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 […]
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Motion sensor for smart glasses learns how people move
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 […]
IMU family reduces power consumption for mobile OIS application
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 […]
Accelerometer boasts ±14g Range and 150 °C operating temperature
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 […]
MEMS sensors and ultrasonic time-of-flight devices target connected home market
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, […]
Automotive 6-axis IMU extends temperature range
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 […]
360° angular range sensors with customizable sub-segment measurement capabilities
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 […]
Sensor offers ±1K accuracy across -40 °C to +150 °C operating range
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 […]
Thermistor series features 14-second cooling tme constant for industrial monitoring
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’s ultrasonic time-of-flight sensor enhances sensing range and accuracy for smart home applications
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, […]
