Murata Safety Ceramic Capacitor Solutions for EV Powertrains
Murata has a wide lineup of high-voltage, and compact electronic components that meet EVs technological trends. Our lineup of safety capacitors are featured in this technical article.
Murata has a wide lineup of high-voltage, and compact electronic components that meet EVs technological trends. Our lineup of safety capacitors are featured in this technical article.
Human resource development × muRata
At Murata, we recently implemented a new human resource development program called "Make2030 - Be an Innovation Leader." In this article, four participants on the program reflect on their vision of ideal leadership qualities and how their mindset shifted at each stage of the training.
Human resource development × muRata
At Murata, we implemented a new human resource development program called "Make2030 - Be An Innovation Leader."
This is an introduction to Murata's human resource development, career development, and internal climate through a program to cultivate future management leaders.
Human resource development × muRata
At Murata, we recently implemented a new human resource development program called "Make2030 - Be an Innovation Leader." In this article, four participants on the program reflect on their vision of ideal leadership qualities and how their mindset shifted at each stage of the training.
Human resource development × muRata
At Murata, we recently implemented a new human resource development program called "Make2030 - Be an Innovation Leader." In this article, four participants on the program reflect on their vision of ideal leadership qualities and how their mindset shifted at each stage of the training.
Human resource development × muRata
At Murata, we implemented a new human resource development program called "Make2030 - Be An Innovation Leader."
This is an introduction to Murata's human resource development, career development, and internal climate through a program to cultivate future management leaders.
An introduction to LoRaWAN, a type of LPWA wireless communication featuring wide-area and long-distance communication as well as low speeds and low power consumption, which can construct networks that are not mediated by a cellular base station and do not require a radio station license.
An introduction to LoRaWAN, a type of LPWA wireless communication featuring wide-area and long-distance communication as well as low speeds and low power consumption, which can construct networks that are not mediated by a cellular base station and do not require a radio station license.
Predictive maintenance is considered the ideal form of equipment maintenance, which has evolved from breakdown maintenance to preventive maintenance. However, it is also true that there is currently no established method that realizes predictive maintenance. Accordingly, we will now explain how to utilize sensor fusion, AI, and edge AI to provide hints to realizing predictive maintenance based on basic knowledge of equipment maintenance.
We have attempted in this article to provide the basic knowledge necessary to understand wireless communication together with technical aspects. This article is aimed at beginners who need wireless knowledge and those who are interested in communication itself.
We have attempted in this article to provide the basic knowledge necessary to understand wireless communication together with technical aspects. This article is aimed at beginners who need wireless knowledge and those who are interested in communication itself.
Capacitor Guide
This article discusses noise suppression methods in anticipation of the CISPR-based robot noise regulations, which are expected in the future.
This article discusses noise suppression methods in anticipation of the CISPR-based robot noise regulations, which are expected in the future.
This article discusses noise suppression methods in anticipation of the CISPR-based robot noise regulations, which are expected in the future.
This article discusses noise suppression methods in anticipation of the CISPR-based robot noise regulations, which are expected in the future.
Supporting the Transition away from Fossil Fuels with the Power of Electronic Components
Batteries are becoming increasingly important toward achieving carbon neutrality. We explain here about Battery Management Systems, which are essential to using batteries safely while maintaining them in good condition over a long time. We also look at the electronic components used in them.
Supporting the Transition away from Fossil Fuels with the Power of Electronic Components
There is a move to update the base material of devices from Si to SiC or GaN in the power semiconductor field to accelerate the pace of efforts to achieve carbon neutrality. We explain here what technological advances are needed in peripheral components such as capacitors and inductors to maximize the effect of that update.
Murata Manufacturing participated in the Automotive Engineering Exposition. This is an automobile technology exhibition that was held in Yokohama from May 24 to 26, 2023 and in Nagoya from July 5 to 7, 2023. We now introduce here the solutions we have proposed for the electrification, automation, connectivity, and otherwise of automobiles with a focus on the exhibition at the Nagoya venue.
Noise-control techniques are becoming increasingly important due to high-speed operation of ICs and electrification of automobiles.
This application note introduces examples of using the 3-terminal capacitor as a filter (feed-through connection) for radiated emission and conducted immunity.
Low-Power Wide-Area (LPWA) is wireless communication technology that features low power consumption and wide-area and long-distance communication. Although the amount of communication data is small, communication over 10 km is possible. LPWA is attracting attention as the fundamental technology behind the Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) technologies in the smartification of factories, logistics, agriculture, housing, life infrastructure, and other facilities. We explain in this article LPWA utilization examples and Murata Manufacturing’s LPWA modules.
Low-Power Wide-Area (LPWA) is wireless communication technology that features low power consumption and wide-area and long-distance communication. Although the amount of communication data is small, communication over 10 km is possible. LPWA is attracting attention as the fundamental technology behind the Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) technologies in the smartification of factories, logistics, agriculture, housing, life infrastructure, and other facilities. We explain in this article LPWA basic knowledge.
UWB is the abbreviation for Ultra-wideband. UWB wireless communication is wireless communication that uses the ultra-wideband frequency bandwidth. Its main feature is that it enables high-precision positioning. UWB wireless communication has spread to consumer equipment in recent years. For example, UWB wireless communication is being equipped to smartphones to prevent loss and for other purposes and is being equipped to smart keys of luxury cars. It is expected that UWB wireless communication will spread to many fields in the future. We explain here about the features, history, uses, and other elements of this UWB wireless communication.
We conducted a questionnaire with 500 people involved in promoting the conversion of regular factories into smart factories. We introduce here the issues we found from the questionnaire results and the solutions aimed at resolving those issues.
Digital Transformation (DX) and Murata: How to Face and Deepen Thinking about DX?
Kondo, who promotes engineering chain management (ECM) reform on a company-wide basis, and Muraoka, who tackles digital transformation (DX) through the Design Work Improvement Project, explain here the keys to promoting DX in the ECM field.
RFI test has be added to USB 3.2 standard. This article introduce how to clear noise limit of USB type-C.
Digital Transformation (DX) and Murata: How to Face and Deepen Thinking about DX?
Mr. Horibe, who is involved in solution development, and Mr. Higuchi, who supports problem-solving from a data science perspective, introduce the topic of business model reform through digital transformation (DX) based on an example of cooperation in wireless sensing solutions using wireless sensor networks (WSN).
Digital Transformation (DX) and Murata: How to Face and Deepen Thinking about DX?
Koyama, Kishino, and Umeda, three Murata employees involved in efforts to transform the company’s supply chain by developing systems such as tracking databases and shipment trackers, explain the current situation of and issues affecting the supply chain as well as the benefits brought by DX.
Digital Transformation (DX) and Murata: How to Face and Deepen Thinking about DX?
Goto, who is in charge of building cyber-physical systems (CPS) and promotes digital transformation (DX) in the monozukuri field, talks about the future of the manufacturing industry brought about by DX.
Introduce noise suppression effect of new common mode choke coil which is effective to several MHz noise which is important to recent automotive equipment.
In the last issue “Technology and Challenges,” we introduced the advantages of PIECLEX, the inspiration behind its development, and the technical challenges on the road to productization. In this issue titled “Applications and Outlook,” we asked the developers about the potentials and future prospect of PIECLEX as well its social impact concerning the environmental issues.
“PIECLEX” is a type of fabric based on the completely new concept of “Stretch-driven Antimicrobial” that was developed by PIECLEX Co., Ltd., a company that was jointly launched by Murata Manufacturing and Teijin Frontier. We spoke with Mr. Shiomi and Mr. Takumi, two developers at PIECLEX, about the behind-the-scenes development of this new fabric. In this “Technology Explainer Section,” we introduce the advantages of PIECLEX, the inspiration behind its development, and the technical challenges on the road to productization.
Bringing humans and machines even closer with sensors and AI
Information that could not be captured by the five senses of humans has become detectable with the evolution of sensors and the increase in sophistication of artificial intelligence (AI). We are now in the process of acquiring perception called the super-five senses with the assistance of machines. We explain here the development of technologies that will realize the super-five senses and the utilization of them.
This article shows the mechanism of internal noise interference and noise suppression method in equipment which has both 5G communication module and Wi-Fi module.
Winter is a time when there are concerns about troubles due to static electricity in industrial products such as electronic equipment. We explain here the adhesion of dust and dirt caused by electrification and failures and malfunctions due to electrostatic discharge (ESD). We also introduce research on energy harvesting utilizing static electricity generated during snowfall. In addition, we explain measures against static electricity at manufacturing sites and methods to protect electronic equipment from ESD damage.
Electronic Technology Supporting the Evolution of “Next Tech”
Explains retailtech, which utilizes leading-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), IoT, augmented reality (AR), RFID, etc. to achieve an increase in retail industry sales. Retailtech is an information technology movement that realizes high-quality customer experiences without missing a customer.
Electronic Technology Supporting the Evolution of “Next Tech”
Explains cleantech, which promotes the conservation of the natural environment through the utilization of ICT. Cleantech is a technology development movement to create the foundation of near-future social systems to support the recycling society that is essential to the realization of a sustainable society.
Smart Factories: Giving Form to Digital Transformation in the Manufacturing Industry
We explain here trends in the use of the latest technologies for decarbonization, which is one of the mega-trends surrounding the manufacturing industry. Digital transformation in the manufacturing industry, which is being tackled in smart factories, and decarbonization efforts are two sides of the same coin. It will be important to introduce and utilize advanced information processing technologies such as IoT, AI, and digital twins as a means of realizing RE100-compliant factories.
It has been a while since the expression Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) started spreading and eventually became established, and more and more sophisticated and diverse solutions and use cases have emerged. Nevertheless, for a variety of reasons, there are still factories that have not yet begun to implement IIoT or have deployed it only partially for certain processes. In this article, we discuss some of the problems or bottlenecks commonly encountered when deploying IIoT, explain how to choose solutions you can use now for making a small start or scaling up operations, and provide some related hints.
Open Innovation × PKSHA
For this project, we spoke with Katsuya Uenoyama, the Representative Director of PKSHA Technology, a company with a proven track record in blazing a trail of AI application. In Part 2, we spoke with Uenoyama about the aims of the open innovation that PKSHA is pursuing and the AI evolution that can be expected as a result.
Open Innovation × PKSHA
With services utilizing AI steadily increasing, PKSHA Technology is a company with a proven track record in blazing a trail of AI application. In this article, we spoke with PKSHA Representative Director Katsuya Uenoyama about the key points of blazing a trail of AI application in various fields.
This article shows an example to countermeasure conductive noise which is required by CISPR11 standard for medical/healthcare application, using block type EMI filter BNX series.
Electronic Technology Supporting the Evolution of “Next Tech”
Educating the next generation is essential to the task of making society and business more sustainable. This page explains Edu Tech, which aims to bring about innovation in the educational field. Edu Tech is a movement that makes use of technology such as ICT, sensing, and VR to expand educational opportunities and realize individualized education, expanding human individuality and possibilities through the development of technology.
Tohoku University and the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization have developed a rice plant resistant to salt damage. Tohoku University and Murata Manufacturing are jointly conducting the Demonstration Experiment to Analyze the Factors Behind Salt Damage Resistance in the Surface Rooting Rice Plant Strain using soil sensors from June 2022 to March 2023. The aim of this experiment is to analyze the factors behind the salt damage resistance in that rice plant. How can sensing technologies contribute to the selective breeding of agricultural produce? We spoke with Eiko Hanzawa, a technical expert at Tohoku University involved in research, about an overview of rice plants with salt damage resistance and the utilization of sensing technologies.
Electronic Technology Supporting the Evolution of “Next Tech”
This page explains Home Tech, which involves the use of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and IoT to enable a sustainable and affluent lifestyle. This movement aims to leverage home management and control technology to enable more effective and waste-free utilization of household equipment and consumer electronics products.
Aircraft engines have strict safety standards. Therefore, electrifying them has been considered unfeasible on both a technical and commercial basis. However, it is becoming increasingly likely that it will be possible to electrify aircraft engines due to the development of lightweight materials and the progress of electronics technologies. How far have aircraft engine electrification and autopilot systems progressed now? We explain here the current state and future of electric aircraft engines and autopilot systems as well as the latest information on realizing them, with a focus on electronics technologies.
Isn’t one of the ideals of agriculture to maintain sustainability with a good balance between cultural development, the environment, the economy, living things, and communities? Murata Manufacturing has started the mass production of high-performance soil sensors that contribute to the realization of that ideal.
Power system developers increasingly deploy power management capability to optimize performance, uptime, and end-user experience for the complete range of any system powered by FEP PSU’s e.g.data, server, storage, industrial, and medical applications. Systems consist of a wide variety of devices, i.e., “targets”. Being able to control, configure, and monitor each device over a digital communication bus is required to achieve these objectives.
Digital transformation and the solving of social issues are the key to creating a prosperous and more sustainable future. We spoke to Murata's president, Norio Nakajima, and asked him about the shape of the future society that Murata envisions, the significance of Murata's business reform, and the direction of technological developments that the company is working on in order to realize this vision.
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