Infineon introduces ultra-low noise XENSIV™ TLE4978 hybrid Hall and coil current sensor for next-generation power systems

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Mar 17, 2026

Munich, Germany – 17 March 2026 – Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) expands its XENSIV™ sensor portfolio with the TLE4978 family of coreless, isolated magnetic current sensors that combine ultra-low noise with high bandwidth and accuracy. The new sensors enable more efficient and reliable power conversion in applications ranging from electric vehicle charging to AI data centers.
 
As artificial intelligence transforms computing infrastructure and electric mobility reshapes transportation, power systems face unprecedented demands for efficiency, speed, and precision. Modern silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) power platforms switch at ever-higher frequencies, requiring current sensing solutions that deliver both speed and accuracy without compromise.
 
The TLE4978 addresses this challenge through a patented hybrid Hall and coil design. The architecture integrates differential Hall sensing elements with monolithic differential air coils similar to a Rogowski coil in a single die. Hall elements detect magnetic fields created by electric current at lower frequencies (DC to a few kHz), while the coil elements respond rapidly to changing currents, delivering high bandwidth. This innovative approach delivers 9 MHz bandwidth with 38 mA rms noise and high accuracy characterized by ±1.2 percent sensitivity error and ±200 mA offset error over temperature and lifetime (-40°C to 150°C).
 
The device's 9 MHz bandwidth supports fast switching currents in next-generation SiC and GaN platforms. Proprietary shielding techniques provide robust common-mode transient immunity (CMTI), ensuring reliable operation in electrically noisy environments. The sensor offers calibration-free operation, simplifying system integration and reducing time to market.
Advanced protection features include fast overcurrent detection (OCD) with 100 ns response time. OCD thresholds can be configured via the digital configuration and diagnostic interface (DCDI) or an external resistive divider. The TLE4978 is the first coreless magnetic current sensor to offer integrated zero crossing detection (ZCD), simplifying control loop implementation. The die is housed in an industry-standard DSO-16 300 mil package with reinforced and basic isolation, 8 mm clearance, and creepage. Low current rail resistance of 550 µΩ enables measurements up to 60 A nominal current. With ISO 26262 capability up to ASIL-B and AEC-Q100 Grade 0 qualification, the device meets stringent automotive requirements.
 
Enabling the power system infrastructure of tomorrow
The TLE4978 addresses critical needs across multiple high-growth segments. In automotive applications, the sensor supports on-board chargers and high-voltage DC-DC converters that enable faster charging and extended range. In renewable energy systems, it enhances photovoltaic (PV) inverter efficiency and reliability. For AI data centers, where power demands are growing exponentially, the combination of high bandwidth and robust CMTI makes the TLE4978 ideal for next-generation power supply units (PSUs). Precise current sensing enables advanced power management strategies that maximize energy efficiency while ensuring system protection. As data centers scale to meet AI workloads, every percentage point of efficiency improvement translates to significant cost savings and reduced environmental impact.
 
The TLE4978 is optimized for use with Infineon’s broad AI server power delivery portfolio from grid to core – spanning solid-state transformers and circuit breakers, high-voltage and intermediate bus conversion, as well as second-stage DC conversion power modules. Leveraging the benefits of silicon (Si), silicon carbide (SiC), and gallium nitride (GaN) to achieve the highest efficiency, density, and robustness, Infineon gives customers a clear path to end-to-end power architectures with proven high-quality components, consistent design support, and scalable performance for next-generation AI server platforms.
 
Availability
XENSIV TLE4978 family samples are available now. Infineon offers the following evaluation board variants: TLE4978 EVAL 40 A, TLE4978 EVAL 50 A, and TLE4978 EVAL 60 A. 
 
More information is available at www.infineon.com/current-sensors.
 
APEC 2026
Don’t miss Infineon at APEC 2026, located at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, from March 22-26, 2026. Visit Infineon’s booth #1619 to see one of the industry’s broadest power device portfolios covering all relevant power technologies in silicon (Si), silicon carbide (SiC), and gallium nitride (GaN). To book a media interview, please contact media.relations@infineon.com. 
 
Infineon AI Day Taiwan
The Infineon We Power AI Day is an industry event for business and technology leaders in Taiwan. Together with our ecosystem partners and customers, we explore the latest advances in the field of power technologies. The goal is a sustainable AI infrastructure enabled by Infineon’s innovative solutions – from grid to core. The event will take place in Taipei on March 31.

About Infineon

Infineon Technologies AG is a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT. Infineon drives decarbonization and digitalization with its products and solutions. The Company had around 57,000 employees worldwide (end of September 2025) and generated revenue of about €14.7 billion in the 2025 fiscal year (ending 30 September). Infineon is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: IFX) and in the USA on the OTCQX International over-the-counter market (ticker symbol: IFNNY).

 

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