ConnectorsHistory of Murata's Connectors That Have Supported Global Communications

Murata Manufacturing's connector development began in 1973 with the in-house design of SMA type RF / microwave coaxial connectors compliant with the MIL-PRF-39012 standard.
SMA connectors are now the standard high-frequency connectors used in communication devices, measuring instruments, and even space technology. However, at the time, they were innovative connectors that made it possible to learn the basics of transmission line design, measurement technologies, and reliability technologies.
"Good products come from good materials, and good materials come from highly accurate measuring technology. Connectors are required for measuring technology." This was the philosophy of our founder, Akira Murata. Based on this philosophy, Murata has refined our highly accurate measuring technology through the development of SMA connectors and continued to develop high-quality connectors while combining that knowledge with our proprietary technologies.

Since the 1980s, in addition to mass producing SMA connectors, Murata has successively launched small, low-profile, and RF-compatible product lines onto the market. For example, we have commercialized products from our proprietary BFA internal wiring connectors to the world's first (according to Murata's research; at the time of release) CCR SMD-type coaxial connectors. In this way, Murata has supported the evolution of communication devices over many years from the dawn of mobile phones to smartphones and wearable devices.

In 1996, we developed the world's first (according to Murata's research; at the time of release) SWC small switches specialized for measurement applications.
Making it possible to separate and measure RF circuits and antenna circuits, this technology revolutionized the performance evaluation of communication devices. This concept has become widely recognized in the field of measurement application switches. It forms the foundation of our current product lineup.
Currently, we have multiple product lines tailored to different applications and specifications. We provide switch connectors that meet the needs of our customers. Among them, our SWJ connectors are in the world's smallest class (according to Murata's research; at the time of release) at 1.2 × 1.4 × 0.65 mm. This contributes to the downsizing of communication devices through the high-density mounting of components.

In 2016, we developed the world's first (according to Murata's research; at the time of release) MLC RF signal transmission-compatible multi line connector.
This made it possible to efficiently connect multiple RF signals inside smartphones and IoT devices. Furthermore, in 2017, we launched our MLF product that realizes even greater downsizing and lower profiles.
After that, in 2020, we commercialized the world's first (according to Murata's research; at the time of release) MLN milli-wave (mmWave) signal transmission-compatible connector. This is accelerating our support for next-generation technologies, such as 5G communications and AR/VR devices.