Crystal Unit targets wearable electronics and computing.
Press Release Summary:
With frequency precision of ±20 ppm, Model XRCGD supports stringent frequency tolerances required for wireless communications such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, and Radio Frequency/Base Band. Device is available with nominal operating frequencies from 24–48 MHz and ESR from 60–22 Ω, depending on model. Measuring 2 x 1.6 x 0.45 mm, crystal unit operates from -30 to +85°C. Fusion sealing technique provides complete hermetic seal that uses alloy in metal cap structure.
Original Press Release:
Murata Commercializes Crystal Unit for Wearable Electronics and Computing
Hoofddorp, Netherlands: Murata today announced it would commence commercial production of its XRCGD crystal unit in October 2013. With a frequency precision of +/- 20ppm, the crystal is able to support the stringent frequency tolerances required for wireless communications such as Wi-Fi,Bluetooth® and Radio Frequency / Base Band. The crystal unit is aimed at consumer electronic devices that are worn by a person and include some type of computing and wireless communication features.
Measuring just 2 x 1.6 x 0.45 mm, the XRCGD crystal unit is available with nominal operating frequencies from 24 to 48 MHz. Operating temperature is across the range of -30 to +85 degrees C. Equivalent series resistance (ESR) is in the range of 60 – 22 ohm and is model dependant.
Murata believes it is the first in the industry to adopt a fusion sealing technique for complete hermetic seal that uses an alloy in the metal cap structure. Its proprietary packing technology, unavailable in existing crystal resonators, enables superior quality and cost performance, and is suitable for mass production. At the same time it achieves superior miniaturization, contributing to a high density mounting and slimming of the unit.
For further information and reader enquiries:
Aya Tonooka, Murata Europe Limited. Oak House, Ancells Road, Ancells Business Park, Fleet, Hampshire GU51 2QW , United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1252 811666Â E-mail: atonooka@murata.co.uk
Fax:Â +44 (0) 1252 811777Â Web: www.murata.eu
About Murata
About Murata
Murata is a leading manufacturer of electronic components, modules, and devices. The complete range of this Technology house includes ceramic capacitors, resistors/thermistors, inductors/chokes, ceramic resonators, buzzers, sensors and EMI suppression filters. Whilst the company gets the majority of its revenue from its ceramic capacitor products, it is also the world leader in Bluetooth® & WiFi™ Modules, the world's no.1 manufacturer of board-mount DC-DC converters and is a key manufacturer of standard and custom AC-DC power supplies. Murata also designs and manufactures mobile handset antenna families, piezoelectric actuators for fuel injection systems and short focal length ceramic lenses.
Established in 1944, Murata is headquartered in Japan and has European offices in Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, Switzerland, Italy, France, Spain, Finland and Hungary.
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