EPCOS Two-In-One SAW Filters Stand Just 0.4-mm High

Setting what may be benchmark standards in integration and miniaturization, the company's 2in1 SAW filter in a 1713 package sports a surface area measuring 1.7 x 1.3 mm2 and an insertion height of 0.4 mm. The first prototypes are combined filters for GSM bandwidths of 850 MHz and 900 MHz. Compared to similar components, the combination of dual filter functions in a package of this size provides space savings in the realm of 30%. For more details, call EPCOS INC., Iselin, NJ. (800) 888-7728.