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TDK launches portfolio of sensors and technologies enabling the next-generation of all-in-one VR platforms

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  • InvenSense CORONA™ family of motion sensors optimized for
    head-mounted-displays (HMDs) and handheld controllers.
  • Chirp SonicTrack™ inside-out 6-DoF ultrasonic controller tracking
    solution for all-in-one (AIO) virtual reality systems.
  • Sensor fusion software that converts the individual sensor signals
    into an accurate motion-position-orientation tracking solution to
    accelerate OEM time-to-market.
  • TDK high-resolution Tunnel-Magneto-Resistive sensing elements for
    high-definition magnetometers.

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) announces today the launch of a complete
portfolio of VR sensors enabling a new class of highly accurate and
affordable all-in-one VR solutions. The key platform components are:

  • InvenSense ICM-42688 6-axis motion sensor for HMDs provides the lowest
    noise figure in the industry and features the only high-resolution
    measurement mode, enabling the measurement of VR headset movement with
    unprecedented accuracy.
  • InvenSense ICM-42686 6-axis motion sensor for VR controllers provides
    the industry’s only extended range motion measurement mode, enabling
    the accurate tracking of the handheld controller movement at any speed.
  • Chirp Microsystem’s ultralow power CH-101 ultrasonic transceiver
    coupled with Chirp’s SonicTrack™ system is the only time-of-flight
    based inside-out tracking solution for all-in-one VR systems that
    delivers true 3D positioning between the head-mounted-display and the
    handheld controllers.
  • TDK Sensor Fusion software that processes the sensor inputs
    simultaneously to create a simple, fused output that describes the
    exact 3D position and movement of all VR HW components and runs on
    commercial application processors.
  • TDK TMR sensing elements that enable magnetometers with significantly
    higher resolution than traditional Hall-effect based magnetometers,
    thereby enabling the exact determination of the orientation changes of
    the HMD and controllers.

The key sensor requirement for any VR system is the precise alignment
between the Head-Mounted-Display (HMD) and the Handheld Controllers.
This means that even the slightest head or the most extreme hand
movement needs to be measured fast and accurately, to allow the
immediate rendering of the changed VR scenery. Even small misalignments
between the HMD and controllers can severely impact the user experience
and eventually lead to game-over “motion sickness.”

In addition to the excellent performance of the VR sensor platform, TDK
all-in-one VR platform also sets new standards with respect to small
size, low weight, and reduced Bill-of-Materials (BOM), which taken
together enable the most affordable and wearable all-in-one VR systems
in the industry.

“At this year’s CES show we’re announcing innovative VR solutions with
some of the world’s leading VR system providers like HTC and platform
enablers like Qualcomm, and together we’re shaping the all-in-one
AR/VR/XR space,” said Behrooz Abdi, president and general manager of
MEMS sensors business group at TDK. “We’re AR/VR enthusiasts ourselves,
so we’re motivated to always refine the precision and accuracy of our
technology, removing timing lags and hiccups, thus allowing for a truly
immersive AR/VR experience.”

TDK and its group companies offer a comprehensive portfolio of sensors,
electronic components and solutions for mobile, wearables, AR/VR,
automotive, IoT and industrial applications will be at CES
2019, showcasing the next-generation of all-in-one VR platforms, in
Booth #30306, Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall 3, January 8-11,
Las Vegas, Nev. Please visit: www.invensense.com
or contact InvenSense Sales at sales@invensense.com
for more information. TDK TMR sensing element-based magnetometers are
available from TDK partner AKM (www.akm.com),
and samples are available under the part number AK09940.

Glossary

  • AR/VR: Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality / Extended Reality
  • AIO: All-in-One
  • HMD: Head Mounted Device
  • 6-Axis: 3-Axis Gyroscope + 3-Axis Accelerometer
  • 6-DoF: Six Degrees of Freedom (Three degrees of x-y-z SHIFT and three
    degrees of x-y-z ROTATION)

Main applications

  • High performance head mounted displays (HMDs) for VR
  • Glasses and other head-worn displays for AR/VR/MR
  • Game controllers
  • Handheld consumer electronics
  • Wearables

Key features and benefits:

  • Lowest gyroscope and accelerometer noise, fundamental for AR/VR system
    accuracy
  • Best gyroscope temperature stability, critical to maintain precise
    motion measurement in AR/VR subsystems
  • Mobile optimized ultralow power, light weight and does not require
    base station
  • Only motion sensor that can synchronize samples to eliminate critical
    timing errors
  • Highest motion measurement range and resolution, indispensable for
    accurate measurement of head/hand movement in gaming and virtual
    reality applications

About TDK Corporation

TDK Corporation is a leading electronics company based in Tokyo, Japan.
It was established in 1935 to commercialize ferrite, a key material in
electronic and magnetic products. TDK’s comprehensive 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 and more. These products are marketed under the product
brands TDK, EPCOS, InvenSense, Micronas, Tronics and TDK-Lambda. TDK
focuses on demanding markets in the areas of information and
communication technology and automotive, industrial and consumer
electronics. The company has a network of design and manufacturing
locations and sales offices in Asia, Europe, and in North and South
America. In fiscal 2018, TDK posted total sales of USD 12 billion and
employed about 103,000 people worldwide.

About InvenSense

InvenSense, Inc., a TDK Group company, is a world leading provider of
MEMS sensor platforms. InvenSense’s vision of Sensing Everything®
targets the consumer electronics and industrial areas with integrated
Motion, Sound, and Ultrasonic solutions. InvenSense’s solutions combine
MEMS (micro electrical mechanical systems) sensors, such as
accelerometers, gyroscopes, compasses, microphones, and ultrasonic
3D-sensing with proprietary algorithms and firmware that intelligently
process, synthesize, and calibrate the output of sensors, maximizing
performance and accuracy. InvenSense’s motion tracking, ultrasonic,
audio, fingerprint, location platforms and services can be found in
Mobile, Wearables, Smart Home, Industrial, Automotive, and IoT products.
InvenSense became part of the MEMS Sensors Business Group within the
newly formed Sensor Systems Business Company of TDK Corporation in 2017.
In February of 2018, Chirp Microsystems joined the InvenSense family
through its acquisition by TDK. InvenSense is headquartered in San Jose,
California and has offices worldwide. For more information, go to www.invensense.com.

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Contacts

InvenSense
Mr. David A. ALMOSLINO
+1 408-501-2278
pr@invensense.com

Karbo Communications
Ms. Kim LIANTHAMANI
+1 415-255-6512
TDKUSA@karbocom.com

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