“Murata, securing overwhelming performance advantage through special process”

Increasing demand for high-performance applications in autonomous driving and robots… Importance of MEMS sensors highlighted
Murata Electronics Korea, spurring future value creation through introduction of new products and new technologies with the aim of entering new markets
Murata Electronics Korea to hold webinar on Murata MEMS sensor features and application cases on June 25

[Editor's Note] MEMS sensors are used to detect various physical changes such as acceleration and gyro, and based on these characteristics, they are rapidly expanding due to the growth of various fields that require high performance and miniaturization. In particular, autonomous driving, robots, IoT, wearable devices, etc. are the main driving forces driving the growth of the MEMS sensor market. Murata has secured an overwhelming performance advantage over other companies in the MEMS sensor market through a special process that is different from other companies. To learn more about Murata's MEMS sensors, our magazine will hold a webinar with Murata Electronics Korea on June 25th with the topic of 'All About MEMS Sensor Technology: From Heavy Equipment, Measuring Instruments, to Automotive Fields.' Before that, we heard the story of Kim Hyeong-gyu, deputy manager of Murata Electronics Korea's technical support team, who participated as a speaker.

▲Kim Hyung-gyu, Korea Murata Electronics Technical Support Team Manager

■ Introduction to Murata Electronics Korea

Murata Electronics Korea is the Korean branch of Murata Manufacturing, a global company founded in 1944.

Murata Manufacturing is a world leader in the manufacturing of electronic components, producing key components such as ceramic capacitors, inductors, and sensors used in a wide range of electronic devices and systems.

Murata Electronics Korea is responsible for developing and selling products tailored to the Korean market based on Murata Manufacturing's technological prowess and expertise.

In particular, we focus on developing and supplying high-performance electronic components applied in cutting-edge industries such as automobiles, smartphones, and wearable devices.

In addition, we have established a top-level quality management system with customer satisfaction as our top priority, and we provide prompt and accurate technical support.

■ The topic of the webinar on June 25th is MEMS sensors. What are the basic concepts of MEMS sensors and why are they attracting attention in various fields?

MEMS sensors are an abbreviation for Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems, and are sensors that combine electronic and mechanical elements in extremely small dimensions.

It is used to detect various physical changes such as acceleration and gyro, and has the advantages of small size, low power, and high performance.

Recently, the demand for high-performance applications in various fields such as autonomous driving, robotics, and medicine is increasing, and the importance of MEMS sensors is becoming more prominent.

At the same time, with miniaturization also emerging as an important requirement, MEMS sensors are attracting attention in various fields.

■ What are the market trends of MEMS sensors, consumer demands, and the features and strengths of the muRata sensor that respond to them?

The MEMS sensor market is rapidly expanding due to the growth of various fields that require high performance and miniaturization.

In particular, autonomous driving, robots, IoT, and wearable devices are the main driving forces driving the growth of the MEMS sensor market.

Consumers expect high precision, fast response speed, and low power consumption from products equipped with MEMS sensors.

To meet these consumer demands, muRata is developing ever finer and more sophisticated MEMS sensors using bulk micromachining processes.

Additionally, we provide MEMS sensors with high performance, stability, and reliability through our unique design technology and manufacturing process.

■ I heard that muRata's MEMS sensors are being used in various fields such as heavy equipment, measuring instruments, and automobiles. Please introduce some examples of their use.

For heavy equipment, MEMS sensors precisely detect angle and attitude information, enabling semi-autonomous operation.

This can greatly improve worker safety and efficiency.

In measuring instruments, MEMS sensors are used to monitor the horizontal status of the ground or building in real time to ensure safety and perform accurate measurements.

Finally, in the automotive field, it plays an essential role in various functions such as autonomous driving, headlight leveling, lane control, transmission, and airbags.

■ What are the key takeaways from this webinar?

What I want you to listen for in this webinar is the high performance of the muRata MEMS sensor.

For semi-autonomous operation of heavy equipment and autonomous driving of automobiles, very precise acceleration and gyro characteristics are particularly important.

Murata has secured an overwhelming performance advantage over other companies through a special process that is different from other companies.

■ Ahead of the second half of 2024. What are Murata Electronics Korea's goals for the second half of the year?

With the vision of “Murata Electronics Korea, innovating the world’s business from Korea,” Murata Electronics Korea has been striving to increase sales based on the communications, automobile, and semiconductor markets, as well as to contribute to society.

In addition, in order to keep pace with the current era in which technological and trend changes and the introduction of new technologies are rapidly progressing in each industry, we are striving to introduce new products and new technologies with the goal of entering new markets such as IoT, wellness, environment, and others, and we aim to move forward as a company that creates future value.

We will aim for double-digit growth and actively approach customers who need Murata, thereby becoming a company that contributes to the advancement of the times.

■ A word to e4ds readers

This webinar will provide you with an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the principles of muRata MEMS sensors, their various applications, and the strengths of muRata.

Through this webinar, we will strive to increase your understanding of MEMS sensors and experience muRata's technological capabilities.

I hope this will be a useful time for readers.