Tech Library Products & Technologies (-) Applications & Cases Solution Guides Facet Tech Note List Article Category » Taxonomy term » Name Capacitors Ceramic Switching / Heating, Piezo Components, Contactors, Buzzers and Microphones EMC Components Inductors (Coils) Noise Suppressing / Magnetic Sheets RF Components Sensors and Sensor Systems Transformers Transparent Conductive Film Voltage / Current / Temperature Protection Devices Facet Tech Note List Product Categories L1 (-) Automotive Consumer Electronics ICT Industrial & Energy Medical & Healthcare Others Wearables Facet Tech Note List Application Category 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 Facet Tech Note List Published on Date Applications & Cases Dec. 2021 High-voltage resistant temperature sensors for connectors in e-mobility In e-mobility, the temperature of all system units needs to be constantly monitored. The high currents result in losses with a corresponding generation of heat arising, in particular, at contacts. TDK has now developed a special-purpose high-voltage resistant temperature sensor for connectors. In e-mobility, the temperature of all system units needs to be constantly monitored. The high currents result in losses with a corresponding generation of heat arising, in particular, at contacts. TDK has now developed a special-purpose high-voltage resistant temperature sensor for connectors. Sensors and Sensor Systems Temperature Sensors (NTC) NTC Elements Applications & Cases Nov. 2021 [Application Note] Ag-Stacked Transparent Conductive Film TDK's transparent conductive silver [Ag] alloy film (FleClear®) is a versatile material that has numerous use cases. Many of these uses require making direct electrical contact to the film's low resistance conductive surface in order to adequately perform the targeted applications. The following Application Note provides an overview of FleClear®, a step-by-step procedure of attaching an metal electrode, a list of needed equipment, along with the recommended materials to attach copper bus bars to the conductive surface. Additionally, where important, the suppliers and the respective numbers, are also listed.. TDK's transparent conductive silver [Ag] alloy film (FleClear®) is a versatile material that has numerous use cases. Many of these uses require making direct electrical contact to the film's low resistance conductive surface in order to adequately perform the targeted applications. The following Application Note provides an overview of FleClear®, a step-by-step procedure of attaching an metal electrode, a list of needed equipment, along with the recommended materials to attach copper bus bars to the conductive surface. Additionally, where important, the suppliers and the respective numbers, are also listed.. Transparent Conductive Film Applications & Cases May. 2021 [Application Note] Automotive Ethernet: 100BASE-T1 EMC Countermeasures and Common-Mode Filters/Chokes In conjunction with advances in automotive technology, it is become necessary to quickly convey large volumes of data, and increasing the speeds of automotive networks has become increasingly important. And in conjunction with increases in the communication speeds of automotive networks, signal quality and EMCcountermeasures have become increasingly important.As a result, it is necessary to select common mode filters/chokesthat comply with the OPEN Alliance standards.This document describes TDK's ACT1210L series of common mode filter/choke for automotive Ethernet use. In conjunction with advances in automotive technology, it is become necessary to quickly convey large volumes of data, and increasing the speeds of automotive networks has become increasingly important. And in conjunction with increases in the communication speeds of automotive networks, signal quality and EMCcountermeasures have become increasingly important.As a result, it is necessary to select common mode filters/chokesthat comply with the OPEN Alliance standards.This document describes TDK's ACT1210L series of common mode filter/choke for automotive Ethernet use. Common Mode Filters / Chokes Applications & Cases May. 2020 Sensors Enhance Engine Intake and Exhaust Performance Automobiles are entering a period of change, and technological innovation supporting electrification and its widespread adoption are becoming important topics. At the same time, measures to reduce CO2 and exhaust emissions by addressing environmental issues require efforts to develop engines with higher efficiency. In this article, we present TDK temperature sensors (NTC thermistors) and pressure sensor transmitter/pressure sensor die products that are essential for enhancing engine intake and exhaust performance in order to contribute to the resolution of these issues. Automobiles are entering a period of change, and technological innovation supporting electrification and its widespread adoption are becoming important topics. At the same time, measures to reduce CO2 and exhaust emissions by addressing environmental issues require efforts to develop engines with higher efficiency. In this article, we present TDK temperature sensors (NTC thermistors) and pressure sensor transmitter/pressure sensor die products that are essential for enhancing engine intake and exhaust performance in order to contribute to the resolution of these issues. Sensors and Sensor Systems Pressure Sensors Temperature Sensors (NTC) Pressure Sensor Dies Applications & Cases Mar. 2020 [Application Note] Ultrasonic Parking Sensors for Automated Parking The evolution of sensing technology and communication network contribute to the realization of an Autonomous driving society and its growth. Ultrasonic parking assistant is a key sensor for automated driving and parking functions. Ultrasonic parking sensors were in use in Europe long before debate on automated driving became active. TDK has for many years supplied Piezo Disks and ultrasonic driver transformers for use with ultrasonic parking sensors. TDK also developed a multilayer ceramic chip capacitor that exhibits attenuating capacitance (ZL characteristics) under high-temperature environments that is suitable for resonant circuits with Piezo Disk. This article presents Piezo Disk, ultrasonic driver transformers, and MLCC with ZL characteristics. The evolution of sensing technology and communication network contribute to the realization of an Autonomous driving society and its growth. Ultrasonic parking assistant is a key sensor for automated driving and parking functions. Ultrasonic parking sensors were in use in Europe long before debate on automated driving became active. TDK has for many years supplied Piezo Disks and ultrasonic driver transformers for use with ultrasonic parking sensors. TDK also developed a multilayer ceramic chip capacitor that exhibits attenuating capacitance (ZL characteristics) under high-temperature environments that is suitable for resonant circuits with Piezo Disk. This article presents Piezo Disk, ultrasonic driver transformers, and MLCC with ZL characteristics. Capacitors Sensors and Sensor Systems Transformers Ceramic Capacitors Ceramic Switching / Heating, Piezo Components, Contactors, Buzzers and Microphones Transformers Automotive Transformers for Ultrasonic Sensors Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors Ultrasonic Sensor Disks Applications & Cases Feb. 2020 [Application Note] Automotive LED Lighting As the electrification of automobiles advances, power consumption control is becoming an increasingly important factor. LED Lighting Technology design reduces power consumption, increases lifecycle, offers design freedom and overall control. It is now used in Automotive functions including headlights and interior lighting. The TDK Group offers an extensive lineup of power inductors for use in LED drivers optimized for different systems including step-up, step-down, and step-up/step-down types. As the electrification of automobiles advances, power consumption control is becoming an increasingly important factor. LED Lighting Technology design reduces power consumption, increases lifecycle, offers design freedom and overall control. It is now used in Automotive functions including headlights and interior lighting. The TDK Group offers an extensive lineup of power inductors for use in LED drivers optimized for different systems including step-up, step-down, and step-up/step-down types. Inductors (Coils) Inductors (Coils) SMD / SMT Inductors (Coils) Applications & Cases Nov. 2019 [Application Note] Motor/Inverter Circuit Configuration Example As the electrification of the automotive progresses, the demand for motor generators is on the rise. There is also a trend towards integration of electric motors and inverters, and the requirements with regard to compact dimensions and resistance against heat and vibrations are becoming ever more severe, while high reliability is also an important factor. In some cases, wiring inductance can lead to high surge voltages which requires countermeasures such as suitable wiring design and snubber capacitors. At the same time, noise countermeasures are also essential. As the electrification of the automotive progresses, the demand for motor generators is on the rise. There is also a trend towards integration of electric motors and inverters, and the requirements with regard to compact dimensions and resistance against heat and vibrations are becoming ever more severe, while high reliability is also an important factor. In some cases, wiring inductance can lead to high surge voltages which requires countermeasures such as suitable wiring design and snubber capacitors. At the same time, noise countermeasures are also essential. Capacitors Transformers Ceramic Capacitors Film Capacitors Transformers CeraLink® Capacitors Metallized Polypropylene Capacitors (MKP/MFP) Transformers for IGBT/FET Applications & Cases Nov. 2019 [Application Note] Devices that Enhance the Safety of the Digital Cockpit The methods of use of automobiles will change substantially in the future including autonomous driving and car sharing services, and the human machine interface (HMI) between drivers and their cars will also completely change. The automobile industry is developing the digital cockpit in pursuit of an HMI that will provide safety and reassurance while freeing drivers from the burdens of driving and allow time to be used meaningfully and in comfort. Below is an introduction to TDK product and technologies that enhance the value of the digital cockpit with the aim of achieving an HMI that ensures and enhance safety and reassurance through the driver's senses. The methods of use of automobiles will change substantially in the future including autonomous driving and car sharing services, and the human machine interface (HMI) between drivers and their cars will also completely change. The automobile industry is developing the digital cockpit in pursuit of an HMI that will provide safety and reassurance while freeing drivers from the burdens of driving and allow time to be used meaningfully and in comfort. Below is an introduction to TDK product and technologies that enhance the value of the digital cockpit with the aim of achieving an HMI that ensures and enhance safety and reassurance through the driver's senses. Ceramic Switching / Heating, Piezo Components, Contactors, Buzzers and Microphones Transparent Conductive Film Piezoelectric actuators for haptic feedback MEMS Microphones (Microphone) PiezoHapt™ Actuators PiezoListen™ Piezo Speakers PowerHap™ Actuators Applications & Cases Nov. 2019 [Application Note] "Vehicle-to-Vehicle and Infrastructure-to-Vehicle Communication" (V2X) to Realize Autonomous Driving Technology The evolution of sensing technology and communication network contribute to the realization of Autonomous driving society and its growth. In association with full-scale expansion of the "5G service" next-generation wireless communication standard, great attention is being placed on wireless technology intended for "vehicle-to-vehicle and infrastructure-to-vehicle communication" (V2X) to communicate data between automobiles and their surroundings. While the TDK Group can offer a lineup of various electronic components for V2X, this article introduces a selection of IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) and high-frequency products for Telematics Control Units (TCUs). The evolution of sensing technology and communication network contribute to the realization of Autonomous driving society and its growth. In association with full-scale expansion of the "5G service" next-generation wireless communication standard, great attention is being placed on wireless technology intended for "vehicle-to-vehicle and infrastructure-to-vehicle communication" (V2X) to communicate data between automobiles and their surroundings. While the TDK Group can offer a lineup of various electronic components for V2X, this article introduces a selection of IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) and high-frequency products for Telematics Control Units (TCUs). Inductors (Coils) RF Components Sensors and Sensor Systems Inductors (Coils) Motion / Inertial Sensors IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) SMD / SMT Inductors (Coils) Applications & Cases Jul. 2019 [Application Note] Touch me – feel me! Whether for smartphones, vehicles, industrial controls, home appliances or gaming consoles – the future belongs to piezo-based solutions with haptic feedback. TDK offers a unique portfolio of products that are suitable for every imaginable haptic application. Whether for smartphones, vehicles, industrial controls, home appliances or gaming consoles – the future belongs to piezo-based solutions with haptic feedback. TDK offers a unique portfolio of products that are suitable for every imaginable haptic application. Ceramic Switching / Heating, Piezo Components, Contactors, Buzzers and Microphones Piezoelectric actuators for haptic feedback PowerHap™ Actuators Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Next page Next › Last page Last »