Murata Electronics Introduces Ultra-small High Power EMI Filter; Advanced Multilayer Technology Reduces ESL Compared to Monolithic Capacitors

    SMYRNA, Ga.--July 8, 2002--Murata Electronics (www.murata.com) a world-leading innovator in electronics, today announced the addition of a new, ultra-small surface mount Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) suppression filter in the smaller 0603 size (NFM18P series). Constructed using Murata's advanced multilayer technology with a three terminal structure, the NFM18P series reduces the effect of Equivalent Series Inductance (ESL), which enables high performance noise suppression up to the GHz range. The ESL of the NFM18P series is 10 times less than that of a standard monolithic capacitor and is the first product of its kind in the 0603 package size.
    Benefits of Murata's new filter include a high rated current of 2A and large capacitance of 1uF for large insertion loss over a wide frequency range. These characteristics are important to design engineers because they help suppress noise in various digital equipment applications such as DC power lines and the power line of a high-speed IC.
    "Meeting the demand for high speed and miniaturization, Murata designed the NFM18P series to help design engineers curb unwanted high frequency noise while saving board space," said Shuji Mikami, Group Product Manager for EMI Filters and Inductors at Murata Electronics North America. "Our innovative design, therefore, allows engineers greater flexibility and contributes to smaller and lighter products for end users."
    The sample price for the NFM18P series is 10 cents.

    About Murata Electronics North America

    Murata Electronics North America, Inc. (www.murata-northamerica.com) is one of 47 wholly-owned subsidiaries of the worldwide organization of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. of Japan (NIKKEI:6981). Established in 1965, U.S. operations are headquartered in Smyrna, Georgia, with a manufacturing facility in State College, Pennsylvania. Murata is a leading patent holder and global manufacturer of ceramic electronic components for the telecommunications, computer/peripheral, automotive, communications and EDP markets.