Time-to-market for Internet of Things (IoT) projects will be reduced by around 70% due to a new collaboration between Murata and Pycom. The strategic collaboration brings together Murata’s strong heritage in innovative hardware, including IoT radio module technology, and Pycom’s design and integration expertise in rapid IoT development and scaling.

Murata has added to its expansive range of advanced power solutions, with a new series of surface mount DC/DC converters. Comprising nine different models, the lightweight units in the MGJ2 series each have a two watt power rating and are supplied in compact, low-profile form factor modules with 19.49x14.99x4.39mm dimensions.

Murata and Nowi have entered a strategic partnership that aims to enable and simplify the development of sustainable LoRa energy autonomous IoT platforms for use in ‘Plug & Forget’ solutions. The importance of energy harvesting for IoT platforms is becoming increasingly evident, as it plays a critical role in increasing the lifetime, usability and viability of IoT devices.

Murata ID Solutions’ RFID trace and track technology has been used by the historic Parma opera house, the Teatro Regio di Parma, to gain real time visibility and control over valuable stage assets, produced in the last 30 years by the theatre. The technology is being used to improve storage and inventory management and allows the theatre to identify exactly where each item is located, giving reassurance when valuable items are used in co-pr...

Murata has expanded its portfolio of Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) surface-mount chip thermistors for overheat sensing by introducing the PRF03BB541NB7RL. These thermistors are optimised for incorporation into various forms of consumer electronic products and equipment such as wearable technology, smartphone handsets and tablets.

Murata has announced the introduction of a 6-DoF (Degrees of Freedom) MEMS-based XYZ-axis inertial sensor for high precision machine control and GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) positioning support. The SCHA63T features a digital SPI interface, enabling engineers to deliver industrial equipment with robust and reliable, centimetre-level positioning accuracy, even in environments where there is high mechanical shock and vibration. 

Murata, in cooperation with technology partner Sentinum, has introduced a multistack development kit for low-power wide area network (LPWAN) implementations. The Yamori dev kit features an array of wireless modules from Murata’s expansive portfolio to accelerate evaluation activity. This allows various IoT-related LPWAN application criteria to be addressed via a single multifaceted platform.

Murata has introduced the ultra-thin LW reversed, low equivalent series inductor (ESL) multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) with a capacitance value of 1.0µF ±20% for 4VDC-rated automotive applications.

Murata has announced the release of the BLM18KN_EH series of ferrite chip beads for noise suppression in power lines at temperatures up to 175°C. Target applications are automotive equipment such as engine and transmission electronic control units (ECUs) and turbo motor controllers, with the components meeting AEC-Q200 qualification requirements.

Murata Electronics has announced the availability of two new metal terminal type MLCCs (multilayer ceramic capacitor) with temperature compensating U2J characteristics. The KCM line for automotive applications delivers low loss and excellent stability performance in high temperature, high voltages, and high frequencies.

Murata is now including in its portfolio advanced 1D linear and 2D angular sensor devices from Crocus Technology based on tunnel magnetic resistance (TMR) technology.

Murata ID Solutions has helped Bayer leverage radio frequency identification (RFID) tracking in the first large-scale application of the technology in the pharmaceutical supply chain. The pioneering project has enabled Bayer to gain real-time visibility over its distribution processes to optimise customer service, improve product security and asset tracking, and enhance response to unprecedented threats.

Murata announces the integration of Wirepas Mesh, the wireless connectivity software focused on industrial grade, large-scale IoT applications, with its MBN52832 embedded Bluetooth Module, creating a scalable solution for low-power sensor networks.

Projections show that the trend for people living in urban, rather than rural, environments will continue, with hundreds of millions relocating to cities over the next few decades. Consequently, the demands being placed on local amenities and the rate at which available resources are consumed are both rising dramatically – and this, in turn, is putting intense strain on the existing infrastructure. Koichi Sorada, Product Manager and Pawan J...

Murata has announced compatibility of its MBN52832 embedded Bluetooth Module with VitaNet Suite, the secure IoT platform from VitaNet, California, USA, delivering a solution for the automatic identification and authentication of Bluetooth Low Energy, (BLE), IoT devices.

Murata has announced the development of a tiny laminated multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) with a capacitance value of 1.0μF in the 01005 inch size (0402M) measuring just 0.4x0.2x0.2mm.

Murata has announced the BLM18SP_SH1 series of surface mount ferrite beads constructed in a 1608 (1.6x0.8mm) package designed specifically for automotive applications.

Murata has announced the development of a new single package 6-DOF XYZ-Axis MEMs sensor for safety-critical automotive applications. 

Murata has now begun volume production of two new multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs). Each of these components exhibits low levels of equivalent series inductance (ESL) and is targeted at automotive implementation. Supplied in a 0402 format (with 1.0x0.5mm dimensions) and providing a 1μF capacitance, the NFM15HC105D0G3 a tiny three-terminal low-ESL MLCC.

Murata Electronics has announced that its LTE-M solution powered by Altair Semiconductor’s advanced cellular chipset has secured Deutsche Telekom certification for operating on the carrier’s German 4G LTE wireless network.