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TDK Corporation has introduced tunnel magnetoresistance sensors as part of its sensing solutions for gaming peripherals. The TMR sensors target applications in keyboards, controllers, mice, webcams, augmented and virtual reality devices, driving wheels, and pedals. TDK’s gaming sensor portfolio includes TMR-based sensors, MEMS motion sensors, microphones, and ultrasonic time-of-flight sensors. TMR sensors provide ten times […]

TDK Corporation announces a new custom sensing solution for intelligent eyewear: InvenSense SmartMotion for Smart Glasses, which enables precise, responsive, context-aware motion tracking for smart glasses, at ultra-low power. Ideal for augmented reality and seamless AI accessibility, this solution enables high-accuracy head tracking, stable image/video capture, intuitive UI control, and posture recognition. The custom ICM-45685 […]

TDK Corporation announces the availability of the new InvenSense SmartMotion ICM-536xx family of high-performance 6-axis IMUs to select customers, bringing high-performance optical image stabilization (OIS) to a wide range of smartphones, tablets, and cameras, for crisp, blur-free photos and videos. OIS technology compensates for hand shake and movement, delivering clearer photos and smoother videos in […]

TDK Corporation has expanded its MEMS inertial sensors portfolio with the Tronics AXO315T0, a high-temperature MEMS accelerometer with ±14 g input range and a digital interface for measurement while drilling (MWD) applications in the energy market. Leveraging TDK’s unique closed-loop architecture that provides an unprecedented level of vibration rectification and resistance to operational shocks, AXO315T0 exhibits […]

TDK Corporation has announced a collection of InvenSense sensing solutions designed for smart home applications that require detection of presence, proximity, sound, tilt, liquid levels, acceleration, and motion. The company’s sensor portfolio includes MEMS microphones, IMUs, and ultrasonic time-of-flight sensors that provide data for AI-enabled home technology applications, including smart speakers, remote controls, appliances, thermostats, […]

TDK Corporation announced global distribution availability of the InvenSense SmartAutomotive IAM-20680HV, a high-value 6-axis IMU for a variety of in-cabin applications that also require the component to survive in harsh conditions up to +125 °C, with performance guaranteed up to +105 °C. It relies on robust TDK technology and design that are widely adopted in […]

TDK Corporation introduces the stray-field robust Micronas HAL/HAR 35xy* 2D Hall-effect position sensor family for automotive and industrial applications. Building on the success of the HAL/HAR 39xy series, the new sensors offer enhanced features and capabilities to meet the growing demand for stray-field robust 2D position detection in linear and angular applications. While the HAL/HAR […]

TDK Corporation launches B58101A0851A000, the first in a new line of immersion temperature sensors (ITS), designed specifically for EV powertrain cooling applications. This highly responsive, fully sealed NTC thermistor is engineered to provide fast and precise temperature control, e.g., for oil-cooled systems. Oil cooling is anticipated to become the dominant temperature management method in the […]

TDK Corporation introduces two new NTC thermistors designed for precise temperature measurement in automotive and industrial environments. The L862 and L871 series operate across a temperature range of -40°C to +155°C, with power dissipation rated at 60 mW at room temperature. The L862 features a 2.6 x 6.5 mm sensor element with silver-plated nickel wire […]

TDK Corporation is presenting in its CES 2025 Booth #15815 how TDK MEMS sensors and solutions enable innovation in accessibility technology, as multi-award-winning company WeWALK announces the global availability of its Smart Cane 2 for visually impaired people. The WeWALK Smart Cane 2 is an intelligent assistive device empowered by TDK motion sensors, MEMS microphones, […]

TDK Corporation expands its tunnel-magnetoresistance (TMR) angle sensor portfolio with the launch of the TAS8240 sensor for automotive and industrial applications. This latest addition, available in both compact QFN16 (3 x 3 mm²) and TSSOP16 (5 x 6.4 mm²) packages, offers four redundant analog single-ended SIN/COS outputs and low power consumption. This sensor facilitates precise […]

TDK Corporation further extends its Micronas 3D HAL position sensor family with new HAL 3930-4100 and HAR 3930-4100 for automotive and industrial applications. Both sensors empower precise position detection with robust stray-field compensation capabilities, offering flexible digital output interfaces in the form of PWM or SENT. The single die devices are defined as SEooC (Safety […]

TDK Corporation announces the portfolio expansion of its Micronas direct-angle Hall-effect sensor family with the new HAL 3927* sensor for automotive and industrial applications. HAL 3927 features a linear, ratiometric analog output with integrated wire-break detection as well as an SAE J2716 compliant SENT interface according to rev. 4. Samples are already available. The start of production […]

TDK Corporation presents two new piezo actuators made of RoHS-compatible lead zirconate titanate (PZT) with an internal copper electrode. COM30S5 (B58004M4030A020) and COM45S5 (B58004M4040A020) are available as unhoused, passivated components. They are characterized by an extraordinary dynamic range, a high force-to-volume ratio, and precision in the nanometer range. TDK achieves this through its patented copper-based High […]

TDK Corporation announces market availability of the InvenSense SmartBug 2.0, an all-in-one multi-sensor wireless solution with new features for consumer and IoT applications. SmartBug 2.0 is a smart remote data-collection module for IoT, developed after the success of the original SmartBug in 2019. The SmartBug 2.0 is available in two versions – a standard version […]

TDK Corporation introduces the Micronas fast 2D Hall-effect position sensor family HAL 302x addressing the need for stray-field robust motor position sensing as well as ISO 26262 compliant developments in automotive and industrial applications. This new sensor family initially consists of two members, HAL 3020 and HAL 3021, and features differential and single-ended sine and […]

TDK Corporation announces the expansion of the InvenSense SmartIndustrial sensor platform family. With its support for an extended temperature range of -40 oC to 105 oC, this new 6-axis IMU targets industrial applications that require extreme stability over temperature and great vibration immunity. The IIM-20670 features a robust monolithic 6-axis IMU, 3-axis accelerometer, and 3-axis […]

TDK Corporation announces the availability of the InvenSense T5838 and T5837 MEMS microphones, and the SmartSound One Development Platform. These MEMS microphones push the boundaries of microphone acoustic performance, power efficiency, and advanced feature sets all in small package footprints. SmartSound One offers a solder-free, plug-and-play interface to evaluate and develop multiple types and configurations […]

TDK Corporation extends the SmartIndustrial line of robust and accurate motion sensors and announces the availability of InvenSense IIM-46234 and IIM-46230 new high-performance fault-tolerant inertial measurement units (IMU) targeted at navigation applications that require accurate, stable, and best-in-class bias instability at an affordable price. IIM-46234 and IIM-46230 are modules that include multiple 6-axis sensors, each […]

TDK Corporation extends the SmartAutomotive line of ASIL and non-ASIL motion sensors and announces the availability of InvenSense IAM-20380HT high-temperature automotive monolithic 3-axis MotionTracking sensor platform solution for non-safety automotive applications, which includes the IAM-20380HT 3-axis MEMS gyroscope and the DK-20380HT developer kit. IAM-20380HT is a stand-alone gyroscope in a thin 3 x 3 x […]

TDK Corporation presents the new B58101A0109A* (HP100) series of heat pump sensors for measuring the refrigerant temperature indirectly via the pipes’ surface temperature. The NTC-based sensors are specifically designed to meet automotive requirements. The standard for pipe diameters of 12.8 mm, this clip-on design can operate in harsh environments from -40 °C to +150 °C […]

TDK Corporation expands its tunnel-magnetoresistance (TMR) angle sensor portfolio with the launch of the TAS4240 TMR-based angle sensor for automotive and industrial applications. The TAS4240 comes in a compact TSSOP8 package and provides two redundant analog single-ended SIN/COS outputs. The sensor enables precise angle measurements in applications where high performance is needed and space is […]

TDK Corporation announces that the InvenSense ICP-20100, the latest generation of the SmartPressure MEMS Barometric Pressure Sensors, is now in mass production and has been certified by NextNav. Launched in 2021, the NextNav Certified process independently verifies the InvenSense sensor accuracy measurements, by engaging directly with component manufacturers to rigorously test sensors in real-world operating […]

TDK Corporation has upgraded its Micronas Hall-effect switch family, HAL 15xy, for automotive and industrial applications – All now defined as SEooC (Safety Element out of Context) ASIL B-ready, according to ISO 26262. Modules equipped with HAL 15xy can more easily fulfill higher safety criteria in automotive applications such as brake fluid level sensing, seat […]

TDK Corporation presents the AVD series of new pressure transmitters, distinguishable by their extremely low-profile design and high precision. The transmitters with B58621V* ordering codes are available in three versions for different pressure measurement ranges including 0 to 16 mbar, 0 to 100 mbar, and 0 to 7 bar. The series offers high precision levels […]