TDK expands micro POL power module portfolio for high-density AI edge systems

TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762) today announced the FS3303, the first member of a major expansion of its micro POL family of ultra‑compact, non‑isolated DC‑DC power modules for optical modules in AI edge systems and other space‑constrained designs. Despite its small footprint of just 2.5 x 2.5 mm and a height of only 1.2 mm, the FS3303 can deliver 3 A at ambient temperatures of up to +90 °C (up to +125 °C with derating) and boasts a peak efficiency of around 95%. The FS3303-0400-AL is in full production and is sampling at major distributors.

The FS3303 and the upcoming high‑performance point‑of‑load (POL) converter lineup spans 3 A to 80 A output across 0.3 V to 3.3 V rails. They enable next‑generation optical networking and AI accelerator platforms to push performance without sacrificing board space. An example is compact optical modules, which are scaling from 10 Gbit/s to 1.6 Tbit/s. The new portfolio delivers height profiles between 1.2 mm and 1.7 mm.

Engineered for low‑voltage rails, the FS3303 supports input voltages from 2.7 V to 6 V and output voltages from 0.4 V to 3.3 V. This makes it a versatile solution for ASICs, SoCs, DSPs, and emerging AI chipsets requiring tight regulation and high transient performance.

The FS3303 leverages TDK’s proprietary 3D chip‑embedded packaging technology, integrating the controller, driver, MOSFETs, and power inductor. This architecture minimizes external components and delivers a complete DC‑DC solution with exceptional area and height savings—ideal for next‑generation optical transceivers and edge AI modules.