TDK

TDK Co., Ltd. is a leading electronics company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company was founded in 1935 and specializes in ferrite, a key material used in electronic and magnetic products. TDK's main products include ceramic capacitors, aluminum electrolytic capacitors, film capacitors, magnetic products, high-frequency components, piezoelectric and protection devices, as well as sensors and sensor systems (such as: temperature and pressure, magnetic and MEMS sensors) and other passive components. device. In addition, TDK also provides power supplies and energy devices, magnetic heads and other products.

Product brands include TDK, EPCOS, InvenSense, Micronas, Tronics and TDK-Lambda.

TDK focuses on market areas such as information and communications technology, automotive and industrial, and consumer electronics. The company has a network of design, manufacturing and sales offices in Asia, Europe, North and South America. At the end of March 2019, TDK's total sales were approximately US$12.5 billion and it employed 105,000 people worldwide.

TDK Corporation ( Tokyo Denkikagaku Kogyo ) was founded in December 1935 with the aim of becoming the world's first industrialized manufacturer of magnetic material "ferrite". Since its founding, TDK has been leveraging materials centered on ferrites and ceramics and advanced processing technologies to maximize the functionality of materials, and has continuously launched a variety of products and services. TDK's founding philosophy of "giving back to culture and industry with rich creativity" continues to inspire all employees of the company to this day.

InvenSense, Inc. A TDK Group company: InvenSense, part of the Sensor Systems business company within the TDK Group, is an industry leader in MEMS motion, audio and pressure solutions for the consumer, industrial, automotive and IoT market segments. With a very powerful line of MEMS 3/6/7/9-axis motion sensors, as well as extremely high-performance MEMS audio microphone and pressure sensor products, TDK continues to lead in product performance and quality, setting new innovation standards in multiple industries.

Micronas Group It is a leading brand of sensor solutions in the automotive and industrial electronics fields. The holding company is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and the operating headquarters is in Freiburg, Germany. Micronas Group currently employs approximately 900 people.

TDK EPCOS It is a brand of TDK Electronics AG (TDK Electronics Europe Headquarters), specializing in the development, manufacturing and sales of electronic components and systems. TDK Electronics' products include capacitors, ferrites and inductors, piezoelectric and protection devices, and sensors. TDK Electronics is headquartered in Munich, Germany. It currently has approximately 20 R&D and production bases, approximately 22,900 employees, and a sales network all over the world.

TDK-Lambda With more than 70 years of switching power supply manufacturing history, it provides trustworthy, innovative and highly reliable industrial power solutions and power products to the world. Joined TDK Group in 2008.

Tronics It is a French MEMS sensor manufacturer founded in 1997 and merged into the TDK Group in 2016. Its products include inertial sensors, gas sensors, infrared sensors, micro mirrors, micro optical components, micro actuators, and in vitro diagnostics and Prospective bioMEMS and microfluidic components for DNA analysis.

business

TDK is a comprehensive electronic component manufacturer that leads the world with magnetic technology. TDK is the world's first comprehensive electronic component manufacturer to successfully commercialize magnetic components using ferrite = ferrite cores. Ferrite is a magnetic material. Smartphones and computers, home appliances, industrial equipment, automobiles･･･, TDK has a variety of technologies that make people's daily lives more comfortable and enriched in various fields. TDK's products are important in supporting these technological advances. And continue to lead the world through the power of magnetism.

Supporting your "taken for granted" life in a place that no one can see, this is the mission of TDK components.

In the field of ICT, TDK uses electronic products and modules with unique core technologies. In order to realize 5G communications in 2020, it will vigorously explore the possibilities of smartphones and tablet terminals. We strive to build a faster and stronger networked society and a more convenient and comfortable communication environment.

In the automotive electronics industry, TDK provides numerous electronic components and electronic equipment that support automotive electronics. Through products suitable for in-vehicle use and high reliability, we meet the relevant requirements of automobiles for safety, comfort and environmental protection, and provide technical support for safe and environmentally friendly "connected" cars.

In the field of industry and new energy, TDK contributes to the realization of large-scale and efficient wind power generation by providing large-capacity magnetic modules and power film capacitors, moving towards a comprehensive energy-saving society, and making contributions to the effective use of renewable energy. contribute.

In terms of improving the efficiency of transportation structures, TDK has incorporated high-efficiency converters and power modules that meet the specifications of various countries into its product lineup to provide support for the realization of safe and environmentally friendly transportation infrastructure.

In the field of robotics industry, TDK is contributing to the intelligence of production equipment by providing various magnets for engines and various sensor products.

TDK products continue to support human life and social activities around the world in places that no one can see. Right now, at this very moment, TDK products are playing a full role in the life you "take for granted".

technology

TDK's technical characteristic is that it independently develops raw materials and creates unique electronic components with values ​​that have not yet existed.

TDK possesses "five core technologies" for manufacturing cutting-edge electronic components.

. Material technology - the crystallization of more than 80 years of history and technology.

. Processing Technology - Implementing nanoscale control.

. Evaluation and simulation technology -- extreme accuracy for accurate analysis of nanotechnology.

. Product Design Technology - "Product Design Technology" that uses knowledge, experience and new ideas accumulated over the years to create product value.

. Production Technology -- Manufacturing equipment for product production in-house.

history

TDK was founded in Japan on December 7, 1935, producing ferrite cores that had just been invented by Dr. Kato Yogoro and Dr. Takei Takei. The name TDK is the abbreviation of "Tokyo Denki Kagaku", and the two founders belong to the Department of Electrical Chemistry of Tokyo Institute of Technology. It began producing ceramic capacitors in 1951, invented the magnetic audio tape in 1953, was listed on the Tokyo OTC Market in 1959, and was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange main market in 1961. It began producing cassette tapes in 1966. In 1965, it set up an office in New York City to carry out U.S. business; the audio tapes produced by TDK were used by NASA in 1969 to record the conversation during the first human landing on the moon. In 1970, an office was established in Frankfurt, West Germany to carry out European business.

In addition to electronic components, TDK also has a wide range of magnetic and optical media production businesses, including video tapes in various formats, blank CD-Rs and recordable DVDs, which are familiar to end consumers. It has also produced computer speakers. Industry trends have the company moving to new forms of storage media. In 2004, TDK became the first media manufacturer to join the development of Blu-ray Disc.

TDK's storage media business was transferred to the American Imation Company in July 2007. In 2008, TDK acquired the German electronic equipment manufacturer EPCOS AG and exited the recording media business in 2014.

In 2016, it cooperated with Qualcomm and established a joint venture to acquire sensor manufacturer Micronas Semiconductor Holding AG. In 2017, it cooperated with Qualcomm and established a joint venture to acquire sensor company InvenSense Inc and ASIC manufacturer ICsense. It also acquired TOF type MEMS sensor manufacturer Chirp Microsystem, Inc. ., Acquired plasma generator manufacturer Relyon Plasma and 3D embedded power solution developer Faraday Semi in 2018, and established TDK Venture, Inc. in 2019 to invest in venture companies.

TDK will continue to use the power of technology to support the "common things" in people's lives in the future.