Murata Electronics (UK) Ltd.

Murata has expanded its OKD series of Digital PoL DC/DC converters by launching the 90A/162W OKDx-T/90 series from Murata Power Solutions. This is the highest current-rated product in the OKD series, which already provides solutions from 6-60A. The OKDx-T/90 series is suited for FPGA and processor applications.

Murata will exhibit at CeBIT, the world’s largest trade show for IT solutions from March 20-24 2017. The event, which will take place at the Hannover Exhibition Grounds, Hannover, Germany is expected to see 200,000 visitors through the doors. Booths from 3,300 companies from 70 countries will showcase business fields such as the Internet of Things, big data, cloud computing, and security.

Murata has introduced the DMH series which it claims to be the world's lowest profile supercapacitor. The product is designed for peak power assist duties in wearable applications and various other devices. Murata’s DMHA14R5V353M4ATA0 supercapacitor has a low profile design and at 0.4mm thick it is suitable for use in the thinnest devices. Its footprint is 20x20mm. 

A series of three terminal ceramic multilayer capacitors has been introduced by Murata. The NFM18HC are suitable for use in high reliability automobile applications where the main application areas are in preventive safety systems and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). 

A capacitor has been developed by Murata Power Solutions which is able to withstand the extremely high temperatures experienced by equipment located in severe environments such as the engine compartment of an automobile. To improve the fuel economy of an automobile, a DC motor drive is used to optimise control of the power train control system.

A module has been added to Murata Power Solutions' OKD family of digitally controlled Point of Load (PoL) DC/DC converters, the 60A, 95% efficient OKDL-T/60-W12. The OKDL-T/60 power module is suited for FPGA and processor applications. The module is specified to operate over a Vin range of 4.5-14VDC, and provides a user adjustable output in the range of 0.6-1.8VDC with an efficiency of 94.9%. 

Murata has released two passive starter kits that provide reference design support for Nordic Semiconductor RFICs. The kits are equipped with the passive components needed in the RF design associated with the Nordic chips for use in Bluetooth® low energy (BLE), ANT and 2.4 GHz ultra-low power wireless applications. The inclusion of all the passive components needed in one package greatly reduces the amount of time and effort required by designers to procure sample-use components.

The MYMGK series of miniature 'Mono Block' type surface mount Point-of-Load (PoL) DC/DC converters has been announced by Murata. These non-isolated 'Mono Block' type converters are available in two models, a 6 and 20A. Each version is available with two output voltage range options. 

Murata announced the MYMGK series of miniature “Mono Block” type surface mount point-of-load (PoL) DC/DC converters. These non-isolated “Mono Block” type converters are available in two models, a 6 Amp and a 20 Amp. Each version is available with two output voltage range options. Typical applications for these converters include powering FPGAs and CPUs used in data, telecommunications and networking communications equipment, and in equipment using distributed bus architecture.

Murata and IPDiA announced that Murata Electronics Europe B.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Murata is about to acquire IPDiA, a 3D silicon capacitor technology pioneer headquartered in France, and IPDiA will become a subsidiary of Murata. The transaction is expected to close before the end of October. This acquisition will enhance Murata's position as the leading provider of high reliability capacitors.

The PRG series of ceramic PTC thermistors from Murata are designed specifically for providing a resettable fuse function within a broad range of automotive and industrial automation equipment. 

Murata has announced a low-profile high capacity energy device designed to meet the demand for a slim high capacity energy source with a maintenance-free extended life cycle in wireless sensor nodes and wearables. The UMAL has charge/discharge and life-cycle characteristics superior to conventional secondary batteries.

  Murata has announced what it believes to be the world's first 1210(EIA) size (3.2x2.5mm) 100VDC 10µF MLCC, breaking the previous MLCC design barrier of 4.7µF.

Achieving the same industry-leading, high-Q characteristics as previous devices but occupying just half the board mounting area, Murata has introduced a series of high-frequency inductors. The 008004 size LQP01HQ inductors are claimed as the world’s smallest, measuring just 0.25x0.125mm.

Murata has commenced mass production of what is believed to be the world’s smallest 1­­µF MLCC measuring EIA015008 (0.5x0.25x0.25mm) case size. Featuring X5R characteristics and rated with a 6.3VDC working voltage, the 015008 1µF capacitor aids high-density mounting on a PCB substrate because this MLCC cuts the component volume ratio by approximately half, achieving the world’s smallest component volume for an MLCC with the same characteristics.

Murata announced that it is a Gold Sponsor of the forthcoming Nordic IoT Hackathon 2016 event taking place in Lund, Sweden, 22nd to 24th April. The Nordic IoT Hackathon is a one-of-a-kind event in Northern Europe and gathers the best developers from around the globe, working on the design of intelligent buildings and healthcare infrastructure. Participation is truly international, featuring 10 teams from countries including Russia, USA, Canada, Israel, Germany, and three local entrants from Sweden.

Arctic Sand Technologies has announced the completion of a $19m Series B Financing round, led by Murata Manufacturing Company with co-investors GE Ventures, Northwater Capital and Arsenal Venture Partners. Targeting major segments of the $5bn DC/DC power conversion market, Arctic Sand’s ICs today enable significantly more runtime, smaller batteries and thinner profile smartphones, tablets and Ultrabooks.

Murata has revealed that it is mass-producing the LQP02HQ series of film-type high-frequency chip inductors in the ultra-compact 01005 size (0.4x0.2mm). The series is comprised of 57 models with inductance values that range from 0.4 to 22nH. Murata will be sparing no effort to further increase the inductance values of its future components while also developing even smaller components with high Q characteristics.

Takayuki Tange, Product Design Engineer, Komatsu Murata Manufacturing, explores how DC/DC converters are used to power the host of auxiliary devices that contribute to the make-up of today’s electric bikes.

Electronics manufacturer Murata is working on a new project to offer an incentive for people to keep in shape and take advantage of the plethora of fitness trackers that are now available. Consumers can now earn ‘Bitwalking’ dollars where a phone application counts the number of steps an individual takes and converts it (around 10,000 steps = 1BW$), for the user to spend as they wish with retailers, sportswear brands etc.