Murata today announced it will be demonstrating several new sensor technologies on its exhibition stand at the forthcoming SENSOR+TEST 2013 event in Nürnberg, Germany. One of the innovations on display will be a single optical sensor that has potential application as a touch-less gesture sensor for use with tablets, smart phones and other personal consumer electronic devices.

Murata Manufacturing has recently developed a film-type high-frequency chip inductor that has the world's largest inductance value of 39 nH. Including this inductor, we have added four items to the lineup of our LQP02TN series, and commenced mass production in April 2013.

Murata Manufacturing has been recognized as one of 17 companies receiving Intel's Preferred Quality Supplier award for their performance in 2012. Murata Manufacturing is recognized for their significant contributions providing Intel with multilayer ceramic capacitors and LTCC device products deemed essential to Intel's success.

Murata today announced several senior management changes within their European operation. Terry Churcher, who has been President of Murata Europe for the past 8 years, has been promoted to Chairman.

Murata Manufacturing today announced that Murata Electronics North Americas will exhibit MURATA BOY, the bike-riding robot that showcases Murata's innovative technologies, at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, during National Robotics Week.

Murata and their RFID partner Beta LAYOUT today announced the launch of a prototype trial service for their MAGICSTRAP-based PCB RFID devices. Using Murata’s MAGICSTRAP devices, Beta LAYOUT will embed the UHF RFID component for a regular prototype order of up to 50 PCBs without extra charge.

Murata’s innovative RFID tag - MAGICSTRAP - integrated with Cogiscan’s TTC Middleware solution has won the 2013 New Product Introduction Award in the labelling equipment category. Murata’s MAGICSTRAP series is the latest in UHF RFID tag technology designed to be placed directly on the printed circuit board.

Murata today announced the SN8200 series of compact low power certified Wi-Fi controller modules capable of providing 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n internet connectivity to a broad host of home appliances, industrial automation machines and healthcare equipment. Measuring just 30.5 x 19.4 x 2.9 mm, the SN8200 module is certified to FCC, IC and ETSI wireless standards

Murata today announced the ultra compact MHM500 ozonizer module constructed on a low temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) element. Using a discharge electrode and a dielectric electrode within the LTCC board the ozonizer creates a stable supply of ozone, and because the electrodes are fabricated within the LTC element it offers a long life characteristic.

Murata introduced a high peak current electrical double-layer capacitor series with a profile of 2.5mm±0.2mm. The newest EDLC series from Murata also features lowest resistance (40mOhm to 60mOhm) and stable temperature characteristics, enabling it to be charged and discharged frequently over the operating range of -30°C to +70°C.

Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. has launched mass production of metal terminal monolithic ceramic capacitors that achieve high ripple-current resistance and high effective capacitance. The KR3 series for general-purpose applications and KC3 series for automotive applications are now available. The KR3 series capacitors comply with JIS standards and are optimal for general consumer and industrial electronic devices that are subject to thermal stress...

Murata today announced what is believed to be the world’s first 270 nH chip inductor available in a 0603 (EIA 0201) sized package measuring 0.6 x 0.3 x 0.3 mm. Extending the LQP series line-up of ultra compact high frequency inductors that previously were available from 0.6 to 120 nH, the LQP03TN-02 series now adds inductance values from 150 to 270 nH.

Murata today announced line-up additions to its EVC series of high permissive current capacitors aimed at automotive applications. Three new multilayer monolithic ceramic capacitors products have been designed for the power electronics market. These surface mounting capacitors, measuring 16 x 20 mm and having an EIA U2J temperature characteristic offering an operating temperature range from -55 degrees C to +125 degrees C. An absolute maximum cas...

The Murata Power Solutions RUW15 series of 15 W ultra-wide single output isolated DC DC converters has been developed for transportation and industrial applications where the input voltage may vary widely and a hold-up capability is required.

Murata today announced the MVAC series of highly efficient, typically up to 94%, 3 x 5” open frame, AC-DC power supplies. Suitable for use in a wide variety of industrial factory automation, communications and medical equipment, the series comprises two single output models, the 250 Watt MVAC250 and the 400 Watt MVAC400 units.

Murata today announced the LBEL6Z2TXC wireless combination module aimed at automotive applications and utilizing an AEC-Q100 compliant chipset. Providing support for wireless LAN, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communications in addition to providing an FM radio receiver and GPS receiver the module measure just 24.6 x 18.0 x 3.0 mm.

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has launched mass production of monolithic ceramic capacitor with a resin external electrode for automotive applications that has X8L characteristics*1 and is designed for use in applications up to 150°C. The GCJ series capacitor is available in a 3225 package and has a capacitance value of 10µF (rated voltage 25V) . This new product is the world's first capacitor with a resin external electrode that features X8L ...

Murata today launched the UCR100 series of DC-DC converters from Murata Power Solutions designed specifically for railway power conversion and battery applications. Accommodating an ultra wide 8:1 input range, from 16.8 to 137.5 VDC, the UCR100 series comprises 3 single output models providing 5, 12, or 24 VDC outputs. Additional model-specific options include current share, holdup and an adjustable undervoltage lockout feature.

Murata a annoncé ce jour la fabrication en série de la première self de mode commun au monde compatible avec les interfaces SATA Gen 2/Gen 3. Proposée aux formats ultra compacts 0806 et, la série DLP est destinée aux interfaces différentielles SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) ultra rapides qui sont très utilisées pour les disques durs de grande capacité, les enregistreurs vidéo et les disques SSD.

Murata has added a miniature 1.5A SIP model to the Murata Power Solutions OKR family of non-isolated point-of-load converters. The OKR-T/1.5-W12-C provides an ideal solution for designs that require low load current with limited board space.