Murata Electronics Launches Components for W-CDMA Market

date: April 16, 2001 - source by: murata.com/

Murata Electronics today announced the launch of several Wide-band Code Division Multiple Access (W-CDMA) market components for use in third generation (3G) cellular phones.

These devices, including the new Switchplexer(TM), make the next generation of cellular phones compatible with frequency standards from around the world. Currently cell phones that use the American frequencies are not useable in Europe or Asia and vice-versa.

``W-CDMA technology is crucial for cell phone companies who want to provide their customers a handset that works seamlessly in all corners of the globe,'' said Scott Klettke, Market Segment Manager of Murata Electronics North America. ``Because Murata already has extensive experience in the cell phone industry, it was a natural step to provide our customers with integrated components that make W-CDMA possible.''

In addition to attempting to unite the world under one cellular standard, W-CDMA improves efficiency throughout the network and promises increased functionality such as high-speed Internet, streaming video, location awareness and m-commerce. Many of these applications are made possible by Murata components, including the Switchplexer(TM). A front-end device developed for 3G phones, the Switchplexer(TM) incorporates W-CDMA frequencies, making it compatible with GSM and DCS protocols -- two incompatible frequencies used throughout Europe and parts of Asia and Africa.

Along with offering the Switchplexer(TM) device and other components for handsets, Murata also offers low-cost infrastructure products designed to improve network efficiency. They include capacitors, inductors and piezo-electronic devices, duplexers, isolators, couples, baluns and filters. All of these components provide engineers with a great deal of design flexibility and functionality.

Due to the wide variety of components available, cost varies depending on the product.

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