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TDK is introducing two new DC link capacitor series optimized for on-board chargers (OBCs) in electric vehicles: the ultra compact B43655 and B43656 series. Both series are optimised for forced cooling operation, says the company. It highlights the series support the growing trend toward higher voltages and currents in next-generation OBC platforms. They are available in compact snap-in designs ranging ...

TDK is expanding its NTCSP series of NTC thermistor components with two new options. For temperature detection and temperature compensation, they are primarily aimed at automotive power modules. For example, applications such anti‑lock braking systems (ABS), transmissions, and engines. As mentioned, there are two further variations in the series: NTCSP163JF103FT1H and NTCSP164KF104FT1H. They differ on resistance and the B constant ...

TDK has announced its B3271xP series of DC link film capacitors, with a maximum operating temperature of +125 °C and no power derating up to +105 °C. The company highlights the thermal robustness makes them suitable for demanding automotive and industrial power electronics applications. For example, xEV traction inverters, onboard chargers, and DC-DC converters, where continuous ripple loads are common. ...

The TDK-Lambda HFE rack mount industrial power supply series now supports power levels of 3500W. The new series – HFE3500 – aims at applications including factory automation, industrial printing, RF transmission, base stations, and servers. And each 1U high 19” rack can accommodate up to four power supplies. They can deliver 13300W of bulk power or operate as a hot-swap ...

ICsense, a TDK Group company, has opened a new Electronic Wafer Sort (EWS) cleanroom as part of its latest strategic investment programme. ICsense has not only ramped up its in-house production capabilities to provide a complete turnkey EWS and final-test (FT) ASIC solution, it’s fab independence means customers benefit from flexibility in foundry selection, process technologies and scalable large volume ...

TDK has introduced hybrid polymer electrolytics that can resist 30g vibration, for automotive and industrial applications – tested to MIL-STD-202, Method 204. The parts are surface-mount, and their vibration resistance “is achieved by four posts that come out of the base plate of the component and stabilise the can in the event of mechanical shocks and vibrations”, according to the ...

TDK and Hokkaido University are to demonstrate real-time learning in a ‘reservoir’ analogue AI chip that mimics the cerebellum at CEATEC in Japan. Reservoir computing is not deep-learning, where there is an input layer, multiple hidden layers and an output layer, usually implemented in digital logic that executes many, sometime trillions, of multiply and add operations. “Reservoir computing consists of an ...

TDK has unveiled through-hole aluminum electrolytic capacitors designed to work at up to +140°C for automotive power steering, fan control and transmission systems. They come in axial-lead (B41699) and soldering star (B41799, see photo) types, rated to 25 or 35V, with capacitance ranging from 1,800 to 13,000µF. These are branded as “ultra compact” by the company. Picking a mid-range example, 4,700μF types ...

TDK has introduced ferrite ‘E’ cores up to 40 x 80 x 160mm for industrial applications such as motor drives. The largest one is made from N87 ferrite, while most of the rest also come in N88 or N97. One, measuring 80 x 40 x 38mm, comes in N97, or also N95. When even more magnetic mass is needed, the ...

TDK has introduced a set of 3.3 x 3.3 x 1.35mm point-of-load converters. There are 12 models in the FS160x series, divided into three output current ratings: FS1606 for 6A at 0.6, 1, 1.05, 1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.8 or 2.5V FS1604 for 4A at 2.5 or 3.3V FS1603 for 3A at 3.3 or 5V The 600mV version of the 6A ...