Murata Develops World’s Smallest 008004-inch Size (0.25mm × 0.125mm) NTC Thermistor for Space-Constrained Temperature Sensing
Murata Manufacturing has developed the world's smallest NTC thermistor, designed for high-density electronic devices like smartphones and wearables. The component allows for more precise temperature sensing in extremely limited spaces.
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Miniaturization of sensors is essential for the continued evolution of compact, high-performance consumer electronics.
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 6981) (ISIN: JP3914400001) announces the development of the world’s smallest* 008004-inch size (0.25mm × 0.125mm) NTC thermistor, the NCU01 series. Compared with Murata’s previous smallest 01005-inch size (0.4mm × 0.2mm) product, the new series reduces mounting area by approximately 60% while achieving equivalent temperature-sensing performance, with resistance tolerance of ±1% and B-constant tolerance of ±1%. Its ultra-compact size enables temperature sensing to be positioned in increasingly restricted spaces and closer to heat-generating components, supporting more accurate and responsive thermal monitoring in smartphones, wearable devices, and other densely integrated electronic devices.
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[Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.] World’s smallest 008004-inch size (0.25mm × 0.125mm) NTC thermistor
Murata plans to begin sample shipments in October 2026 and mass production during 2027. The lineup will be expanded progressively, beginning with 100kΩ and 10kΩ resistance values.
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