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...]
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...]
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...]
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 high-voltage contactors for EV and dc charging applications
TDK Corporation has announced two new additions to its high-voltage contactor portfolio for harsh environments: the HVC43MC with integrated mirror contact and the HVC45 with enhanced short-circuit current handling capability. These new contactors … [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...]
New varistors offer sustainable over-voltage protection for EV systems
TDK Corporation has announced the release of five new SMD multilayer varistors (MLVs), marking an industry first with a reduced carbon (CO₂) footprint while meeting rigorous automotive qualification standards. These components are the first in … [Read more...]
MEMS sensors enhance ADAS and safety applications
TDK Corporation is further extending its InvenSense SmartAutomotive MEMS sensor family with the IAM-20685HP and IAM-20689 second-generation six-axis IMUs for automotive safety applications. Both devices deliver reliable motion data for … [Read more...]
Introducing a modular dc link capacitor designed for xEV traction inverters
TDK Corporation has introduced 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 … [Read more...]