Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “Murata”) has developed 0603M size (0.6 x 0.3 x 0.3 mm) copper electrode* NTC thermistors “NCU03XH103F6SRL” and “NCU03XH103F60RL” (hereinafter “this product”) for markets such as the automotive market where there is a demand for high reliability electronic components. This product is an expansion of the NCU series size lineup. Mass production has already begun, and samples can also be provided.
As advances are being made towards automated driving and IoT integration in the automotive market, circuit boards are being made with an increasingly larger number of electronic components, and in turn, higher component densities. With the increasing sophistication of ADAS*1/telematics technologies*2, there are higher loads on electronic components, amplifying the issue of component overheating. As a result, there is a heightened demand for overheating detection and temperature monitoring technologies.
We have taken advantage of Murata’s years of processing technology development experience to create a 0603M size (0.6 x 0.3 x 0.3 mm) product that can be used for high reliability applications. Compared to Murata’s existing products (1005M size), this product has an approximately 80% lower volume and approximately 70% smaller mounting area.
Murata will continue to expand our product lineup to meet market demand. By responding quickly to market demand, we also contribute to further improvements in circuit board component densities and downsizing of devices for high reliability applications.
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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.