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.

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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.

The new iJC series of 100A Point of Load (POL) non-isolated DC/DC converters has been announced by TDK Corporation with PMBus communication. These converters utilise adaptive digital control to deliver improved transient response and system stability across a wide range of output capacitance.

TDK Corporation has announced the introduction of two LAN modules for the TDK-Lambda HFE1600 and HFE2500 series of rack mount, hot-swap power supplies. The LAN (Local Area Network) option allows the user to program and monitor the status of the power supplies remotely. This enhancement is ideal for use in general industrial, communications, and test and measurement equipment.

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

  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).

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.

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.