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Raise your game with TDK smart gaming sensor solutions

Powering the future of controllers, keyboards, AR/VR, and beyond

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When milliseconds matter, every click, scroll, and movement counts

Gaming experiences are becoming increasingly immersive and interactive, driven by advances in esports, virtual reality, and next-generation gaming platforms. From high-performance keyboards and mice to advanced controllers, headsets, and VR systems, gaming hardware relies on precise sensing to deliver responsive and engaging gameplay.

TDK brings compact, low-power sensing technologies that power these experiences - featuring our latest TMR (Tunnel-magneto-resistance) sensor technology for precision control, MEMS microphones with extraordinary sound fidelity for voice communication, ultrasonic Time-of-Flight sensing for presence detection and spatial awareness, and SmartMotion™ sensors for seamless gesture and motion tracking.

Whether you're an elite e-sports competitor or an OEM building the next breakthrough gaming device, TDK provides the sensor platform designed for serious performance.

For ultimate gaming performance, look for TDK TMR and MEMS sensors

Key features for gamers and gaming hardware builders

Why TDK TMR sensors give you the edge in the world of gaming
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High resolution and accuracy

Pinpoint precision for every move, click, and aim

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Fast response (low latency)

Ultra-responsive sensors for instant, lag-free gameplay

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Contactless sensing for durability

No wear and tear—play harder, longer, without worry

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Long battery life

Uninterrupted gaming with sensors optimized for efficiency

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Lowest power, high-fidelity audio

Low-noise, high-SNR, enabling precise voice capture and immersive in-game audio

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Precision that performs

Accurate, reliable motion sensing for high-performance gaming devices

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Ultra-low-power design

Maximize efficiency to extend battery life and reduce heat

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Compact integration

Small, flexible form factors for seamless hardware design

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Custom tuning & application support

Tailored solutions and expert support for your specific gaming applications

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TDK Smart Gaming sensor solutions – TMR & MEMS technology in gaming gear

TDK TMR and MEMS sensors deliver the ultimate edge for gamers and gaming gear. Smart gaming sensing solutions offer the precision, ultra-low power, high-performance sensors for keyboards, controllers, mice, webcams, pedals, steering, AR/VR and other gaming gear.

Gaming gear applications for TDK TMR sensors

If you’re a gamer demanding the best, or an OEM pushing innovation forward, smart gaming by TDK is the sensor platform designed to win. Look for TDK sensors in products — or become a partner and integrate them into your next device

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Keyboard key switches

TMR

  • Detect actuation as fine as 0.001 mm
  • Instant, responsive gameplay
  • Multiple actions from a single keypress
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Controller stick & trigger button

TMR

  • Achieve ultra-precise directional control, down to 0.05°
  • TMR enables quicker movement with no delay

Other TDK sensors

  • IMU, MEMS microphone
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Mouse wheel

TMR

  • Sense scroll movement with 0.05° revolution for smooth, granular control
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AR/VR headsets

TMR

  • Instant and precise absolute heading with PositionSense IMU + TMR solution
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Webcam

TMR

  • 0.001 mm resolution for auto‑focus

Other TDK sensors

  • IMU, MEMS microphone
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Driving wheel & pedals

TMR

  • 0.05º resolution for smooth granular control

TDK empowers game builders with our custom sensing solutions

Advanced motion, magnetic, audio, and time-of-flight sensing for gaming equipment. With TDK’s TMR and MEMS sensor technologies, your gear is built to win.

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SmartMagnetics

Create next-gen gaming controls with TMR sensors

TMR sensors provide precise magnetic sensing for gaming controllers and high-precision input devices.

  • Detect joystick movement and angular position with sub-millimeter precision
  • Deliver contactless sensing for durable, wear-free controller inputs
  • Support compact, ultra-low-power designs ideal for high-performance gaming peripherals
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SmartMotion®

Power responsive motion tracking for immersive gameplay with MEMS motion sensors

SmartMotion inertial sensors deliver precise motion tracking for gaming platforms including AR/VR headsets, controllers, and mobile gaming devices.

  • Deliver industry-leading motion tracking for AR/VR headsets, handheld controllers, and mobile gaming platforms
  • Support advanced gameplay interaction with sensor fusion, machine learning, and on-chip motion processing
  • Extend playtime with ultra-low-power IMUs and wide full-scale range sensing
ICM-42670-P
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SmartSound™

Deliver immersive audio and clear communication with MEMS microphones

SmartSound microphones capture voice and environmental sound clearly for gaming headsets and voice-enabled gaming platforms.

  • Deliver clear voice capture for in-game chat, streaming and voice commands
  • Support environmental awareness and immersive gaming audio
  • Provide high-fidelity sound capture with ultra-low-power operation
T5838
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SmartSonic™

Bring accurate spatial awareness to immersive gaming with MEMS Time-of-Flight Sensors

SmartSonic sensors enable precise spatial tracking and environmental awareness for AR/VR gaming systems.

  • Perform long-range range-finding and accurate spatial sensing for VR controllers and player tracking
  • Maintain reliable tracking in any lighting condition, including indirect line-of-sight environments
  • Support multi-player gameplay with accurate 3D tracking even when hands or controllers are partially occluded

 

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Sensors in gaming

TDK combines pre-optimized software and algorithms with precise sensors to maximize performance and provide gaming experience that give players an edge and create more immersive experiences.

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ICU-30201

ICU-30201

The ICU-30201 is a high-performance ultrasonic Time-of-Flight sensor that is ideal for measuring the range of objects between 30cm and 9.5m, and offers a customizable field-of-view of up to 180º. It has a sample rate of 75 samples per second at 2 meters, and 18 samples per second at 9 meters. It comes in a 5.17 × 2.68 × 0.9 mm LGA package, and includes an integrated DSP for signal processing.

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T5848

T5848

The T5848 is a low noise, high AOP I²S microphone with a 24‑bit PCM output for direct connection to a wide variety of SoCs. 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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