TWS devices - including true wireless earbuds, hearing aids, and generic miniaturized communication modules (GPS, Bluetooth, etc.) - are are finding increasing applications when paired with smartphones, smartwatches and other wearables, boosting the demand for electronic components optimized for such extremely compact and low power designs. TDK continues to broaden its lineup of inductor products with higher efficiency and smaller sizes to meet the demand of this growing market.
The new PLEA67 series of inductors is intended for use in power circuits incorporated into true wireless designs, smart watches, portable players and similar compact devices. In addition to an impressive rated current of 500 mA, the PLEA67 series of inductors also boasts one of the industry’s smallest external sizes, measuring just 1x0.6x0.7mm (L-W-H), respectively. The compact external size facilitates space saving in circuit board design and helps reduce the weight of earphones, providing users with mobility comfort. Their magnetic shield structure reduces magnetic flux leakage to pave the way for high density implementation.
TDK Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan, was established in 1935 to commercialize ferrite, a key material in electronic and magnetic products. Today, TDK's comprehensive portfolio features passive components such as ceramic, aluminum electrolytic and film capacitors, as well as magnetics, high-frequency, and piezo and protection devices. The product spectrum also includes sensors and sensor systems such as temperature and pressure, magnetic, and MEMS sensors. In addition, TDK provides power supplies and energy devices, magnetic heads and more.
Mass production of the new PLEA67 Series of inductors began in March 2021.
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