Balanced Output Filter supports Texas Instruments' SoCs.
Press Release Summary:
Aimed at 2.4 GHz applications, Model LFB182G45BG2D280 is designed specifically for use with CC253x and CC254x wireless connectivity system-on-chips from Texas Instruments Incorporated for ZigBee and Bluetooth technology networking, respectively. Measuring 1.6 x 0.8 mm, device incorporates all necessary RF circuitry of matching network, balun, and filter within single package.
Original Press Release:
Murata Launches World's Smallest 2.4 Ghz Balanced Output Filter
Wireless Connectivity Solution Developed for Texas Instruments
Smyrna, GA, - Murata Electronics North America today announced the launch of its LFB182G45BG2D280 balanced output matching filter, aimed at a broad range of 2.4 GHz wireless applications using ZigBee® and Bluetooth® low energy technologies. The new filter has been designed specifically for use with wireless connectivity system-on-chips (SoCs) from Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI), the CC253x and CC254x for ZigBee and Bluetooth technology networking respectively. Believed to be the world's smallest filter available, Murata's solution measures just 1.6 x 0.8 mm and incorporates all the necessary RF circuitry of a matching network, balun and filter within a single package.
"The launch of this new wireless connectivity solution demonstrates Murata's continual success in delivering the most advanced products to emerging markets and applications," stated Scott Klettke, Marketing Marketing, Murata Electronics North America. "The level of integration that we achieved in a filter this size is truly unprecedented. The fact that it replaces nine discrete 0402 components speaks volumes about its ease of use and time to market savings when using a TI solution."
The sample pricing of Murata's output filter is $.25 per piece, with an approximate lead-time of two to four weeks. Further information can be found online at http://www.murata-northamerica.com/.
About Murata Electronics North America (www.murata-northamerica.com)
Murata Electronics North America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., whose global headquarters are in Kyoto, Japan. Established in 1944, Murata Manufacturing is a worldwide leader in research, design, manufacture and sale of ceramic based passive electronic components and power supply modules. With annual revenues in excess of $7 billion dollars, Murata is committed to the environmentally conscious development and stable supply of advanced electronic materials, leading edge electronic components, and multi-functional, high-density modules. Products include: monolithic ceramic capacitors, polymer aluminum electrolytic capacitors, electric double layer energy device (EDLC), noise suppression products/EMI suppression filters, inductors, resistor products, resonators, filters, RF components, communication and wireless module solutions, sensors, thermistors, power supplies, sound components, piezo actuators, micromechatronics products, ceramic applied products, and RFID solutions. Murata's products are found in a wide range of applications including consumer, mobile communications, computers and networking equipment, automotive electronics, advanced metering equipment, digital home electronics, lighting and illumination, and lifestyle healthcare devices. The company has employees and manufacturing facilities throughout the world.
