The introduction of the CSW65 series, AC-DC industrial power supplies that can operate on 115V, 230V and 277Vac nominal inputs, has been announced by TDK Corporation. Rated at up to 65W output power, the units accept a very wide 90-305Vac input, eliminating the need for step down transformers when operating at 277Vac. Target applications include smart building automation, lighting, heating and cooling controllers and secure user access syste...

The introduction of the configurable XMS500 series of AC-DC power supplies, has been announced by TDK Corporation, which offers both Class I and Class II (double insulated) construction.  All models are compliant to curve B radiated and conducted EMI, with more than 6dB margin, yet maintain a leakage current of less than 150µA. Due to the mechanical design and high operating efficiency of the series, only 1m/s airflow is required for f...

A configurable XMS500 series of AC/DC power supplies has been announced by TDK, offering both Class I and Class II (double insulated) construction. All models are compliant to curve B radiated and conducted EMI, with more than 6dB margin, yet maintain a leakage current of less than 150µA. Due to the mechanical design and high operating efficiency of the series, only 1m/s airflow is required for full load operation at 500W.

  The expansion of its lineup of chip varistors for automotive applications has been announced by TDK Corporation. The AVRH series offers a maximum operating voltage of 19-70V and a capacitance ranging from 4.7-50pF.

The introduction the CUS30M and CUS60M series of AC/DC power supplies has been announced by TDK Corporation, as part of the new TDK-Lambda brand. Rated at 30W and 60W, these compact and flexible products meet curve B conducted and radiated EMI in either a Class I or Class II (double insulated) construction, without the need for external filtering.

New miniaturised EPCOS MEMS pressure sensor dies have been announced by TDK. The automotive versions of the C33 series have dimensions of 1x1x0.4mm, making them what the company claims to be one of the smallest of their kind. They are designed for absolute pressures of 1.2-10 bar, and are qualified based on AEC-Q101. The typical operating voltage is 3V. With a supply voltage of 5V they offer sensitivities of between 15-80mV/bar, depending on the ...

TDK Corporation has announced the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand CUS150M series of AC/DC power supplies capable of operating in ambient temperatures of up to 80°C without the need for forced air cooling. Available in four package types and delivering up to 150W output power, the power supplies are suitable for use in both Class I or Class II (double insulated) installations.

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TDK Corporation has announced the introduction of medically certified RWS1000B/ME and RWS1500B/ME series of 1000 to 1500W AC/DC power supplies, further extending TDK Lambda’s 7-year warranty 50 to 1500W RWS-B range. These new models are targeted at medical, cosmetic laser treatment and scientific equipment requiring less than 300µA earth leakage current. All RWS-B models operate from a wide-range input of 85 to 265Vac.

  Are you a sensor developer? The 2017 TDK Sensors Developers Conference (TDK SDC 2017) is now open for registration. Taking place from 23rd to 24th October 2017 at the Santa Clara Marriott Hotel in Santa Clara, CA, the sixth annual TDK Sensors Developers Conference will be the largest MEMS and Sensor based developers conference in the world.

The introduction of the GQA120 series of industrial grade DC/DC converters has been announced by TDK Corporation. Rated at 120W output power, the units are available in four robust quarter‑brick package styles designed for use in a wide variety of applications and environments. These include automated guided vehicles, portable electronics, ruggedised communication equipment, track-side rail and marine navigation systems.

TDK has 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 a significant reduction in power losses, while at the same time providing excellent noise suppression.

  TDK Corporation has announced the introduction of the 100W i3A series of non-isolated DC/DC converters, packaged in the industry standard 1/32nd brick form factor. These step-down converters are capable of adjustment from either 3.3 to 16.5V or 5 to 30V output and accept an input voltage of 9 to 53V.

  TDK has presented leaded EPCOS metal oxide disk varistors, which have now been approved for an increased operating temperature of 105°C (previously 85°C). The reason for this is the recertification of the B722* series of varistors in accordance with UL 1449, 4th Edition, and IEC 61051.

The KAS series of wide input range, 2 and 4W encapsulated AC/DC power supplies has been announced by TDK Corporation. They can operate continuously from 90-305VAC, 47-440Hz, making them suitable for use with 115V, 230V and 277VAC nominal inputs. Additionally, having a Class II construction, no earth ground connection is required.

A standby/signal option has been announced by TDK Corporation, with a PMBus communications interface for the QM series of 700-1500W modular AC/DC power supplies. The PMBus (Power Management Bus) is an open standard digital power management protocol, allowing communication between devices. The QM series is the latest product in a 37-year legacy of modular power supplies, featuring very low audible noise and full MOPPs medical isolation. 

TDK has announced the introduction of the RWS1000B and RWS1500B series of AC/DC power supplies, extending TDK-Lambda’s popular 7-year warranty 50 to 600W RWS-B range. Rated at 1000W and 1500W output power, the units are available with 12V, 15V, 24V, 36V and 48V outputs. Both series feature screw terminal blocks with covers, in place of widely used busbars, allowing easy connection of the output cables.

Additional models have been introduced to TDK's HQA series of harsh environment DC/DC converters. The series now includes both 85 and 120W ratings with output voltages of 5, 12, 15, 24, 28 and 48V. The input voltage is 9-40V for the 5-28V units and 18-40V for the 48V unit. All models can withstand a 50V surge for 1s. With efficiencies of up to 92%, the HQA series is suited for use in COTS, communications and industrial equipment.

  The introduction of the TDK-Lambda Genesys+ series of high power density programmable DC power supplies, has been announced. The 5kW, 1U model is the first in the series, utilising Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology, these next-gen units provide improved efficiency, performance and functionality over existing products on the market at a competitive cost.

The introduction of 700-1,200W models to the QM series of modular AC/DC power supplies has been announced by TDK. The series features low acoustic noise and BF ready isolation. With both medical and industrial safety certifications, the series is suitable for a wide range of applications, including BF rated medical equipment, test and measurement, broadcast, communications and renewable energy applications.