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A range of sensor variants to match the specific needs of various applications
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Intelligence you can wear - powered by TDK sensors
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Sensors for smarter, more intuitive wearables
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Wearables bring intelligence closer to the human body. Devices like fitness bands, smartwatches, rings and more, deliver real-time insights and seamless interactions. By continuously sensing motion, orientation, sound, and context, wearables turn everyday activity into meaningful, personalized experiences.

TDK powers the next generation of wearables with a complete, ultra-low-power sensing platform spanning motion, magnetic, audio, and ultrasonic time-of-flight technologies. Our MEMS sensors and embedded software enable designers to create smaller, smarter devices with longer battery life and more intuitive human-machine interaction.

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Ultra-low power performance
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Designed for always-on wearables, sensors maximize battery life without compromising accuracy or responsiveness

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Precision motion & orientation
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High-accuracy motion and magnetic sensing deliver reliable tracking, navigation, and gesture control in any environment

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Edge intelligence with Machine Learning
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On-chip machine learning enables accurate activity detection and reduces system complexity for faster time to market

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High fidelity audio
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Ultra-low power microphones enable reliable voice commands,calls and audio experiences

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High-performance IMUs powering next-gen wearables
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Advanced motion, magnetic, audio, and time-of-flight sensing for fitness, health, and immersive applications
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SmartMotion®
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SmartMotion MEMS sensors deliver precise motion and orientation data for wearable systems, enabling responsive interaction, spatial awareness, and advanced motion analytics across next-generation platforms.

  • Enable always-on motion awareness with compact 6-axis IMUs and sensor fusion
  • Support intuitive interaction through head tracking, gesture recognition, and controller motion sensing
  • Enable navigation and immersive experiences with advanced 9-axis sensing (IMU + TMR)
  • Support vibration sensing and vocal vibration detection with VibeSense360â„¢

 

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Motion sensing for wearable interaction and spatial awareness
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SmartSoundâ„¢
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SmartSoundâ„¢ MEMS microphones provide high-fidelity acoustic sensing for wearable systems, enabling clear voice capture, always-on sensing, and reliable human-machine interaction.

  • Enable voice interfaces with high SNR, sensitivity, and high acoustic overload point (AOP)
  • Support always-on voice sensing with Acoustic Activity Detect (AAD)
  • Integrate easily into compact wearable platforms with power-efficient, small form-factor designs
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Voice and acoustic sensing for wearable voice interfaces
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SmartSonicâ„¢
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SmartSonic ultrasonic Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensors add environmental awareness and spatial interaction to wearable platforms, enabling devices to detect presence, distance, and surrounding objects.

  • Enable presence detection, proximity sensing, and range finding for responsive behavior
  • Support gesture interaction, object detection, and 3D positioning
  • Enable spatial awareness for AR/VR and smart glasses experiences
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Spatial awareness and proximity sensing for wearable systems
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SmartMagnetics
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SmartMagnetics Hall and TMR sensors enable intuitive control and precise positioning across wearable devices, including smartwatches, smart rings, and AR/VR systems.

  • Enable intuitive controls such as digital crowns, buttons, dials, and rotational inputs
  • Deliver ultra-low-power magnetic sensing for precise positioning
  • Support always-on operation with long battery life and reliable performance
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A comprehensive sensing foundation for next-gen wearables
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Built for the next generation: from everyday wearables to enterprise XR
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Body-worn: Smart rings & health monitoring
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Smart rings are one of the fastest-growing categories in wearable health technology, delivering continuous wellness insights in an ultra-compact form factor. These discreet devices monitor daily activity, sleep patterns, and health signals while maintaining long battery life and comfortable wear.

  • Track sleep quality, daily activity, and recovery trends to help users understand their overall wellness
  • Control music, notifications, or camera functions through simple hand gestures
  • Receive subtle alerts and wellness reminders through vibration and motion-based interaction
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Enable discreet, always-on health insights
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Wrist-worn: Fitness bands & smart watches
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Fitness bands and smartwatches continue to drive the wearable technology market as users increasingly rely on connected devices to track activity, workouts, and daily movement. These devices provide real-time feedback that helps users stay engaged with their health and fitness goals.

  • Monitor steps, workouts, and activity levels throughout the day to support fitness goals
  • Track running, cycling, and workout performance with real-time feedback and coaching insights
  • Use voice commands to set reminders, send messages, or control connected apps hands-free
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Turn everyday movement into actionable insights
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Head-worn: AR/VR & smart glasses
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AR/VR headsets and smart glasses are enabling new immersive experiences by blending digital information with the physical world. These wearable systems support applications ranging from gaming and training to navigation and contextual information overlays.

  • Navigate immersive gaming and virtual environments through natural head movement and interaction
  • Access real-time directions, contextual information, or notifications through augmented displays
  • Collaborate remotely or follow guided training with hands-free visual instructions and voice interaction 

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Create immersive and intuitive spatial experiences
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Explore the latest in sensor technology powering wearables
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Time to market
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Sensing solutions designed for specific use cases to shorten the time from concept to product  

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Specialized sensors
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A range of sensors to match the specific needs of various applications 

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Pre-optimized software and algorithms to maximize performance and enable use cases 

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A smarter world within reach with smarter sensing
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Just as human senses allow people to perceive and interact with the world, TDK's advanced sensors enable electronic devices to detect and interpret motion, gestures, direction, sound, and distance. By combining advanced MEMS sensing with intelligent processing, our solutions power Physical AI and Audio AI - bringing awareness, context, and responsiveness to a wide range of consumer, industrial, and automotive applications.

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A comprehensive portfolio of sensors by TDK
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Innovation unlocked: Industry-leading sensor performance & reliability
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Create a smarter, safer, more connected world with TDK sensors
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Precision & stability
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Accurate, reliable sensing across environments

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Low power consumption
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Industry-leading performance with minimal energy use

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Smaller, smarter sensors that simplify design

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Bringing awareness, context, and intelligence to connected devices
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TDK’s sensor portfolio combines advanced materials science with intelligent signal processing to deliver precision, reliability, and efficiency across applications and industries. From motion, sound, temperature, and presence sensing to advanced TMR-based magnetic sensors, TDK provides the foundational sensing technologies that enable Physical AI—allowing connected devices to perceive the real world, understand context, and act with speed and efficiency.

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SmartMotion®
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3-, 6-,  and 9-axis sensors integrate accelerometers, gyroscopes, and sensor fusion solutions that offer high performance and accuracy with intuitive gesture interfaces.

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MEMS Motion Sensors
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SmartSoundâ„¢
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Breakthrough ultra-low power MEMS microphone technology and multimode functionality for your multi-mic arrays, mobile, IoT applications, and more.

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MEMS Microphones
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SmartSonicâ„¢
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These sensors integrate a MEMS PMUT (Piezoelectric Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducer) and ultra-low power SoC (System on Chip).

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Ultrasonic time-of-flight (ToF) Sensors
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SmartMagnetics
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TDK’s SmartMagnetics portfolio combines advanced TMR (Tunnel Magnetoresistance), Hall sensor technologies, and PositionSense™ solutions to deliver high-accuracy, low-latency magnetic sensing across a wide range of applications

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Magnetic sensing across a wide range of applications
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Pressure
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Providing industry-leading relative accuracy, measuring pressure differences less than the height of a single stair step, perfect for mobile phones, and wearable fitness monitoring.

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TDK temperature sensors provide fast, accurate thermal readings with excellent stability—powering smart homes, wearables, and automotive systems.

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