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Murata has introduced an industrial-grade 3-axis accelerometer for structural health monitoring, machine control and construction. Includes temperature and drift over lifetime. Excluding mechanical shocks The company claims an offset error over life and temperature of ±4mg for x and y axes, and ±6mg for z, for the unit, dubbed SCA3400-D01. (‘g’ in this article is gravity rather than grams). Offset ...

BLM15VM is an automotive ferrite beads inductor intended to block frequencies around 5.9GHz. Announced by Murata, it is particularly intended for 5G vehicle-to-everything (5G-V2X) applications. “In recent years, the use of high-frequency wireless communication in the automotive sector has increased.,” according to the company. “It is primarily used for content distribution for navigation, audio and other infotainment systems. Improving sensitivity ...

Murata has announced a 600W open-frame ac-dc power supply for medical and industrial use. PQC600 is less than 1U in height, although does need room for forced cooling if it is to reach full power. Certification is to IEC 60601-1 edition 3 medical safety, which includes 2 MOPP (means of patient protection) from primary to secondary, 1 MOPP from the ...

Murata has opened a 200mm silicon capacitor manufacturing line at the French campus it acquired with IPDiA in 2016. “With the launch of this new line, we are continuing to invest in growing our production facilities and our local workforce,” said Murata Manufacturing president Norio Nakajima (picured). “It represents a significant step forward in our growth in the sector and ...

Murata has started making 160 x 80 x 80μm (0.16 x 0.08 x 0.08mm) MLCCs – 006003 in inch nomenclature – claiming that they are “the world’s smallest multilayer ceramic capacitor”. The company did release information on values available in the new package, but has since withdrawn it.

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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 ...