Featuring a footprint of only 2.9x 2.3mm and an insertion height of 1mm, the B30000P80 series of ultra-compact EPCOS µDC/DC converters has been released by TDK. A 6MHz power switch, which is claimed to save up to 35% of space, is embedded in the miniature PCB. The B30000P80 series is comprised of eight µDC/DC converters, which are designed for an input voltage range of 2.2 and 5.5VDC and offer output voltages from 1.10-2.80VDC.

  Designed for automotive electronics, two SMT current sense transformers have been introduced by TDK. Based on an EP7 ferrite core, the B78417A2185A003 is designed to measure pulse currents of up to 20A. DC resistance is 1.3mΩ on the primary side and 3.7Ω on the secondary side.

Now claiming to offer the industry’s broadest portfolio of NP0 products in terms of voltage range and capacitance range, TDK has expanded its CGA series of automotive-grade MLCCs based on NP0 ceramics. The devices, which are rated from 250 to 630V, feature a temperature coefficient of 0 and a tolerance of ±30ppm/K up to +150°C.

Featuring active PFC which meets EN/IEC61000-3-2, 12 and 15V single output power supplies have been released by TDK. The models, which operate from a universal input of 85-265VAC, are additions to the company’s ZWS300BAF series of power supplies. Providing a reliable solution, the power supplies have a 10-year E-cap lifetime.

  Suited for converters and power supplies for use in industrial electronics, TDK has introduced a series of EPCOS snap-in aluminium electrolytic capacitors. The B43642* series devices feature a ripple current capability that is up to 25% higher than that of previous EPCOS series.

The LBC+ series of RF chokes, suitable for currents of up to 4450mA at saturation currents of up to 7700mA, has been released by TDK. According to the company, this is an increase of up to 80% compared to previous versions. The chokes, which provide inductance values from 1.0 to 470µH, are manufactured in both axial and radial types.

Optimising power quality, the EPCOS PQSine series of active harmonic filters has been introduced by TDK. The filters are designed for 3-phase networks, with and without neutral conductors, at voltages from 200 to 480VAC and 50/60Hz. Capable of analysing and neutralising harmonics up to the 50th order, the filters are available in steps of 60A up to a maximum rated current of 600A.

Preventing harmonic effects from impairing GPS performance in smartphones, the R159 and D5107 FEMs have been unveiled by TDK. Claimed to be best-in-class extractors, the devices enable the coexistence of cellular, WLAN, Bluetooth and satellite navigation services on one antenna.

Enabling the coexistence of cellular, WLAN, Bluetooth and satellite navigation services on the same antenna, TDK has claimed that the B8831 WLAN-Bluetooth filter offers best-in-class performance and size. The device achieves a much better Q factor than existing components and features a significantly lower insertion loss of only 1.1dB and high out-of-band selectivity.

A series of 3-terminal feedthrough filters, designed to meet automotive demands for EMC components in emerging safety and infotainment applications, has been introduced by TDK Corporation. Available in case sizes EIA 0603 to EIA 1206, the filters have rated capacitance values ranging from 22pF to 1μF and rated voltages from 10V to 100V. 

The DC Bias Model is the latest addition to TDK's portfolio of technical support tools. The tool allows designers to simulate DC bias characteristics of MLCCs, even when the DC bias applied to the MLCCs varies. Due to the company's advanced electronic component model, the capacitance in the simulation changes dynamically with a changing DC bias voltage - an 'industry first' according to TDK.

A revised data book for EPCOS EMC filters has been published by TDK. This covers the range of filter solutions for applications in industrial electronics, telecommunications and data technology. Frequency converter solutions such as power chokes, output chokes and filters are covered in particular detail.

TDK has introduced the BR7000-I-TH and BR7000-I-TH/S485 power factor controllers. The BR7000-I-TH offers 12 relay outputs for capacitor contactors and 12 transistor outputs for thyristor modules and the BR7000-I-TH/S485 features an additional RS485 bus interface that allows up to another 32 EPCOS TSM-LC-S thyristor modules to be controlled. This bus interface also enables bidirectional communication with the thyristor modules.

A major new section of the global group website, TDK announces that its 'Product Center' serves as the single point of access to all product-related information for all three product brands of the TDK Group: TDK, EPCOS and TDK-Lambda. Available in English, Chinese and Japanese, its centrepiece is the powerful search tool that allows users to easily find any of the over 80,000 products in the database.

Specifically designed to withstand flex cracking caused by bending stresses to the PCB, TDK has announced a series of commercial grade soft-termination MLCCs. The capacitors are available in case sizes from EIA 0402 (1.0x0.5mm) to EIA 3025 (7.5x6.3mm) and with a wide range of capacitance values on a par with TDK’s other commercial grade MLCCs.

Designed for voltages of 200-440V AC (50/60Hz), TDK introduces the TSM-LC-S thyristor module for dynamic power factor correction (PFC). Suitable for compensating reactive powers of up to 55kvar, integrated measuring electronics logs key operating data such as voltage of the grid and the current, temperature and switching state of the PFC capacitor.

Suitable for power distribution panels in a variety of energy management systems, the CCT series of clamp AC current sensors have been announced by TDK. Offered in two variants, rated for up to 30 and 100A, respectively, the current sensors can be quickly and easily installed in existing power distribution panels thanks to their snap-on clamp design.

Selected by Linear Technology for a wireless power receiver reference design with its LTC4120-based receiver, TDK Corporation has launched an EPCOS ferrite disk. The ferrite disk (B67410A0223X195), which is based on the high-performance EPCOS N95 ferrite material, features low losses over a wide temperature range and is extremely thin with a thickness of just 0.6mm. The power receiver is rated for 400 mA and simplifies wireles...

Extending the company's range of EPCOS MKK power capacitors, TDK announce the MKK DCi-R series B25640 with resin impregnation. Based on the proven MKK DC series with gas impregnation and MKK DC-I with oil impregnation, the series includes capacitors that are rated at up to more than 10 000μF and designed for voltages of up to 4000 V DC.

Available in four power levels between 100W and 600W, the RWS-B series of enclosed AC/DC single output power supplies has been launched by TDK-Lambda. The devices operate from a universal input of 85 - 265Vac (47 - 63Hz) to meet a wide range of applications, including industrial, test & measurement, broadcast, communications and LED signage.