Murata Electronics' new micro DC-DC converter series utilizes a unique ferrite substrate to embed the power inductor. By combining a number of Murata's proprietary materials and technical capabilities (specifically ferrite material expertise, multilayer processing, and power module design), Murata developed a product line that delivers ultra-compact size and EMI noise suppression.

A key feature of the Murata LXDC line is the embedding of the power inductor within the actual ferrite substrate. By utilizing this structure, the IC can be mounted directly above the power inductor coil with almost no pattern length to diminish leakage radiation noise. The I/O connections are routed through this same ferrite substrate to create a function similar to ferrite beads that significantly reduces conductive noise. Lastly, board space is greatly decreased when using this product versus other discrete surface-mount power module designs.