Murata has announced multi-amp miniature automotive SMD inductors that are over 30% better than their forebears. Measuring 2 x 1.6 x 1.2mm (0806 or 2016), there are two types: DFE2MCPHR33MJLLQ 0.33μH ±20%, 0.018Ω 5.1A max (6.4A typ) at 40°C rise 6.9A max (8.1A typ) at 30% inductance change DFE2MCPHR47MJLLQ 0.47μH±20%, 0.022Ω 4.4A max (5.5A typ) at 40°C rise 5.4A max ...
The soil sensor impressed judges with a design that overcomes the typical limitations of EC sensors that are impacted by the amount of water and ions (fertiliser) in soil. Its algorithms exclusively measure the amount of fertiliser without being affected by moisture to avoid contamination. Shortlist * ams Osram – AS5911 CT detect ADC * Catapult – Secure 5G * ...
Capacitors are among the simplest of electronic components – in theory – but the practical implementation is becoming more complex, says Christian Merkel. Capacitors are two conducting plates, separated by an insulating dielectric layer. They hold charge when a voltage is applied to them and give up that charge when the charge-carrying electrons are given a route to flow off ...
Murata’s novel soil sensor can now handle synthetic soils. “In recent years, the use of synthetic culture soil such as rock wool and coconut peat is popular for crops including tomatoes and strawberries,” according to the company. “Since the water retention capability of these kinds of culture soil is extremely high compared to general culture soil, proper measurement of water ...
There's Arm-based PC CPUs from AMD and Nvidia, the Arm Total Design initiative, Infineon opening a quantum computing and AI lab, a Mannerisms blog post on second-hand EVs, and Murata's At 160µm tall, Murata's thinnest automotive-rated 1µF capacitor...
Murata is offering a 4V 10μF ceramic capacitor with ±20% tolerance in a 0201 – 0603M package. “They are currently the smallest MLCC products on the market to deliver such capacitance levels,” claimed the company, “representing a 65% size reduction on the 0402 – 1005M products that would normally need to be specified. ” Called GRM035R60G106M, the parts a -55 ...
With Matter communication in mind, Murata has combined Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth and IEEE 802.15.4 LR-WPAN radios in a single module – LBES5PL2EL, which it described in detail at Embedded World in Nuremberg today. “There are still only a few Matter-compliant solutions on the market, yet the potential for it to deliver convenience and comfort to the places in which we ...
Murata has introduced a series of chip ferrite beads with a 20A current rating, aiming them at the battery charging systems and powertrains of electric vehicles, as well as in industrial equipment. Called the BLE32SN series, its members are 3.2 x 2.5 x 2mm (1210 or metric 3225) and operate over -55 to +125°C or -55°C to +150°C. “By leveraging ...
Murata has teamed up with NXP to develop a Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 module. Called Type 1XL, it is built around NXP’s 88W9098 chip set and supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2×2 MU-MIMO (multi-user, multiple-input, multiple-output) and single antenna Bluetooth 5.3 Low Energy, BR and EDR. “The Wi-Fi section supports connectivity up to 1.4x faster than conventional Wi-Fi compatible devices, offering data ...
In mid-May, Murata will introduce the small RAIN RFID Tag to provide a unique identifier, enabling RFID readers to determine the item’s identity and authenticity in healthcare applications. The tags can be fitted to metallic and non-metallic surfaces, perfect for use on small items. To avoid any risk of contamination during the drug filling operations, they can also be embedded ...
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