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1.

DEFORMATION DETECTION SENSOR AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024037949
Publication Number 2025/094813
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-24
Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Okutomi Yoshihito
  • Endo Jun
  • Kano Hidekazu

Abstract

A deformation detection sensor according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a holding plate that is pressed by a user; a piezoelectric film; a buffer material; and a support body that supports the holding plate, the piezoelectric film, and the buffer material and that is harder than the holding plate. The piezoelectric film is disposed between the holding plate and the buffer material, and the buffer material is disposed between the piezoelectric film and the support body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
  • G01L 1/16 - Measuring force or stress, in general using properties of piezoelectric devices

2.

HIGH-FREQUENCY CIRCUIT

      
Application Number JP2024034382
Publication Number 2025/094550
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-26
Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kani, Hiroyuki
  • Nakajima, Reiji
  • Takeuchi, Morio

Abstract

A high-frequency circuit (1) comprises: a transmission filter (31) that is connected to selection terminals (512 and 513) and has a passband including a transmission band of a band (A); a reception filter (33) that is connected to a selection terminal (516) and has a passband including a reception band of the band (A); and paths (P1 and P2) that respectively connect the transmission filter (31) to the selection terminals (512 and 513). The first reflection phase of the reception band of the band (A) when the transmission filter (31) is viewed from a common terminal (511) via the path (P1) differs from the second reflection phase of the reception band of the band (A) when the transmission filter (31) is viewed from the common terminal (511) via the path (P2). In the transmission band of the band (A), the phase fluctuation amount between the transmission filter (31) and the common terminal (511) via the path (P1) connection therebetween is smaller than the phase fluctuation amount between the transmission filter (31) and the common terminal (511) via the path (P2) connection therebetween.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 1/40 - Circuits
  • H03H 7/18 - Networks for phase shifting
  • H03H 7/46 - Networks for connecting several sources or loads, working on different frequencies or frequency bands, to a common load or source
  • H04B 1/00 - Details of transmission systems, not covered by a single one of groups Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission

3.

CAPACITOR LAMINATE AND SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

      
Application Number JP2024033813
Publication Number 2025/094538
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-24
Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hirao Takahiro
  • Tokuhara Hiroshi

Abstract

A capacitor laminate (10) comprises a plurality of capacitor elements (11, 12, 13, 14) each of which is formed in a flat film shape and which are laminated such that flat film surfaces thereof overlap. The capacitor elements (11, 12, 13, 14) are provided with: positive electrode bodies (111, 121, 131, 141) that are each composed of a film-shaped valve action metal; dielectric layers (112, 122, 132, 142) that cover the positive electrode bodies (111, 121, 131, 141); conductive polymer layers (113, 123, 133, 143) that cover the dielectric layers (112, 122, 132, 142); and conductive layers (114, 124, 134, 144) that cover the conductive polymer layers (113, 123, 133, 143). The conductive layers (114, 124, 134, 144): are formed to have a prescribed area that does not include one end, in a first direction, of each of the positive electrode bodies (111, 121, 131, 141) but includes the other end; and each have a first end on the one end side and a second end on the other end side. The conductive layers (114, 124, 134, 144) and the conductive polymer layers (113, 123, 133, 143) have a first region (RE1) on the first end side and a second region (RE2) on the second end side in a flat surface on which the conductive layers (114, 124, 134, 144) are formed. The conductive polymer layers (113, 123, 133, 143) are provided with first protrusions that extend in a direction orthogonal to the first direction (DIR1) in the second region (RE2) and protrude toward the conductive layers. At least a portion of the first protrusions of adjacent ones of the plurality of capacitor elements overlap each other when viewed in the lamination direction. The adjacent ones of the plurality of capacitor elements (11, 12, 13, 14) are connected through the respective first protrusions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 9/028 - Organic semiconducting electrolytes, e.g. TCNQ
  • H01G 9/042 - Electrodes characterised by the material
  • H01G 9/048 - Electrodes characterised by their structure
  • H01G 9/055 - Etched foil electrodes

4.

AMMONIA DECOMPOSITION CATALYST, HONEYCOMB STRUCTURE, AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

      
Application Number JP2024038497
Publication Number 2025/094935
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-29
Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tsujimoto, Soichiro
  • Sasaki, Yousuke

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to: an ammonia decomposition catalyst comprising a composite oxide constituting a perovskite structure by means of at least barium, zirconium, and ruthenium; a honeycomb structure including an ammonia decomposition catalyst; and an internal combustion engine comprising the ammonia decomposition catalyst. The present disclosure makes it possible to provide: an ammonia decomposition catalyst that exhibits excellent heat resistance and initial activity even at low temperatures during ammonia decomposition activity; a honeycomb structure including an ammonia decomposition catalyst; and an internal combustion engine comprising the ammonia decomposition catalyst.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 23/58 - Platinum group metals with alkali- or alkaline earth metals or beryllium
  • B01J 35/57 - Honeycombs
  • C01B 3/04 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by decomposition of inorganic compounds, e.g. ammonia
  • F02D 19/02 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with gaseous fuels

5.

INDUCTOR, MADE FROM BUNDLED FIBERS, AND COMPONENTS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS

      
Application Number US2024053542
Publication Number 2025/096525
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-30
Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sano, Kazuhisa
  • Giuliano, David M.

Abstract

A core for an inductor includes a plurality of axially fibers and an electrically insulating material disposed between the fibers. The core may be incorporated into an inductor, a transformer, or other electrical components. A method of making the core includes forming insulated fibers or bundles of insulated fibers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 3/06 - Cores, yokes or armatures made from wires
  • H01F 1/14 - Magnets or magnetic bodies characterised by the magnetic materials thereforSelection of materials for their magnetic properties of inorganic materials characterised by their coercivity of soft-magnetic materials metals or alloys
  • H01F 27/24 - Magnetic cores
  • H01F 41/02 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing or assembling magnets, inductances or transformersApparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing materials characterised by their magnetic properties for manufacturing cores, coils or magnets

6.

MULTILAYER CERAMIC ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MULTILAYER CERAMIC ELECTRONIC COMPONENT

      
Application Number JP2024003281
Publication Number 2025/094421
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-01
Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Uchida, Hiroyuki
  • Miyazaki, Tomochika

Abstract

Provided is a multilayer ceramic electronic component capable of suppressing a decrease in reliability. A multilayer ceramic capacitor 10 comprises: a laminate 12 in which a plurality of ceramic layers 14 and a plurality of internal electrode layers 16 are alternately laminated; and an external electrode 30 formed on an outer surface of the laminate 12 and electrically connected to the internal electrode layers 16. The external electrode 30 includes a resin electrode layer 33 including: a resin 50; and a plurality of conductive fillers 40. At least some of the plurality of conductive fillers 40 each have a core of Cu particles 41, and at least a portion of a surface of each conductive filler 40 is composed of a Cu-Ag alloy of Cu and Ag.

IPC Classes  ?

7.

CONNECTOR SET AND CONNECTOR MEMBER

      
Application Number JP2024036799
Publication Number 2025/094663
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-16
Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Jodo, Takahiro
  • Tanaka, Aoi
  • Araki, Kiyoto

Abstract

A connector set (2) has: a first terminal (14) and a second terminal (16) which each are disposed independently at intervals in a first direction; a plurality of third terminals (18) which is arranged along the first direction between the first terminal (14) and the second terminal (16) in the first direction; a first shield member (20) which is provided around the first terminal (14); and a second shield member (22) which is provided around the second terminal (16). The connector set (2) comprises: a substrate-mounted connector (5) mounted on a substrate (4); a first connector (8) having a fourth terminal (38) that is fitted into the first terminal (14); and a second connector (10) having a fifth terminal (44) that is fitted into the second terminal (16). A third connector (12) having a plurality of sixth terminals (86) that is fitted into the plurality of third terminals (18) can also be connected to the connector set (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
  • H01R 13/502 - BasesCases composed of different pieces

8.

CAPACITIVE POWER TIME-TEMPERATURE PROFILING ATTACHMENT FOR TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE PRODUCTS LIKE VACCINES

      
Application Number EP2024079041
Publication Number 2025/093287
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-15
Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Jalagar, Pawan

Abstract

The present invention relates to a capacitive temperature monitoring attachment for monitoring the temperature chain of a temperature-sensitive product such as vaccines or food, comprising an electric power source, a temperature tracker powered by said electric power source, and a memory for storage of temperature tracking data from the temperature tracker, wherein said temperature tracker includes a temperature dosimeter for collecting temperature dose data indicative of phases of undesired temperatures above and/or below a temperature threshold and an application time thereof, and a temperature switch for switching-off powering of said temperature dosimeter by said electric power source in response to temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 1/022 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers for recording
  • G01K 1/024 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers for remote indication
  • G01K 3/00 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature
  • G01K 3/04 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving mean valuesThermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving integrated values in respect of time
  • G01K 7/24 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a non-linear resistance, e.g. thermistor in a specially-adapted circuit, e.g. bridge circuit
  • G01K 7/34 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using capacitative elements

9.

SURFACE ACOUSTIC WAVE RESONATOR, SURFACE ACOUSTIC WAVE FILTER, AND MULTIPLEXER

      
Application Number JP2024038627
Publication Number 2025/094971
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-30
Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kimura, Issei
  • Nakamura, Kentaro
  • Daimon, Katsuya
  • Ishii, Yuta
  • Ogami, Takashi

Abstract

This surface acoustic wave resonator (1) comprises: at least one electrode (4) disposed on a substrate (3) and including an IDT electrode (41); and a plurality of load members (51) that are disposed on or in the substrate (3), are spaced apart from each other, and are composed of a dielectric material. Each of the plurality of load members (51) at least partially overlaps at least one corresponding electrode finger in a planar view of the substrate (3). The number of electrode fingers that overlap the plurality of load members (51) among the electrode fingers disposed in a first sub-region (3b1) and the number of electrode fingers that overlap the plurality of load members (51) among the electrode fingers disposed in a third sub-region (3b3) are each greater than the number of electrode fingers that overlap the plurality of load members (51) among the electrode fingers disposed in a second sub-region (3b2). The plurality of load members (51) include two or more load members (51) that overlap the electrode fingers disposed in the first sub-region (3b1) and two or more load members (51) that overlap the electrode fingers disposed in the third sub-region (3b3).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03H 9/145 - Driving means, e.g. electrodes, coils for networks using surface acoustic waves
  • H03H 9/72 - Networks using surface acoustic waves

10.

BRAIN WAVE INDUCTION SYSTEM, NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, BRAIN WAVE INDUCTION PROGRAM, AND NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2024038652
Publication Number 2025/094977
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-30
Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Yamamoto Michiyo

Abstract

The present invention relates to a technology for inducing brain waves, and a communication technology using brain waves. The present invention addresses the problem of providing a system for inducing brain waves of a user while suppressing effects due to the state of the user. The present invention solves the aforementioned problem by means of a brain wave induction system (10X) comprising: an image setting unit (21) that sets a moving body illusion image in an image (IM) and sets a flashing frequency for the image; and a display (30) that displays the image.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • A61B 5/374 - Detecting the frequency distribution of signals, e.g. detecting delta, theta, alpha, beta or gamma waves
  • A61B 5/378 - Visual stimuli

11.

VIBRATION DEVICE AND INTERNAL VIBRATION BODY

      
Application Number JP2024020343
Publication Number 2025/088832
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-04
Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kishi, Noritaka
  • Tanaka, Yuka
  • Ishii, Yuuki
  • Hiraka, Akihiro

Abstract

This vibration device comprises: an internal vibration body that can amplify vibrations; a piezoelectric element that is connected to one end of the internal vibration body in a first direction, and can produce vibrations; a translucent body that is connected to the other end of the internal vibration body in the first direction, and has an optical axis extending along the first direction; and an external vibration body that is located to the outside of the internal vibration body in a second direction intersecting the first direction, and surrounds the internal vibration body. The external vibration body includes a first connection part that is connected to the translucent body, a second connection part that extends from the first connection part in a direction away from the translucent body along the second direction and is configured so as to attenuate vibrations, and a cylinder part that extends along the first direction and has a first end part connected to the first connection part and a second end part connected to the second connection part. The vibration device comprises a suppression part that is configured so as to minimize the difference between the amount of deformation of the first end part and the amount of deformation of the second end part due to the vibrations produced by the piezoelectric element. The suppression part is located between the translucent body and the second connection part in the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 23/52 - Elements optimising image sensor operation, e.g. for electromagnetic interference [EMI] protection or temperature control by heat transfer or cooling elements
  • B06B 1/06 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with piezoelectric effect or with electrostriction
  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
  • G03B 17/02 - Bodies
  • G03B 17/56 - Accessories
  • G03B 30/00 - Camera modules comprising integrated lens units and imaging units, specially adapted for being embedded in other devices, e.g. mobile phones or vehicles
  • H04N 23/50 - Constructional details

12.

RFID MODULE AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024028262
Publication Number 2025/088873
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-07
Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Yoshimoto, Yoshihiro

Abstract

This RFID module has: a substrate that comprises first and second outermost layers; a coil conductor that extends in a first direction along the substrate; and an RFIC chip that is electrically connected to the coil conductor. The coil conductor includes a plurality of semi-annular conductors that each comprise two ends provided on the first outermost layer, and are arranged side by side in the first direction, a plurality of conductor patterns that are provided side by side in the first direction on a different layer from the first outermost layer, and a plurality of interlayer connection conductors that are provided side by side in the first direction between the first outermost layer and the layer where the conductor patterns are provided, and electrically connect the plurality of semi-annular conductors and the respectively corresponding conductor patterns.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 7/00 - Loop antennas with a substantially uniform current distribution around the loop and having a directional radiation pattern in a plane perpendicular to the plane of the loop
  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
  • G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
  • H01Q 19/02 - Combinations of primary active antenna elements and units with secondary devices, e.g. with quasi-optical devices, for giving the antenna a desired directional characteristic Details

13.

MULTILAYER CERAMIC ELECTRONIC COMPONENT

      
Application Number JP2024029270
Publication Number 2025/088878
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-19
Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shiota Jun
  • Shimada Yasuyuki

Abstract

The present invention provides a multilayer ceramic electronic component, such as a multilayer ceramic capacitor, that is highly reliable. In a multilayer ceramic electronic component (1): a plurality of internal electrode layers have a first internal electrode layer (6a) exposed from a first end surface (E1) and a second internal electrode layer (6b) exposed from a second end surface (E2); a laminate (2) has an inner layer part in which the first internal electrode layer (6a) and the second internal electrode layer (6b) face each other in the lamination direction (T); the particle diameter of ceramic contained on a first lateral surface (S1) side and a second lateral surface (S2) side of the laminate (2) is smaller than the particle diameter of the ceramic contained in the center part of the laminate (2) in the width direction (W); and the particle diameter of the ceramic contained in the end parts of the inner layer part on the first end surface (E1) side and the second end surface (E2) side is the same as or larger than the particle diameter of the ceramic contained in the center part of the inner layer part.

IPC Classes  ?

14.

MAGNETIC CORE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME, MAGNETIC CORE WITH COIL, AND ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2024037093
Publication Number 2025/089183
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-18
Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamamoto Ryosuke
  • Amano Hisato

Abstract

This magnetic core is obtained by integrally molding a first soft magnetic body and a second soft magnetic body having differing average particle diameters, and has a corner part. The magnetic core includes a first region formed from the first soft magnetic body and a second region formed from the second soft magnetic body. The second soft magnetic body has a smaller average particle diameter than the first soft magnetic body. The corner part is included in the second region.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 1/02 - Details of the magnetic circuit characterised by the magnetic material

15.

ELECTRONIC COMPONENT, METHOD FOR FORMING PROTECTIVE FILM, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTRONIC COMPONENT

      
Application Number JP2024037716
Publication Number 2025/089298
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-23
Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hoshino Yuuta
  • Ooshima Tomoya
  • Tsubokawa Daisho
  • Nakano Mitsuru

Abstract

22, glass containing Si, and copper particles (52) containing Cu. A cross section of the protective film (50) orthogonal to the outer surface (21) of the element body (20) is defined as a specific cross section, in which the protective film (50) is bisected into an element-body-side portion (P1) located on the element body (20) side and an outer portion (P2) on the opposite side from the element body (20). In the bisected form, 80% or more of the copper particles (52) are present in the element-body-side portion (P1) in the specific cross section.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01C 7/04 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material having negative temperature coefficient
  • H01C 1/034 - HousingEnclosingEmbeddingFilling the housing or enclosure the housing or enclosure being formed as coating or mould without outer sheath
  • H01C 7/10 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material voltage responsive, i.e. varistors
  • H01F 27/02 - Casings
  • H01F 27/32 - Insulating of coils, windings, or parts thereof
  • H01F 41/04 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing or assembling magnets, inductances or transformersApparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing materials characterised by their magnetic properties for manufacturing cores, coils or magnets for manufacturing coils
  • H01G 4/00 - Fixed capacitorsProcesses of their manufacture
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation

16.

RESONATOR HAVING A COMPLEMENTARILY ORIENTED PIEZOELECTRIC STRUCTURE

      
Application Number US2024052742
Publication Number 2025/090719
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-24
Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Koulakis, John P.
  • Williams, Garrett
  • Yandrapalli, Soumya
  • Mchugh, Sean

Abstract

An acoustic resonator is provided that includes a first piezoelectric layer (610A) of a material with a first crystallographic orientation and a second piezoelectric layer (610B) coupled to the first piezoelectric layer and comprising a material with a second crystallographic orientation, such that a piezoelectric tensor of the second piezoelectric layer is an opposite polarity to a piezoelectric tensor of the fist piezoelectric layer. Moreover, an interdigital transducer, IDT, (638a, 638b) including interleaved fingers is disposed on a surface of the first piezoelectric layer; and a first dielectric coating layer (612) is disposed over the IDT and the first piezoelectric layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03H 9/02 - Networks comprising electromechanical or electro-acoustic elementsElectromechanical resonators Details
  • H03H 9/17 - Constructional features of resonators consisting of piezoelectric or electrostrictive material having a single resonator

17.

STACKED CERAMIC CAPACITOR

      
Application Number JP2024023952
Publication Number 2025/088852
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-02
Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fujiwara Kentarou
  • Usui Kazunori

Abstract

Provided is a stacked ceramic capacitor which can be made thinner. Provided is stacked ceramic capacitor 1 comprising: a laminate 2 in which internal electrodes 15 and dielectric layers 14 are stacked so as to alternate and which has two main surfaces with one on either side in the stacking direction, two end surfaces with one on either side in the length direction orthogonal to the stacking direction, and two side surfaces with one on either side in the width direction orthogonal to the stacking direction and the length direction; and external electrodes 3 which each include a Ni-plating layer 321, which are disposed respectively on either the end surfaces or the side surfaces of the laminate 2, and which each have a connection portion 3c connected to the internal electrodes 15 and a main surface bent portion 3a extending along a main surface side, said stacked ceramic capacitor 1 having a stacking direction dimension which is smaller than the length direction and width direction dimensions, wherein the Ni-plating layer 321 has a section thinner than the connection portion 3c in the main surface bent portion 3a, and the thickness of the thinnest portion X2 in the main surface bent portion 3a is at least 24% and at most 74% of the thickness of the connection portion 3c.

IPC Classes  ?

18.

INTEGRATED PASSIVE COMPONENT

      
Application Number JP2024025933
Publication Number 2025/088857
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-19
Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kikura Jyou

Abstract

In the present invention, a capacitor is disposed on one surface of a support substrate, namely the upper surface. A first insulating film that covers the capacitor is disposed on the support substrate. A second insulating film is disposed on the first insulating film. A multilayer wiring layer that includes a plurality of wiring layers and a plurality of third insulating films which are alternately stacked is disposed on the second insulating film. The multilayer wiring layer includes an inductor constituted by conductor patterns in the wiring layers. The weight average molecular weight of the resin forming the second insulating film is greater than the weight average molecular weight of the resin forming the third insulating films.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/40 - Structural combinations of fixed capacitors with other electric elements not covered by this subclass, the structure mainly consisting of a capacitor, e.g. RC combinations
  • H01F 17/00 - Fixed inductances of the signal type
  • H01F 27/00 - Details of transformers or inductances, in general
  • H01F 27/28 - CoilsWindingsConductive connections
  • H01G 4/30 - Stacked capacitors

19.

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024034431
Publication Number 2025/088979
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-26
Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kato, Noboru

Abstract

A wireless communication device according to the present invention comprises: a base material that has a circumferential surface; an antenna conductor that has first and second ends and is provided to the base material so as to extend along the circumferential surface; and an RFIC chip that is provided to the base material and performs wireless communication using the antenna conductor. The first end and the second end of the antenna conductor face each other with a gap therebetween in the circumferential direction of the circumferential surface. The antenna conductor has a slit that begins from the first end and extends circumferentially toward the second end.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 13/16 - Folded slot antennas
  • G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
  • H01Q 1/12 - SupportsMounting means
  • H01Q 1/38 - Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella formed by a conductive layer on an insulating support
  • H01Q 7/00 - Loop antennas with a substantially uniform current distribution around the loop and having a directional radiation pattern in a plane perpendicular to the plane of the loop

20.

COIL COMPONENT

      
Application Number JP2024017023
Publication Number 2025/083930
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-08
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Miyamoto, Masashi

Abstract

Provided is a coil component in which a wire can be easily wound around a winding core part of an integrated core even if there is a member disposed at a predetermined distance from the winding core part. A core (2) is provided with a gap (11) for interrupting a part of a magnetic flux loop passing through a winding core part (3), a first flange part (5), a second flange part (6), and a top plate part (7), the gap (11) penetrating in the width direction (W) while being defined by a first wall surface (13) and a second wall surface (14) facing each other. When viewed from the outside of the core (2) in a direction in which the first wall surface (13) and the second wall surface (14) face each other, a part of the first wall surface (13) forms an extension part (13p) that extends in the width direction (W) beyond the periphery of the second wall surface (14). In order to form the extension part (13p) of the first wall surface (13), for example, a recess (15) is provided at a portion where the second wall surface (14) is formed, or a protrusion is provided at a portion where the first wall surface (13) is formed.

IPC Classes  ?

21.

OPTICAL DEVICE AND IMAGING UNIT PROVIDED WITH OPTICAL DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024021167
Publication Number 2025/083937
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-11
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Yago, Shigehisa

Abstract

An optical device (10) comprises: a translucent body (1) that transmits light of a prescribed wavelength; a housing (2) that holds the translucent body; a piezoelectric element (5); a first vibration body (3) that vibrates the translucent body by the vibration of the piezoelectric element; and a second vibration body (50) that has an attenuation coefficient smaller than the attenuation coefficient of the translucent body and that is in contact with the translucent body to vibrate together with the translucent body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 23/52 - Elements optimising image sensor operation, e.g. for electromagnetic interference [EMI] protection or temperature control by heat transfer or cooling elements
  • B60S 1/62 - Other vehicle fittings for cleaning
  • G03B 15/00 - Special procedures for taking photographsApparatus therefor
  • G03B 17/02 - Bodies
  • G03B 17/55 - Details of cameras or camera bodiesAccessories therefor with provision for heating or cooling, e.g. in aircraft

22.

ELECTRONIC COMPONENT

      
Application Number JP2024023088
Publication Number 2025/083946
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-26
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takeda, Yasushi
  • Esaki, Yuki

Abstract

A laminated coil component 1 according to one embodiment of an electronic component comprises a ceramic element 10 and an external electrode 20 that is provided to an outer surface of the ceramic element 10. The external electrode 20 includes an underlayer electrode layer 20a, a Ni plating film 20b, and a Au plating film 20c in this order starting from the ceramic element 10 side. The Au plating film 20c extends from the Ni plating film 20b to a part of the ceramic element 10. At a portion where the Au plating film 20c is in contact with the ceramic element 10, at least part of the Au plating film 20c permeates into the ceramic element 10.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 27/29 - TerminalsTapping arrangements
  • H01F 17/04 - Fixed inductances of the signal type with magnetic core

23.

COIL COMPONENT AND FILTER CIRCUIT

      
Application Number JP2024027304
Publication Number 2025/083974
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-31
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nihira, Yuki
  • Toujo, Atsushi

Abstract

In a second lead-out region (G2) of a coil component (1) of the present disclosure, when viewed in the thickness direction of a first coil portion (20), the distance (r4) between a right side-surface (43) and an inner peripheral side of the first coil conductor (2) overlapping the second lead-out region (G2) in the first coil portion (20) is shorter than the distance (r2) between the right side-surface (43) and an inner peripheral side of the first coil portion (20) not overlapping the second lead-out region (G2) in the first coil portion (20).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 27/28 - CoilsWindingsConductive connections
  • H01F 27/00 - Details of transformers or inductances, in general
  • H01F 27/29 - TerminalsTapping arrangements
  • H01F 37/00 - Fixed inductances not covered by group
  • H03H 7/09 - Filters comprising mutual inductance
  • H03H 7/075 - Ladder networks, e.g. electric wave filters

24.

FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024032403
Publication Number 2025/084034
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-10
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ichikawa, Keiichi
  • Iida, Kanto

Abstract

The present invention improves durability. A flexible substrate (1) comprises a first stationary part (11), a second stationary part (12), a plastic deformation portion (21), a first non-stationary part (31), and a second non-stationary part (32). The plastic deformation portion (21) has a protruding shape and is disposed between the first stationary part (11) and the second stationary part (12). The first non-stationary part (31) is disposed on a main surface (911) of a first base plate (91) between the first stationary part (11) and the plastic deformation portion (21) and is not fixed to the first base plate (91). The second non-stationary part (32) is disposed on a main surface (921) of a second base plate (92) between the second stationary part (12) and the plastic deformation portion (21) and is not fixed to the second base plate (92). The depth (H1) of the plastic deformation portion (21) is greater than three-sevenths times the width (W1) of the plastic deformation portion (21) at a position at half the depth (H1) of the plastic deformation portion (21).

IPC Classes  ?

25.

ELASTIC WAVE DEVICE AND MULTIPLEXER

      
Application Number JP2024035520
Publication Number 2025/084161
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-03
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Maeda, Kenta

Abstract

A filter (10) is provided with a plurality of elastic wave resonance circuits, and an elastic wave resonance circuit (11) among the plurality of elastic wave resonance circuits is composed of series arm resonators (111-113) connected in series to each other. Each of the series arm resonators (111-113) has an IDT electrode that is disposed on a piezoelectric substrate (50) and has a plurality of electrode fingers that are parallel to each other. When a region in which two or more electrode fingers having the same duty are continuously arranged is defined as an electrode finger region, the IDT electrode of each of the series arm resonators (111-113) is divided into a plurality of electrode finger regions having different duties D. When the plurality of electrode finger regions are compared, the larger the duty D, the smaller an electrode finger pitch that is the interval between the adjacent electrode fingers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03H 9/145 - Driving means, e.g. electrodes, coils for networks using surface acoustic waves
  • H03H 9/64 - Filters using surface acoustic waves
  • H03H 9/72 - Networks using surface acoustic waves

26.

ADSORBENT, ADSORPTION SHEET, SEPARATION MEMBRANE, ARTIFICIAL DIALYSIS EQUIPMENT, AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION

      
Application Number JP2024036998
Publication Number 2025/084353
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-17
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Okada, Naoki

Abstract

22 (M is a transition metal and X is a chalcogen atom other than oxygen).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 20/02 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material
  • A61K 33/24 - Heavy metalsCompounds thereof
  • A61M 1/36 - Other treatment of blood in a by-pass of the natural circulatory system, e.g. temperature adaptation, irradiation
  • A61P 7/00 - Drugs for disorders of the blood or the extracellular fluid
  • A61P 13/12 - Drugs for disorders of the urinary system of the kidneys
  • B01D 61/28 - Apparatus therefor
  • B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties

27.

ELASTIC WAVE FILTER DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ELASTIC WAVE FILTER DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024037058
Publication Number 2025/084368
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-17
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Iwamoto, Takashi

Abstract

Provided is a compact elastic wave filter device that allows improvement in resonance characteristics. This elastic wave filter device has a plurality of resonators, and comprises: a support member provided with a support substrate having a thickness in a first direction; a first piezoelectric layer provided on a main surface of the support member; a second piezoelectric layer provided on the main surface of the support member and provided at a position different from that of the first piezoelectric layer; and functional electrodes of resonators provided in the first piezoelectric layer and the second piezoelectric layer. The plurality of resonators include a first resonator in the first piezoelectric layer and a second resonator in the second piezoelectric layer. The first piezoelectric layer has a first piezoelectric film and a second piezoelectric film stacked on the first piezoelectric film. The first piezoelectric film and the second piezoelectric film have different polarization directions. The second piezoelectric layer has a smaller number of piezoelectric films than the first piezoelectric layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03H 9/17 - Constructional features of resonators consisting of piezoelectric or electrostrictive material having a single resonator

28.

CAPACITIVE SENSOR

      
Application Number JP2024029035
Publication Number 2025/083986
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-15
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Konno, Akira
  • Kato, Yoshitaka
  • Asano, Sho

Abstract

This capacitive sensor detects a force acting in at least one direction of a first direction, a second direction intersecting the first direction, and a third direction intersecting both the first direction and the second direction, on the basis of a change in capacitance of an electrode unit composed of a first comb tooth structure and a second comb tooth structure facing the first comb tooth structure. The capacitive sensor comprises: a first substrate layer (40) that has a thickness direction in the third direction, has a boss part (40A) for receiving a force acting in at least one direction, and bends and deforms on the basis of the force acting on the boss part (40A); a mass part (60) that has a thickness direction in the third direction, and has transmitted thereto the force acting in at least one direction from the boss part (40A); and a second substrate layer (30) that has a movable electrode having the first comb tooth structure and is displaced in association with the mass part (60), and a fixed electrode having the second comb tooth structure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01L 5/165 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring several components of force using variations in capacitance

29.

SUBSTRATE WITH BUILT-IN CAPACITOR

      
Application Number JP2024033439
Publication Number 2025/084069
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-19
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takahashi, Akitomo
  • Himeda, Koshi
  • Yamada, Shuhei

Abstract

This substrate 1 with a built-in capacitor includes: a core layer 10 that includes at least one core material 11, which has a cavity 11X, in the thickness direction; a capacitor element 20 that is built in the cavity 11X of the core material 11; and a through conductor 30 that is provided so as to penetrate the core layer 10 in the thickness direction. The through conductor 30 includes: a first through conductor 31 which is provided so as to penetrate the capacitor element 20 in the core layer 10, and so as to be electrically connected to a load 50 and a power supply 55; and a second through conductor 32 which is provided so as to penetrate the capacitor element 20 in the core layer 10 at a distance from the first through conductor 31, and so as to be electrically connected to the load 50 and the power supply 55. The first through conductor 31 is electrically connected to a first electrode 21 of the capacitor element 20. The second through conductor 32 is electrically connected to a second electrode 22 of the capacitor element 20, the second electrode 22 having a polarity that is different from the polarity of the first electrode 21.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 3/46 - Manufacturing multi-layer circuits

30.

GAS CONCENTRATION SENSING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024036482
Publication Number 2025/084242
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-11
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Tenpaku Masako

Abstract

A gas concentration sensing device (10) is provided with a gas balancer (31), a pump (32), a gas concentration sensor (34), and a plurality of second cylinders. The gas balancer (31) is provided with a first cylinder that is permeable to a component to be sensed that is gas, and impermeable to moisture. The gas balancer (31) is provided with a structure making it possible to bring the concentration of the component to be sensed that is gas to a balanced state, without allowing water to permeate between gas of an interior space of the first cylinder and moisture of the exterior. The pump (32) creates airflow in the interior space. The gas concentration sensor (34) senses the concentration of the component to be sensed that is in the gas. The plurality of second cylinders are each constituted of cylindrical walls that are gas- and moisture-impermeable. The plurality of second cylinders (34) are used to connect the interior space (110) of the first cylinder, the pump (32), and the gas concentration sensor (32), thereby constituting a circulating flow path (300) allowing for circulation of gas within the flow path. The pump (32) is arranged on the downstream side of the gas balancer (31) in the circulating flow path (300).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 1/22 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the gaseous state

31.

VOC ADSORBENT AND VOC ADSORPTION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024036510
Publication Number 2025/084249
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-11
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Morita, Hiroyuki
  • Torita, Takeshi
  • Kono, Takayuki

Abstract

abb (in the formula, M is at least one element selected from the group consisting of elements in groups 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, Q is at least one element (excluding O) selected from the group consisting of elements in groups 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16, a is greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 2, and b is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 20/02 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material
  • B01D 53/02 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography
  • B01J 20/06 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising oxides or hydroxides of metals not provided for in group
  • C01B 32/907 - OxycarbidesSulfocarbidesMixture of carbides

32.

PIEZOELECTRIC DEVICE AND FILTER

      
Application Number JP2024037057
Publication Number 2025/084367
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-17
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Omura, Masashi

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a piezoelectric device and a filter capable of suppressing unwanted waves near a resonance point. This piezoelectric device (1) comprises: a support member (10) provided with a support substrate (11); a piezoelectric layer (20) having thickness in a first direction (Z0), said piezoelectric layer (20) being provided on the main surface of the support member (10); and functional electrodes (31, 32) provided on main surfaces (20a, 20b) of the piezoelectric layer (20). The piezoelectric layer (10) has a first piezoelectric film (21), and a second piezoelectric film (22) laminated on the first piezoelectric film (21). A polarization direction (Z1) of the first piezoelectric film (21) and a polarization direction (Z2) of the second piezoelectric film (22) intersect each other. A displacement direction (W1) of the main wave of the first piezoelectric film (21) and a displacement direction (W2) of the main wave of the second piezoelectric film (22) are parallel to each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03H 9/17 - Constructional features of resonators consisting of piezoelectric or electrostrictive material having a single resonator
  • H03H 9/54 - Filters comprising resonators of piezoelectric or electrostrictive material

33.

PIEZOELECTRIC DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024037059
Publication Number 2025/084369
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-17
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Iwamoto, Takashi

Abstract

The present invention provides a piezoelectric device in which cracking of a piezoelectric layer is suppressed. This piezoelectric device is provided with: a support member that is provided with a support substrate; a piezoelectric layer that has a thickness in a first direction and is provided on a main surface of the support member; and a functional electrode that is provided on a main surface of the piezoelectric layer. The piezoelectric layer has a first piezoelectric film and a second piezoelectric film that is superposed on the first piezoelectric film. The first piezoelectric film and the second piezoelectric film are single crystals which are formed of the same material. The first piezoelectric film and the second piezoelectric film have different polarization directions. The first piezoelectric film and the second piezoelectric film have cleavage surfaces. At least one cleavage surface among the cleavage surfaces of the first piezoelectric film and at least one cleavage surface among the cleavage surfaces of the second piezoelectric film extend in intersecting directions when viewed in plan in the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03H 9/17 - Constructional features of resonators consisting of piezoelectric or electrostrictive material having a single resonator

34.

HYBRID POWER CONVERTERS, LATERAL DEVICES, VERTICAL DEVICES, MULTIPLE COPPER CLIPS, REPLICA DEVICES

      
Application Number US2024051727
Publication Number 2025/085603
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-17
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Giuliano, David
  • Kouassi, Kouassi Sebastien

Abstract

Disclosed embodiments may include systems, devices, processes, and methods for fabricating and packaging power converters on an integrated circuit. In some embodiments, a power converter device may be processed and packaged using a hybrid (co-packaged) approach. The power converter includes a first integrated circuit die with a plurality of first switches and a plurality of second switches. The power converter further includes a second integrated circuit die including a controller circuit that is electrically coupled to control switching of the plurality of first switches and the plurality of second switches. The power converter may include additional integrated circuit dies coupled to the controller circuit. The plurality of first switches and the plurality of second switches may each include vertical double-diffused metal-oxide semiconductor field effect transistors. The plurality of first switches and the plurality of second switches may each include lateral double-diffused metal-oxide semiconductor field effect transistors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H10D 62/10 - Shapes, relative sizes or dispositions of the regions of the semiconductor bodiesShapes of the semiconductor bodies
  • H10D 84/83 - Integrated devices formed in or on semiconductor substrates that comprise only semiconducting layers, e.g. on Si wafers or on GaAs-on-Si wafers characterised by the integration of at least one component covered by groups or , e.g. integration of IGFETs of only field-effect components of only insulated-gate FETs [IGFET]
  • H10D 30/64 - Double-diffused metal-oxide semiconductor [DMOS] FETs
  • H01L 21/762 - Dielectric regions
  • H10D 30/65 - Lateral DMOS [LDMOS] FETs
  • H10D 64/23 - Electrodes carrying the current to be rectified, amplified, oscillated or switched, e.g. sources, drains, anodes or cathodes

35.

FLOW MEASUREMENT DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2024077088
Publication Number 2025/078167
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-26
Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Gaikwad, Kiran
  • Funahashi, Shuichi
  • Minamikawa, Tadahiro
  • Fukutani, Tatsuya
  • Ide, Hiroaki

Abstract

The present invention relates to a flow measurement device for measuring wind or a fluid flow, comprising a heating element, a plurality of temperature sensor elements located at different positions and an evaluation unit for determining speed and/or direction of the wind or fluid flow from sensor signals of the temperature sensor elements, wherein the plurality of temperature sensor elements are arranged on a flat, sheet-like sensor carrier to form a substantially planar temperature sensor field around said heating element. The plurality of temperature sensor elements are associated to the same heating element to detect changes of the heat distribution from said heating element due to wind or fluid flow passing over the heating element and the temperature sensor field.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01P 5/12 - Measuring speed of fluids, e.g. of air streamMeasuring speed of bodies relative to fluids, e.g. of ship, of aircraft by measuring thermal variables using variation of resistance of a heated conductor
  • G01P 13/02 - Indicating direction only, e.g. by weather vane
  • G01P 13/00 - Indicating or recording presence or absence of movementIndicating or recording of direction of movement
  • G01F 1/68 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using thermal effects
  • G01F 1/69 - Structural arrangementsMounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow using a particular type of heating, cooling or sensing element of resistive type

36.

MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITOR

      
Application Number JP2024015505
Publication Number 2025/079281
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-19
Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Watanabe, Yukie
  • Muramatsu, Satoshi
  • Kuritani, Jun
  • Tominaga, Ken
  • Yasuda, Tatsunori

Abstract

The present invention provides a multilayer ceramic capacitor which makes it possible to determine the specs of the multilayer ceramic capacitor on the basis of a view in the lamination direction. A multilayer ceramic capacitor 10 according to the present invention comprises: a laminate having a first main surface and a second main surface that are opposite from each other in a lamination direction, a first lateral surface and a second lateral surface that are opposite from each other in a first direction which is orthogonal to the lamination direction, and a third lateral surface and a fourth lateral surface that are opposite from each other in a second direction which is orthogonal to the lamination direction and the first direction; a first external electrode disposed on the first lateral surface, the third lateral surface, the first main surface, and/or the second main surface; a second external electrode disposed on the second lateral surface, the third lateral surface, the first main surface, and/or the second main surface; a third external electrode disposed on the first lateral surface, the fourth lateral surface, the first main surface, and/or the second main surface; and a fourth external electrode disposed on the second lateral surface, the fourth lateral surface, the first main surface, and/or the second main surface. The first external electrode is provided with: a first thin film layer disposed on the first main surface and/or second main surface; a first underlayer plating layer disposed on the first lateral surface and the third lateral surface; and a first surface layer plating layer disposed on the first underlayer plating layer. The second external electrode is provided with: a second thin film layer disposed on the first main surface and/or the second main surface; a second underlayer plating layer disposed on the second lateral surface and the third lateral surface; and a second surface layer plating layer disposed on the second underlayer plating layer. The third external electrode is provided with: a third thin film layer disposed on the first main surface and/or the second main surface; a third underlayer plating layer disposed on the first lateral surface and the fourth lateral surface; and a third surface layer plating layer disposed on the third underlayer plating layer. The fourth external electrode is provided with: a fourth thin film layer disposed on the first main surface and/or the second main surface; a fourth underlayer plating layer disposed on the second lateral surface and the fourth lateral surface; and a fourth surface layer plating layer disposed on the fourth underlayer plating layer. When the first to fourth external electrodes which are disposed on the first main surface and/or the second main surface are formed in a rectangular shape, and a first region is defined as a corner part side and a second region is defined as a center part side as divided by a straight line that, of the four vertices, connects vertices so as to divide the first to fourth external electrodes into two sides which are a corner part side and a center part side of the laminate, the area of the second region is less than the area of the first region, and at least one protrusion that protrudes toward the center of the laminate is disposed in the second region of at least one external electrode among the first to fourth external electrodes which are disposed on the first main surface and/or the second main surface.

IPC Classes  ?

37.

INDUCTOR COMPONENT

      
Application Number JP2024023190
Publication Number 2025/079300
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-26
Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kunimori Keisuke

Abstract

In the present invention, an inductor component comprises an element, a first interlayer insulation layer (31), an inter-wiring insulation layer (32), and inductor wiring. The element has a first main surface. The first interlayer insulation layer (31) extends parallel to the first main surface within the element. The first interlayer insulation layer (31) assumes a flat-plate form. The inter-wiring insulation layer (32) extends from the first interlayer insulation layer in a first positive direction that is orthogonal to the first main surface. The inductor wiring has a portion adjacent to the inter-wiring insulation layer (32) in a direction parallel to the first main surface, and extends parallel to the first main surface on the first positive direction side with respect to the first interlayer insulating layer (31). The inductor wiring assumes a linear form. The first interlayer insulation layer (31) includes an insulating synthetic resin (SR) and a plurality of fillers (FL) dispersed in the synthetic resin (SR).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 17/04 - Fixed inductances of the signal type with magnetic core
  • H01F 17/00 - Fixed inductances of the signal type
  • H01F 27/32 - Insulating of coils, windings, or parts thereof

38.

FINGER-WORN DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024023779
Publication Number 2025/079302
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-01
Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Shimuta Toru

Abstract

This finger-worn device comprises an annular structure configured to be worn on a finger. A first light source and a second light source held by the annular structure emit light of mutually different wavelengths to a space surrounded by the annular structure. A light receiver held by the annular structure receives light which is emitted from the first light source and the second light source and then reflected or scattered. A control unit performs control to cause the first light source and the second light source to emit light intermittently, and determines whether or not the annular structure is worn on a finger on the basis of light reception levels measured by the light receiver. The distance from the light receiver to the second light source is longer than the distance from the light receiver to the first light source. The control unit performs worn state determination processing for determining that the annular structure is worn on a finger if a first light reception level measured by the light receiver when the first light source is caused to emit light is greater than a first threshold value and a second light reception level measured by the light receiver when the second light source is caused to emit light is greater than a second threshold value. The control unit further performs biological information measurement processing for obtaining biological information on the basis of at least one of the first light reception level and the second light reception level.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/02 - Detecting, measuring or recording for evaluating the cardiovascular system, e.g. pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow
  • A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb

39.

ANTENNA SUBSTRATE, ANTENNA MODULE, AND COMMUNICATION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024024637
Publication Number 2025/079309
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-08
Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Izawa, Masahiro
  • Nomiyama, Kaneo

Abstract

Provided are: an antenna substrate with which it is possible to improve antenna characteristics for radio waves having different polarization directions while suppressing the deterioration of antenna characteristics for a radio wave along a target polarization direction; an antenna module; and a communication device. An antenna substrate (1) is provided with a radiation electrode (3) on a main surface (2a) of a dielectric substrate (2). The radiation electrode (3) has a first portion (31) and a second portion (32) that are separated in a first direction (X) within the main surface (2a), and a connection portion (33) that is located between the first portion (31) and the second portion (32) in the first direction (X) and connects the first and second portions. The first portion (31) has a first end (3a) located on the opposite side from the connection portion (33) and crossing the first direction (X) within the main surface (2a). The second portion (32) has a second end (3b) located on the opposite side from the connection portion (33) and crossing the first direction (X) within the main surface (2a). At least a section of the connection portion (33) extends in a second direction (D) that crosses all of the first direction (X), the first end (3a), and the second end (3b) within the main surface (2a).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 13/08 - Radiating ends of two-conductor microwave transmission lines, e.g. of coaxial lines, of microstrip lines
  • H01Q 1/38 - Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella formed by a conductive layer on an insulating support
  • H01Q 21/08 - Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart the units being spaced along, or adjacent to, a rectilinear path

40.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOUSING

      
Application Number JP2024034757
Publication Number 2025/079444
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-27
Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kawasaki Toshihiro

Abstract

An electronic device housing (10) comprises a base member (20) and a cover member (40). The base member (20), at least an upper portion of which is opened, comprises a bottom plate (200) and a pair of side plates (210, 220) erected from the main surface of the bottom plate (200). An electronic component is accommodated in an internal space surrounded by the bottom plate (200) and the pair of side plates (210, 220). The cover member (40) comprises a top plate (400) and a pair of side plates (410, 420) erected from the main surface of the top plate (400), and covers the opening of the base member (20) and an upper portion of the electronic component. The side plates (210, 220) comprise flat plate members (31, 32), respectively, on the outer surfaces thereof with the side plates (210, 220) and the respective flat plate members being disposed in order from the inner side of the base member (30) so as to form recesses (211, 221) that open to tip end portions (T210, T220) on the sides opposite the end portions connected to the bottom plate (200). The flat plate members (31, 32) have grooves (312, 322) that communicate with the recesses (211, 221) and are exposed on the outer surfaces of the flat plate members (31, 32). The cover member (40) comprises protrusions (419, 429) that protrude from the outer surfaces of the side plates (410, 420). The side plates (410, 420) are respectively disposed in the recesses (211, 221), and the protrusions (419, 429) are respectively disposed in the grooves (312, 322).

IPC Classes  ?

41.

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

      
Application Number JP2024035796
Publication Number 2025/079557
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-07
Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Numoto, Tatsuhiro
  • Yabuhara, Yuki
  • Matsumoto, Ryuichi
  • Naito, Akihito

Abstract

An electronic apparatus 1A comprises a circuit board 20 on which a first electronic component 11 and a second electronic component 12 are mounted, a first heat diffusion device 61 that is in contact with the first electronic component 11 via a first connection part 31, and a second heat diffusion device 62 that is in contact with the second electronic component 12 via a second connection part 32. When viewed from the thickness direction Z of the circuit board 20, the first heat diffusion device 61 and the second heat diffusion device 62 have mutually overlapping areas. The circuit board 20 is positioned between the first heat diffusion device 61 and the second heat diffusion device 62 in the thickness direction Z.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 23/427 - Cooling by change of state, e.g. use of heat pipes
  • F28D 15/02 - Heat-exchange apparatus with the intermediate heat-transfer medium in closed tubes passing into or through the conduit walls in which the medium condenses and evaporates, e.g. heat-pipes
  • F28D 15/04 - Heat-exchange apparatus with the intermediate heat-transfer medium in closed tubes passing into or through the conduit walls in which the medium condenses and evaporates, e.g. heat-pipes with tubes having a capillary structure
  • H01L 23/36 - Selection of materials, or shaping, to facilitate cooling or heating, e.g. heat sinks
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

42.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2024023704
Publication Number 2025/079301
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-01
Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner
  • MEDIASEEK, INC. (Japan)
  • MURATA MANUFACTURING CO.,LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nishio Naoki
  • Hirai Yuki
  • Kunimatsu Hiroshi
  • Nihei Yuji

Abstract

An information processing device 1 comprises: an acquisition unit 131 that acquires brain wave information representing brain waves of a target user whose brain waves are to be detected, the brain waves being from when a stimulus was applied to the target user; an identification unit 132 that identifies, by analyzing the brain waves of the target user represented by the brain wave information, a feature amount for each of a plurality of features of the brain waves; an evaluation unit 133 that evaluates the cognitive function of the target user by comparing the feature amount identified for each of the plurality of features identified by the identification unit 132 with a reference feature amount serving as a reference for each of the plurality of features; and an output unit 134 that outputs the result of the evaluation of the cognitive function by the evaluation unit 133.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/38 - Acoustic or auditory stimuli
  • A61B 5/378 - Visual stimuli
  • A61B 10/00 - Instruments for taking body samples for diagnostic purposesOther methods or instruments for diagnosis, e.g. for vaccination diagnosis, sex determination or ovulation-period determinationThroat striking implements

43.

MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITOR

      
Application Number JP2024015502
Publication Number 2025/074675
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-19
Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Watanabe, Yukie
  • Muramatsu, Satoshi
  • Kuritani, Jun
  • Tominaga, Ken
  • Yasuda, Tatsunori

Abstract

The objective of the present invention is to provide a multilayer ceramic capacitor that enables the specifications, etc., of the multilayer ceramic capacitor to be determined on the basis of a view in the stacking direction. A multilayer ceramic capacitor 10 according to the present invention comprises: a multilayer body having a first main surface and a second main surface facing one other in the stacking direction, a first side surface and a second side surface facing one other in a first direction orthogonal to the stacking direction, and a third side surface and a fourth side surface facing one other in a second direction orthogonal to the stacking direction and the first direction; a first external electrode disposed on the first side surface, the third side surface, and the first main surface and/or the second main surface; a second external electrode disposed on the second side surface, the third side surface, and the first main surface and/or the second main surface; a third external electrode disposed on the first side surface, the fourth side surface, and the first main surface and/or the second main surface; and a fourth external electrode disposed on the second side surface, the fourth side surface, and the first main surface and/or the second main surface. The multilayer ceramic capacitor 10 is characterized in that, when viewed in the stacking direction, if points of intersection where the first external electrode to the fourth external electrode disposed on the first main surface and/or the second main surface each intersect the stacked body are joined together, thereby forming straight lines joined such that the first external electrode to the fourth side surface are divided in two on a corner portion side and a central portion side of the stacked body, and the parts on the corner portion sides of the straight lines are defined as first regions and the parts on the central portion sides are defined as second regions, the surface area of the second regions is greater than the surface area of the first regions.

IPC Classes  ?

44.

MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITOR

      
Application Number JP2024015504
Publication Number 2025/074677
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-19
Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Watanabe, Yukie
  • Muramatsu, Satoshi
  • Kuritani, Jun
  • Tominaga, Ken
  • Yasuda, Tatsunori

Abstract

Provided is a multilayer ceramic capacitor which enables the determination of specifications or the like of the multilayer ceramic capacitor on the basis of a lamination-direction view. A multilayer ceramic capacitor 10 according to the present invention comprises: a laminate having a first main surface and a second main surface facing each other in a lamination direction, a first side surface and a second side surface facing each other in a first direction orthogonal to the lamination direction, and a third side surface and a fourth side surface facing each other in a second direction orthogonal to the lamination direction and the first direction; a first external electrode disposed on the first side surface, on the third side surface, on the first main surface, and/or on the second main surface; a second external electrode disposed on the second side surface, on the third side surface, on the first main surface, and/or on the second main surface; a third external electrode disposed on the first side surface, on the fourth side surface, on the first main surface, and/or on the second main surface; and a fourth external electrode disposed on the second side surface, on the fourth side surface, on the first main surface, and/or on the second main surface. The multilayer ceramic capacitor is characterized in that, in a lamination-direction view of the first external electrode to the fourth external electrode disposed on the first main surface and/or on the second main surface, when a straight line parallel to the first direction and the second direction is drawn from an intersection where the first external electrode to the fourth external electrode and the laminate intersect with each other, one or more convex parts are arranged outside the range of the region surrounded by the straight line in at least one external electrode among the first external electrode to the fourth external electrode, so as to protrude outward from an end edge part positioned on the center side of the laminate.

IPC Classes  ?

45.

BATTERY PACK

      
Application Number JP2024023488
Publication Number 2025/074698
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-28
Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Bannai, Yoshiyuki

Abstract

Provided is a battery pack which has achieved further mechanical strength of an accommodation body for accommodating a heat absorbing agent and which has achieved further reduction in deformation of the accommodation body when accommodating therein the heat absorbing agent and deformation of the accommodation body due to vibration and impact during normal use of the battery pack. A battery pack 1 according to the present disclosure comprises: a plurality of batteries 10; and a heat absorbing member 20 that includes a heat absorbing agent 21 and an accommodation body 22 for accommodating the heat absorbing agent 21. The heat absorbing member 20 is disposed at a position adjacent to the batteries 10. The accommodation body 22 has a plurality of accommodation portions AP that are each formed in a triangular prism shape and accommodate the heat absorbing agent 21 therein. Vertex portions PP of the triangular prism-shaped accommodation portions AP are arranged at positions adjacent to each other. Two surfaces constituting each of the vertex portions PP are not adjacent to the batteries 10.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
  • H01M 10/643 - Cylindrical cells
  • H01M 10/659 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells by heat storage or buffering, e.g. heat capacity or liquid-solid phase changes or transition
  • H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
  • H01M 50/289 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs
  • H01M 50/291 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by their shape
  • H01M 50/293 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by the material

46.

POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL AND SECONDARY BATTERY

      
Application Number JP2024027860
Publication Number 2025/074728
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-05
Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Hasegawa, Kei

Abstract

d1-a-b-cabc2effBeffeff 2BB equals 6.46×10-3-6.87×10-3 (J·K)/(g·T).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
  • C01G 53/00 - Compounds of nickel

47.

CIRCUIT BOARD AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024028723
Publication Number 2025/074738
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-09
Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Yazaki, Hirokazu

Abstract

This circuit board includes: a power supply circuit; a signal line and a ground line each connected to the power supply circuit; a capacitor connected between the signal line and the ground line; and an RFID module. The RFID module includes: a first terminal and a second terminal which are respectively connected to both ends of the capacitor; an RFIC which is connected to each of the first terminal and the second terminal, and detects a capacitance value or resistance value of the capacitor; and antennas which receive radio waves of wireless communication from a reader, and transmit the detected capacitance value or resistance value to the reader.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/00 - Arrangements for testing electric propertiesArrangements for locating electric faultsArrangements for electrical testing characterised by what is being tested not provided for elsewhere

48.

MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITOR

      
Application Number JP2024015501
Publication Number 2025/074674
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-19
Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Watanabe, Yukie
  • Muramatsu, Satoshi
  • Kuritani, Jun
  • Tominaga, Ken
  • Yasuda, Tatsunori

Abstract

Provided is a multilayer ceramic capacitor of which the specifications or the like can be identified on the basis of a lamination direction view. A multilayer ceramic capacitor 10 according to the present invention is characterized by comprising a laminate having a first main surface and a second main surface facing each other in a lamination direction, a first side surface and a second side surface facing each other in a first direction orthogonal to the lamination direction, and a third side surface and a fourth side surface facing each other in a second direction orthogonal to the lamination direction and the first direction, a first external electrode disposed on the first side surface, the third side surface, and the first main surface and/or the second main surface, a second external electrode disposed on the second side surface, the third side surface, and the first main surface and/or the second main surface, a third external electrode disposed on the first side surface, the fourth side surface, and the first main surface and/or the second main surface, and a fourth external electrode disposed on the second side surface, the fourth side surface, and the first main surface and/or the second main surface, wherein: the first external electrode includes a first thin film layer disposed on the first main surface and/or the second main surface, a first lower layer plating layer disposed on the first side surface and the third side surface, and a first upper layer plating layer disposed on the first lower layer plating layer; the second external electrode includes a second thin film layer disposed on the first main surface and/or the second main surface, a second lower layer plating layer disposed on the second side surface and the third side surface, and a second upper layer plating layer disposed on the second lower layer plating layer; the third external electrode includes a third thin film layer disposed on the first main surface and/or the second main surface, a third lower layer plating layer disposed on the first side surface and the fourth side surface, and a third upper layer plating layer disposed on the third lower layer plating layer; the fourth external electrode includes a fourth thin film layer disposed on the first main surface and/or the second main surface, a fourth lower layer plating layer disposed on the second side surface and the fourth side surface, and a fourth upper layer plating layer disposed on the fourth lower layer plating layer; and, among the first external electrode to the fourth external electrode disposed on the first main surface and/or the second main surface, at least one external electrode has a penetration part penetrating in the lamination direction, the penetration part being provided in a region of the first external electrode to the fourth external electrode that is surrounded by straight lines parallel to the first direction and the second direction drawn from points of intersection of the first external electrode to the fourth external electrode and the laminate.

IPC Classes  ?

49.

MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITOR

      
Application Number JP2024015503
Publication Number 2025/074676
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-19
Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Watanabe, Yukie
  • Muramatsu, Satoshi
  • Kuritani, Jun
  • Tominaga, Ken
  • Yasuda, Tatsunori

Abstract

The objective of the present invention is to provide a multilayer ceramic capacitor that enables the specifications, etc., of the multilayer ceramic capacitor to be determined on the basis of a view in the stacking direction. A multilayer ceramic capacitor 10 according to the present invention comprises: a multilayer body having a first main surface and a second main surface facing one other in the stacking direction, a first side surface and a second side surface facing one other in a first direction orthogonal to the stacking direction, and a third side surface and a fourth side surface facing one other in a second direction orthogonal to the stacking direction and the first direction; a first external electrode disposed on the first side surface, the third side surface, and the first main surface and/or the second main surface; a second external electrode disposed on the second side surface, the third side surface, and the first main surface and/or the second main surface; a third external electrode disposed on the first side surface, the fourth side surface, and the first main surface and/or the second main surface; and a fourth external electrode disposed on the second side surface, the fourth side surface, and the first main surface and/or the second main surface. The multilayer ceramic capacitor 10 is characterized in that, in the first external electrode to the fourth external electrode disposed on the first main surface and/or the second main surface, when viewed in the stacking direction, if straight lines parallel to the first direction and the second direction are drawn from points of intersection where the first external electrode to the fourth external electrode intersect the multilayer body, at least one recessed portion is disposed so as to project inward from an edge portion positioned on the central side of the multilayer body and inward from an outer edge of the range of a region surrounded by the straight lines in at least one of the first external electrode to the fourth external electrode.

IPC Classes  ?

50.

SECONDARY BATTERY NEGATIVE ELECTRODE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SECONDARY BATTERY NEGATIVE ELECTRODE

      
Application Number JP2024020744
Publication Number 2025/074689
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-06
Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takao, Masakazu
  • Si, Qin

Abstract

One embodiment of the present disclosure provides a secondary battery negative electrode comprising a negative electrode material layer that contains Si and a dopant, wherein the negative electrode material layer contains a surface region and an interior region having different dopant concentrations from each other and the dopant concentration in the surface region is higher than the dopant concentration in the interior region.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/134 - Electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
  • H01M 4/1395 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
  • H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys

51.

INDUCTOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING INDUCTOR

      
Application Number JP2024023490
Publication Number 2025/074699
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-28
Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Nomiya, Masato

Abstract

Provided are an inductor having higher strength in an element body constituting a magnetic body, and a method for manufacturing the inductor. An inductor 1 according to the present disclosure comprises: an element body 10 that contains powder bodies MP1, MP2 and a resin, the element body 10 having a coil built in; and an external electrode E that is formed in the element body 10 and is electrically connected to the coil. The element body 10 is provided with: a first element body part 10a having the coil built in, the first element body part 10a having a first linear expansion coefficient; and a second element body part 10b that is provided to a first main surface facing the lower surface of the coil in the first element body part 10a and/or a second main surface facing the first main surface, the second element body part 10b having a second linear expansion coefficient lower than the first linear expansion coefficient.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 17/04 - Fixed inductances of the signal type with magnetic core
  • H01F 17/00 - Fixed inductances of the signal type
  • H01F 27/255 - Magnetic cores made from particles
  • H01F 27/29 - TerminalsTapping arrangements
  • H01F 41/04 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing or assembling magnets, inductances or transformersApparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing materials characterised by their magnetic properties for manufacturing cores, coils or magnets for manufacturing coils

52.

MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITOR

      
Application Number JP2024026664
Publication Number 2025/074719
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-25
Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kobayashi Toshihiko
  • Koga Seiji

Abstract

Provided is a multilayer ceramic capacitor that, while being provided with a laminate of a prescribed size, has formed thereon a flat external electrode having no bulges in a central part. In a multilayer ceramic capacitor 1, the dimensions of a laminate 10 are 0.8 mm or greater in a lamination direction T, 0.8 mm or greater in a width direction W, and 1.6 mm or greater in a length direction L. An external electrode 16 contains Cu, the thickness of the external electrode 16 on a principal surface 11 being 15 μm or less, and the angle formed between the principal surface 11 and the surface of a peripheral edge part E of the external electrode 16 being 39.1 degrees or less. The ratio b/a of the maximum thickness b of the external electrode 16 when viewing a cross-section defined in the lamination direction T and the width direction W at the center in the width direction W of the multilayer ceramic capacitor 1, and the length-direction distance a from a terminal of any internal electrode layers positioned at the two ends in the lamination direction T to the surface of the external electrode when viewing a cross-section defined in the lamination direction T and the length direction L at a position where a side-surface portion of an internal electrode exposed to an end surface 13 is exposed, is 2.8 or lower.

IPC Classes  ?

53.

HUMAN BODY TRACKING DEVICE AND HUMAN BODY TRACKING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024026863
Publication Number 2025/074720
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-26
Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Asano, Kosei
  • Kinoshita, Takahiro

Abstract

The present invention realizes a human body tracking device and a human body tracking method where the accuracy of tracking a human body can be improved. The present invention comprises: a transmission/reception unit (1) that receives reflected waves of transmitted radio waves; and a processing unit (2) that estimates the position of a human body on the basis of an IF signal output from the transmission/reception unit (1). The processing unit (2) comprises: a first detection unit (21) that detects, as first coordinates, the coordinates of a moving object; a second detection unit (22) that detects, as second coordinates, at least the coordinates of a stationary human body; and a tracking processing unit (23) that tracks the human body on the basis of the first coordinates and the second coordinates.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/72 - Radar-tracking systemsAnalogous systems for two-dimensional tracking, e.g. combination of angle and range tracking, track-while-scan radar
  • G01S 13/34 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of continuous waves, whether amplitude-, frequency-, or phase-modulated, or unmodulated using transmission of continuous, frequency-modulated waves while heterodyning the received signal, or a signal derived therefrom, with a locally-generated signal related to the contemporaneously transmitted signal
  • G01S 13/52 - Discriminating between fixed and moving objects or between objects moving at different speeds

54.

POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL, POSITIVE ELECTRODE, AND SECONDARY BATTERY

      
Application Number JP2024027195
Publication Number 2025/074723
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-30
Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Takase, Kentaro

Abstract

1-α-β-γαβγ21-a-b-cabc22, where: X is at least one element selected from Be, Al, and Ge, and Y is at least one element selected from Ti, Cr, V, and W; and 0.04

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
  • H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids

55.

MULTILAYERED SUBSTRATE

      
Application Number JP2024031851
Publication Number 2025/074806
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-05
Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Matsuda, Kenji

Abstract

The objective of the present invention is to reduce AC resistance. In a multilayer substrate (100), a plurality of ground electrodes (41-44) are spaced apart from each other in the thickness direction (D1) of a laminated substrate (1) and adjacent to a plurality of signal lines (21-24) in the width direction of the plurality of signal lines (21-24). In a first transmission line region in which the maximum line width of the plurality of signal lines (21-24) is smallest, the plurality of signal lines (21-24) do not overlap any of the plurality of ground electrodes (41-44) in the thickness direction (D1) of the laminated substrate (1). In a second transmission line region (102) in which the maximum line width of the plurality of signal lines (21-24) is greatest, one ground electrode (41) among the plurality of ground electrodes (41-44) overlaps the signal lines (22-24) other than the signal line (21) adjacent to the one ground electrode (41) among the plurality of signal lines (21-24).

IPC Classes  ?

56.

POWER AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT, AND TRANSMISSION CIRCUIT AND COMMUNICATION DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH SAME

      
Application Number JP2024032311
Publication Number 2025/074819
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-10
Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tahara, Kenji
  • Yamamoto, Kae

Abstract

This power amplifier circuit includes an input terminal, amplifiers (141, 142A-142C), phase shifters (143A, 143B, 155), a conversion circuit, and an output terminal. The conversion circuit converts a pair of balanced lines into an unbalanced line. The output terminal is connected to the unbalanced line. The conversion circuit includes balanced terminals (TB1, TB2) respectively connected to the pair of balanced lines. The phase shifter (143A) is connected between the output of the amplifier (141) and the output of the amplifier (142A). The phase shifter (143B) is connected between the output of the amplifier (142B) and the output of the amplifier (142C). The phase shifter (155) is connected between the output of the amplifier (142A) and the balanced terminal (TB1). The output of the amplifier (142B) is connected to the balanced terminal (TB2). The driving state of the amplifiers (142A-142C) is switched according to the power level of an input signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03F 1/02 - Modifications of amplifiers to raise the efficiency, e.g. gliding Class A stages, use of an auxiliary oscillation
  • H03F 3/24 - Power amplifiers, e.g. Class B amplifiers, Class C amplifiers of transmitter output stages

57.

COIL COMPONENT, ELECTRONIC COMPONENT INCLUDING COIL COMPONENT, SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENT, AND SUBSTRATE

      
Application Number JP2024015768
Publication Number 2025/069529
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-22
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yoshioka, Yoshimasa
  • Toyoshima, Kenji
  • Yamauchi, Kouji

Abstract

A coil component according to the present invention comprises: an element body that includes a magnetic layer; and a first coil wiring that is provided inside the element body. The magnetic layer includes a resin, a first metal magnetic powder, a first iron oxide magnetic powder, and voids. The average particle diameter of the first metal magnetic powder is greater than the average particle diameter of the first iron oxide magnetic powder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 17/04 - Fixed inductances of the signal type with magnetic core
  • H01F 1/14 - Magnets or magnetic bodies characterised by the magnetic materials thereforSelection of materials for their magnetic properties of inorganic materials characterised by their coercivity of soft-magnetic materials metals or alloys
  • H01F 1/24 - Magnets or magnetic bodies characterised by the magnetic materials thereforSelection of materials for their magnetic properties of inorganic materials characterised by their coercivity of soft-magnetic materials metals or alloys in the form of particles, e.g. powder pressed, sintered, or bound together the particles being insulated
  • H01F 1/153 - Amorphous metallic alloys, e.g. glassy metals
  • H01F 17/00 - Fixed inductances of the signal type

58.

BUBBLE GENERATION DEVICE AND BUBBLE GENERATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024017412
Publication Number 2025/069538
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-10
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Mikami, Shigeyuki
  • Tabuchi, Katsuhiro
  • Fujimoto, Katsumi

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a bubble generation device and a bubble generation system that are capable of selectively generating microbubbles or ultra-fine bubbles, using a single device. A bubble generation device (1) is attached to a liquid tank (10) and generates fine bubbles in a liquid within the liquid tank (10). The bubble generation device (1) is provided with a vibration plate (2), a vibration body (3), and a piezoelectric element (4). The vibration body (3) has, as a vibration mode to vibrate the vibration plate (2): a first vibration mode in which a ventilation pressure or a ventilation amount of a gas which passes through the vibration plate (2) is set to a first value, and when the vibration plate is vibrated at a first resonance frequency, the displacement direction of the vibration plate (2) and the displacement direction of the vibration body (3) have the same phase; and a second vibration mode in which the ventilation pressure or the ventilation amount of the gas which passes through the vibration plate (2) is set to a second value, and when the vibration plate (2) is vibrated at a second resonance frequency, the displacement direction of the vibration plate (2) and the displacement direction of the vibration body (3) have opposite phases.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01F 23/2375 - Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids characterised by the physical or chemical properties of gases or vapours introduced in the liquid media for obtaining fine bubbles, i.e. bubbles with a size below 100 µm for obtaining bubbles with a size below 1 µm
  • B01F 25/30 - Injector mixers
  • B01F 31/80 - Mixing by means of high-frequency vibrations above one kHz, e.g. ultrasonic vibrations
  • B01F 35/221 - Control or regulation of operational parameters, e.g. level of material in the mixer, temperature or pressure
  • B01F 35/222 - Control or regulation of the operation of the driving system, e.g. torque, speed or power of motorsControl or regulation of the position of mixing devices or elements
  • B06B 1/06 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with piezoelectric effect or with electrostriction
  • H04R 17/10 - Resonant transducers, i.e. adapted to produce maximum output at a predetermined frequency

59.

BUBBLE FORMATION DEVICE AND BUBBLE FORMATION METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024019529
Publication Number 2025/069563
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-28
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner
  • MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • KAGOSHIMA UNIVERSITY (Japan)
Inventor
  • Goshima Takashi
  • Mikami Shigeyuki

Abstract

A bubble formation device includes a first porous body (11) and a second porous body (12). The first porous body (11) has an array of first through-holes (11a). Gas is injected from ends of the first through-holes (11a) at a first surface (S1) to generate fine bubbles (B) at ends thereof at a second surface (S2) that is in contact with a liquid (L). The second porous body (12) has an array of second through-holes (12a) through which the fine bubbles (B) and the liquid (L) can pass, and is disposed in the liquid (L) so as to deform the fine bubbles (B) growing from the ends of the first through-holes (11a) at the first surface (S1). The second porous body (12) is disposed with a gap (E), through which the fine bubbles (B) and the liquid (L) can pass, with respect to the first porous body (11) such that the direction of the second through-holes (12a) is the same as that of the first through-holes (11a).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01F 25/452 - Mixers in which the materials to be mixed are pressed together through orifices or interstitial spaces, e.g. between beads characterised by elements provided with orifices or interstitial spaces
  • B01F 23/2373 - Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids characterised by the physical or chemical properties of gases or vapours introduced in the liquid media for obtaining fine bubbles, i.e. bubbles with a size below 100 µm
  • B01F 25/30 - Injector mixers
  • B01F 35/71 - Feed mechanisms

60.

DISTANCE MEASURING SENSOR

      
Application Number JP2024022632
Publication Number 2025/069604
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-21
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kato Takatoshi
  • Watanabe Hiroshi
  • Inoue Koichi

Abstract

[Abstract] This distance measuring sensor includes at least one first optical element that performs one of a light emitting operation and a light receiving operation, and a plurality of second optical elements that perform the other operation. A control unit controls the light receiving and emitting operations of the first optical element and the plurality of second optical elements. The plurality of second optical elements are arranged along an imaginary first straight line that passes through the first optical element, and the first optical element has directivity in the direction of a distance measurement axis orthogonal to the first straight line. Each of the plurality of second optical elements has a directivity that is wider than the directivity of the first optical element, the directivity being inclined toward the distance measurement axis. The control unit operates the first optical element and the plurality of second optical elements, and acquires measured light reception levels due to each of the plurality of second optical elements as light reception level measurement values due to the second optical elements. The distribution of the light reception level measurement values is obtained from the light reception level measurement values due to each of the plurality of second optical elements and the position of each of the plurality of second optical elements, and a measurement value of the distance to an object is obtained from the distribution of the light reception level measurement values.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 3/06 - Use of electric means to obtain final indication
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements

61.

MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITOR

      
Application Number JP2024023833
Publication Number 2025/069627
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-01
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Yoshida Hiroyasu

Abstract

Provided is a multilayer ceramic capacitor in which sufficient mechanical strength is ensured. A multilayer ceramic capacitor 1 comprises: a laminate 3 that has an effective part 10 and an ineffective part 12; a side margin part 16; a first terminal electrode 51; and a second terminal electrode 52. The side margin part 16 includes a first segregated substance 133 which contains silicon as a main component and has a long diameter of 10-50 nm and second segregated substances 135 which contain silicon as a main component and have a long diameter of not less than 1 μm. The plurality of second segregated substances 135 are present in the cross section.

IPC Classes  ?

62.

CAPACITOR ELEMENT

      
Application Number JP2024026616
Publication Number 2025/069676
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-25
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sakai, Takaaki
  • Furukawa, Takeshi

Abstract

maxminmin of the center-to-center distance between the through conductors 40.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 9/012 - Terminals specially adapted for solid capacitors
  • H01G 9/08 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 9/048 - Electrodes characterised by their structure

63.

POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL, POSITIVE ELECTRODE, SECONDARY BATTERY, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL

      
Application Number JP2024027363
Publication Number 2025/069704
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-31
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ito, Daisuke
  • Ikeda, Yasuhiro

Abstract

Provided is a positive electrode active material, a positive electrode, or a secondary battery having high charging load characteristics. This positive electrode active material contains a lithium composite oxide having a layered rock salt-type structure. The lithium composite oxide contains: lithium; a metal element containing at least one among cobalt and nickel; and potassium. The ratio of the substance amount of the potassium contained in the lithium composite oxide to the substance amount of the metal element contained in the lithium composite oxide is 0.0005-0.03. In the lithium composite oxide, the potassium is distributed so as to extend in a direction intersecting with the <001> direction of the layered rock salt-type structure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy

64.

SOLID-STATE BATTERY

      
Application Number JP2024028628
Publication Number 2025/069738
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-09
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Takano, Ryohei

Abstract

The present invention provides a solid-state battery that is sufficiently exceptional in terms of low temperature densification characteristics and moisture resistance. The present invention relates to a solid-state battery having an exterior part and an insulation part, wherein at least one of the exterior part and the insulation part contains lithium (Li), magnesium (Mg), at least one element (M) selected from the group consisting of group 4 and group 5 elements, and an oxide ceramic that contains bismuth (Bi).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/117 - Inorganic material
  • C01G 23/00 - Compounds of titanium
  • C01G 29/00 - Compounds of bismuth
  • C04B 35/462 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on oxides based on titanium oxides or titanates based on titanates
  • H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
  • H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials
  • H01M 50/11 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure having a chip structure, e.g. micro-sized batteries integrated on chips
  • H01M 50/138 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings adapted for specific cells, e.g. electrochemical cells operating at high temperature
  • H01M 50/141 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings for protecting against damage caused by external factors for protecting against humidity

65.

ANTENNA MODULE AND COMMUNICATION APPARATUS EQUIPPED WITH SAME

      
Application Number JP2024029055
Publication Number 2025/069764
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-15
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Minamitani, Natsumi

Abstract

An antenna module (100) comprises a dielectric substrate (130), a planar radiation element (121), a ground electrode (GND), a power supply wire (140), and an auxiliary electrode (150). The dielectric substrate (130) has main surfaces (131, 132) which are opposite from each other. The ground electrode (GND) is disposed further to the main surface (132) side than the radiation element (121) and is opposite from the radiation element (121). The power supply wire (140) carries a high frequency signal to a feeding point (SP1) of the radiation element (121). The auxiliary electrode (150) is connected to the power supply wire (140) and disposed between the radiation element (121) and the ground electrode (GND). The feeding point (SP1) is disposed at a position which is offset from the center of the radiation element (121) in a first direction. When seen in plan view from the normal direction of the dielectric substrate (130), the auxiliary electrode (150) protrudes from the radiation element (121) toward the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 13/08 - Radiating ends of two-conductor microwave transmission lines, e.g. of coaxial lines, of microstrip lines
  • H01Q 15/02 - Refracting or diffracting devices, e.g. lens, prism

66.

FILTER MEDIUM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING OBJECT FILTERED OUT

      
Application Number JP2024030872
Publication Number 2025/069898
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-29
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Banju, Masaru
  • Kondo, Takashi
  • Yokota, Shusuke

Abstract

A filter medium according to the present disclosure comprises a film part which has a first main surface and a second main surface that is on the reverse side from the first main surface and through which a liquid containing an object to be filtered out is passed from the first main surface side and filtered. The film part has: a filter base part that defines a plurality of through-holes piercing from the first main surface to the second main surface; and one or more recesses provided to some of a portion surrounding each of the plurality of through-holes, on the first main surface side of the filter base part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 69/00 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor
  • B01D 39/16 - Other self-supporting filtering material of organic material, e.g. synthetic fibres
  • B01D 71/06 - Organic material

67.

DC-DC CONVERTER AND SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024031320
Publication Number 2025/069933
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-30
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nishiyama Takayoshi
  • Yokawa Takuji
  • Shiji Hajime
  • Moromizato Eito

Abstract

A DC-DC converter (21) comprises a first switching element (S1), a second switching element (S2), an LC series resonant circuit (LC), a conductor, a first winding (LT21) and a second winding (LT22) that are magnetically coupled to each other in a positive manner, a first rectifying element (D1), and a second rectifying element (D2). The LC series resonant circuit is connected to the conductor. The conductor is connected to the first winding and the first rectifying element. The first winding is connected to the second winding. The second winding is connected to the second switching element and the second rectifying element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 3/155 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output without intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 3/28 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC

68.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024031449
Publication Number 2025/069941
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-02
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kitada Hiroaki
  • Kihara Takashi

Abstract

This electronic device is provided with a display that has a rectangular shape in plan view, a surface panel that overlaps the display in plan view, and a pressure sensor that outputs a signal on the basis of deformation of the surface panel and that has a rectangular shape in plan view, wherein: the pressure sensor has, in plan view, a pressure sensor first side overlapping a first side of the display, a second side orthogonal to the pressure sensor first side and located on the negative side of the Y axis, and a third side orthogonal to the pressure sensor first side and located on the positive side of the Y axis; the display has, in plan view, a first region located on the negative side of the Y axis and farther away from the Y axis than is the second side of the pressure sensor, and a second region located on the positive side of the Y axis and farther away from the Y axis than is the third side of the pressure sensor; and the pressure sensor outputs signals of different polarities for a first pressure operation on the first region and a second pressure operation on the second region.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means

69.

CONDUCTIVE PASTE

      
Application Number JP2024033458
Publication Number 2025/070243
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-19
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fujita, Naoki
  • Onishi, Hideyasu
  • Watanabe, Yuuji
  • Nishimura, Masakazu

Abstract

This conductive paste includes nickel powder, ceramic powder, an organic binder, and an organic solvent, and the surfaces of nickel particles (10) constituting the nickel powder are coated with sulfur (11) and nickel oxide (12) at a proportion of 79-100%, on average. Preferably, the coverage rate of the sulfur (11) on the surface of each of the nickel particles (10) averages 1-89%, and the coverage rate of the nickel oxide (12) on the surface of each of the nickel particles (10) averages 9-99%. More preferably, the organic binder is included in an amount of 3-7 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the nickel powder, and the ceramic powder is included in an amount of 2-18 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the nickel powder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22F 9/00 - Making metallic powder or suspensions thereofApparatus or devices specially adapted therefor
  • B22F 1/00 - Metallic powderTreatment of metallic powder, e.g. to facilitate working or to improve properties
  • B22F 1/05 - Metallic powder characterised by the size or surface area of the particles
  • B22F 1/16 - Metallic particles coated with a non-metal
  • B22F 1/107 - Metallic powder containing lubricating or binding agentsMetallic powder containing organic material containing organic material comprising solvents, e.g. for slip casting
  • C09D 5/24 - Electrically-conducting paints
  • C09D 7/61 - Additives non-macromolecular inorganic
  • C09D 201/00 - Coating compositions based on unspecified macromolecular compounds
  • H01B 1/22 - Conductive material dispersed in non-conductive organic material the conductive material comprising metals or alloys
  • H01G 4/30 - Stacked capacitors

70.

PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT

      
Application Number JP2024034097
Publication Number 2025/070463
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-25
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Imai, Shohei

Abstract

This protective circuit includes: a comparison section that, when the signal level of a signal outputted from a prescribed amplifier among at least one amplifier in a power amplification circuit that includes at least one amplifier is a reference voltage or greater, outputs from an output terminal an output signal according to the difference between the signal level and the reference voltage; a DC removal unit that has one terminal electrically connected to the output terminal of the comparison unit and outputs, from another terminal, a signal obtained by removing a DC component of the output signal; and a detection unit that has an input terminal electrically connected to the other terminal of the DC removal unit, and outputs, from the output terminal, a control signal corresponding to the signal level of the signal output from the predetermined amplifier to a predetermined circuit capable of reducing the gain of the power amplification circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03F 1/52 - Circuit arrangements for protecting such amplifiers
  • H03F 1/02 - Modifications of amplifiers to raise the efficiency, e.g. gliding Class A stages, use of an auxiliary oscillation
  • H03F 3/24 - Power amplifiers, e.g. Class B amplifiers, Class C amplifiers of transmitter output stages

71.

MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITOR

      
Application Number JP2024034371
Publication Number 2025/070580
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-26
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ishihara, Kentaro
  • Wada, Hiroyuki
  • Wakashima, Masahiro

Abstract

This multilayer ceramic capacitor 1 is provided with: an element part 10 that includes a plurality of dielectric ceramic layers 20 and a plurality of internal electrode layers 30, which are stacked in the thickness direction T; and external electrodes 11, 12 that are provided on the surface of the element part 10, and that are electrically connected to the internal electrode layers 30. The dielectric ceramic layers 20 include crystal grains 40 that are each composed of a perovskite composite oxide. The perovskite composite oxide contains barium (Ba), titanium (Ti), and a rare earth element (Re), and may additionally contain at least one of calcium (Ca) and zirconium (Zr). If GI(Re) is the Re/Ti atomic concentration ratio in an in-grain region GI of the crystal grains 40 and GB(Re) is the Re/Ti atomic concentration ratio in a grain boundary region GB of the crystal grains 40, 0.074 ≥ GI(Re) ≥ 0.005 (formula 1-1) and 1.10 ≥ GB(Re)/GI(Re) ≥ 0.90 (formula 1-2) are satisfied. If GI(Ca) is the Ca/Ti atomic concentration ratio in the in-grain region GI of the crystal grains 40 and GB(Ca) is the Ca/Ti atomic concentration ratio in the grain boundary region GB of the crystal grains 40, 0.250 ≥ GI(Ca) ≥ 0 (formula 2-1) and 1.10 ≥ GB(Ca)/GI(Ca) ≥ 0.90 (excluding the case of GI(Ca) = 0) (formula 2-2) are satisfied. If (Ba + Ca)/(Ti + Zr) is the atomic concentration ratio of the total of Ba and Ca to the total of Ti and Zr, 0.997 < (Ba + Ca)/(Ti + Zr) < 1.030 (formula 3) is satisfied.

IPC Classes  ?

72.

FILTER DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024034487
Publication Number 2025/070641
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-26
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Mimura, Masakazu
  • Yoneda, Toshimaro

Abstract

Provided is a filter device comprising a plurality of resonators including an elastic wave resonator 1. The elastic wave resonator 1 includes: a piezoelectric layer 5 that has a first main surface 5a and a second main surface 5b on opposite sides from each other; an IDT electrode 8 that is provided on the first main surface 5a of the piezoelectric layer 5 and has a plurality of electrode fingers; a first dielectric film 6 that is provided on the first main surface 5a of the piezoelectric layer 5; and a second dielectric film 7 that is provided on the second main surface 5b of the piezoelectric layer 5. If the specific bandwidth is 8.5% or greater, the thickness of the crossing region of the piezoelectric layer 5 is denoted by Tp, the thickness of the portion of the first dielectric film 6 that overlaps the crossing region when viewed in a plan view is denoted by Td_f, and the thickness of the portion of the second dielectric film 7 that overlaps the crossing region when viewed in a plan view is denoted by Td_b, then 0.322 < (Td_f/Tp) + (Td_b/Tp) < 0.786 and |(Td_f/Tp) - (Td_b/Tp)| < 0.196 are satisfied.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03H 9/145 - Driving means, e.g. electrodes, coils for networks using surface acoustic waves
  • H03H 9/17 - Constructional features of resonators consisting of piezoelectric or electrostrictive material having a single resonator
  • H03H 9/54 - Filters comprising resonators of piezoelectric or electrostrictive material

73.

SOLID STATE BATTERY

      
Application Number JP2024034652
Publication Number 2025/070725
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-27
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Ishizaki, Hayato

Abstract

The present invention provides a solid state battery that has sufficiently excellent fixing strength between an exterior part and an external electrode. The present invention is a solid state battery including: a battery element; an exterior part present on an outer surface of the battery element; and an external electrode in contact with the exterior part. The exterior part includes oxide ceramic that contains one or more elements (M) selected from the group consisting of Li (lithium), Mg (magnesium), and group 4 and group 5 elements. Bi (bismuth) is present between the exterior part and the external electrode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/117 - Inorganic material
  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
  • H01M 6/18 - Cells with non-aqueous electrolyte with solid electrolyte
  • H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
  • H01M 10/058 - Construction or manufacture
  • H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials
  • H01M 50/11 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure having a chip structure, e.g. micro-sized batteries integrated on chips
  • H01M 50/103 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure prismatic or rectangular
  • H01M 50/124 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by the material having a layered structure
  • H01M 50/548 - Terminals characterised by the disposition of the terminals on the cells on opposite sides of the cell
  • H01M 50/562 - Terminals characterised by the material

74.

MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITOR

      
Application Number JP2023035697
Publication Number 2025/069398
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-29
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Mishima Yasuhiro

Abstract

The present invention provides a multilayer ceramic capacitor which is capable of having improved deflection resistance. This multilayer ceramic capacitor 1 includes an external electrode 40, and the external electrode 40 includes a base electrode layer 50, a conductive resin layer 60, and a plating layer 70. The film thickness of the conductive resin layer 60 on a ridge line part 10a of a multilayer body 10 is 0.8 μm to 8 μm inclusive. The conductive resin layer has a separated region P, which is separated from the multilayer body 10, in at least one extension part E. The separated region P is located in a region that extends from an end part of the conductive resin layer 60 on the multilayer body center side in the length direction L to the front of an end part of the base electrode layer 50 on the multilayer body center side in the length direction L, and the dimension of the separated region P in the length direction L is 5 μm or more.

IPC Classes  ?

75.

INDUCTOR AND INDUCTOR MANUFACTURING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024021800
Publication Number 2025/069594
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-17
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Nakai, Norihiro

Abstract

Provided are an inductor and an inductor manufacturing method, wherein precipitation of a Si component is reduced and generation of pores in a coil conductor is reduced. An inductor according to the present disclosure comprises: an element body 10 that is provided with a coil conductor CD in the interior thereof, and includes a resin and metal magnetic particles MP in which an oxide layer OL has been provided to the surfaces of metal particles DP including Fe and Si; and external electrodes E1-E4 that are provided to the element body 10 and are connected to the coil conductor CD, wherein the peak value of the Si concentration in the oxide layer OL is less than or equal to 2 times the Si concentration in a prescribed location on the interior side of the metal particles DP, and the porosity of the coil conductor CD is 10% or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 17/04 - Fixed inductances of the signal type with magnetic core
  • H01F 1/24 - Magnets or magnetic bodies characterised by the magnetic materials thereforSelection of materials for their magnetic properties of inorganic materials characterised by their coercivity of soft-magnetic materials metals or alloys in the form of particles, e.g. powder pressed, sintered, or bound together the particles being insulated
  • H01F 17/00 - Fixed inductances of the signal type
  • H01F 27/28 - CoilsWindingsConductive connections
  • H01F 41/04 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing or assembling magnets, inductances or transformersApparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing materials characterised by their magnetic properties for manufacturing cores, coils or magnets for manufacturing coils

76.

WIRELESS POWER RECEPTION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024022406
Publication Number 2025/069601
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-20
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kaiwa, Koyo
  • Hosotani, Tatsuya

Abstract

This wireless power reception device comprises: an annular heat conduction member that extends in one peripheral direction; a first magnetic sheet that extends along the outer periphery of the heat conduction member and that contacts the heat conduction member; a second magnetic sheet that covers one opening of the heat conduction member; a third magnetic sheet that covers another opening of the heat conduction member; a power reception coil that is wound around the outer periphery of the first magnetic sheet; a power reception circuit board that is provided inward of the heat conduction member, that is electrically connected to the power reception coil, that uses a resonant capacitor and a rectification smoothing circuit to rectify a resonance current induced in the power reception coil and convert the resonance current into direct current, and that supplies electric power to a load; and a heat-generating electronic component that is mounted to the power reception circuit board and that contacts the heat conduction member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 38/14 - Inductive couplings
  • H01F 27/22 - Cooling by heat conduction through solid or powdered fillings
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02J 50/12 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling of the resonant type
  • H02J 50/70 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the reduction of electric, magnetic or electromagnetic leakage fields

77.

SOLID ELECTROLYTE AND SOLID-STATE BATTERY

      
Application Number JP2024022993
Publication Number 2025/069610
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-25
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takase Kentaro
  • Morino Yusuke

Abstract

Provided is a solid-state battery that has superior performance. This solid-state battery comprises a positive electrode, a solid electrolyte layer, and a negative electrode in the stated order. The solid electrolyte layer is divided into three equal portions in the thickness direction from the positive electrode toward the negative electrode, said portions constituting a first region, a second region, and a third region. The first region contains at least Li, P, S, and O, and each of the second region and the third region contains at least Li, P, and S. The average oxygen concentration of the first region is higher than the average oxygen concentration of the second region, and the average oxygen concentration of the second region is equal to or higher than the average oxygen concentration of the third region. The average oxygen concentration of the first region is higher than 0.08 and lower than 0.55. The average oxygen concentration of the third region is equal to or higher than 0 but lower than 0.3.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials
  • H01B 1/06 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of other non-metallic substances
  • H01B 1/08 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of other non-metallic substances oxides
  • H01B 1/10 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of other non-metallic substances sulfides
  • H01M 4/13 - Electrodes for accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte, e.g. for lithium-accumulatorsProcesses of manufacture thereof
  • H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
  • H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators

78.

MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITOR

      
Application Number JP2024023831
Publication Number 2025/069626
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-01
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yoshida Hiroyasu
  • Ooshima Tomoya

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a multilayer ceramic capacitor in which sufficient mechanical strength is secured while maintaining electrical characteristics. In a multilayer ceramic capacitor 1, in a surface layer region 400, a side margin part 16 includes a first segregated object 133 containing silicon as a main component and having a major axis of 10-50 nm, and a second segregated object 135 containing silicon as a main component and having a major axis of 1 μm or more. A plurality of second segregated objects 135 are present in a cross section, and an additive component is included in the surface layer region 400. The additive component is composed of at least one of zirconium, aluminum, titanium, and calcium, and the concentration of the additive component of the surface layer region 400 is higher than the concentration of the additive component of the inner region 402.

IPC Classes  ?

79.

POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL, POSITIVE ELECTRODE, AND SECONDARY BATTERY

      
Application Number JP2024027364
Publication Number 2025/069705
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-31
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Hasegawa, Kei

Abstract

d1-a-b-cabc22, where M is at least one element selected from among Na, Cu, W, Fe, and Zn, and 0≤a≤0.2, 0≤b≤0.2, 0≤c≤0.1, and 0.90≤d≤1.1 are satisfied.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
  • H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
  • H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
  • H01M 10/0566 - Liquid materials

80.

SOLID STATE BATTERY

      
Application Number JP2024028632
Publication Number 2025/069739
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-09
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Takano, Ryohei

Abstract

The present invention provides a solid battery demonstrating more adequate low temperature densification characteristics and moisture resistance. The present invention relates to a solid-state battery having an exterior part and an insulation part, at least one of the exterior part and the insulation part containing an oxide ceramic containing Li (lithium); Mg (magnesium); one or more elements M Iselected from the group consisting of group 4 and group 5 elements; and one or more elements M II selected from the group consisting of transition metal elements.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/117 - Inorganic material
  • C01G 23/00 - Compounds of titanium
  • C01G 45/00 - Compounds of manganese
  • C01G 51/00 - Compounds of cobalt
  • C04B 35/462 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on oxides based on titanium oxides or titanates based on titanates
  • H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
  • H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials
  • H01M 50/11 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure having a chip structure, e.g. micro-sized batteries integrated on chips
  • H01M 50/138 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings adapted for specific cells, e.g. electrochemical cells operating at high temperature
  • H01M 50/141 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings for protecting against damage caused by external factors for protecting against humidity

81.

ANTENNA MODULE AND COMMUNICATION DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH SAME

      
Application Number JP2024029057
Publication Number 2025/069765
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-15
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Minamitani, Natsumi

Abstract

An antenna module (100) is provided with a dielectric substrate (130), a radiation element (121), a ground electrode (GND), power supply wiring (140), a via (V1) connected to the radiation element (121), and an auxiliary electrode (150). The dielectric substrate has main surfaces (131, 132) facing each other. The ground electrode is disposed farther to the main surface (132) side in the dielectric substrate than the radiation element, so as to face the radiation element. The power supply wiring transmits a high-frequency signal to a power supply point (SP1) of the radiation element. The auxiliary electrode is connected to the via and is disposed between the radiation element and the ground electrode. The power supply point is disposed at a position offset from the center of the radiation element in a first direction. The via is connected to the radiation element at a position offset from the center of the radiation element in a second direction opposite to the first direction. In a plan view from the normal direction of the dielectric substrate, the auxiliary electrode protrudes from the radiation element in the second direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 13/08 - Radiating ends of two-conductor microwave transmission lines, e.g. of coaxial lines, of microstrip lines
  • H01P 3/02 - WaveguidesTransmission lines of the waveguide type with two longitudinal conductors
  • H01P 3/08 - MicrostripsStrip lines
  • H01Q 15/02 - Refracting or diffracting devices, e.g. lens, prism

82.

SM-FE-N-BASED MAGNET

      
Application Number JP2024033524
Publication Number 2025/070253
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-19
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yokoyama, Takaaki
  • Nozawa, Noriyuki
  • Oyama, Takashi

Abstract

Disclosed is an Sm-Fe-N-based magnet which includes: crystal grains that contain samarium, iron, and nitrogen, containing first crystal grains that contain samarium in an amount of not less than 9% by atom but less than 13% by atom and second crystal grains that contain samarium in an amount of 13% by mass or more. In a distribution of average distances between adjacent grains among the second crystal grains, the average distance between adjacent grains having a cumulative frequency of 50% is 7 μm or less, and the average distance between adjacent grains having a cumulative frequency of 90% is 12 μm or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 1/059 - Alloys characterised by their composition containing rare earth metals and magnetic transition metals, e.g. SmCo5 and Va elements, e.g. Sm2Fe17N2
  • H01F 1/08 - Magnets or magnetic bodies characterised by the magnetic materials thereforSelection of materials for their magnetic properties of inorganic materials characterised by their coercivity of hard-magnetic materials metals or alloys in the form of particles, e.g. powder pressed, sintered, or bound together

83.

SECONDARY BATTERY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

      
Application Number JP2024033943
Publication Number 2025/070394
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-24
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ochi, Aika
  • Hiasa, Takumi
  • Fukushima, Kazuaki

Abstract

The present invention provides a secondary battery with which excellent operation characteristics can be achieved. This secondary battery is provided with: a partition wall that allows alkali metal ions to pass therethrough; an outer package member that internally has a positive electrode space and a negative electrode space, which are separated from each other by the intermediary of the partition wall; a positive electrode aqueous electrolyte solution that is contained in the positive electrode space; a negative electrode aqueous electrolyte solution that is contained in the negative electrode space; a positive electrode that is immersed in the positive electrode aqueous electrolyte solution, and occludes and releases alkali metal ions; and a negative electrode that is immersed in the negative electrode aqueous electrolyte solution, and occludes and releases alkali metal ions. The partition wall includes an outer peripheral edge part that is adjacent to the outer package member, and a main body part that is positioned inside the outer peripheral edge part. The main body part includes a cation exchange membrane. At least a part of the outer peripheral edge part contains a first polymer compound, and the first polymer compound contains at least one of a hydroxyl group, a primary amino group, a secondary amino group, a primary amide group, a secondary amide group, and a carboxyl group.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/36 - Accumulators not provided for in groups
  • H01M 4/66 - Selection of materials
  • H01M 50/423 - Polyamide resins
  • H01M 50/449 - Separators, membranes or diaphragms characterised by the material having a layered structure
  • H01M 50/497 - Ionic conductivity

84.

BATTERY TRACKING SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024034722
Publication Number 2025/070750
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-27
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hoshikuma Takahide
  • Kezuka Koichiro

Abstract

A battery tracking system 1 comprising: abattery 2 comprising a control unit 10 configured to monitor a condition of thedetached battery when the battery 2 has been detached from a device and transmita signal including identification information of the detached battery 2, an externaldevice 4 configured to receive the signal transmitted from the detached battery2 and transmit location information of the external device together with thereceived signal, and a controller 6 configured to receive the locationinformation and the signal transmitted from the external device 4 and determinea location of the detached battery 2 based on the received location informationand signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
  • H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
  • H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the networkCircuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network

85.

INDUCTOR COMPONENT, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING INDUCTOR COMPONENT, AND SUBSTRATE FOR MANUFACTURING INDUCTOR COMPONENT

      
Application Number JP2024015347
Publication Number 2025/062720
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-18
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yoshioka Yoshimasa
  • Kawakami Yuuki
  • Kunimori Keisuke

Abstract

An inductor component (10) comprises an element body (11), a first insulating layer (31), a lower inductor wire (51L), and an upper inductor wire (51U). The lower inductor wire (51L) comprises a lower wire body (52L) and a lower protruding part (53L) that protrudes from the outer surface of the lower wire body (52L) on a third negative direction (Z2) side. The outer surface of the lower wire body (52L) on the third negative direction (Z2) side is in contact with the outer surface of the first insulating layer (31) on a third positive direction (Z1) side. When viewed facing in the third positive direction (Z1), the lower protruding part (53L) is positioned within a range surrounded by the outer edge of the lower wire body (52L), and extends along the lower wire body (52L). The outer surface of the upper inductor wire (51U) on the third negative direction (Z2) side is in contact with the surface of the lower inductor wire (51L) on the third positive direction (Z1) side.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 17/00 - Fixed inductances of the signal type
  • H01F 17/04 - Fixed inductances of the signal type with magnetic core
  • H01F 41/04 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing or assembling magnets, inductances or transformersApparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing materials characterised by their magnetic properties for manufacturing cores, coils or magnets for manufacturing coils

86.

COIL COMPONENT AND FILTER CIRCUIT

      
Application Number JP2024025428
Publication Number 2025/062805
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-16
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Toujo, Atsushi

Abstract

A coil component (1) according to the present disclosure comprises a housing (4), a coil (L1), and a coil (L2). In the housing (4), discontinuous regions (41a)-(41d) and discontinuous regions (42a)-(42d) extending from the surface of the coil (L1) and/or the coil (L2) to a main surface of the housing (4) are formed.

IPC Classes  ?

87.

MULTI-LAYER CERAMIC CAPACITOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MULTI-LAYER CERAMIC CAPACITOR

      
Application Number JP2024030417
Publication Number 2025/062965
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-27
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamato, Ryutaro
  • Fujita, Yukihiro
  • Maki, Yusuke
  • Okutani, Chihiro

Abstract

In a multi-layer ceramic capacitor (1), a plurality of first internal electrode layers (12A) and a plurality of second internal electrode layers (12B) are alternately stacked in a stacking direction (DS) so as to sandwich a plurality of dielectric layers (11). A via conductor (13A) is electrically connected to the plurality of first internal electrode layers (12A). The via conductor (13A) extends from the inside of a capacitor body (10) to a first main surface (101), which is a surface, of the capacitor body (10), on one side in the stacking direction (DS). A base electrode layer (21) is provided to a portion of the via conductor (13A) on the first main surface (101). A plating layer (22) is provided on the base electrode layer (21) such that a surface (131), of the via conductor (13A), on which the base electrode layer (21) is not provided is exposed to the outside above the first main surface (101).

IPC Classes  ?

88.

FET FIN AND VERTICAL NANOSHEET FORMATION USING POROUS SEMICONDUCTORS

      
Application Number JP2024032392
Publication Number 2025/063093
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-10
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kouassi, Kouassi Sebastien
  • Goktepeli, Sinan
  • Candra, Panglijen

Abstract

Structures and corresponding methods of fabrication for ICs having fins and/or vertical nanosheets made by forming and etching a porous semiconductor (π-Semi) from a crystalline semiconductor. Embodiments include FinFETs and "gate-all-around" FETs. Such FET structures may be made by patterning an IC die to outline one or more regions of crystalline semiconductor material in the outline of a fin or nanosheet; converting the outlined regions to π-Semi having essentially vertical walls; further converting the outlined regions to π-Semi having flared walls; then selecting one of these options: etching the π-Semi to define fins, etching the π-Semi to define nanosheets with a residual π-Semi floor, or etching the π-Semi to define nanosheets with no residual π-Semi floor; and forming a gate structure over the fins or around the nanosheets. Additional steps and structures (e.g., formation of source and drain regions, formation of contacts, metallization layers, vias, etc.) may then be performed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 29/423 - Electrodes characterised by their shape, relative sizes or dispositions not carrying the current to be rectified, amplified or switched
  • H01L 21/306 - Chemical or electrical treatment, e.g. electrolytic etching
  • H01L 29/66 - Types of semiconductor device
  • H01L 29/78 - Field-effect transistors with field effect produced by an insulated gate

89.

MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITOR

      
Application Number JP2023034157
Publication Number 2025/062543
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-20
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Sugita, Hiroaki

Abstract

Provided is a multilayer ceramic capacitor capable of improving resistance to electrostrictive strain when a high electric field is applied. A multilayer ceramic capacitor according to the present invention includes: a laminate including a plurality of laminated dielectric layers and having a first main surface and a second main surface which face each other in the lamination direction of the plurality of dielectric layers, a first side surface and a second side surface which face each other in a width direction orthogonal to the lamination direction, and a first end surface and a second end surface which face each other in a length direction orthogonal to the lamination direction and the width direction; a first internal electrode layer disposed on the plurality of dielectric layers and exposed to the first end surface; a second internal electrode layer disposed on the plurality of dielectric layers and exposed to the second end surface; a first external electrode having a base electrode layer, which is disposed on the first end surface, and a plating layer, which is disposed on the base electrode layer; and a second external electrode having a base electrode layer, which is disposed on the second end surface, and a plating layer, which is disposed on the base electrode layer. The crystallites in dielectric particles contained in the dielectric layer are oriented along a C-axis.

IPC Classes  ?

90.

INDUCTOR COMPONENT, METHOD FOR PRODUCING INDUCTOR COMPONENT, AND SUBSTRATE FOR USE IN PRODUCTION OF INDUCTOR COMPONENT

      
Application Number JP2024015296
Publication Number 2025/062718
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-17
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yoshioka Yoshimasa
  • Kawakami Yuuki
  • Kunimori Keisuke

Abstract

An inductor component (10) comprises an element body (11), a first insulating layer (31), and an inductor wiring (51). The inductor wiring (51) comprises a wiring body (52) and a protruding part (53) that protrudes from the outer surface of the wiring body (52) on the third-negative direction (Z2) side. The outer surface of the wiring body (52) on the third-negative direction (Z2) side is in contact with the outer surface of the first insulating layer (31) on the third-positive direction (Z1) side. When perspectively viewed along the third positive direction (Z1), the protruding part (53) is located within a range surrounded by the outer edge of the wiring body (52), and extends along the wiring body (52). When cross-sectionally viewed in a cross-section orthogonal to a first main surface (11A), the dimension (53W) of the protruding part (53) in a direction parallel to the first main surface (11A) is smaller than the dimension (52W) of the wiring body (52) in a direction parallel to the first main surface (11A) at a location where the protruding part (53) is connected.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 17/00 - Fixed inductances of the signal type
  • H01F 17/04 - Fixed inductances of the signal type with magnetic core
  • H01F 41/04 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing or assembling magnets, inductances or transformersApparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing materials characterised by their magnetic properties for manufacturing cores, coils or magnets for manufacturing coils

91.

INDUCTOR COMPONENT, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING INDUCTOR COMPONENT, AND SUBSTRATE FOR MANUFACTURING INDUCTOR COMPONENT

      
Application Number JP2024015321
Publication Number 2025/062719
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-17
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yoshioka Yoshimasa
  • Kawakami Yuuki
  • Kunimori Keisuke

Abstract

An inductor component (10) comprises: an element body (11) that has a planar first main surface (11A); inductor wiring (51) that extends parallel to the first main surface (11A); a second insulating layer (32) that extends on a plane parallel to the first main surface (11A); and columnar wiring that extends in a direction intersecting the first main surface. The second insulating layer (32) is positioned on an outer surface of the inductor wiring (51), said outer surface being on a third positive direction (Z1) side. The columnar wiring comprises a columnar section that extends from an outer surface of the second insulating layer (32) to the third positive direction (Z1) side, said outer surface being on the third positive direction (Z1) side, and a lead-out section that protrudes from an outer surface of the columnar section to a third negative direction (Z2) side, said outer surface being on the third negative direction (Z2) side. The columnar section and the lead-out section are integrally molded. A surface of the lead-out section, said surface being on the third negative direction (Z2) side, is in contact with the inductor wiring (51).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 17/00 - Fixed inductances of the signal type
  • H01F 17/04 - Fixed inductances of the signal type with magnetic core
  • H01F 41/04 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing or assembling magnets, inductances or transformersApparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing materials characterised by their magnetic properties for manufacturing cores, coils or magnets for manufacturing coils

92.

SUBSTRATE CONNECTION STRUCTURE AND ANTENNA DEVICE AND COMMUNICATION DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH SAME

      
Application Number JP2024020922
Publication Number 2025/062761
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-07
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Sato, Yosuke

Abstract

233) between the second signal line and the second portion in the x-axis direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01P 1/02 - BendsCornersTwists
  • H01P 1/04 - Fixed joints
  • H01Q 1/24 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set
  • H01Q 13/08 - Radiating ends of two-conductor microwave transmission lines, e.g. of coaxial lines, of microstrip lines
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits

93.

SOLID ELECTROLYTE MATERIAL, ELECTRODE, AND SOLID-STATE BATTERY

      
Application Number JP2024021474
Publication Number 2025/062763
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-13
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Morino Yusuke
  • Mita Hiroki
  • Ito Daisuke

Abstract

2+x1-x1-xY (0≤x<1) (where Y is chlorine, bromine, or iodine).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01B 1/06 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of other non-metallic substances
  • H01B 1/10 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of other non-metallic substances sulfides
  • H01M 4/13 - Electrodes for accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte, e.g. for lithium-accumulatorsProcesses of manufacture thereof
  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
  • H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
  • H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials
  • H01B 1/08 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of other non-metallic substances oxides

94.

SECONDARY BATTERY

      
Application Number JP2024028909
Publication Number 2025/062886
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-13
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Umezu, Satoshi
  • Kumita, Hideyuki
  • Si, Qin

Abstract

Provided is a secondary battery with which excellent battery characteristics can be obtained. The secondary battery comprises a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and an electrolyte. The negative electrode includes a negative electrode active material layer and a negative electrode coating film provided on the surface of the negative electrode active material layer. The negative electrode coating film contains a fluorine compound having a carbon-fluorine bond. In the analysis of the negative electrode coating film using a fluorine-19 nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, two or more peaks are detected within a range in which a chemical shift is -90 ppm to -70 ppm, inclusive, and the coupling constant of the two or more peaks is 50 Hz or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/13 - Electrodes for accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte, e.g. for lithium-accumulatorsProcesses of manufacture thereof
  • H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
  • H01M 10/0566 - Liquid materials
  • H01M 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives

95.

SURFACE TREATMENT METHOD FOR TOOL, TOOL, AND SOFT MATERIAL PROCESSING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024032462
Publication Number 2025/063101
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-11
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Chiyoda Kensuke
  • Nihira Yuki
  • Kawata Kentaro

Abstract

A surface treatment method for a tool according to the present invention comprises a coating step (S12) for coating an organic solvent onto a die having a first hard coating, which contains carbon, on a surface of a die base material.

IPC Classes  ?

96.

CUTTING BLADE AND CUTTING BLADE MANUFACTURING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024032634
Publication Number 2025/063119
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-12
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakagawa Genki
  • Tanaka Yasuhiro
  • Matsumoto Haruki

Abstract

A cutting blade (10) is provided with a base material (20) and a coating film (30). The base material (20) is in the form of a plate such that at least part of an outer edge thereof is a cutting edge (23), and has a blade-side portion (22) that includes the cutting edge (23) and that has a smaller thickness toward the cutting edge (23). The coating film (30) covers the surface of the blade-side portion (22). The coating film (30) has a film body (31) that covers the surface of the blade-side portion (22) along the surface of the blade-side portion (22), and a plurality of protrusions (32) that protrude from the surface of the film body (31). An average value of the ratio of the height dimension of the protrusions (32) to the width dimension of the protrusions (32) is 1/5 or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B26D 1/00 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor
  • B24B 3/36 - Sharpening cutting edges, e.g. of toolsAccessories therefor, e.g. for holding the tools of cutting blades
  • B26D 1/06 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a linearly-movable cutting member wherein the cutting member reciprocates
  • C23C 16/27 - Diamond only

97.

SUBSTRATE EQUIPPED WITH BUILT-IN THROUGH-CONDUCTORS

      
Application Number JP2024013193
Publication Number 2025/057462
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-29
Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Sasaki, Hidehiko

Abstract

Provided is a substrate (1) equipped with built-in through-conductors, comprising: a substrate (10) that is provided with a first main surface (11) and a second main surface (12) opposite to the first main surface, the substrate (10) being provided with a plurality of through-holes (20); through-conductors (30) inserted into the through-holes (20); and a metal layer (70) that spreads in the same planar direction as the first main surface (11) and is connected to the through-conductors (30). The through-holes (20) are provided with a first through-hole (21) and a second through-hole (22) that are different through-holes. The through-conductors (30) are provided with a first through-conductor (31) and a second through-conductor (32) that are connected to the metal layer (70). The first through-conductor (31) is in contact with or in proximity to an inner peripheral wall (26) on the side of the first through-hole (21) that is distant from the second through-hole (22). The second through-conductor (32) is in contact with or in proximity to an inner peripheral wall (26) on the side of the second through-hole (22) that is distant from the first through-hole (21).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 1/11 - Printed elements for providing electric connections to or between printed circuits
  • H05K 1/03 - Use of materials for the substrate

98.

ANTENNA MODULE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

      
Application Number JP2024027072
Publication Number 2025/057592
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-30
Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Tanabe, Toumu

Abstract

Provided are an antenna module that does not exhibit reduced radiation efficiency even when a plurality of antennas are arranged in a narrow area, and an electronic apparatus. The antenna module according to the present disclosure comprises a first antenna having a first resonance frequency, a second antenna having a second resonance frequency, and a first band stop filter connected to the second antenna. The first antenna includes a first electric power supply circuit and a first radiation element that is connected to the first electric power supply circuit. The second antenna includes a second electric power supply circuit and a second radiation element that is connected to the second electric power supply circuit. The first band stop filter cuts off the first resonance frequency, and the first radiation element and the second radiation element are coupled by at least one of an electric field or a magnetic field, whereby a first path that passes from the ground through the second radiation element via the first band stop filter operates as a parasitic antenna having a third resonance frequency.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 5/378 - Combination of fed elements with parasitic elements
  • H01Q 1/52 - Means for reducing coupling between antennas Means for reducing coupling between an antenna and another structure

99.

REDUCTION OF EDGE TRANSISTOR LEAKAGE OF N-TYPE EDMOS AND LDMOS DEVICES

      
Application Number JP2024031783
Publication Number 2025/057843
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-04
Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Singh, Jagar
  • Saji, Mari
  • Fujihara, Akira

Abstract

MOSFET-based IC architectures, including SOI NEDMOS ICs and bulk semiconductor LDMOS ICs, that mitigate or eliminate the problems of edge transistors. One IC embodiment includes end-cap body contact regions angle-implanted to have a first characteristic (e.g., P+), a drift region, and a gate structure partially overlying the end-cap body contact regions and the drift region and including a conductive layer having a third characteristic (e.g., N+) and a first side angle-implanted to have the first characteristic. Steps for fabricating such an IC include implanting a dopant at an angle in the range of about 5° to about 60° within the end-cap body contact regions and within the first side of the conductive layer in a region of the gate structure overlying the end-cap body contact regions, wherein the angle-implanted dopant results in the first characteristic for the end-cap body contact regions and the first side of the conductive layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 29/49 - Metal-insulator semiconductor electrodes
  • H01L 29/78 - Field-effect transistors with field effect produced by an insulated gate
  • H01L 29/786 - Thin-film transistors
  • H01L 29/423 - Electrodes characterised by their shape, relative sizes or dispositions not carrying the current to be rectified, amplified or switched
  • H01L 21/336 - Field-effect transistors with an insulated gate

100.

MULTILAYER CERAMIC CAPACITOR

      
Application Number JP2024022043
Publication Number 2025/057516
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-18
Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Nakahiro Hisashi

Abstract

Provided is a multilayer ceramic capacitor that can reduce ESL. A multilayer ceramic capacitor 1 includes: end surface internal electrodes 20 that are exposed at both end surfaces C of a layered body 2; and side surface internal electrodes 50 that are exposed at both side surfaces B. The multilayer ceramic capacitor 1 is configured such that when a straight line that passes through a center part in the length direction L of the layered body 2 and a center part in the width direction W of the layered body 2 and extends parallel to the layering direction T is a reference line SL, the end surface internal electrode 20 that is closest to a first principal surface AA is a first outermost end surface internal electrode 20A, the distance along the reference line SL between the first outermost end surface internal electrode 20A and the first principal surface AA is a1, and the distance along a first end surface CA between one end part in the width direction W of the first outermost end surface internal electrode 20A and the first principal surface AA is b1, b1

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/30 - Stacked capacitors
  • H01G 4/35 - Feed-through capacitors or anti-noise capacitors
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