Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH is now distributing Murata active and passive components as well as components produced by Murata Power Solutions throughout Europe.

Before now, the cooperation between the two companies had been limited to central Europe, France, Denmark and Eastern Europe. “We are delighted to announce that we now represent one of our most important partners in the passive sector as well as a technology and market leader in high cap MLCCs, resonators and inductors across Europe,” says Markus Zühlke, Marketing Director Passive Components at Rutronik. “We are confident that this step will enable us to achieve disproportionate growth, thereby further increasing our strong market share in passive components.” For this purpose, the distributor has also reinforced its design-in activities and is further expanding its product range – In the future it will also distribute products manufactured by Murata Power Solutions. These include DC/DC modules, complete power supply units, digital displays as well as coil ware and ballast units. “Murata is also one of the market leaders in the field of power modules. This expanded franchise means that, in the future, Murata will play a key role in both Rutronik’s passive and semiconductor divisions,” explains Thomas Ulinski, Marketing Director Semiconductors at Rutronik. In addition to MPS, the semiconductor products also include sensors, wireless products and protection devices.

Murata’s primary products comprise ceramic capacitors and resonators, inductors, piezo-electric components, as well as Murata Power Solutions products for the automotive, industrial, home appliance, lighting, medical and alternative energy target markets. “Our focus markets coincide precisely with those of Rutronik,” comments Thomas Altmann, Distribution Manager at Murata Elektronik GmbH. “This means that Rutronik has exactly the right kind of technical expertise required to acquire important design-in projects – especially in the industrial sector. Its strong presence and the international range of Rutronik’s distribution organisation will also help us to further expand our market position in Europe.”

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Mouser Electronics, Inc., known for its rapid introduction of the newest products, today announced it is stocking new product from Murata Power Solutions.

The Murata Power Solutions BEI15 Series DC-DC Converters are isolated wide input bipolar DC-DC Converters featuring a full 15 Watt output in one square inch of board area. The BEI15 series offers efficient regulated DC power for PCB mounting. The wide range 4:1 inputs on the 0.96″ x 1.1″ x 0.35″ converter are either 9 to 36 Volts DC (Q12 models) or 18 to 75 Volts DC (Q48 models).

The Murata Power Solutions BEI15 Series DC-DC Converters are ideal for high current applications such as small instruments, arealimited MCUs, data communications equipment, remote sensor systems, vehicle, and portable electronics. To learn more, visit http://www.mouser.com/muratabei15.

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Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation today announced it received the award for Top Growth Distributor for 2009 from Murata Power Solutions, an authorized Digi-Key supplier partner.

Digi-Key received the award from Murata Power Solutions during the EDS show in Las Vegas, Nevada earlier this month.

“Digi-Key takes pride in knowing our efforts to distribute the broadest range of top-quality products to customers worldwide are recognized by our leading authorized supplier partners,” said Jeff Shafer, Digi-Key’s vice president of interconnect, passive, and electromechanical product. “We are honored to be named the Top Growth Distributor in 2009 and look forward to continuing our successful partnership with Murata Power Solutions.”

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Efficient POL converters from Nu Horizons can drive 1000µF capacitive loads

The OKY-T/3-W5 and -T/5-W5 series from Murata Power Solutions are now available from Nu Horizons. These DOSA compatible non-isolated point of load (POL) converters offer efficiency up to 94.5% and are able to drive loads with high capacitance (up to 1000µF), making this series suitable for powering applications with tight output load regulation requirements such as the latest generation of FPGAs and DSPs. Application areas include powering CPUs, datacom/telecom systems, distributed bus architectures, programmable logic and mixed voltage systems.

The OKY-T/3-W5 and -T/5-W5 series feature wide input voltage range of 2.4 to 5.5VDC with a choice of 3A (T/3 series) or 5A (T/5 series) output currents. Output voltage is user programmable between 0.75 and 3.63V. The modules have exceptional thermal derating performance and provide under-voltage lockout, output short-circuit protection, plus over-current and over-temperature protection. Compact overall dimensions of 20.8 x 11.9 x 6.2mm allows the OKY-T/3 and -T/5 series to be used in space constrained applications.

Operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C. 3, 5, 10 and 16 A output, 12Vin versions are also available as part of the Okami range from Murata Power Solutions.

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Murata Power Solutions expands Okami products which include Okami OKL-T/3-W12 series of adjustable output 3A LGA-SMT PoLs and new offerings in the OKY series

Mouser Electronics, Inc., known for its rapid introduction of the newest products, today announced it has expanded its Murata Power Solutions Okami products to include the brand new OKL Series, as well as an expansion of the OKY series. Murata Power Solutions products include the world’s broadest range of medium- to high-power DC/DC converters.

Mouser’s current stock of Okami parts from Murata includes the OKY and OKX Series and now includes the new OKL Series. The OKL-T/3-W12 Series are miniature non-isolated Point-of-Load (POL) DC/DC power converters for embedded applications. The tiny form factor is configured on a Land Grid Array (LGA) assembly measuring only 0.488 x 0.488 x 0.22 inches (12.4 x 12.4 x 5.6mm). Features include a wide input range of 4.5 to 14Vdc, a maximum output current of 3Amps, a programmable output voltage from 0.591-5.5Vdc, and drives 1000µF ceramic capacitive loads.

The Okami OKL Series boasts outstanding thermal derating performance, high power conversion efficiency of 93%, and over-temperature and over-current protection. Barry McConnell, Mouser Senior Vice President of Products, says, “The new Okami OKL Series of DC/DC converters are ideal for powering CPUs, datacom/telecom systems, distributed bus architectures (DBA), programmable logic and mixed voltage systems.”

Mouser’s expansion of the OKY series includes the OKY-T/10-D12 and OKY-T/16-D12 series of adjustable DOSA-SMT 10- and 16-Amp DC/DC Converters.

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Digi-Key Corporation Inks Global Distribution Agreement with Murata Power Solutions

Digi-Key Corporation announced today that it has recently signed an agreement for the worldwide distribution of Murata Power Solutions products.

Murata Power Solutions is a world leader in the manufacture of DC-DC converters, AC-DC converters, high-reliability power supplies, digital panel meters, magnetics, and data acquisition devices for applications that include telecommunications, computing, industrial, and other high-tech applications.

The broad range of Murata Power Solutions products stocked by Digi-Key is currently featured in its online catalog and will be featured in future print catalogs. These products are available for off-the-shelf delivery from Digi-Key in both prototype and production quantities. Industry surveys of engineers consistently rate Digi-Key #1 for breadth of product line, availability of product and on-time delivery.

“We are very pleased to expand our power solutions line with products from Murata Power Solutions,” said Mark Larson, Digi-Key president and COO. “I am certain that these quality products, reputed to perform to and often beyond specifications, will be of consequential interest and appeal to our customers.”

Bret Murphy, director of Distribution Sales, Murata Power Solutions, said, “Murata Power Solutions is pleased and excited to partner with Digi-Key across all global markets. Today’s engineers require leading-edge power products that are available anywhere on the planet in the shortest possible time. Digi-Key’s dominance in the engineering community enhances Murata Power Solutions’ value to the customer in every major market.”

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Anglia expands power portfolio with Murata Power Solutions

Anglia has announced that it has signed a UK and Ireland distribution agreement with Murata Power Solutions for its broad range of power converter products.

A world-leading manufacturer of DC-DC converters, AC-DC power supplies, magnetics, data acquisition devices and panel meters, Murata Power Solutions offers the widest range of power products from a single manufacturer. Their applications typically span the telecommunication, computing and industrial sectors.

Anglia’s Divisional Marketing Manager, John Bowman said, “Murata Power Solutions’ products are a tremendous addition to our power management product line-up and a perfect complement to our existing activities in this area. This means even greater choice for our customers, backed by expert technical support from our dedicated power team.”

Trevor Jennings, Northern European Sales Manager, Murata Power Solutions said, “Anglia has a highly focused team who have the right power technology experience to support our products and I am delighted that they are partnered with us. Their design-led approach coupled with their extensive reach in the UK and Ireland will ensure customers receive the best possible design-in and supply service.”

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