Sample kit by TDK includes CLT power inductors
A sample kit available from TDK includes the company’s compact and reliable CLT32 power inductors for the power management of ADAS/AD (advanced driver assistance systems / autonomous driving) applications.
Sample kit, part number B82403X1, includes inductors with nine inductance values ranging from 17 to 440nH. They are designed for saturation currents from 13.5 to 60A. The surface mount inductors have a compact footprint of 3.2 x 2.5mm and an insertion height of 2.5mm. They are constructed for a temperature range of -40 to +165 degrees C including self-heating. These AEC-Q200 certified components are designed with a solid copper coil over-moulded with a ferromagnetic plastic compound. The coil ends function as terminals which significantly increases reliability, especially for automotive applications said TDK. Due to the solid copper coil, these products can achieve an exceptionally low RDC value, keeping losses to a minimum, advised TDK. The Ohmic resistance is just 0.39 mOhm at an inductance value of 17nH.
The compact and robust CLT32 inductors are suitable for use in safety-relevant automotive applications in ADAS/AD. High performance processors used in these fields require currents in the double-digit Ampere range. Power management ICs (PMICs) are used as power supplies that provide these high currents. Power inductors for stabilisation are key components at the outputs. The CLT32 series is designed for switching frequencies of up to 10MHz and meet future requirements placed on DC/DC converters with high clock rates, added TDK.
TDK was established in 1935 to commercialise ferrite, a key material in electronic and magnetic products. TDK‘s portfolio features passive components such as ceramic, aluminium electrolytic and film capacitors, as well as magnetics, high-frequency and piezo and protection devices. It also includes sensors and sensor systems such as temperature and pressure, magnetic and MEMS sensors. In addition, TDK provides power supplies and energy devices.
These products are marketed under the product brands TDK, Epcos, InvenSense, Micronas, Tronics and TDK-Lambda.
TDK focuses on demanding markets in automotive, industrial and consumer electronics, and information and communications technology. The company has a network of design and manufacturing locations and sales offices in Asia, Europe, and in North and South America.
