Murata Electronics Develops World's Smallest Bluetooth Module; Advanced Integration and Materials Technology Provide Superior Product Quality and Design Flexibility.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SMYRNA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 10, 2003 Murata Electronics (www.murata-northamerica.com), a world-leading innovator in electronics and the largest global supplier of ceramic passive components, today introduced their newest and smallest Bluetooth(TM) Module for the wireless and communications markets. Murata's advanced BlueModule measures just 9.3 x 7.8 x 1.8mm, making it 25 percent smaller than the previous version. In addition to the decreased size, the new full Host Controller Interface A host controller interface is a register level interface which allows a host controller for USB or FireWire to communicate with the operating system of a personal computer. (HCI (Human Computer Interaction) Refers to the design and implementation of computer systems that people interact with. It includes desktop systems as well as embedded systems in all kinds of devices. ) level device improves noise suppression and increases design flexibility for engineers. "Murata's ingenious BlueModule allows our cell phone, PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). and other wireless and communications customers to mount the device with our chip antenna to realize a complete and ultra-compact Bluetooth hardware solution," said Scott Klettke, Group Product Manager for Murata Electronics North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . "This is a great benefit to our customers because they no longer need to design and lay out an additional radio frequency circuit, allowing them to focus on their core competencies." Murata succeeded in reducing the size of the module by increasing the level of passives integration. Specifically, the high-frequency filter is now embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. into the multi-layered substrate while the flash memory, as a bare chip An integrated circuit (IC) that has been cut out from the wafer and is ready for packaging. See die. , is mounted in a cavity on the bottom of the substrate. This sophisticated layout is achieved through the use of Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramic (LTCC LTCC Lake Tahoe Community College LTCC Low Temperature Cofired Ceramic LTCC Long Term Consumer Care, Inc. LTCC London Traffic Control Centre (UK) LTCC Long Term Care Consultation LTCC London Terminal Control Centre ) materials, which are manufactured based on Murata's expertise in ceramic multi-layer functional substrate technology and high-frequency circuit design experience. In addition to size reduction, the new BlueModule, which conforms to Bluetooth Class 2, is reengineered to better suppress interference from applications using nearby frequencies. This is achieved through the enhancement of the filter function in the RF section. Additionally, despite its smaller size, the device also can be driven by a single power supply because it incorporates a regulator circuit. As a result, Murata's BlueModule offers greater functionality and design flexibility for the engineer. The new BlueModule series is priced at $15 to $20. The current lead time is 14 weeks and bulk samples and kits are available upon request. BlueModule Series Part Numbers: LMBTB046TEMP Class 2 UART/H4, Variable Power LMBTB047TEMP Class 2 BCSP, Variable Power "Blue Module(tm)" and "Blue Device" are trademarks of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Registration is pending. Bluetooth(R) is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, U.S.A. Bluetooth(R) is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, U.S.A. About Murata Electronics North America Murata Electronics North America, Inc. (www.murata-northamerica.com) is one of 47 wholly-owned subsidiaries of the worldwide organization of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. of Japan (NIKKEI:6981). Established in 1965, U.S. operations are headquartered in Smyrna, Georgia Smyrna is a city in Cobb County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 40,999. Census estimates of 2005 indicate a population of 47,643. Pioneers began settling the area in 1832. , with a manufacturing facility in State College, Pennsylvania. Murata is a leading patent holder and global manufacturer of ceramic electronic components for the telecommunications, computer/peripheral, automotive, communications and EDP (Electronic Data Processing) The first name used for the computer field. EDP - Electronic Data Processing markets. |
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