Making AI servers more powerful isn't just about more powerful processors; it's about more efficient power electronics, more powerful cooling, and more data moving at ever-higher speeds.
At electronicaFair 2026, discover how TDK technologies help build the infrastructure that keeps AI data centers powered, connected and running efficiently.
Power: Efficient, high-density power delivery from grid to chip Thermal & Sensing: Real-time monitoring and control for reliable cooling Connectivity: Advanced optical transceiver solutions for high-bandwidth AI communication
From power delivery and thermal management to the optical links moving massive amounts of data, TDK brings technologies together across the AI data center.
In AI Infrastructure. In Everything, Better.
TDK AI Data Center Infrastructure solutions at electronica 2026 | electronica 2026
Munich | Hall B5, Booth 520
November 10–13
Trillions of operations per second. In a car.
But more computing power also means tougher engineering challenges: stable powerclean signals reliable control.
That’s where TDK comes in.
From in-vehicle networking and power for high-performance computing to steer-by-wire, we combine advanced components with application know-how to help engineers solve critical SDV design challenges.
And because we contribute early to standards and reference designs, we help turn complex requirements into solutions faster.
More intelligence. More complexity. Better solutions.
In Everything, Better.
Read more: Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) Components | TDK Electronics - TDK Europe
️ Less CO2. Same Mission: Protecting Electronics.
Guarding sensitive electronics against overvoltages is one thing. Doing it with up to 30% lower CO₂ footprint adds another dimension to component design.
Our new X series of multilayer chip varistors brings this approach to standard industrial applications, combining compact dimensions and robust electrical performance with a more resource-conscious manufacturing concept.
A tailored ceramic composition enables sintering at lower temperatures, reducing energy consumption during production. At the same time, the raw material itself comes with a smaller CO₂ footprint.
Designed for applications including power supplies, factory automation, industrial IoT, and sensor interfaces, the X series offers ESD protection up to 15 kV, response times below 0.5 ns, and reliable operation from -55 to +125 °C.
Protection that performs today - with tomorrow in mind.
Read more: Eco-friendly SMD varistors with X series for standard applications | TDK Electronics - TDK Europe
Buy from Farnell: B72590X TVS Varistors | Farnell® UK
A drive is more than the sum of its components.
Electrical behavior, thermal conditions, and component interactions can all influence how the final system performs. And discovering an issue after the test hardware is built can be expensive.
Simulation helps accelerating the design process.
By modeling critical parts of the drive before committing to hardware, engineers can compare design options, investigate worst-case scenarios, and reduce costly trial-and-error.
Explore TDK's free solutions and design support for industrial drives: Industrial Drives Solutions | TDK Electronics - TDK Europe
️ AI Needs More Power. Not More Space.
As AI server power supplies move toward ever-higher power densities, the DC link has to keep up without taking up more valuable board space.
That is where capacitor design becomes a system-level consideration.
Our latest ultra-compact snap-in aluminum electrolytic capacitors combine up to 500 V rated voltage with a higher capacitance-to-volume (CV) ratio, giving PSU designers greater flexibility to meet demanding power-density requirements.
More capacitance. Higher voltage. Less volume.
TDK expands capacitors | TDK Electronics - TDK Europe
Buy from Farnell: B43645 Snap In / Screw Terminal Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitors | Farnell® UK
Good Control Starts With Knowing What's Actually Happening
In a variable frequency drive, control algorithms are only as good as the signals they receive. Accurate current and temperature sensing provides the feedback needed to keep operation precise, efficient, and protected.
See how sensing fits into the complete drive architecture – and explore our solutions for industrial drives.
Read more: Industrial Drives Solutions | TDK Electronics - TDK Europe
Because Every Component You Remove Makes the System Better.
Designing compact 96 V battery systems isn't only about fitting more power into less space. It's about reducing complexity, improving reliability, and making every cubic centimeter count.
Our latest aluminum electrolytic capacitor portfolio helps engineers do exactly that.
The new 125 V axial and soldering-star capacitors eliminate the need to connect capacitors in series for many 96 V DC-link designs. The result? Simpler capacitor banks, lower assembly effort, fewer components, and robust performance even under demanding thermal and vibration conditions.
Together with the upgraded 63 V series, the portfolio supports applications ranging from micromobility and small xEVs to forklifts, electric boats, industrial electronics, and even humanoid robots.
Buy from Farnell:
B43693 Leaded Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitors | Farnell® UK
B43793 Leaded Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitors | Farnell® UK
B41687 Leaded Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitors | Farnell® UK
B41787 Leaded Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitors | Farnell® UK
Taming SiC Starts with What You Can't See
As switching frequencies increase, parasitic inductance becomes a critical design challenge. Even small amounts of ESL can contribute to voltage overshoots, additional stress on power semiconductors, and reduced system reliability.
Our latest MKP DC HF capacitor platform was developed to address exactly these challenges, combining ultra-low inductance with high ripple-current capability for next-generation SiC-based power electronics.
Curious how capacitor design can influence inverter performance?
DC-Link capacitors for SiC-based power | TDK Electronics - TDK Europe
Buy from Farnell: B25696H Power Film Capacitors | Farnell® UK
Variable-Speed Drives All Follow The Same Principle. Until Physics In.
At their core, variable-speed drives all do the same thing: they regulate voltage and frequency to operate electric motors efficiently.
The principle is straightforward.
Designing a drive that performs reliably under real operating conditions is not.
As power levels increase, every engineering decision carries more weight.Input protection.EMI filtering.Power conversion.DC-link stabilization.Current sensing.Output filtering.
Each functional block influences the next.
And ultimately, every design decision shapes the overall performance, efficiency, and reliability of the system.
Because successful drive design isn't about optimizing individual components. It's about engineering an architecture where each building block interact seamlessly.
That's where design confidence begins.
Read more: Industrial Drives Solutions | TDK Electronics - TDK Europe
Downtime Is Expensive. Smart Protection Isn't. With our new MT40 ThermoFuse varistors, we introduce a compact surge protection solution engineered for extreme electrical environments - delivering up to 50 kA peak surge capability in a minimized footprint.
Designed for industrial power supplies, PV systems, telecom infrastructure and SPDs, the MT40 series combines:Up to 50 kA (8/20 µs) surge capabilityShort-circuit current rating up to 200 kA (UL 1449)Integrated thermal disconnect systemGalvanically insulated micro-switch for remote monitoringCompact, overmolded design for optimized integration
UL 1449 Type 1CA recognized for AC and DC applications, RoHS/REACH/PFAS compliant, and encapsulated in flame-retardant epoxy - MT40 supports robust, safety-driven and sustainable system design.
If your application demands high surge endurance without sacrificing space or safety, this is worth a closer look:
Compact ThermoFuse varistors for surge protection of up to 50 kA | TDK Electronics - TDK Europe
Buy from Farnell: B72240M TVS Varistors | Farnell® UK
