Murata Electronics Introduces Planar High-density Passive Device Technology; Enables Combination of Multiple Components in Low-Profile Design.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SMYRNA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 7, 2004 Murata Electronics (www.murata.com), a world-leading innovator in electronics and the largest global supplier of ceramic passive components, today announced the introduction of Planar A technique developed by Fairchild Instruments that creates transistor sublayers by forcing chemicals under pressure into exposed areas. Planar superseded the mesa process and was a major step toward creating the chip. High-density Passive Device (PHPD) -- a revolutionary technology that is ideal for low-height components. PHPD technology, which is realized by thin film printing on high Q ceramics, can be applied for many components including filters, diplexers, baluns, couplers, impedance transformers, phase transformers, power combiners and dividers, directional power monitors, and mode transformers. The first such component realized from PHPD, Micro Chip Filters, benefit from this miniaturization min·i·a·tur·ize tr.v. min·i·a·tur·ized, min·i·a·tur·iz·ing, min·i·a·tur·iz·es To plan or make on a greatly reduced scale. min and low loss component technology, making them the lowest height component in the world with this function measuring at 1.2 x 0.8 x 0.4mm. The new Micro Chip Filter was designed to be the lowest cost filter for applications such as WLAN See wireless LAN. WLAN - wireless local area network , UWB (Ultra-WideBand) A wireless technology that uses less power and provides higher speed than 802.11 Wi-Fi networks or first-generation Bluetooth products. UWB is expected to provide wireless video transmission for home theater systems, cable TV, auto safety and and RF-ID. PHPD technology is ideal for makers of power amplifiers and other modules where low-height components are desired. Its miniaturized size will help enable the trend towards smaller and smaller wireless products. "Murata is on the cutting edge in introducing this new technology breakthrough which offers the ability to combine many functions while keeping a low profile - a major concern in the module industry," said Scott Klettke, Group Product Manager for Microwave Components at Murata Electronics. "The microchip filter using PHPD technology fills a void in the availability of low height filtering for highly integrated modules." Pricing is dependent on the number of poles and the required performance. PHPD products are currently under development, however, samples are available upon request. About 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. Murata Electronics North America, Inc. (www.murata.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. . 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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