TDK’s SmartSonic™ family of ultrasonic Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensors empower IoT product development with contextual awareness, enabling the creation of products that adapt their response upon detecting the presence of the user or the characteristics of the surrounding environment.
TDK SmartSonicTM ultrasonic time-of-flight
Ideal for range-finding or high accuracy distance measurement from few cm up to 9
Ultra-low power consumption extends battery life: 1000x better than optical ToF (A vs mA)
Reliable performance in bright sun, dim light, or total darkness; measurements unaffected by surface color
Generous program and data storage for custom processing, on‑device algorithms, and firmware updates.
Fast, ultra‑low‑power proximity and presence sensing for close interactions (cm‑level accuracy) - ideal for touchless controls, hand gestures, and wake‑on‑approach.
Reliable 1-5 m object detection and ranging with multipath rejection and multi‑sensor support for appliances, robotics, and room‑scale UX.
Extended‑reach ranging for security, industrial positioning, and large‑space occupancy (5–20 m+) with high SNR, beamforming, and environmental compensation for consistent performance.