TDK Blog

What If You Could Find the Problem Before You Build the Drive?

2026-09-23T08:43:40Z

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.Simul...(read more)

TDK expands ultra-compact snap-in capacitor series for AI servers

2026-09-17T07:11:05Z

️ 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 considerati...(read more)

TDK: System-Oriented Component Design for Industrial Drives (2)

2026-08-31T13:26:02Z

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 operati...(read more)

NEW RELEASE: TDK adds vibration-resistant axial and soldering-star capacitors for 125 V and upgrades 63 V series

2026-08-05T08:13:41Z

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...(read more)

DC-link capacitors with ultra-low inductance for SiC-based power electronics

2026-07-29T11:44:27Z

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 redu...(read more)

TDK: System-Oriented Component Design for Industrial Drives

2026-07-21T08:24:33Z

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.Desig...(read more)

TDK introduces compact ThermoFuse varistors for surge protection of up to 50 kA

2026-06-09T15:05:01Z

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 footp...(read more)

TDK announces two new DC link capacitor series optimized for on-board chargers in electric vehicles

2026-05-26T15:07:27Z

When 800V Pushes Harder, Stability Becomes a Design Decision. As EV on-board chargers move toward higher voltages and currents, DC link capacitors must deliver uncompromising performance - without increasing system size or complexity.Wit...(read more)

TDK announces the new series of DC-Link film capacitors with high thermal robustness for demanding automotive and industrial power electronics

2026-05-14T10:18:11Z

Power Density Without Oversizing. Built for +125°C. Next-generation power electronics, whether in xEV traction inverters, onboard chargers, or industrial converters, are pushing DC link designs to their thermal limits. That’s exactly ...(read more)

Silver price hikes! Don’t worry, TDK has the answer

2026-05-07T06:07:04Z

When Material Costs Spike, Engineering Decisions Matter. Silver prices have surged and with them, the cost and risk profile of conventional piezo designs. But what if the solution isn’t about managing volatility… but eliminating de...(read more)

TDK - Redefining DC Links for Next‑Gen Power Electronics

2026-04-30T08:39:55Z

85 °C is not enough for next-generation DC Link Design! Power electronics are evolving faster than ever and conventional DC link capacitors are starting to hold engineers back. At the heart of this shift: wide-bandgap semiconductors (like Si...(read more)