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    FISITA World Mobility Conference 2025: Key themes and concerns for the automotive industry
    One thing is abundantly clear after the FISITA World Mobility Conference (WMC) last week. Megatrends impact everything. No longer can chassis development, braking, safety validation and so forth stand alone without impact from the broader drive towards electrification, the AI revolution or SDVs, to name a few.  The event’s sessions gave the impression that electrification is already baked into the industry, particularly in Europe where the debate on (regulation-pushed) direction is ...
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    Beyond horsepower: Compute becomes the new competitive edge for OEMs
    Automotive compute power is becoming a defining metric of vehicle capability — not just for autonomy, but across cockpit systems, connectivity and life-cycle software deployment. As vehicles transition toward centralized electrical/electronic (E/E) architectures and software-defined platforms, silicon performance is now a core determinant of what a vehicle can do — and how long it will remain competitive in the field. Two metrics have emerged as industry standards for measuring this compu...
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    Trimble partners with TDK for enhanced navigation solutions
    Trimble and InvenSense, a TDK group company, have announced a collaboration to deliver an advanced navigation solution aimed at enhancing accuracy and reliability in automotive and IoT applications, such as autonomous vehicles, drones and industrial machinery. This new solution combines the Trimble ProPoint Go engine and Trimble RTX correction service with TDK's SmartAutomotive Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs). The Trimble ProPoint Go engine provides high-accuracy position and orientation data ...
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    TDK Ventures launches $150 million EX1 fund to support cleantech startups in Europe and North America
    TDK Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of TDK Corp., is expanding into the European market, establishing its first office in London. The company has also launched a $150 million multilimited-partner fund named EX1 to support clean technology and sustainable energy solutions in Europe and North America. The EX1 fund will target energy-transformation startups in the Seed and Series A stages. This strategic decision aligns with TDK Ventures' dedication to electrification&nbs...
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    TDK Corp. invests in India-based EV charging startup Exponent Energy
    TDK Corp. announced Dec. 18 that its subsidiary TDK Ventures has invested in battery and charging solution provider Exponent Energy to support the latter in scaling up its tailor-made EV charging solution for India’s last-mile logistics market. Notably, Exponent Energy is a highly valued EV technology startup in India and is founded by Arun Vinayak and Sanjay Byalal Jagannath to bring a much-needed solution to the Indian battery market, where cost efficiency and last-mile logistics are two ...
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    TDK develops new series of NTC thermistors for vehicle lidar applications
    TDK has introduced the new NTCWS series of negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistors with gold (Au) wire bonding, it said in a press release on September 7. The NTC thermistors can be mounted with Au wire bonding inside the package for accurate temperature detection of laser diodes (LDs) used in optical communication. LD devices in optical communication transceivers are increasing, like 5G and lidar used for inter-vehicle distance measurement. The new temperature sensors fe...
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    TDK develops embedded motor controller for DC motors
    TDK Corp. announced that it has expanded its Micronas embedded motor-controller family high-voltage contactors (HVCs) with the new HVC 5223C, in a company press release dated July 20. The new devices are Automotive Grade 1 qualified, fully integrated motor controllers to drive small-brushed (BDC) or brushless (BLDC) motors. The devices can be used in hybrid and electric vehicle thermal systems, automotive actuators, small fans and pumps, and passenger climate systems. Significance: ...
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    TDK unveils new high-voltage contactors for EVs
    TDK has developed a new generation of high-voltage contactors, it said in a press release July 11. The contactors are able to switch off continuous DC currents of 300 amps to 500 amps and operating DC voltages of up to 1,000 V in lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries in 20 milliseconds. The devices feature a gas-filled ceramic arc chamber, which is also used in the other heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) types from TDK. The devices also feature a first-of-a-kind optional Hall-eff...
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    Electronica China 2023: TDK to display multiple solutions for e-mobility
    TDK is set to display multiple products for the automotive industry, including solutions for e-mobility, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving, at the Electronica China in Shanghai in July, it said in a press release dated June 29. TDK will showcase its CeraLink ceramic capacitors, which will be used in a high-power density bidirectional onboard charger for electric vehicles. The supplier will also present reference designs for EV charging stations, with compon...
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    TDK plans to double production capacity for high-precision magnetic sensors
    TDK, a leading Japanese electronics company, plans to double production capacity for high-precision magnetic sensors for automobiles by mid-2025, according to a Nikkei Asia report dated April 26. Demand for sensors is expanding as autonomous driving functions become increasingly sophisticated, and the company is planning to invest approximately ¥35 billion (about $260 million) in its Nagano Prefecture, Japan, plant to stay ahead of US and Chinese rivals. Sensors will also beco...
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    Innovobot Labs collaborates with TDK, Microchip Technology, and BOE Varitronix to develop haptics technology
    Innovobot Labs has announced a partnership with TDK, Microchip Technology, and BOE Varitronix to develop a next-generation reference design for automotive displays, according to a company press release dated 4 January. Under the agreement, TDK will supply its patented PowerHap actuators, BOE Varitronix will provide screen and related controllers, while Microchip Technology will add its haptics electronics system, including amplifiers and microcontrollers. Innovobot Labs will develop the overa...
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    TDK expands its SmartAutomotive line of motion sensors
    TDK Corporation has announced the extension of its SmartAutomotive line of motion sensors, in a press release dated 15 November. It has also unveiled the InvenSense IAM-20380HT high temperature automotive monolithic 3-axis MotionTracking sensor platform solution for non-safety automotive applications. “With the introduction of IAM-20380HT, TDK further expands its SmartAutomotive family and its leadership into the Automotive market, pursuing its commitment to enrich lives through smart sensi...
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    TDK develops new multilayer inductors
    TDK Corporation has unveiled the new MLJ1608WG Series of multilayer inductors for automotive use cases, it said in a press release on 30 August. The inductors will be used in automotive Power over Coax (PoC) implementations. Mass production began earlier this month. Significance: The performance of automotive cameras has become very important given the increase in adoption of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The demands for higher-speed and larger-capacity interfaces are also growin...
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    TDK introduces tunnel-magnetoresistance-based angle sensor for automotive applications
    TDK Corporation has expanded its tunnel-magnetoresistance (TMR) angle sensor portfolio following the launch of the TAS4240 TMR-based angle sensor for automotive and industrial applications, it said in a press release on 14 July. According to the press release, the sensors enable precise angle measurements in applications where high performance is needed in confined spaces.   Significance: The TAS4240 is an ideal 360° angle sensor for measuring the rotor position of brushless DC (BLDC...
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    TDK to construct new multilayer ceramic capacitors plant in Japan for EVs, ADAS applications
    TDK Corporation has announced plans to construct a new production building on the premises of the company’s Kitakami Factory, Japan to enhance multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) production, according to a press release published by the company on 10 May. The construction of the new building is expected to begin at the end of this year and is slated to complete in June 2024, press release added. Significance: With growing demand for intelligent connected and electric vehicles (EVs), tec...
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    TDK develops new chip varistor for automotive Ethernet applications
    TDK Corporation has developed a new chip varistor for automotive Ethernet applications, it said in a press release on 22 March. Mass production of AVRH10C101KT4R7YA8 will begin this month. The varistor uses high-precision multilayer technology to enhance manufacturing process and process design. It comes in a small package of 1.0 x 0.5 x 0.5 mm, supports a maximum circuit voltage of up to 70V, and has an operating temperature range from -55°C to +150°C. Significance: The growing use of a...
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    TDK introduces KCZ1210DH series for automotive applications
    TDK Corporation introduces KCZ1210DH portfolio series common-mode filters that provide a noise control function for high-speed differential transmission signal lines for automobile applications, the company said in a press release on 22 February. The new module is available in a 1210 case size (1.25 x 1.0 x 0.5 mm).  Significance: The increasing demand of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and surround sensing systems has led to a growing usage of forward-sensing cameras and aroun...
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    TDK consolidates three units in Japan
    TDK has announced plans to consolidate its electronic business in Japan, according to a company press release on 20 December. TDK Akita, TDK Shonai, TDK Kofu will be consolidated to form TDK Electronics Factories with a capital of JPY200 million (USD1.7 million) with about 6,700 employees. The company will be in charge of development and manufacturing of various electronic components. Significance: TDK wants to consolidate the electronics business to enhance its monozukuri capacity. TDK will ...
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    TDK announces availability of automotive monolithic 6-Axis MotionTracking sensor platform solution
    TDK Corporation has announced the availability of InvenSense IAM-20680HT high temperature automotive monolithic 6-Axis MotionTracking sensor platform solution, according to a 7 December press release. “The InvenSense IAM-20680HT combines the IAM-20680 level of performance with the IAM-20680HP extended temperature range, offering the market the best trade-off in term of costs and benefits. Thanks to the new IAM-20680HT, mid-end automotive solutions can benefit of reliable inertial data up to...
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    TDK Ventures invests in nanomaterials company actnano
    TDK Corporation has invested in the Series B financing of actnano, a nanomaterials technology company, the company announced in a press release on 30 November. The company is exploring new standards for electronics protection through water and environmental-resistant smart coating solutions that protect a variety of electrical products. “When automotive electronics, like autopilot systems, interact with water or other environmental aggressors, the consequences can be dire. There has been vi...
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    Spark connected and TDK launch new automotive In-Cabin wireless charging solution
    According to press release on Business wire dated 4 October, Spark Connected announced the launch of The Beast 2.0—an automotive in-cabin wireless charging solution with TDK’s newest pattern coil technology. According to Ruwanga Dassanayake, COO at Spark Connected, “After the market success of The Beast 1.0, the Spark team did what they do best, and made a great solution even better. We are excited to introduce the next generation Beast 2.0 and pair it with TDK’s newest cutting-e...
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    TDK develops high-reliability chip beads for automotive applications
    TDK has announced the development and mass production of the MMZ1608-HE series of high-reliability chip beads for automotive use, according to a company press release on 28 September. It is compatible with high-durability solder in 150°C environments. The devices can be used for automotive applications associated with engine control modules (ECM), anti-lock brake systems (ABS), electric power steering (EPS), electric and hybrid electric vehicles (EV/EHV), inverters and LED headlights. ...
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    TDK launches new ceramic capacitors for automotive electronics applications
    Japanese multinational electronics company TDK announced via a press release on 14 September that it had expanded its CN series of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) to include four new products, two of which are specifically designed for automotive passive electronics applications. The new automotive MLCCs are the CNA5L1X7R1E106K capacitor with a capacitance of 10 ㎌ and the CNA6P1X7R1E226M with a capacitance of 22 ㎌. The two MLCCs are available in the 3216 and 3225 size formats. ...
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    TDK introduces new hall-effect sensors for hybrid and EVs
    Japanese multinational electronics company TDK announced via press release on 9 September that it had expanded its Micronas 3D HAL® sensor portfolio with the new HAR 3900 and HAR 3930 hall-effect sensors. According to the press release, the products enable stray-field compensated position detection in automotive and industrial applications while addressing the need for ISO 26262 compliant developments. According to the company, the sensors are SEooC and ASIL B ready, enabling ASIL D ...
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    TDK develops new miniaturized common-mode filters for automotive applications
    TDK Corporation has developed KCZ1210AH series of miniaturized common-mode filters for automotive applications, it said in a press release on 7 September. With a compact size measuring 1.25 x 1.0 x 0.5 mm, it allows for a smaller footprint on substrate and offers noise control function for different transmission signal lines for vehicles. The company is working to enhance its inductive devices for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and will expand its line of miniaturized common-mode filt...
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    TDK develops thin-film metal power inductors for automotive power circuits
    TDK has developed a series of thin-film metal power inductors for automotive power circuits, it said in a 3 August press release. Mass production will begin later this month. The thin-film inductors have an operating temperature range from -55°C to +150°C. The TFM series includes products with rated voltage of 40V, allowing use on an automotive power circuit side directly connected with a 12V battery. Significance: The inductors’ resin electrode structure results in increased robustness a...
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    TDK develops new insulated SMT transformers for e-mobility applications
    TDK has developed a new range of insulated SMT transformers for various DC/DC converter topologies and gate driver circuits in e-mobility applications, the company said in a press release on 4 February. The EPCOS E10 EM series’ compact design meets clearance and creepage requirements in accordance with the IEC 60664-1 standard. Significance: TDK offers a diverse range of electronic components for automotive applications. The company’s solutions are used in the fields of safety, comfort, i...
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    TDK collaborates with Uhnder to develop digital imaging radar for autonomous driving platform
    TDK Corporation has announced that its inertial navigation software unit Trusted Positioning and Uhnder have partnered to develop a localization reference design with Uhnder’s digital radar sensor and TPI’s AUTO positioning software. In a company press release on 11 January, TDK stated that the solution offers lane-level positioning accuracy in urban areas under all weather and lighting conditions. “Using Uhnder imaging radar, we can now apply our sophisticated positioning algorithms an...
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    TDK Corporation launches miniaturized MEMS gas sensor platform for CO2 detection in vehicles
    TDK Corporation has developed a miniaturized ultra-low power MEMS gas sensor platform detection of CO2 in vehicles, among other applications, the company said in a press release on 8 January. The InvenSense TCE-11101 comes in a 28-pin LGA package, with a metal cap and integrated particle ingress filter. Significance: Features of SmartEnviro products include ultra-low power, direct carbon dioxide (CO2) sensing, digital interface, miniaturized form factor, technology that offers very wide sensi...
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    TDK develops new high-current chokes for EV inverters
    TDK Corporation has developed ERU16 chokes as a part of its EPCOS ERU SMT power inductors, according to a company press release on 8 December. The devices have a footprint of 17.3 x 16.5 mm, and according to the company, takes up 12% less space on the PCB than their previous generation of chokes. The new series of high-current chokes is designed for operating temperatures between -40°C and +150 °C. Significance: The primary applications include inverters in hybrid and electric vehicles, out...
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    TDK develops automotive motion tracking sensor platform
    TDK Corporation has announced the availability of the InvenSense IAM-20680HP high-performance automotive MotionTracking sensor platform for nonsafety relevant automotive applications, according to a company press release on 2 December. “TDK is the only company offering a fully compatible, multiaxis, and multigrade automotive IMU platform of products, designed to meet the increasing customer demand of platform scalability in automotive solutions. Our unique and diversified portfolio helps cu...
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    TDK develops new chip NTC thermistors for automotive industry
    TDK Corporation has announced that it has developed new chip NTC thermistors, according to a company press release on 1 December. It is designed for conductive adhesion mounting. The thermistors are used for temperature sensing and compensation, measuring without direct contact in automotive applications including ABS, inside the transmission or engine. Significance: The thermistors have a wide operating temperature range from -55°C to 150°C. It can be applied in various temperature...
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    Vehicle electrification will be strong growth driver for magnetic sensors market
    The automotive industry has witnessed a sharp deceleration in vehicle sales over the last couple of years. While the trend was expected to reverse by the second half of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic will certainly sustain the slump. Despite the temporary setback, the industry is entering a crucial period. The increase in electric vehicle (EV) production, the advancement of autonomous driving technologies, and the deployment of connected car systems are going to drive demand in the automotive senso...
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    TDK unveils miniaturized automotive power inductors
    TDK Corporation has developed a new power inductor, BCL322515RT, for use in automotive electronics, the Japanese supplier said in a press release on 13 October. The new product is intended for insertion into the power line of an automobile electronic control circuit (ECU). The company expects to start mass production from this month. The power inductors are ideal for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and a range of ECUs. The new compact power inductors can achieve high inductance (47 ...
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    TDK develops multilayer ceramic capacitors for automotive applications
    TDK Corporation has developed new products in its CGA series of multilayer ceramic capacitors for automotive applications, the company said in a press release on 29 September. Primary application for the products includes smoothing voltage fluctuations and decoupling of power lines for electronic control units (ECU) in automotive applications. Significance: Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) is important for enhancing safety with multiple features supporting autonomous driving establis...
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    TDK launches automotive noise suppression filters
    TDK Corporation has announced the development of noise suppression filters for automobiles, according to a company press release from 15 September. Part of the MHF1608 series of high-frequency bands, mass production of the filters will begin later this month. The filters will be put in signal lines for electronic control circuits in automotive applications such as car audio, navigation, and battery monitoring systems. To control noises caused by conduction and radiation noise, a chi...
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    TDK develops chip varistors for automotive batteries
    TDK Corporation has developed a new range of open-mode chip varistors for automotive batteries, a company press release on 6 August read. The new chip varistors offer protection against transient surge voltages. They have an operating voltage of 14 VRMS and a maximum direct voltage of 16 VDC. The three types of the B725*0G1140S862 series can handle surge currents of 120 A, 200 A, and 400 A and have a temperature range of -55°C to +150°C. Significance: TDK makes electronic solut...
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    TDK Ventures invests in AI startup Groq
    TDK Corporation’s unit TDK Ventures has invested in Groq, a company press release on 4 August read. California-based Groq develops artificial intelligence and machine learning platforms for various industries. “Through its investment and support, TDK is helping Groq bring these capabilities to customers concerned about ML compute power demands and energy consumption. We're excited to work with TDK to deliver uniquely-scalable, high-performance ML, while driving sustainability and lowering...
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    TDK develops new TMR angle sensor for automotive applications
    TDK Corporation has unveiled a new tunnel-magnetoresistance (TMR) angle sensor for automotive applications, the company said in a press release on 30 June. The new TAD4140 features full redundancy with two signal processor units and 2×2 TMR bridges in a single TSSOP16 package. The sensors are capable of contactless sensing up to 360 degrees with an operating temperature range of -40°C up to +150°C. This makes it useful for applications such as Brushless DC (BLDC) motor commutation in elect...
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    TDK Corporation launches hybrid-polymer aluminum electrolytic capacitors with axial design
    TDK Corporation has developed two series of hybrid-polymer aluminum electrolytic capacitors and now offers two series with an axial design for automotive and industrial applications, the company said in a press release on 2 June. The B40600 and B40700 series are designed for rated voltages of 25V and 35V. The capacitors are available in an axial-lead design and a solder star version, enabling a variety of mounting options. The inner structure of all axial hybrid-polymer aluminum electrolytic ...
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    TDK unveils a new type of common-mode choke for automotive Ethernet
    TDK Corporation has developed a new type of common-mode choke that conforms to global automotive Ethernet standards, the company said in a press release on 19 May. The choke has a wide temperature range from -40 °C to +125 °C, due to a metal frame for the connecting electrodes.   The large values of the S-parameters create a high amplitude ratio between differential and common-mode levels, an important factor for signal integrity in the automotive Ethernet. The common mode inductance a...
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    TDK absorbs its wholly-owned subsidiary TDK-EPC Corporation
    TDK has decided to absorb and merge its wholly-owned subsidiary TDK-EPC Corporation, the company announced in a press release on 25 March. TDK Corporation will be the surviving company and TDK-EPC Corporation will be dissolved. The effective date of merger is scheduled to be 1 July 2020. Significance: While TDK is into manufacturing and sale of electronic components, TDK-EPC Corporation is into investment and financing for affiliated companies, and affiliated company management. In ...
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    CES 2020: TDK, Immersion display haptic solutions on large automotive touchscreen
    Japanese firm TDK and Immersion, a developer of touch feedback technology, have jointly demonstrated haptic solutions on a large automotive touchscreen at the 2020 CES in Las Vegas, United States, according to a press release on 8 January. The companies showcased the ability to incorporate a variety of haptic effects on a large touchscreen using a single piezoelectric actuator. The reference design demonstrator showcases the use of advanced haptics to create realistic touch feedback for buttons,...
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    TDK Ventures backs micromobility company Wheels
    TDK’s subsidiary TDK Ventures Inc. has added to its growing portfolio of companies with its investment in Wheels, an operator of a shared electric mobility platform designed to revolutionize dockless mobility with its compact e-bike, to bolster the company’s momentum and innovation, according to a company press release on 16 October 2019. As an investor in Wheels’ over-subscribed funding round led by DBL Partners, TDK Ventures furthers its own mission to propel digital and energy transform...
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    TDK develops HAL 3900 3D position hall sensor with stray-field compensation and SPI interface
    TDK Corporation has unveiled a position sensor, the HAL 3900, as part of its Micronas portfolio, the company said in a press release on 9 October. The HAL 3900 features real 3D magnetic-field measurement capability and 2D stray-field robust position detection and the data is delivered via a high-speed serial peripheral interface (SPI). The HAL 3900 sensor uses the patented 3D HAL pixel cell technology. It helps in measuring magnetic fields accurately and enables the measurement of all th...
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    TDK launches new series of ceramic-based EPCOS ultrasonic sensor disk
    TDK Corporation announced the launch of a new series of ceramic-based EPCOS ultrasonic sensor disks in a press release on 19 September. In automotive electronics, the sensor disks can be used in park assist or blind spot monitoring systems, level sensing for fuel or SCR tanks, as well as interior monitoring for antitheft systems. The sensor disks are also suitable for collision avoidance systems in automated guided vehicles. Significance: The sensors can also be used in industria...
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    TDK launches new multilayer varistors for automotive Ethernet
    TDK has expanded its lineup of multilayer varistors for automotive Ethernet with the addition of AVRH10C221KT1R5YA8, according to a company press release on 17 September. The new product features a very high Electrostatic discharge (ESD) robustness for use in particularly hostile environments. The product is ideal for ESD protection of ECUs networked with automotive Ethernet. The new addition to the AVR series offers reliable ESD protection up to 25 kV (IEC61000-4-2). The new chip varistor fe...
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    TDK launches new aluminum electrolytic capacitors for automotive applications
    Japan-based TDK has launched a new series of aluminum electrolytic capacitors – known as the SMD series – for diverse applications including automotive, according to a company press release on 4 September. The SMD series has extended TDK’s range of hybrid polymer aluminum electrolytic capacitors. The new devices are available in 25 V DC / 330 µF and 35 V DC / 270 µF versions, each with dimensions of 10 x 10.2 mm. The capacitors can be used in automotive electronic control units (ECUs) an...
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    TDK launches new power inductors for LED headlights
    TDK has launched new power inductors for automotive LED headlights, according to a company press release on 3 September. The new series SPM-VT series expands TDK’s lineup of metal core power inductors. The new wire-wound power inductors feature both a broad operating temperature range from -55°C up to +155°C and high rated currents from 4.7 A to 36.6 A (Isat), depending on type. The new products, initially available in three sizes: 7.5 x 7.0 x 5.4 mm, 10.5 x 10.0 x 6.5 mm and 13.0 x 12.5 x 6...
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    TDK to showcase latest battery and xEV solutions at Battery Show North America 2019
    TDK Corporation will demonstrate its latest solutions for hybrids and electric vehicles, including batteries, at the Battery Show North America 2019, scheduled to be held on 10-12 September in Novi, Michigan, the company said on 29 August. The company’s display at the event will include aluminium electric capacitors, temperature sensors, current sense transformers, pulse transformers, high-voltage contactors, film capacitors, and multilayer ceramic capacitors. These products will be ...
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    TDK launches new magnetic sensors for automotive applications
    TDK has expanded its Micronas magnetic sensor portfolio with CUR 423x sensors developed for current measurements in automotive and industrial applications, the company said in a press release on 18 June. The new sensors are ideal for DC and AC measurements in high-power applications and can measure currents above 1200A. According to TDK, its non-intrusive, galvanically-isolated CUR 423x sensors are particularly suited for high-voltage battery monitoring systems for hybrids and electric vehicl...
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    Immersion signs licensing agreement with TDK Electronics for haptic feedback technology
    Immersion, a developer of touch feedback technology, has signed an agreement with TDK’s subsidiary TDK Electronics for the design and marketing of haptic feedback technology for the latter’s PowerHap piezo actuators, the two companies said in separate press releases on 24 April. As per the agreement, Immersion will include TDK’s actuators in reference designs for the automotive, industrial, and other markets. In addition, Immersion will certify the components for use with its software prod...
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    TDK launches new series of DC-DC converters for automotive applications
    TDK has launched the new FS series of µPOL DC-DC converters suitable for various applications including automotive, according to a company press release on 18 March. The company claims that the new DC-DC converters are the industry’s most compact and highest power density point-of-load solutions for applications such as big data, machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), 5G cells, IoT and computing enterprise. TDK explained that the new FS series integrates the integrated circuit (IC...
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    TDK introduces fully integrated motor controller for automotive applications
    TDK has expanded its Micronas embedded motor controller portfolio with the addition of a new high-voltage controller (HVC) 4420F, according to a company press release on 19 February.  TDK expects to start production of the new product in 2020. The new product is suitable for applications such as grille shutter, smart valves and pumps and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) flaps. The HVC 4420F optionally comes with production-ready and highly flexible, parameterizable firmw...
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    TDK launches new power inductors for ADAS applications
    TDK has launched a new thin-film metal power inductor – TFM252012ALVA – for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) applications, according to a company press release on 12 February. The new compact inductors can be connected directly to a 12 V car battery. The new inductors with a rated current of 1.6 A and an inductance of 4.7 μH can operate under a temperature range of -55 °C to +150 °C and are therefore ideal for automotive power circuits. The new product can be used in various auto...
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    TDK launches InvenSense Coursa Drive software for autonomous vehicles
    TDK has launched InvenSense Coursa Drive software, which the company claims is the world’s first inertial-aided positioning solution for autonomous vehicle (AV) platform developers. According to the company’s press release on 8 January, the Coursa Drive is a high-performance extension of the InvenSense Positioning Library (IPL). The new product is suitable for Level 2 to Level 5 advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). TDK said that Coursa Drive helps enhance inertial-only vehicle position...
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    TDK launches new line of automotive motion sensors for vehicles
    At the CES 2019 this week in Las Vegas (United States), TDK will launch a new line of automotive high-accuracy devices from InvenSense, a TDK group company. According to a company press release on 8 January, TDK’s new IAM motion sensor line includes IAM-20680, IAM-20680HP, IAM-20380 and IAM-20381. The company says the new motion sensors are ideal for a variety of applications, including navigation system, automotive lift gate motion detection, accurate location for vehicle-to-vehicle and infra...
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    CES 2019: TDK to present automotive electronics solutions
    TDK will present its sensor, passive components and electronics solutions marketed under brands such as TDK, InvenSense, Micronas, Chirp, Tronics and EPCOS at the CES 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) next month, the company said in a press release on 12 December. The display will include TDK PiezoHapt, PowerHap, PiezoListen, and Micronas 3D position hall sensors. TDK will also launch new sensors with unique seven-axis fusion technology, and high-precision, inertial-aided positioning sof...
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    TDK to acquire Showa Denko’s rare earth magnetic alloy business
    TDK has reached an agreement with Showa Denko and concluded a transfer contract, where Showa Denko agreed to transfer its business that conducts research and development (R&D) on rare earth magnetic alloys to TDK, the two Japanese companies announced in separate press releases on 27 November. The assets subject to this transfer consist mainly of a business sector that conducts R&D on rare earth magnetic alloys at the Chichibu plant in Japan and Showa Denko’s intellectual proper...
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    TDK launches new aluminum electrolytic capacitors for automotive applications
    TDK has launched developed new B41897 series of EPCOS single-ended aluminum electrolytic capacitors for automotive applications, according to a press release on 13 November. The new series is ideal for automotive electronics control units (ECU) and power supplies. The new compact B41897 series with high ripple current capability are available for rated voltages in the range of 25 V DC to 75 V DC and cover a capacitance range from 270 µF to 12,000 µF. The new products are designed for continuou...
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    TDK, Aito to jointly develop new haptic solutions for automotive applications
    TDK Electronics, a subsidiary of TDK Corporation, has joined forces with the Netherlands-based Aito for the development and supply of touch response solutions for automotive applications, the two companies said in separate press releases last week. The jointly developed solutions will be based on TDK’s portfolio of piezo actuators with haptic feedback and Aito’s HapticTouch control solution. The combined haptic solutions of TDK and Aito are expected to enable a natural and intuitive interact...
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    TDK to present passive components, sensors for automotive applications at Electronica 2018
    TDK will showcase its passive components and a range of sensors for automotive applications at Electronica 2018 in Germany next month, according to a press release. Within passive components, TDK will present 4D transponder coil that enables smart car keys to transfer important vehicle data via near field communications (NFC), and Smart Crystal, which helps enhance the light efficiency of vehicle headlights or projectors. Among sensors, TDK will exhibit motion, position, angle, inertial, tempera...
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    TDK launches new film capacitors for automotive applications
    TDK has launched a new B3203 series of EPCOS MKP Y2 capacitors for electromagnetic interference (EMI) suppression in automotive applications, according to a company press release on 9 October. The new capacitors are designed for rated voltage of 350 V AC with capacitances from 4.7 nF to 1.2 µF. The company said that the new capacitors offer a stable capacitance value even under harsh environmental conditions. The AEC-Q200.qualified capacitors can operate at a maximum operating temperature of 11...
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    TDK signs capital and business alliance agreement with Toda Kogyo
    TDK’s board of directors agreed to sign a capital and business alliance agreement with Toda Kogyo Corp., a manufacturer of iron oxide and electronic materials, TDK announced in a press release on 30 July. In addition, TDK agreed to sign a share transfer agreement with ITOCHU Corporation to acquire all outstanding shares of Toda Kogyo held by ITOCHU. Subsequent to the transaction, TDK will hold 23.93% of the outstanding shares of Toda Kogyo, with Toda Kogyo becoming an equity method affiliate o...
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    TDK’s Q1 net income up 47.9% y/y to USD145.9 million
    TDK has reported a 47.9% year-on-year (y/y) growth in net income to JPY16.2 billion (USD145.9 million) for the first quarter ended 30 June 2018. Net sales for the period were up 18.5% y/y to JPY343.06 billion, driving a 53.1% y/y growth in operating income to JPY25.42 billion. TDK reported higher sales across all business segments. Passive Components segment’s sales rose 16.5% y/y to JPY112.7 billion. Within the segment, sales of capacitors grew 22.5% y/y to JPY44.4 billion, inductive devic...
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    TDK to relocate corporate headquarters in Japan’s capital city Tokyo
    TDK will relocate its corporate headquarters in Tokyo, Japan in November this year, according to a press release yesterday (28 June). The company will relocate to Nihonbashi Takashimaya Mitsui Building in Tokyo. The relocation is expected to take place from 23 November through 25 November 2018, with new head office scheduled to start business on 26 November. The relocating companies will be TDK Corporation, TDK-Lambda Corporation, and TDK Service Corporation. Significance: In September last y...
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    TDK to present range of automotive sensors at Sensors Expo & Conference 2018 in US
    TDK will present a range of automotive sensors at the Sensors Expo & Conference 2018 from 26-28 June in California (United States), according to a company press release. The display will include TDK’s newly launched TMR angle sensor ‘TAD2140 magnetic sensor’, which the company claims provides the industry’s highest accuracy for angle error. It is ideal for automotive applications such as steering motor commutation. TDK group company Micronas will showcase magnetic sensors and embe...
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    TDK launches new magnetic sensors for automotive applications
    TDK has launched new TAD2140 magnetic sensor, expanding its portfolio of TMR angle sensors for automotive and industrial applications, according to a company press release on 12 June. The Japanese supplier will exhibit the new sensor at the Sensor+Test exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany from 26-28 June and at the Sensors Expo in San Jose, California (United States). The TAD2140 is available in a new TO-6 package that integrates six capacitors and one resistor. The sensor can be welded or solder...
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    TDK unveils new dual-die hall-effect sensor for automotive applications
    TDK has expanded its Micronas Dual-Die Hall-effect sensor portfolio with the launch of HAR 379x sensors for multidimensional magnetic field measurements in safety-critical automotive applications, the company said in a press release last week (7 June). The sensors comply with the ISO 26262 rules in supporting the safety critical applications in automotive. The company expects to start production of new sensors in the first quarter of 2019. TDK will exhibit its HAR 379x sensors at the Sensor+Test...
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    TDK acquires power semiconductor IC developer Faraday Semi
    TDK has acquired Faraday Semi, a supplier of advanced power semiconductor ICs, to boost its portfolio of power devices and advanced packaging technology, the company said in a press release yesterday (9 May). Faraday Semi has become a wholly owned subsidiary of TDK After the acquisition. Significance: US-based Faraday Semiconductor is a manufacturer of power management products for diverse industries including automotive. Faraday Semi claims that it makes the world’s smallest class of Point...
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    TDK launches high-voltage contactors for e-mobility applications
    TDK has extended its high-voltage contactors (HVC) series with current capabilities of 300A and 500A. According to a company press release on 8 May, the Japanese supplier has launched the new HVC300 and HVC500 types with current capabilities of 300 A and 500 A, respectively. The new contactors can switch voltages up to 900 V DC, while versions for 1200 V DC are available on request. The HVC series is ideal for use in battery management systems and DC charging stations in e-mobility applications....
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    TDK unveils new flash storage devices for automotive applications
    TDK has unveiled three new series of flash storage devices—the embedded secure digital (SD) ESRD4 series, the embedded solid-state drive (SSD) ESS1B series, and the M.2 SSD Type 2280-D5-B-M SNS1B series—for various applications including automotive, according to a company press release on 8 May. The company is showcasing all three series at the Embedded Systems Expo (ESEC) in Japan from 9–11 May. The new products are suitable for automotive applications such as navigation systems, ...
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    TDK unveils new multilayer ceramic chip capacitors for automotive use
    TDK has developed a new CN series of multilayer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCC), according to a company press release yesterday (17 April). TDK claims the new series is the industry’s first soft-termination with low equivalent series resistance (ESR). The new MLCCs are suitable for battery lines in automotive as well as industrial robot applications. The capacitors are also suitable for use in automotive ECUs, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and automated driving systems, according t...
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    TDK unveils low-profile power inductor for automotive applications
    TDK has unveiled ‘MLD2012’ multilayer low-profile power inductor for automotive power circuits, according to a company press release last month (27 March). The company said the new product is ideal for a range of automotive applications such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) and telematics systems as well as various automotive electronic control units (ECUs) and modules. TDK started mass production of MLD2012 this month. Significance: The compact ...
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    TDK unveils 3D transponder coils for automotive applications
    TDK Corporation has unveiled a new B82453C0335A022 3D transponder coil offering a high sensitivity level for automotive passive entry passive start (PEPS) and other access systems, according to a company press release. The new coil expands the company’s existing range of 3D transponder coils and offers sensitivity levels of 25.5mV/µT to 83 mV/µT and inductance values of 30 mH, 33 mH, and 55 mH, respectively, for the x-, y-, and z-axes. Significance: According to TDK, demand for elect...
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    TDK to acquire provider of ultrasonic sensors Chirp Microsystems
    TDK has agreed to acquire US-based ultrasonic microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) provider, Chirp Microsystems, the Japanese supplier announced in a press release yesterday (28 February). Chirp Microsystems will become a wholly owned subsidiary of TDK and will operate within the MEMS Sensors Business Group of TDK subsidiary InvenSense, which was acquired in May last year to expand TDK’s MEMS range in the automotive, manufacturing, and energy markets. “TDK is committed to contributi...
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    TDK unveils new 3-terminal feedthrough filters for automotive applications
    TDK has unveiled new 3-terminal feedthrough filters ‘YFF18AC0J105M’ for automotive applications, the Japanese supplier announced in a press release yesterday (13 February). The new compact YFF18AC0J105M features the industry’s highest capacitance of 1 µF for a feedthrough filter of its size, claims the company. The new filter offers a rated current of 2 A and a rated voltage of 6.3 V. The product, compliant with AEC-Q200 standards, is suitable for a wide range of decoupling applications t...
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    TDK unveils actuators with haptic feedback for automotive application
    TDK has developed new miniaturized “PowerHap” piezo actuators with haptic feedback, the Japanese supplier said in a press release yesterday (14 December). The product is ideal for a range of applications, including automotive. PowerHap actuators feature the highest acceleration and force, the lowest insertion height and the fastest response time of <1 ms, compared with traditional electromagnetic solutions such as eccentric rotary motors (ERMs) and linear resonant actuators (LRAs), cla...
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    CES 2018: TDK to present automotive sensor range
    TDK Corporation is set to showcase its range of sensor technology at the upcoming CES 2018 in the United States, the company announced in a press release on 12 December. The showcase for automotive applications will include ‘EPCOS Automotive Sensors’ and ‘Micronas Hall-Effect Sensors’. The EPCOS branded automotive sensor features high-performance and long-term stable pressure sensing elements, which are designed to withstand pressure ranges of 100 mbar up to 40bar. The sensors can also b...
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    TDK announces absorption-type merger of consolidated subsidiary
    TDK has announced absorption-type merger of TDK Magnetic Field Sensor G.K., a wholly owned subsidiary of the company and a special purpose company, effective 1 April 2018, according to a company press release. TDK will be the surviving company, while TDK Magnetic Field Sensor will be the absorbed company. Significance: The move is aimed at enhancing effective use of business resources and streamlining of business operations, said the company. The merger will not impact the company’s name, a...
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    TDK to partially outsource development operation to Tabuchi Electric
    Japanese auto components supplier TDK has agreed to partially outsource its development operations to Tabuchi Electric, the company announced in a press release late last month. The cooperation will help TDK enhance power equipment business for electric and hybrid cars. TDK informed that the outsourced development operations will be carried out as part of the capital and business alliance agreement concluded between TDK and Tabuchi in 2007. Significance: Tabuchi mainly deals in power conditio...
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    TDK launches new miniaturized pressure sensors dies for automotive applications
    TDK has launched a new series of miniaturized EPCOS MEMS pressure sensor dies - C33 series - for automotive applications, according to a company press release yesterday (10 October). The automotive versions of the C33 series have dimensions of just 1 mm x 1 mm x 0.4 mm, making them one of the smallest of their kind in the industry, said the company. Significance: The new C33 automotive sensors, qualified to AEC-Q101 standards, are designed for absolute pressures of 1.2 bar to 10 bar. The typi...
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    TDK relocate headquarters in Japan 
    TDK has decided to relocate its headquarters to the Nihonbashi 2-chome Urban Redevelopment District in Tokyo, Japan from the current headquarters in from the Shibaura district, the company announced in a press release last week (1 September). The relocation is expected to complete in October 2018.  The company also announced that it will construct a new building at its Technical Center in Chiba prefecture, Japan. The new building in Ichikawa in Japan is currently under construction and i...
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    TDK unveils inrush current limiters for automotive applications
    TDK has expanded its range of EPCOS PTC-based inrush current limiters by adding four new versions of the B5921*J0130A020 series, the company announced in a press release yesterday (18 July). The new PTC inrush current limiters are suitable for onboard charging circuits and the charging and discharging of DC link capacitors in the drives of hybrids and electric vehicles. Significance: According to TDK, its  new AEC-Q200 qualified PTC inrush current limiters can very quickly limit the curr...
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    TDK launches 3D transponder coils for automotive applications
    TDK has unveiled a new series of 3D transponder coils offering a high sensitivity level for passive entry passive start (PEPS) and other access systems, according to a company press release. The new B82453C*A* series features six types of 3D transponder coils, with each offering sensitivity levels from 45 mV/µT to 83 mV/µT and inductance values in the range of 4.75 mH to 13.2 mH. Significance: The company says demand for electronic components is rising for various applications including aut...
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    TDK launches high-voltage contactors for EV applications
    TDK has launched the new HVC200A bipolar high-voltage contactor for battery isolating switches and onboard charging circuits in e-mobility applications, according to a company press release. The company says versions with 12 V and 24 V drives for continuous currents of between 100 A and 500 A at maximum permissible operating voltages of 900 V are currently under development. Significance: The new devices can operate under voltages of up to 450 V DC and a high continuous current of 200 A. The ...
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    TDK launches common-mode choke for automotive Ethernet
    TDK has launched ACT1210L common-mode choke for automotive Ethernet applications, the company announced in a press release yesterday (20 June). The company claims the new choke is the world’s smallest of its type for automotive Ethernet applications. The company began series production of the new common-mode chokes this month. Significance: The new product with excellent electrical parameters features TDK's advanced design and winding technology. The new common-mode chokes can operate under...
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    TDK unveils TMR angle sensor for automotive applications
    TDK has unveiled the new TMR angle sensor TAD2141 with digital output for automotive applications, according to a company press release yesterday (13 June). The new sensor is suitable for automotive applications focusing on future systems for automated driving, such as EPS drives and brushless motors, as well as steering angle and pedal positions. The company will present the new TMR angle sensor at Sensors Expo in San Jose, the United States, which will be held on 28-29 June. Significance: T...
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    TDK concludes acquisition of InvenSense
    TDK has concluded acquisition of InvenSense in an all-cash deal, according to a company press release yesterday (18 May). In December last year, TDK signed a definitive agreement to buy InvenSense for a cash consideration of USD1.3 billion. As per the agreement, the acquisition will be carried out through a merger of a newly created subsidiary of TDK with and into InvenSense, with InvenSense continuing as a wholly owned subsidiary of TDK following the merger. Significance: Subsequent to the a...
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    TDK launches new solid state drives for automotive applications
    TDK has unveiled CFA9D Series of CompactFlash (CF) cards and the SDA9D Series of 2.5-inch solid state drives (SSDs) with parallel ATA (PATA) support, according to a company press release. The new products are ideal for diverse applications including automotive navigation systems, portable navigation devices (PNDs), digital tachographs, data loggers, dashboard cameras, rear view monitors and other automotive/in-car equipment. The company expects to begin sales of new products in August this year....
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    TDK announces management changes
    TDK has announced certain personnel changes, effective 29 June, according to a company press release. The company has appointed Seiji Osaka and Joachim Zichlarz as executive vice-president, and Tetsuji Yamanishi as senior vice-president. Presently, Osaka and Zichlarz are serving as senior vice-president, while Yamanishi is serving as a corporate officer. TDK is a Japan-based manufacturer of electronic components, which include electronic media, ferrite products, recording devices and hard dis...
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    TDK receives requisite regulatory approvals for InvenSense acquisition
    TDK has received all requisite regulatory approvals to acquire InvenSense, according to a company press release today (19 April). The deal was announced in December last year. InvenSense will hold a meeting of its stockholders on 17 May to, among other things, consider a proposal to adopt the merger agreement relating to the acquisition. Pending this approval, both companies now expect to conclude the deal shortly after the InvenSense stockholders meeting. Significance: In December last year,...
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    TDK develops 11kW isolated bidirectional DC-DC converter
    Power supply products manufacturer TDK has developed an 11kW model of isolated DC-DC converter, EZA11K, which will be sold under its TDK-Lambda brand, starting later this month, the company said in a press release on Tuesday. EZA11K will deliver over four times greater output than the current DC-DC converter model from TDK, the company said. Significance: This product will help downsize large-capacity devices. Currently, lithium-ion batteries and other high-performance secondary batteries are...
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    TDK introduces new choke for automotive applications
    TDK has introduced new ADL3225V choke for automotive power over coax (POC) applications, the company announced in a press release yesterday (11 April). The new AEC-Q200 qualified choke is available with compact dimensions of 3.2 mm x 2.5 mm x 2.4 mm. The company expects to begin mass production of the ADL3225V in April. Significance: POC applications require high impedance at the branch of the power line and the signal line to prevent high-frequency signal from causing interference on the pow...
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    TDK subsidiary to buy ICsense
    TDK’s wholly owned subsidiary TDK-Micronas GmbH has agreed to acquire ICsense NV, the Japanese supplier said in a press release yesterday (28 March). “With this acquisition we have taken another decisive step forward in our sensor business, strengthening our position in the automotive and industrial market and providing increased value and services for our customers,” said Matthias Bopp, general manager of TDK’s Magnetic Sensors Business Group and CEO of TDK-Micronas. Subsequent to the a...
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    TDK announces organization, personnel changes
    TDK has announced certain organizational and management changes, effective 1 April 2017, says a company press release. The company has established Sensor Systems Business Company, which will include Temperature & Pressure Sensors Business Group, Magnetic Sensors Business Group and MEMS Microphones Business Division. The company has renamed Magnetic Heads & Sensors Business Company, affiliated HDD Heads Business Group and Quality Assurance Group to Magnetic Heads Business Company, Magneti...
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    TDK unveils multilayer chip beads and inductors with soft-termination technology
    TDK has unveiled the KMZ1608 and KPZ1608 series of chip beads and the KLZ1608 and KLZ2012 series of inductors with soft-termination technology, according to a company press release yesterday (21 March). The products feature a conductive resin layer that offers effective protection against board flexure and solder cracks due to mechanical stress during mounting and thermal shock during operation. According to the company, the new chip leads and inductors are ideal for demanding automotive appl...
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    TDK develops actuators with haptic feedback for car navigation systems
    TDK has developed ‘PiezoHapt’ actuator with haptic feedback for car navigation systems, according to a company press release on 14 February. The ultra-thin actuator with a response time of just 4 ms features a unimorph design consisting of a multilayer piezo element bonded to one side of a vibration plate. The company expects to start shipments of samples of the power-saving PiezoHapt device in March 2017. The actuator can operate in low voltages of ≤24 V and can produce a wide variety of ...
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    TDK unveils multilayer ceramic chip capacitors for automotive applications
    TDK has launched new Multilayer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCCs) with X8L temperature characteristics, says a company press release. The company has also extended capacitance range of its existing X8R types. The new MLCCs expanded TDK’s product line for automotive applications. These capacitors offer high reliability at temperatures ranging from -55°C to +150°C, with a capacitance drift of ±15% for X8R types and +15/-40% for the X8L types. The company expects to begin mass production and sal...
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    TDK to acquire InvenSense; closes public tender offer to acquire Tronics
    TDK has inked a definitive agreement to buy all outstanding InvenSense shares for a cash consideration of USD 1.3 billion, the two companies said in separate press releases. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of the fiscal year ending 31 March 2018. The acquisition will be carried out through a merger of a newly created subsidiary of TDK with and into InvenSense, with InvenSense continuing as a wholly owned subsidiary of TDK following the merger, says the company. Subsequent to ...
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    Micronas accelerates product development with OpenText Connectivity Solutions
    Micronas is using OpenText Connectivity Solutions to accelerate product development, the company said in a press release. OpenText solution enables Micronas to reduce time to market, protect proprietary information and centralize data operations for rapid execution of research and development. Micronas, which was acquired by Japan-based TDK Group last year, develops and produces semiconductor-based sensor and integrated circuit (IC) system solutions for automotive and industrial applications....
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    TDK expands portfolio of EPCOS ERU SMT power inductors for automotive applications
    TDK has expanded its portfolio of EPCOS ERU SMT power inductors with the addition of new ERU16 choke series that comprises 10 different types, according to a company press release. The new devices can be used as output and storage chokes in a range of power supply topologies such as xEV applications, point-of-load (POL) converters, DC-DC converters, high-current switch-mode power supplies and solar converters. The components of the new series are RoHS-compatible and qualified to AEC-Q200. The...
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