MLCC

Murata Introduces the World’s Smallest High-Q 100V MLCC for Consumer Electronics & Industrial Equipment

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 6981) (ISIN: JP3914400001), a leading manufacturer of passive components, has expanded its line-up of high-Q rated monolithic ceramic chip capacitors (MLCC).

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  • Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 6981) (ISIN: JP3914400001), a leading manufacturer of passive components, has expanded its line-up of high-Q rated monolithic ceramic chip capacitors (MLCC).
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    [Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.] MLCC GJM022 100V series (Photo: Business Wire)
    In order to facilitate high-speed 5G communication, designers must incorporate numerous high frequency outputs along with the necessary power amplifiers.
  • This increased component count has emphasized the need for the modularization of wireless communication circuits.
  • Murata has developed the GJM022 series in response to the increasing requirement for compact but high performing capacitors.

KYOCERA AVX VCAS SERIES MLVs ARE NOW QUALIFIED TO VW80808

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

FOUNTAIN INN, S.C., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, is proud to announce that several VCAS Series multilayer varistors (MLVs) are now qualified to both the VW80808 and AEC-Q200 standards.

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  • FOUNTAIN INN, S.C., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KYOCERA AVX , a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, is proud to announce that several VCAS Series multilayer varistors (MLVs) are now qualified to both the VW80808 and AEC-Q200 standards.
  • KYOCERA AVX VCAS Series multilayer varistors are the first of their kind to meet both AEC-Q200 and VW80808 standards.
  • VCAS Series MLVs, introduced in October of 2022, were the industry's first MLVs equipped with automotive-grade flexible terminations, and several parts in the series are now the first flexible-termination varistors to be qualified to both AEC-Q200 and VW80808 standards as well.
  • The additional testing required to achieve VW80808 qualification ensures that VCAS Series MLVs deliver optimal performance in an extended range of demanding high-reliability applications in the automotive industry.

KYOCERA AVX Adds Safety-Certified Capacitors to its Extensive MLCC Product Portfolio

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

FOUNTAIN INN, S.C., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, has expanded its extensive portfolio of commercial surface-mount MLCCs with the release of its first safety-certified MLCCs, the new Class X1/Y2 KGK Series and Class X2 KGH Series.

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  • KYOCERA AVX released its first safety-certified MLCCs, which deliver high reliability, stability, and capacitance.
  • Class-X and Class-Y safety-certified capacitors are designed to protect against surges and transients and provide EMI filtering AC line filtering applications.
  • "The new KGK and KGH Series safety-certified capacitors complement our current commercial MLCC product portfolio and, thanks to their broad slate of certifications, allow us to provide customers all around the world with a complete package of parts for any application that requires a safety capacitor," said Zack Kozawa, Product Manager, KYOCERA AVX.
  • For more information about KYOCERA AVX's new KGK Series Class X1/Y2 and KGH Series Class X2 safety-certified capacitors, please visit https://www.kyocera-avx.com/products/ceramic-capacitors/surface-mount/sa... .

ROHM Develops the First Silicon Capacitor BTD1RVFL Series

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Santa Clara, CA and Kyoto, Japan, Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ROHM Semiconductor today announced the new BTD1RVFL series silicon capacitors.

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  • Santa Clara, CA and Kyoto, Japan, Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ROHM Semiconductor today announced the new BTD1RVFL series silicon capacitors.
  • Silicon capacitors using thin-film semiconductor technology can provide higher capacitance in a thinner form factor than existing multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs).
  • The first series in the lineup, the BTD1RVFL series ( BTD1RVFL102 / BTD1RVFL471 ), consists of the industry’s smallest [1] 01005-size (0.1inch × 0.05inch) / 0402-size (0.4mm × 0.2mm) mass-produced surface mount silicon capacitors.
  • ROHM plans to develop a second series in 2024 featuring superior high-frequency characteristics ideal for high-speed, large-capacity communication equipment.

Silicon Mitus and Pico Semiconductor Partner to Develop Ultra-Small High-Frequency Silicon Capacitors

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Silicon Mitus worked in collaboration with Pico Semiconductor, Inc. (CEO Kim Yong-guk), a capacitor development company.

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  • Silicon Mitus worked in collaboration with Pico Semiconductor, Inc. (CEO Kim Yong-guk), a capacitor development company.
  • Silicon Mitus's ultra-small silicon capacitor is the result of its collaboration with Pico Semiconductor on analog semiconductor and cell manufacturing technology.
  • This invention allows one or two silicon capacitors to replace multiple multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC).
  • A Silicon Mitus official said, "In silicon-based capacitors, it is difficult to process wafers because they are sensitive to the dynamics of the materials and structures used.

Rising Adoption of 5G Smartphones and Electric Vehicles Boosts Demand for Passive Components - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Passive electronic components are integral components of various electronic devices, known for their role in collecting and storing energy without generating electricity.

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  • Passive electronic components are integral components of various electronic devices, known for their role in collecting and storing energy without generating electricity.
  • Surging Demand for Electric Vehicles: The proliferation of electric vehicles (EVs) and the associated electronic control units (ECUs) are driving demand for miniaturized electronic components.
  • EVs, plug-in inductors, and other motor vehicles rely on passive components for various applications, propelling the overall passive components market.
  • Accelerating Adoption of 5G Smartphones: The widespread adoption of 5G smartphones is fueling the demand for passive components, particularly MLCCs, to support the advanced capabilities of these devices.

KYOCERA AVX Provided Key Components for the Historic Chandrayaan-3 Lunar Mission

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

FOUNTAIN INN, S.C., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, is proud to announce that it provided several key components for the Indian Space Research Organization's (ISRO's) historic Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission.

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  • KYOCERA AVX contributed several components to the Pragyaan lunar rover, including stacked TCH Series surface-mount capacitors that became the first polymer capacitors to ever be used in a space mission.
  • FOUNTAIN INN, S.C., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KYOCERA AVX , a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, is proud to announce that it provided several key components for the Indian Space Research Organization's (ISRO's) historic Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission.
  • KYOCERA AVX contributed several vital components to the mission, including tantalum capacitors, MLCCs, and EMI filters.
  • "We're extremely proud to be a small part of the Indian Space Research Organization's historic Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission," said Allen Mayar, Global Product Manager – Electrolytic Capacitors, KYOCERA AVX.

Global Ferroelectric Materials Market to Surpass $3.9 Billion by 2027: Driven by Product Innovation and Increasing Use in Electronics and Telecommunications

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Friday, October 13, 2023

This growth trajectory is set to continue, with the ferroelectric materials market forecasted to reach $3.92 billion in 2027, maintaining a CAGR of 8.2%.

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  • This growth trajectory is set to continue, with the ferroelectric materials market forecasted to reach $3.92 billion in 2027, maintaining a CAGR of 8.2%.
  • This ferroelectric materials market research report is part of a comprehensive series of reports, offering statistics on the ferroelectric materials market, including global market size, regional market shares, competitor insights, detailed market segments, trends, opportunities, and all the necessary data to excel in the ferroelectric materials industry.
  • A prominent trend in the ferroelectric materials market is product innovation, with major companies actively pursuing innovations to maintain their market positions.
  • Global Ferroelectric Materials Market, Segmentation By End Use Industry, Historic and Forecast, 2017-2022, 2022-2027F, 2032F, $ Billion

Samsung Electro-Mechanics begins mass production of the industry's first thin-film coupled power inductor

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 10, Samsung announced that it will commence mass production of coupled power inductors, which integrate two power inductors into a single chip. The company aims to penetrate the market by expanding its high-end product line-up.

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  • Requiring power inductors with low power losses
    SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 10, Samsung announced that it will commence mass production of coupled power inductors, which integrate two power inductors into a single chip.
  • Power inductors, often referred to as the "second MLCC," serve as essential electronic components used in power circuits.
  • They convert electricity (power) from batteries into the power required by semiconductors and ensure a stable supply of current.
  • In particular, the higher the performance of the CPU, the more current it uses, so a power inductor with low power loss is required.

Samsung Electro-Mechanics' first mass production of "Power Inductor" for automotive

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Friday, July 21, 2023

SEOUL, South Korea, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Electro-Mechanics will target the automotive power inductor market in full-scale by beginning mass production of power inductors, an essential core component of electric and autonomous vehicles.

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  • A car requires more than 100 power inductors, more than twice as many as a smartphone.
  • Samsung Electro-Mechanics announced on July 16 that it is mass producing power inductors for electric vehicle cameras with autonomous driving systems.
  • This is the first time Samsung Electro-Mechanics is mass-producing automotive power inductors.
  • The market for automotive power inductors is expected to show high growth at a CAGR of about 12%.