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<strong>Press</strong> <strong>Release</strong><br />
For Immediate <strong>Release</strong><br />
19 March 2008<br />
<strong>TDK</strong> power inductors built with flexible terminations for<br />
reliability at high temperatures<br />
- Power-inductors feature a new flexible-termination design that overcomes<br />
thermally-induced physical variation for improved reliability -<br />
VLF12060/80 power inductors from <strong>TDK</strong> feature a new physical design that<br />
effectively accommodates the effects of temperature variation for improved reliability<br />
in harsh environments, such as automotive.<br />
When subjected to temperature variation, a PCB will experience a change in physical<br />
dimensions, as will any components placed on that board. However, if the change in<br />
physical dimensions of the PCB is not equal to the change in physical dimensions of<br />
the attached component, then the connections experience pressure. This results in<br />
diminished reliability, and can cause the PCB-component connection to fracture.<br />
The flexible-termination design of the VLF12060/80 family overcomes these<br />
thermally-induced physical variations. Flexible terminations, high-quality materials<br />
and an operating temperature range from -40°C to 150°C (including self heating),<br />
significantly improves product reliability in harsh environments, such as automotive.<br />
The VLF12060/80 power inductors fulfil AEC-Q200 automotive grade requirements<br />
for passive components. The reduced footprint of 12mm x 12mm means that these<br />
inductors can also offer reduced board-space requirements for these applications,<br />
including ECMs, Airbag ECUs and DC-DC converters.<br />
Inductance values are currently available from 4.7µH to 100µH. Across this range,<br />
tolerance ratings of 20% or 30% are available, and DC-resistance values range from<br />
11.5mΩ to 155mΩ, allowing for efficient operation. The VLF12060 and VLF12080 are<br />
available now for volume production in 500-piece and 400-piece tape and reel format<br />
respectively.<br />
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About <strong>TDK</strong> <strong>Electronics</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> <strong>GmbH</strong><br />
<strong>TDK</strong> is a recognised world leader in the design and manufacture of electronic components.<br />
This position has been achieved through dedication to the development of new materials, new<br />
products, advanced manufacturing processes, improvements in product quality and<br />
exceptional customer service. Founded in Japan in 1935, <strong>TDK</strong> was created with the aim of<br />
becoming the world’s first manufacturer of the magnetic material ferrite. <strong>TDK</strong>’s <strong>Europe</strong>an<br />
operations, head quartered in Duesseldorf, Germany, includes 7 regional sales offices, 2 R&D<br />
laboratories and 2 manufacturing centres. From these bases and with the support of a wide<br />
distribution network, <strong>TDK</strong> provides more than just access to components and technology.<br />
For further information please contact:<br />
Frank Trampnau<br />
<strong>TDK</strong> <strong>Electronics</strong> <strong>Europe</strong> <strong>GmbH</strong><br />
Corporate Planning/Marketing<br />
Wanheimer Strasse 57<br />
D-40472 Duesseldorf<br />
Tel : +49 (0)211 9077 127<br />
Fax: +49 (0) 211 9077 298<br />
Email: trampnau@tdk.de<br />
Ruth Hallam<br />
TKO Marketing Consultants Ltd<br />
4 Lucastes Mews, Paddockhall Road<br />
Haywards Heath<br />
West Sussex<br />
RH16 1HE<br />
Tel : +44 (0) 1444 473 555<br />
Fax :+44 (0) 1444 473 666<br />
Email: ruth.hallam@tko.co.uk<br />
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