Development of Thyristor Module for Single-Phase PFC by TDK-EPC
TDK-EPC has release a new TSM-LC-I module, a thyristor module allowing single-phase PFC of networks with rated voltages ranging from 230 to 525 V AC. Depending on the voltage type the new module can be designed for reactive powers of between 10 to 22 kvar. It offers a fast switching times of only 5 ms. As the switching tales place in the zero transition of the current, the switching operations do not affect the gird, resulting in extended service life of the capacitors. The new thyristor module is capable of continuously monitoring the power line voltage and capacitor temperature. Read more
Release of Miniaturized Multilayer Power Inductor for Smartphones
TDK-EPC has announced the release of new series of super compact multilayer power inductor. The new MLP1608-V series with form factor of 1608 is ideal for use in the power supply circuitries of mobile devices such as smartphones, conventional mobile phones, digital cameras to name a few. The miniaturization was made possible through use of low-loss ferrite material which was developed by applying proprietary materials technology. Read more
Release of Compact Power Inductor with High Current Capability by TDK-EPC
TDK-EPC has recently released its ERU 20 series of power inductors featuring a high current capability with inductance value between 1.0 to 35.0 microH. The new series feature a current capability of between 9.3 to 50.0 A, with DC resistance values ranging between 0.62 and 7.0 mhom, making them ideal for high-current, low-voltage DC-DC converters, point-of-load converters (POL) as well as multiphase modules. Read more
Development of 3-Line EMC Filters for frequency Converters by TDK-EPC
TDK-EPC has released a new series of EPCOS 3-line EMC filters for frequency converters and other power electronics applications. The new series have UL/CSA approval and are designed for currents of 10, 20 or 35 A at rated voltage of 520 or 300 V AC. The new filters are in compliance with protection class IP20 specifications and are suitable for operating temperatures of up to 50 degrees Celsius. Read more
Release of New series of Inrush current limiters for Input Circuits of Power Supplies
TDK-EPC has announced the release of new series of inrush current limiters (ICL). The new P11 series covers a resistance range from 4 to 25 ohm designed fir current from 2.5 to 5A in the temperature range between 0 to 25 degrees Celsius. The other new series, namely the P13 series covers a resistance range from 3 to 5 ohm is designed for higher power, and currents of 6 or 7A. The new devices come with disk diameters of 13 and 14.5 mm (with coating). The ICLs are temperature dependent resistors (NTC thermistors) which are used in such applications as the input circuits of power supplies. Their job is to limit the extreme high currents that occur at the moment of switch-on when charging the DC link circuit capacitors, protecting diodes or rectifier bridges from destruction. Read more
Development of World’s Smallest Bans Pass Filters based on Thin-Film Technology
TDK-EPC has released a TFSB series of TDK thin-film band pass filters, which happen to be industry’s smallest with footprint of 1.0 x 0.5 mm square and an insertion height of just 0.3 mm. Based on terminal configuration on the bottom surface of the new filters the footprint was reduced by about 59% in comparison to conventional filters. The newly developed filters are designed for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, ideal for Bluetooth and WLAN applications in smartphone and other mobile phones. Read more
TDK-EPC Introduces the World’s First Component with Common-Mode and Differential Mode Noise Suppression
TDK-EPC has announced the development of world’s first common-mode filter that combines common-mode noise suppression and GSM band differential noise suppression all in a single component. The newly developed TDK TCD0806B-350-2P common-mode filter has been designed specifically for high-speed differential transmission on MIPI lines in smartphones, conventional mobile phones as well as other type of mobile devices. The dual noise suppression capability was made possible through proprietary thin-film circuit and material technologies, where in GSM band of 800 MHz would result in significant improvement in reception sensitivity for smartphones and other mobile phones. Read more
Release of Film Power Capacitors for Wind Power Plants by TDK-EPC
TDK-EPC has released a new film power capacitors featuring high dielectric strength designed to be used in AC output filters in wind power plants. The new EPCOS power capacitors have high voltage rates ranging from 550 VRMS AC up to 1000 VRMS AC. The MKP AC HP B25360 series covers a capacitance range from 10 to 150 microF. Company achieved the high dielectric strength through use of caster oil filling. In addition to this, the new power capacitors show an improved heat dissipation from capacitor’s interior all the way to its aluminum can. Read more
Development of Multilayer Ceramic Coils with Industry’s Highest Inductance Values by TDK-EPC
TDK-EPC has released a series of multilayer ceramic coils, the TDK MLG0603S, exhibiting world’s highest inductance value; featuring an inductance of up to 180 nH at 100 MHz. Increase in inductance values was as result of optimizing the coli electrode design, through greater number of thinner layers, by improving both materials as well as process technologies. The new series includes 62 components (E24 series) with DC resistance values ranging from 0.1 to 8.5 ohm, and a rated currents form 50 to 600 mA, as well as inductance from 0.3 to 180 nH. Read more
Development of “Z-match Capacitors” based on Thin-Film Manufacturing Technology with High “Q Factor”
TDK-EPC has released a new series of thin-film capacitors in a 0402 (EIA 01005) package. The product which is referred by the name of Z-match feature high tolerances and high self-resonant frequency are designed for power amplifier circuits and RF matching circuits in smartphones, mobile phones, wireless LANs as well as other communication technologies. Thin-film manufacturing technology which is typically used in manufacturing HDD magnetic heads has been utilized in creating high-frequency components with low ESL and ESR. Through use of this technology Z-match capacitors achieve tolerance of +/-0.05 pF and a Q factor which is 150 percent higher than that of existing products (2.2 pF at 2GHz). Read more
