TDK announces suite of sensing solutions for smart home applications

• TDK’s suite of sensing solutions enables next-gen smart speakers, remotes, appliances, thermostats, lighting, robotic vacuums, security cameras, alarms, door locks, and more
• Custom smart home solutions include MEMS IMUs with sensor fusion algorithm
• Smart home sensors at distributors include MEMS microphones and ultrasonic time-of-flight sensors, including the newly available SmartSonic ICU-30201, ideal for presence detection

June 24, 2025

TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) announces a suite of InvenSense sensing solutions for intelligent smart home applications that require precise detection of presence, proximity, sound, tilt, liquid levels, acceleration, or motion. TDK’s ultra-low power sensors – including MEMS microphones, IMUs, and ultrasonic time-of-flight (ToF) – provide the data needed for today’s AI-enabled home technology.

TDK will present its MEMS and magnetic sensor solutions this week, June 25-26, at Sensors Converge 2025 at the Santa Clara Convention Center (Booth #722).

“MEMS sensors are the foundation of the connected smart home. With our suite of smart home sensing solutions, TDK is uniquely positioned to drive innovation and enhance daily life,” said Fabio Pasolini, VP and GM of the emerging sensors business at InvenSense, a TDK Group company.

With its partner-first approach, TDK offers an array of solutions depending on customers’ needs.

TDK custom sensing solutions for smart home include:

• TDK’s SmartMotion® IMUs with sensor fusion algorithm, including the ICM-42670-S for smart TV remotes and the ICM-42370-P for tilt detection in appliances including washing machines

TDK smart home solutions available at distributors globally include:

• TDK’s SmartSonic™ ICU-30201 ultrasonic time-of-flight, ideal for presence detection required for lighting, security cameras, or locks
• TDK’s SmartSound™ T5848, T5838, and T5837 MEMS microphones, featuring ultra-low power and acoustic activity detection for alarms, smart speakers, intercoms, and other voice-activated controls
• TDK’s SmartMotion ICM-45605 for angle detection in security applications like smart door locks

More on SmartSonic

Now available at multiple distributors worldwide, the SmartSonic ultrasonic time-of-flight ICU-30201 enhances the contextual awareness of products that require accurate presence, proximity, and distance measurements, such as household robotics, drones, alarm devices, door locks, camera devices, smart building systems, and more. It also embeds a more powerful on-chip processor with higher computational power – all at ultra-low power for energy efficiency. The ICU-30201 is available in an ultra-compact package footprint of 5.17 x 2.68 x 0.9 mm3. Also available at global distribution are the SmartSonic ICU-20201 and ICU-10201.

For additional information and links to purchase from distributors, please visit invensense.tdk.com/smart-home or contact InvenSense Sales at sales.us@tdk.com.

Glossary

• ToF: Time of flight
• MEMS: Micro-electro-mechanical systems

Main applications

• Occupancy / presence detection for smart building applications
• Obstacle avoidance for robotics and drones
• Presence detection and ranging for smart thermostats
• Sound and motion detection for smart TV remotes
• Sound detection for intercoms, alarms, smart speakers
• Tilt, angle, and liquid level detection for appliances

About TDK Corporation

TDK Corporation is a world leader in electronic solutions for the smart society based in Tokyo, Japan. Built on a foundation of material sciences mastery, TDK welcomes societal transformation by resolutely remaining at the forefront of technological evolution. It was established in 1935 to commercialize ferrite, a key material in electronic and magnetic products. TDK’s comprehensive, innovation-driven portfolio features passive components such as ceramic, aluminum electrolytic and film capacitors, as well as magnetics, high-frequency, and piezo and protection devices. The product spectrum also includes sensors and sensor systems such as temperature and pressure, magnetic, and MEMS sensors. In addition, TDK provides power supplies and energy devices, magnetic heads, software and more. These products are marketed under the product brands TDK, EPCOS, InvenSense, Micronas, Tronics, and TDK-Lambda. TDK focuses on demanding markets in automotive, industrial and consumer electronics, and information and communication technology. The company has a network of design and manufacturing locations and sales offices in Asia, Europe, and in North and South America. In fiscal 2025, TDK posted total sales of USD 14.4 billion and employed about 105,000 people worldwide.

About InvenSense

InvenSense, a TDK group company, is a world-leading provider of custom sensing solutions for consumer electronics, industrial, and automotive applications. InvenSense solutions integrate MEMS and magnetic sensors, such as IMUs, accelerometers, gyroscopes, compasses, microphones, TMR, and ultrasonic time-of-flight sensors, with proprietary algorithms and firmware that intelligently process, synthesize, and calibrate the output of sensors for maximized performance and accuracy. InvenSense solutions empower leading technology in smartphones, wearables, hearables, smart home, gaming, IoT, robotics, drones, industrial, automotive, and other applications. Headquartered in San Jose, California and with offices worldwide, InvenSense became part of the Sensor Systems Business Company of TDK Corporation in 2017.