TDK Corporation
- United States of America
- 972-409-4519
- http://www.tdk.com
TDK U.S.A. Corporation (TUC), a group company of TDK Corporation, was founded in 1981 and is based in Uniondale, New York. It is the Corporate Headquarters for North and South America.
TDK Corporation Articles
TDK completes acquisition of InvenSense
TDK and InvenSense have announced that TDK has completed the all-cash acquisition of InvenSense. The acquisition price was $13.00 per InvenSense share, and the total acquisition price was approximately $1.3bn. TDK currently focuses on three market segments: automotive, industrial equipment & energy, and information & communications technology (ICT).
Full brick converters suitable for distributed power architectures
The lower cost iFB series of 557-600W rated DC/DC converters have been announced by TDK Corporation, which are packaged in the industry standard full-brick form factor. The iFB models offer high useable power and a robust design suitable for the demands of distributed power architectures. Applications include a wide variety of data communications, telecommunications, and test and measurement equipment.
3-phase input industrial power supply delivers 3,200W at 48V
TDK has announced the addition of a 3,200W, 48V at 66.7A rated model to its TPS3000 series of industrial power supplies. Capable of operating from a 350 - 528VAC 3-phase input in a Delta or Wye configuration, the TPS3000-48 avoids the need for step down transformers that traditional 208/230Vac input power supplies require. In addition, phase current balancing is simplified.
504W quarter bricks offer exceptionally high true useable power
The introduction of the iQG series of 504W rated DC/DC converters, has been announced by TDK Coporation, further expanding its isolated DC/DC product portfolio. Packaged in the industry standard ¼ brick form factor, the iQG models offer exceptionally high true useable power, even in demanding thermal environments. Applications include a wide variety of data communications, telecommunications, and test and measurement equipment.
Output power supply simplifies system integration
TDK has announced the introduction of the 35W rated CUT35 power supplies, requiring no minimum loading to maintain tight regulation specifications. In addition, output 1 is electrically isolated from outputs 2 and 3 through the use of a two independent converter topology, enabling the product to also be configured for dual output. This flexibility makes it suitable for use in a wide range of process control, broadcast, test & measurement, and...
300W modules suitable for use in sealed outdoor enclosures
New, higher power models have been added to TDK's PH-A280 series of high voltage input DC/DC converters. Capable of operating from 200-425VDC, these 300W output power modules are suitable for use in data centres, telecommunications and renewable energy applications utilising a 380V nominal high voltage DC bus. The four new models are rated at 12V 25A, 24V 12.5A, 28V 10.8A and 48V 6.3A. This extends the existing 50-150W PH-A280 product range ...
Tiny LC filters suppress EMI
A LC filter for EMI suppression has been presented by TDK Corporation. With dimensions of 1.0x0.5x0.35mm the MEM1005PP251T filters are suited for use in smartphones and base stations. Volume production began in March 2017. The usual method for suppressing interference in the communication frequency bands of smartphones and other devices is to use capacitors or inductances, or a combination of these components.
Compact EMC filter rated at 50A
A 48VDC nominal EMC filter rated at 50A has been introduced by TDK Corporation. Enclosed in a compact metal case, the RDEN-048050 filter utilises stud terminals for ease of connection. Excluding the terminals, the filter measures 90x60x30mm.
Haptic actuator features low driving voltage
TDK has expanded its portfolio of haptic components with the ultra-thin PiezoHapt actuator featuring a very short response time of just 4ms.
Digitally controlled PoL converter is PMBus compliant
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the iJC series of 100A Point of Load (POL) non-isolated DC/DC converters with PMBus communication. These converters utilise adaptive digital control to deliver improved transient response and system stability across a wide range of output capacitance. Accepting an 8 to 14Vdc input, the output voltage of the iJC can be adjusted from 0.6 to 1.5V with currents of up to 100A and a maximum output powe...
Medically certified power supplies offer Class I or II inputs
A series of medically certified 300W external power supplies has been announced by TDK Corporation. Certified to the latest IEC 60601-1 & 60601-1-2 medical standards, products in the DTM300 series have 4,000VAC isolation from input to output and are offered with either a Class I or Class II input.
Automotive-grade MLCCs suit high-temperature applications
TDK has expanded its CGA series of automotive-grade MLCCs for high-temperature applications: New MLCCs with X8L temperature characteristics have been introduced and the capacitance range of its existing X8R types has been extended. With the new types, TDK's lineup of X8L and X8R MLCCs features an unrivalled high capacitance range of up to 22 µF.
Constant current power supplies for water purification systems
TDK Corporation has announced the introduction of the five-year warranty EVS series of constant current power supplies. Two power levels are offered; a fan cooled 600W and a convection cooled 300W. These compact power supplies are suitable for water purification systems or to charge batteries for energy storage.
Low profile PoL DC/DC converters deliver 96% efficiency
A range of 40A Point of Load (POL) non-isolated DC/DC converters, the iAH series, has been announced by TDK Corporation. Measuring 10.2mm high with a 33x13.5mm footprint, the iAH demonstrates an increase in output current of 100% compared to TDK-Lambda’s similarly sized iAF series.
Thin-film metal inductors have 30% lower DC resistance
Featuring a maximum DC resistance of 62mΩ - 30% lower than for existing types (e.g. TFM160808ALM, 0.47-μH), TDK Corporation has introduced the TFM160808ALC thin-film inductor for power supply circuits. The new type, whose compact dimensions are 1.6x0.8x0.8mm, also offers a high rated current of 2.6A and an inductance of 0.47μH.
Robust X2 capacitors have a rated voltage of 350VAC
A new series of robust EPCOS MKP X2 capacitors for EMI suppression has been presented by TDK Corporation. Compared with conventional X2 capacitors designed for rated voltages of 305VAC, these components offer a higher rated voltage of 350VAC.
Acquisition to further sensor solution growth in IoT and ICT
TDK Corporation and InvenSense have entered into a definitive agreement wherein TDK agrees to acquire all of the outstanding InvenSense shares for cash at an acquisition price of $13.00 per InvenSense share, for a total acquisition price of $1.3bn. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies.
Low profile DIN rail power supplies have high efficiencies
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the DRL series of 10 to 100W DIN rail mount AC/DC power supplies with efficiencies of up to 90%. Featuring a low profile and very narrow width, the units are ideally suited for wall mounted enclosures commonly used in building automation and security applications. With an average efficiency of up to 87%, the DIN power supplies also meet ErP efficiency standards.
Power supply offers wide range Delta or Wye 3-phase input
TDK announces the introduction of the TPS3000-24 industrial power supply, delivering up to 3200W output power (24V at 133.3A) in a 2U high package. It operates from a high voltage, wide range Delta or Wye 350 - 528Vac three phase input, avoiding the requirement for step down transformers and assisting phase load current balancing. The TPS3000 is ideal for use across many applications, including test and measurement equipment, printers, lasers, RF...
SMT high-current chokes with a compact design
TDK has extended its portfolio of EPCOS ERU SMT power inductors with the ERU16 choke series that comprises ten different types. The inductance values of the new B82559*A016 series extend from 1.0 µH to 30 µH and their saturation currents range from 9.2 A DC to 37 A DC. The outstanding feature of these new power inductors is their compact design: With a footprint of just 17.3 mm x 18.7 mm, they have low insertion heights of 7.55 m...