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Automotive qualified sensors for in-cabin and safety applications in modern vehicle systems

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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MEMS sensors for intelligent vehicles

For today’s intelligent vehicles, sensing performance and reliability matter more than ever. TDK provides automotive-qualified MEMS sensors with reliability test performed according to AEC-Q100 requirements with PPAP documentation available upon request, suited for several automotive use cases. This dual portfolio supports the rapid expansion of a wide range of Automotive applications, including but not limited to: telematics, cabin sensing, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), safety and in-vehicle user experience systems.

Why choose SmartAutomotive sensors?

Reliable high-performance sensing for smarter, safer mobility

Automotive-grade reliability

Deliver long-term durability and give an appropriate level of quality in the application Deliver long-term durability and reduce qualification risk

High-performance inertial sensing

Enables superior accuracy in positioning, safety, ADAS, and vision systems

Easy integration and scalability

Ready-to-use and pin-to-pin compatibility within product family. Reference code and Application notes available to cut engineering time

Automotive-grade reliability

Deliver long-term durability and give an appropriate level of quality in the application Deliver long-term durability and reduce qualification risk

High-performance inertial sensing

Enables superior accuracy in positioning, safety, ADAS, and vision systems

Easy integration and scalability

Ready-to-use and pin-to-pin compatibility within product family. Reference code and Application notes available to cut engineering time

Automotive-grade sensors applications

Fuel your automotive innovations with SmartAutomotive sensors

Dead reckoning systems

6-axis IMUs maintain accurate positioning when GPS/GNSS is weak or unavailable, fusing gyro and accelerometer data to track vehicle movement in tunnels, parking structures, and other signal-limited environments

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Vehicle to vehicle location

The accelerometer and gyroscope data fusion provides incredibly accurate location data for vehicle to vehicle systems and infrastructure

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Vision systems

6-axis IMUs enable camera image stabilization to compensate for road vibrations, allowing crisp and stable rear-view image s in electronic mirrors

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Augmented reality HUD

High-performance 6-axis IMUs enable overlay projection stabilization, significantly increasing drivers’ awareness of surroundings

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Telematics

The accelerometer enables crash detection, which can trigger emergency calls, and the gyroscope allows for vehicle positioning and driving style analysis

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Lift gate control

Door control systems use accelerometer and gyroscope sensors to monitor doors’ dynamic conditions during automatic movement

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In-vehicle infotainment

6-axis IMU sensors enable advanced features and deliver a superior user navigation experience for voice assistance, gesture detection, and more

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Smart antenna

6-axis IMUs in combination with GNSS enables local positioning computing, simplifying smart antenna installation as it requires only a power connection

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