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SmartAutomotive™

MEMS sensors built for automotive applications

For today’s intelligent vehicles, sensing performance and reliability matter more than ever. TDK provides automotive-qualified MEMS sensors that are AEC-Q100 tested with PPAP documentation, as well as consumer-grade sensors suited for select automotive use cases. This dual portfolio supports the rapid expansion of telematics, cabin sensing, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and in-vehicle user experience systems. 

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Features and benefits

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Exceptional sensitivity

Detect smaller magnetic changes so you get more precise control and fewer false triggers in your products, and responsive gameplay 

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Ultra-low power

Extend battery life and reduce energy costs with standby and sleep modes built for long-running devices. 

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Contactless, maintenance-free sensing

Eliminate wear and routine maintenance for longer product lifecycles and lower support costs. 

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icm-45605

ICM-45605

High-Precision 6-Axis MEMS MotionTracking® Device

The ICM-45605 is an ultra high‑performance 6‑axis MEMS motion sensor family with the world’s first BalancedGyro™ technology and lowest power consumption. The sensor combines a 3‑axis gyroscope and a 3‑axis accelerometer in a compact 2.5 × 3 × 0.81 mm package.

t5838

T5838

Bottom Port PDM Digital Output Multi‑Mode Microphone

The T5838 is a low noise, high AOP digital Pulse Density Modulation (PDM) microphone using a fifth-order Σ‑Δ modulator. It also features Acoustic Activity Detect (AAD), a new ultra-low power edge processing feature consuming as low as 20 µA.

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