India, May 15 -- TDK Corp. has expanded its MPZ1608-PH series of large-current multilayer chip beads for automotive and commercial power supply lines (1.6 x 0.8 x 0.6 mm - L x W x H). Mass production of the product series began in May 2025.

These 1608-size chip beads for power supply lines achieve a rated current of 8 A, the industry's highest value*. Chip beads are used as noise suppression components in power and signal circuits. In a circuit with a current of 8 A or more, usually two or more chip beads must be used in parallel.

This has the disadvantage that the current is not evenly distributed between the ferrite beads. TDK's new product simplifies the circuit structure because fewer components are required compared to conventional...