TDK has announced an extension to the PH-A280 series of high voltage input DC/DC converters. Capable of operating from 200 to 425VDC, the new 3.3, 15 and 28V output power modules are suitable for use in data centres, telecomms and renewable energy applications utilising a 380V nominal high voltage DC bus.

TDK Corporation presents the ultra-thin IFL16 noise suppression sheet. The sheet has a thickness of just 0.03 or 0.05 mm, depending on the type, making it 20% thinner than existing sheets with the same performance. At this thickness the new material offers the world's highest magnetic permeability of 220µ´ at 1MHz. IFL16 is designed for a temperature range of between -40 and +85°C and is suitable for the frequency range from 0.5 t...

TDK has announced the introduction of three new models to TDK-Lambda’s Genesys series of programmable DC power supplies. The series is now available with outputs of 30, 40 and 50V at 500, 375 and 300A, respectively, and output powers of 15kW. These higher current units address the requirements for applications in the OEM, Industrial, Aerospace and ATE markets including: semiconductor and automotive test, component test/burn-in and magnet su...

  TDK announces the introduction of three additional models to TDK-Lambda’s DRF series of DIN rail power supplies. Rated at 120, 240 and 480W power levels, the units have received certification for potentially explosive atmospheres and marine applications.

Expanding its range of frame core power line chokes, TDK has introduced the B82733V* series in a vertical design, complementing the horizontally designed B82733F* series. The vertical design is particularly advantageous when there is limited space on the PCB. Featuring an insertion height of 27mm, the chokes have a footprint of just 29x15.5mm. This is more than 30% smaller than that of the horizontal version.

Designed for measuring temperatures up to 650°C, TDK has released an NTC sensor element offering high-precision measurement with a temperature tolerance of about ±1° at 200°C. The device is based on a high-temperature ceramic sensor element that is connected to a metallised aluminium oxide rod and then glass-encapsulated.

Two series of EPCOS MMKP capacitors, which employ a film that is metallised on both sides, have been released by TDK. The capacitors offer particularly high pulse strength as well as a high current capability. Depending on the type and frequency, the permissible current can be up to more than 10ARMS.

TDK presents its high-surge series of EPCOS multilayer varistors, characterised by their high surge current capability, ranging from one surge of up to 5000A to ten surges of up to 3500A, with a pulse of 8/20µs and an operating voltage of up to 65VDC. The SMD components are available in case sizes EIA1210 through EIA2220 and require less space than wired types or semiconductor-based solutions, while offering the same performance and reliabi...

TDK is pleased to announce that TDK-Lambda UK is again supporting sixth form Diploma students at The Ilfracombe Academy with a new STEM project. Developing skills and practicing scientific practical techniques is core to the Applied Science curriculum. The unit involves students in a range of practical sessions, which involves the analysis and separation of substances and the use of various high-tech test and measurement instruments and sens...

TDK Corporation has announced the introduction of high temperature resistant MLCCs with soft terminations, expanding its CGA series of MLCCs for automotive applications. These components employ electrodes made of conductive resins that provide effective protection against solder cracks caused by thermal cycling, flex cracks caused by stress to the PCB, and damage due to vibrations and shocks

TDK Corporation has expanded its CLF-NI-D series of rugged power inductors for use in automotive electronics. The CLF7045NI-D wirewound SMD power inductors feature high efficiency and reliability over a temperature range of -55 to +150°C and offer rated inductance values from 1.0 to 470μH (E6 series). The CLF7045NI-D types are available for rated currents of 0.41 to 8.5A and offer DC resistance values ranging from 9mΩ to 1.20Ω.

TDK Corporation has expanded its portfolio of multilayer power inductors with the MLJ1608 high-performance series. Complementing the existing MLF1608 series of multilayer power inductors for signal lines, the MLJ1608 series was designed for use in near field communications and power line applications, especially in smartphones, tablets and NFC modules.

The EPCOS FilmCap Service Life Calculation Tool, recently released by TDK, is a tool for supporting online design. The integral database contains about 250 EPCOS film capacitors from the B3267 and B3277 series for the DC link circuits of converters. This powerful tool enables as many as 10 load profiles to be entered at one time, calculated and stored, if desired, for later use.

TDK Corporation has expanded its lineup of common-mode filters with the thin-film TCM0403R, offering a common-mode attenuation of 27.5dB at 850MHz in a 0.45x0.30mm 0403 package, the world’s highest value for this case size. The footprint of the TCM0403R is nearly 60% smaller than the existing TCM0605R with same common-mode attenuation.

TDK Corporation is pleased to announce that two TDK-Lambda UK employees will be embarking on a charity cycle ride from John O’Groats to Land’s End. Starting on June 19th 2015, the two riders aim to complete the 916 mile endeavor in nine days. All money raised will go to Cancer Research UK.

Clamp AC current sensors designed for use in the power distribution panels of a variety of energy management systems have been released by TDK. The CCT series devices are rated for 300 and 80A and have a current transformation ratio of 3000:1, offering maximum output currents of 100 and 26.6mA, respectively. For voltage peak suppression, the sensors feature an integrated open-circuit protection element.

Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) and TDK have announced that they will enter into an agreement to establish a joint venture company to manufacture IC embedded substrates using TDK's Semiconductor Embedded SUBstrate (SESUB) technology. ASE and TDK plan to own 51% and 49%, respectively, of the newly created entity. The indicative name of the joint venture company will be ASE Embedded Electronics, and its manufacturing facility is planned to...

TDK has announced the August 2015 availability of its SDS1B series of 6Gb/s Serial ATA compatible 2.5" SSDs for industrial applications, featuring the GBDriver GS1 NAND flash memory controller chip. The SSDs are designed for use in factory automation, railway equipment, kiosk, POS, ATM, banking & till terminals, in-car navigation systems, office equipment, digital signage, medical measuring & diagnostic equipment, 4G LTE-A base ...

  Two series of EPCOS X1 capacitors designed for an extended operating voltage of up to 530VAC have been introduced by TDK. The B32911 and B32918 series' are particularly suitable for EMI suppression in X1 circuits (L-N).

Characterised by low losses at high frequencies, the N59 ferrite material has been introduced by TDK. The material was developed specifically for power supplies and frequency converters that operate with fast-switching power semiconductors on a GaN basis. Optimised for a frequency range from 700kHz to 2MHz, the ferrite material reaches its maximum transmissible power at a switching frequency of 2MHz and an operating temperature of 100°C. The ...