehicle mounted electronics, trackside rail and marine radar and navigation […]
Current-compensated ring-core chokes for home appliances
TDK Corporation presents a new series of EPCOS ring-core double chokes. The new B82721K2*U* series of RoHS-compatible power line chokes have been developed in particular for use in home appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers, refrigerators, and heating control units. The plastic used (flame-retardant, compliant with UL 94 V-0) with a CTI value of […]
High-impedance chip beads provide noise suppression in smartphone, tablet, mobile device power and signal circuits
TDK Corporation announced the development of the MMZ0402EUC series of chip beads, with the lowest DC resistance for a chip bead its size. The two new types with their respective impedance values of 150 Ω and 180 Ω at 100 MHz, feature DC resistance values of only 0.62 Ω and 0.69 Ω. This results in […]
Designing overvoltage protection for fire detection equipment
Author: Sonja Brown, EPCOS, a TDK Group Company The analyst firm Gartner predicts there will be nearly 25 billion IoT-enabled devices by 2020 – many of which will take the form of home automation, safety, security, appliance and entertainment equipment. A recent article on Smart Home technology cited a Coldwell Banker Real Estate survey that […]
Robust 3D transponder coils with high sensitivity for automotive
TDK Corporation presents a new series of 3D transponder coils with a high sensitivity level for passive entry passive start (PEPS) and other access systems. Measuring just 11.5 mm x 12.5 mm x 3.6 mm, the B82453C*A* series features six types of 3D transponder coils that offer sensitivity levels from 45 mV/µT to 83 mV/µT […]
AC-DC supplies put out 40-65 W, consume just 75 mW off-load
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the CSS65A series of AC-DC power supplies with an off-load power consumption of less than 75mW. Packaged in the industry standard 2” x 4” footprint with a low height of 1.08”, the series is suitable for many medical, clinical, test and measurement, process control, broadcast and communications applications. The […]
High-voltage contactors handle up to 200 A of continuous current
TDK Corporation presents the new HVC200A bipolar high-voltage contactor for the switching of high DC voltages and currents. It is designed for operating voltages of up to 450 V DC and a high continuous current of 200 A. Arcs that occur when disconnecting the DC load are quickly and safely extinguished with a gas in the hermetically sealed switching […]
World’s smallest common-mode choke targets automotive Ethernet apps
TDK Corporation presents the ACT1210L common-mode choke – the world’s smallest of its type for automotive Ethernet applications. Its dimensions are just 3.2 mm x 2.5 mm x 2.5 mm, making it just half the size of the existing ACT45L choke which measures in at 4.5 mm x 3.2 mm x 2.8 mm. Series production […]