Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has launched highest power density Mono Block type 20A and 6A DC-DC converters (POL*1). These new products achieve the small size and high reliability that is required by communication base stations for small cells. In addition to being suitable for use in small cells and other communication equipment, these products can also be used in a wide range of other applications, including optical transmission systems, network security devices, industrial and entertainment equip for gaming.
Mass production of these products began this month. Murata will be exhibiting these products at “,” which will be held in Munich, Germany for four days starting on November 8.
Communication base stations for small cells intended for use in 5th generation (5G) mobile communications require compact sized DC-DC converters providing prolonged reliability in high-temperature environments.
Mono Block type DC-DC converters (POL) are compact and achieve a fast transient response in the output voltage as a result of the technology applied in the design of the analog power supply circuit and in the proprietary high heat dissipation packaging. Consequently, sufficient power is possible even at a high environmental temperatures (85°C) at which power supply capacity normally drops, which makes these products ideal in FPGA*2 drive applications that operate at a low core voltage and high current. Required peripheral components are built in, which is effective in saving space, reducing the mounting space by a 50% over equivalent products.
*1 POL: Point of Load. A type of DC-DC converter that is located near FPGA, ASIC and other LSIs as an exclusive power supply circuit.
*2 FPGA: Field Programmable Gate Array. An LSI whose circuit can be configured by a customer or a designer after manufacturing.
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of ceramic-based passive electronic components & solutions, communication modules and power supply modules. Murata is committed to the development of advanced electronic materials and leading edge, multi-functional, high-density modules. The company has employees and manufacturing facilities throughout the world. For more information, visit Murata's website at www.murata.com