TDK Corporation has expanded its TFM201612BLEA series (2.0 x 1.6 x 1.2 mm – L x W x H) of thin-film power inductors for automotive power circuits, now supporting higher currents up to 5.6 A. The two new components offer rated inductances of 0.33 µH … [Read more...]
High-temperature motion sensor supports software-defined EV platforms
TDK Corporation announced the global distribution availability of the InvenSense SmartAutomotive IAM-20680HV, a high-value 6-axis IMU designed for various in-cabin applications that also require the component to withstand harsh conditions up to +125 … [Read more...]
Integrating MEMS technology into next-gen vehicle safety features
Sensor technology has revolutionized the automotive sector, enabling significant advancements in safety, comfort, and automation. Today, vehicles have systems that leverage precise sensing capabilities to enhance the driver and passenger experience … [Read more...]
Expanded filter range addresses high-frequency stability in EVs
TDK Corporation has expanded its YFF series of 3-terminal filters for automotive electronics, now supporting higher voltages up to 35 V and capacitances up to 4.7 µF. These components are designed to suppress voltage variation and high-frequency … [Read more...]
New EMC components streamline power circuit design for EVs and electronics
TDK Corporation has expanded its MPZ1608-PH series of large-current multilayer chip beads for automotive and commercial power supply lines (1.6 x 0.8 x 0.6 mm – L x W x H). The components are especially relevant in the growing field of electric … [Read more...]
High-voltage contactor enables safer power switching for EVs
TDK Corporation has launched the HVC50, a high-voltage dc contactor engineered for the safe and reliable connection or disconnection of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicle (EV) traction systems, megawatt-charging systems (MCS), and energy … [Read more...]
High-capacitance 100-V MLCC supports 48-V EV architectures
TDK Corporation has expanded its CGA series of automotive multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) to include a 10 µF, 100 V model in 3225 size (3.2 x 2.5 x 2.5 mm – L x W x H), featuring X7R characteristics (Class II dielectric). This represents the … [Read more...]
New partnership advances dry battery electrode technology
AM Batteries, a dry battery electrode (DBE) technology expert, has entered a joint development agreement with TDK Corporation, a global electronics provider, to pave a path toward energy-efficient battery manufacturing. The partnership aims to … [Read more...]
New gate driver SoC supports more efficient EV subsystems
TDK Corporation is extending the power capability of its Micronas HVC 5x embedded motor controller family with the new high-voltage microcontroller (HVC) 5481G for automotive applications. The HVC 5481G is a programmable gate driver system-on-chip … [Read more...]
New sensors for EV powertrain cooling applications
TDK Corporation has launched the B58101A0851A000, the first in a new line of immersion temperature sensors (ITS) designed specifically for electric vehicle (EV) powertrain cooling applications. This highly responsive, fully sealed NTC thermistor … [Read more...]
Low-capacitance transformers enable more efficient EV power systems
TDK Corporation has unveiled the EPCOS EP9 series, a more compact alternative to the existing E10EM surface-mount transformers designed specifically for IGBT and FET gate driver circuits. Engineered for high performance in demanding e-mobility and … [Read more...]
Advanced battery-cell assessment enables real-time visualization and analysis
TDK Ventures Inc., the corporate venture capital arm of TDK Corporation, has announced its investment in Glimpse, a company developing next-generation battery quality management technology. Glimpse’s X-ray computed tomography (CT) scanning … [Read more...]
Compact EMI suppression capacitors support EV on-board chargers
TDK Corporation recently introduced the EPCOS B3292xM3/N3 series of X2 EMI suppression capacitors, designed to support high-reliability applications, including automotive on-board chargers (OBCs) and industrial energy storage systems. These … [Read more...]
New Pb-free NTC thermistors ideal for EV battery packs
TDK Corporation has introduced the L862 (B57862L) and L871 (B57871L) NTC thermistors, designed for a variety of applications, including electric vehicle (EV) battery packs. These thermistors offer reliable temperature measurement within a range of … [Read more...]
New common-mode chokes for high-current systems
TDK Corporation has launched the EPCOS SurfIND series, a new range of current-compensated ring-core double chokes for high currents and surface mounting (ordering code: B82725S2*A/B). SurfIND offers an SMD solution for those who rely on reflow … [Read more...]
How to attain low-frequency noise shielding in electric vehicles?
The electrification of vehicles is transforming the automotive industry and bringing significant advancements and challenges. Among the most pressing challenges is the management of electromagnetic noise, particularly in the low-frequency band. As … [Read more...]