TDK launches a mechanically decoupled ultrasonic sensor module for collision avoidance applications
2023-09-16
TDK Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange code: 6762) has recently launched the ultrasonic sensor module USSM1.0 PLUS-FS for mechanical decoupling of sensors and casings. The new coupling design ensures that the sensor with order number B59110W2111W032 and protection level IP65/67 is protected from external mechanical vibrations, preventing erroneous measurements caused by this. The nominal voltage of this module is 12 V and can be installed to the front chassis through M19 threads with locking nuts or spring buckles.
The integrated signal processor ASIC, triggered by a driver and an integrated piezoelectric disk, can calculate signal propagation time with a repetition rate of up to 50 samples per second. It can accurately measure distances from 18 centimeters to 200 centimeters, and can even measure distances of 4 centimeters in the transmission and reception mode of multiple modules. The standard field of view (FoV) of USSM1.0 PLUS-FS is ± 35 °, which can be customized and optimized according to customer needs, and can also be programmed for personalized application scenarios. The sensor module can accurately measure under various brightness conditions, including sunlight exposure, and the measurement accuracy is not affected by the color and transparency of the target object.
The ultrasonic module can accurately measure distance and detect obstacles in complex environmental conditions, making it very suitable for autonomous mobile robots (AMR) or autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs).
Characteristics and Applications
Main applications
Obstacle detection and collision avoidance systems in mobile systems such as AGV and AMR, as well as distance measurement systems in fixed systems such as level measurement
Main features and advantages
• Sensor module with integrated ASIC, suitable for ranging applications in air
• Durable and sturdy packaging, mechanically decoupled from sensor components
• Measurement range: 18cm to 200cm (up to 4cm in transceiver mode)
• Sampling rate up to 50 times/second
• Programmable personalized measurement scenarios
About TDK Company
TDK Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company that provides electronic solutions for intelligent societies. TDK is established on the basis of being proficient in materials science, always at the forefront of technological development and welcoming social changes with the concept of "technology attracts the future". The company was founded in 1935 and specializes in ferrite, which is a key material used in electronic and magnetic products. TDK's comprehensive and innovative driven product portfolio includes passive components such as ceramic capacitors, aluminum electrolytic capacitors, thin film capacitors, magnetic products, high-frequency components, piezoelectric and protective devices, as well as sensors and sensor systems such as temperature and pressure, magnetic and MEMS sensors. In addition, TDK also provides products such as power and energy devices, magnetic heads, etc. Product brands include TDK, EPCOS, InvenSense, Micronas, Tronics, and TDK-Lambda. TDK focuses on areas such as automotive, industrial and consumer electronics, as well as information and communication technology markets. The company has a network of design, manufacturing, and sales offices in Asia, Europe, North and South America. In the fiscal year 2023, TDK's total sales amounted to $16.1 billion, with approximately 103000 employees worldwide.
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