KYOTO -- Murata Manufacturing said Friday it has acquired a U.S. developer of power-saving technology for smartphones, boosting its capabilities in a key field for devices with steadily growing energy needs.
$145m deal for Eta offers competitive edge as smartphone energy use rises
The growing power requirements of modern smartphones have created high demand for energy-saving technology like Eta's. © Reuters
KYOTO -- Murata Manufacturing said Friday it has acquired a U.S. developer of power-saving technology for smartphones, boosting its capabilities in a key field for devices with steadily growing energy needs.