Piezoelectric Speaker has thin, waterproof design.

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Supplied in 22 x 16.5 x 0.9 mm package that promotes sound quality, watertight (IPX7 compliant) VSLBG2216E1100-T0 suits mobile electronics applications that may be subject to wet environments or short-term submersion. Impermeable speaker employs high-torque piezoelectric motor, which lets speaker work effectively with back cavity volumes as small as 20 cc. As speaker eliminates need for waterproof sheet, music playback quality is optimized because sound output hole is not blocked.



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Murata Expands World's Thinnest Waterproof Piezoelectric Speaker Line



Advanced Design Provides Enhanced Sound and Placement Flexibility for Smartphone and Tablet Markets

Smyrna, GA - Murata Electronics today announced the expansion of the world's thinnest waterproof piezoelectric speaker product line, complementing our existing line of non-waterproof thin speakers. The new VSLBG2216E1100-T0 builds on the success of Murata's earlier waterproof model (VSLBG1914E1400-T0) with enhanced sound quality through a slightly wider package (22 x 16.5mm). Measuring only 0.9mm in thickness, the speaker retains its ultra low profile proportions and unique watertight abilities (IPX7* compliant) while increasing performance. These innovations make the speaker ideally suited for mobile electronics, particularly thin ones that may be exposed to wet environments or possible short-term submersion.

"Murata is always striving to provide unique, sophisticated components in small packages," stated Peter Tiller, Marketing Manager, Murata Electronics North America. "With the new larger waterproof piezoelectric speaker, we can offer greater sound output yet still eliminate the need for the costly waterproof cover sheet that is required for conventional speakers."

There are numerous other benefits to Murata's impermeable speakers. The high torque piezoelectric motor allows the thin speaker to effectively work with very small back cavity volumes (i.e. 20cc) that prove to be very challenging for conventional speakers. In addition to eliminating the costs of the waterproof sheet and its installation, the VSLBG2216E series offers higher quality music playback because the sound output hole is no longer blocked. Piezo thin speakers do not use a magnet, so designers do not need to worry about iron sand absorption or electromagnetic noise. Further, the new speaker uses a lower primary resonant frequency than the previously introduced VSLBG1914E1400-T0, enhancing lower frequency response.

Sample pricing of the new VSLBG2216E is $3.30 per piece in small quantities, with an approximate lead-time of 10 to 12 weeks. Further information can be found at http://www.murata-northamerica.com/.

*IPX7: Waterproof performance grade defined by JIS and IEC. This grade indicates waterproof protection against immersion in water for a short period of time. To be more specific, this standard is defined in JIS C0920 (IEC 60529).

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.

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