Technologies of Murata Making great contributions to realize the intelligent cars

Trend overview “Crush-free vehicle”
“Active Safety” for safety measures Full Application of Electronics Technology for Accident Prevention

The concept of vehicle safety is going through a major shift. Up to now “Passive Safety” was the dominant concept to minimize damages in an accident. Besides a passive safety concept, a growing number of automakers ...(read more)

Trend overview Toward the “Moving living room”
Fast Growing Pursuit of Comfort Innovation of the in-vehicle environment through computerization

The fundamental function of vehicles is to transport people or things. While car manufacturers have met most of the consumer needs by improving upon the basic functionality, “vehicle amenity” has emerged as the ...(read more)

Murata’s solution “Wireless technology”
Wireless technology expedites the process of making cars more intelligent Opens up new demand with a unique viewpoint

The wave of IT has reached to the automobile industry. An “Intelligent car” that is totally different from a concept of conventional vehicles is becoming a real thing. Wireless technology has an important role in . ...(read more)

Murata’s solution “Ionizer”
Ionizer contributes to improve amenity of vehicle Murata established the unique technology to simultaneously control ion and ozone

Enhancing in-vehicle amenity through electronic technology has become a popular subject among automobile-related manufacturers. One of the electronic devices that Murata has intensively developed for those auto-related ...(read more)

Murata’s solution: “Quality Assurance”
“Quality Innovation” pursues quality required for in-vehicle equipments Constructing a framework to provide solutions even before addressed

Automobile and in-vehicle equipment manufacturers have strict standards for the quality and reliability of electronic components for the in-vehicle system. In order to respond such requirements, Murata is ...(read more)

Murata’s solution “Noise evaluation technology”
Strongly support automotive
EMC measures Using
the state-of-the-art facilities and a wealth of know-how

As the number of electronic products installed in vehicles increases, noise-related problems could become a bigger issue. Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. strongly supports automotive engineers facing noise problems. ...(read more)

“High-reliability components supporting automobile”
Tough environment surrounding electronic components for in-vehicle use Assurance of long-term reliability and durability is essential

Requirements for in-vehicle use of electronic components are strict. High reliability in hard usage conditions and durability that enables long-term use are a must. Moreover, these components must be equipped with safety features to protect human bodies in an accident. In designing electronic equipments to meet such requirements, electronic components with excellent reliability and durability are indispensable. (read more)

Murata’s solution “Ceramic Resonator”
Highly reliable ceramic resonator “CERALOCK®”, indispensable to ECU Precision improved to disseminate the high-speed in-vehicle LAN

Resonator is a key device to support the in-vehicle ECU (Electric Control Unit). Murata is a major supplier of resonators. “CERALOCK®” is a ceramic resonator. It is an electronic device created with ...(read more)

Murata’s solution “Ceramic capacitor”
Steadily expands product portfolio while seeking high-reliability Consistent product development from material to production is our strength

Murata Manufacturing is playing an active role in the global market as one of the largest suppliers of chip multilayer ceramic capacitors. In order to precisely satisfy the needs of automotive manufacturers and ...(read more)

Murata’s solution “Noise Suppression Products”
Steady expansion of noise suppression products for in-vehicle use technologies and know-how sophisticated through development of consumer products being applied to automobile

As the in-vehicle equipment proliferates because of advancing of vehicle electronification, Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) related issues increase the complexity. Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has been supporting ...(read more)

Murata’s solution “Thermistor”
“Thermistor” for safe electronic circuit Unique advantages from superb material technology

When excess current flows in electronic circuit and device, temperature can surge to an extreme level and may lead to serious problems. A thermistor is one of the important devices that can prevent such problems. Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. carries a variety of in-vehicle use thermistors to respond the demands from auto and in-vehicle ...(read more)

Murata’s solution “LTCC”
LTCC substrate plays a major part at the forefront of “electronification” A momentum for market expansion is picking up with a backdrop of mechatronics integration

As the number of electrical components installed into one automobile increases, a momentum for miniaturization of ECU (Electronic Control Unit), or mechatronics integration that integrates ECU into mechanical ...(read more)