Engineers designing IoT devices need to focus on the hardware and software for their device’s applications such as smart meters, logistics tracking devices, and so on. For many designers, connectivity is not their area of expertise. Soracom, a provider and SIM cards and eSIM devices for IoT, has partnered with Sony Semiconductor (formerly Altair) and […]
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Partnership brings iSIM connectivity to IoT modules
Companies from semiconductors to software have partnered to ease the pain for cellular connectivity for IoT design engineers. Engineers designing IoT devices need to focus on the hardware and software for their device’s applications such as smart meters, logistics tracking devices, and so on. For many designers, connectivity is not their area of expertise. Soracom,…
Sager Electronics expands Murata Electronics product offering with micro batteries
Electronics distributor Sager Electronics now carries Micro Battery products from Murata Electronics. “With decades of technology development and manufacturing expertise, Murata offers a wide range of Coin Manganese Dioxide Lithium, Silver Oxide, and Alkaline Manganese micro batteries with high performance and reliability,” stated Ismeet Chadha Manager, Business Development, Connectivity Business Unit for Murata Electronics. “Building […]
Step attenuators cover 13 GHz and 45 GHz
Digital step attenuators from pSemi let you adjust signal amplitude to meet the needs of components such as converters and filters.
World’s smallest ferrite chip beads target automotive power supply application
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has introduced the BLM18SP_SH1 series of the world’s smallest chip ferrite beads (for noise suppression) for use in automotive power supply applications. The company has started shipping samples, and volume production is scheduled to begin in June 2020. In recent years, in keeping with the progress of automobile electrification, cars have […]
LVDS oscillator boasts super-low phase jitter
For high-speed data transfer applications (transceiver or clock distribution) that require a high data rate, introducing our new LVDS Oscillator. Casey Conlan, Suntsu’s CEO enthused, “our high-speed networking customers will be clamoring to get their hands on this part!” The SUO75L Series Oscillator is designed with a third overtone crystal and a frequency range of […]
Six-DOF XYZ-axis gyroscope/accelerometer with SPI Interface targets autonomous vehicle apps
Murata has developed a new MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) 6DoF (Six Degrees of Freedom) inertial sensor that realizes high performance for safety-critical automotive applications. The sensor enables new ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems) functionality and AD (Automated Driving) through data fusion with GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) and various perception sensors such as camera, radar, and LiDAR. […]
MLCC capacitors target automotive powertrain apps
Murata’s new KCA55 series capacitors for Automotive IEC60384-14 X1/Y2 Class Certified Product (basic insulation product) are rated for AC250V (RMS) and ideal for automotive power train applications. Utilizing Murata’s own bond metal terminals to the external electrodes of stacked MLCC chips provides for a robust design as the stress applied to the chip is relieved by […]
24-V lithium-ion battery module delivers long-life, exceptional safety
Murata Electronics today announced the availability of its fully-integrated 24V battery module equipped with FORTELION, the company’s proprietary lithium-ion secondary battery. The solution uses olivine-type lithium iron phosphate as the cathode material to achieve long-life with exceptional safety levels in a lead-free package. It is also size-compatible with its leaded counterparts, is dust and waterproof, […]
Li-ion 24-V battery modules optimized for industrial uses
Murata Manufacturing has developed a FORTELION 24V battery module (all-in-one type) that is ideal for industrial equipment requiring high output such as automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and robots. Mass production starts in April 2020. This module is equipped with “FORTELION”, Murata’s proprietary lithium-ion secondary battery, which uses olivine-type lithium iron phosphate as the cathode material […]
