TDK Gears up for Compact, High-Power DC-DC Converters for Cars

摘要

TDK Corporation has accelerated the development of compact high-power DC-DC converters for automobile use. The company plans to develop and to deliver an ultra-compact model with a volume of 500cc and an output power density (output power per volume) of3W/cc by 2016 and 2018. The use of on-board DC-DC converters can convert high battery voltage for powertrain into low battery voltage for auxiliary equipment, recharge batteries, and supply power to auxiliary equipment.