As is well known, MLCCs are micro giants in the electronics industry. With extremely high capacitance density and excellent electrical properties, they are widely used in oscillation, coupling, filtering, and bypass circuits in electronic devices. It can be said that wherever there is a circuit board, there is the presence of MLCCs.
PART 01: Market Overview (MLCC)
The global MLCC market is steadily growing, with vast market potential.
Despite their small size, MLCCs, which are precisely stacked with dozens or even hundreds of layers of materials, are considered the technological pinnacle of passive components. The global consumption of MLCCs annually reaches trillions of pieces, highlighting the enormous market potential.
According to Credence Research, the global MLCC market is expected to grow from $14.82 billion in 2023 to $22.09 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.12% from 2024 to 2032.
Focusing on the domestic market, China is the largest consumer of MLCCs globally. According to Mordor Intelligence, the MLCC market in China is estimated to reach $3.41 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to $9.27 billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 22.12% from 2024 to 2029.
In terms of demand, according to TrendForce, it is estimated that MLCC suppliers will ship a total of about 1.2 trillion units in Q4 of 2024.
PART 02: Company Overview
TAIYO YUDEN: A Global Leader in Passive Electronic Components
Founded in 1950 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, TAIYO YUDEN is a leading global manufacturer of electronic components. The company focuses on the development, production, and sales of electronic components, with core products including MLCCs, inductors, communication FBAR/SAW devices, circuit modules, and aluminum electrolytic capacitors. These products are widely used in automotive, communication, industrial, and consumer sectors, with customers ranging from major core electronic component companies to industry-leading telecommunications firms.
TAIYO YUDEN has established a strong global commercial network in Japan, Asia, North America, and Europe, with multiple production bases and R&D centers, maintaining a dominant position in various markets. As a leader in multilayer stacking technology, TAIYO YUDEN continues to introduce cutting-edge electronic components that meet the needs of the times, leveraging its deep ceramic material technology, miniaturization packaging technology, and customized services. Its market share in MLCCs and circuit modules ranks among the top three globally, while products such as inductors, communication devices, and energy components also occupy significant market advantages.
PART 03: Product Overview
Automotive-grade Components: Supporting the Evolution of Electronic Technology
TAIYO YUDEN’s automotive-grade components are developed based on a strategy of high quality, low power consumption, and miniaturization. From material development to mass production, they incorporate several key technologies, including material technology, stacking technology, thin-film molding technology, electrode technology, production system technology, testing technology, and mounting technology. These products not only meet the reliability testing specifications for automotive passive components (AEC-Q200) and IATF16949 certification standards but also integrate advanced material technology, long lifespan, and low failure rate design, providing high-reliability products and solutions for automotive electronics and other market sectors.
01. MLCC Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors
In the field of MLCCs, TAIYO YUDEN is one of the few companies globally to possess the technology for multilayer stacking with 1-micron-thin sheets. Using advanced multilayer technology, it can stack thousands of thin sheets within just a few millimeters, driving the miniaturization and high-performance of devices. TAIYO YUDEN offers an extensive MLCC product lineup to meet the needs of various applications, including general electronic devices (such as mobile devices), automotive systems (control, safety, body, and infotainment systems), and industrial medical devices. Key features include:
- High Reliability: Designed for high-performance applications such as automotive and industrial sectors, capable of withstanding temperatures up to 150°C and higher voltages.
- Large Capacitance: The product lineup includes options with capacitance over 1000μF, using advanced stacking technology to achieve more than 1000 layers, providing strong energy storage capabilities.
- Miniaturization: The TAIYO YUDEN 008004 series devices measure just 0.25*0.125mm, with minimal area and volume.
- Ultra-thin: The device thickness can be as low as 0.064mm, maintaining a low Equivalent Series Inductance (ESL) structure, enabling innovation in 5G smartphones.
02. Inductors
With the development of automotive electronic control technologies, especially the widespread adoption of ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and other intelligent systems, the performance requirements for power inductors are continuously increasing. TAIYO YUDEN has introduced multilayer metal power inductors that utilize magnetic materials with high DC superimposition characteristics, achieving small and thin form factors while delivering excellent current capability. These inductors offer high inductance and low DC resistance, meeting the stringent reliability requirements of the automotive industry and are also suitable for highly functional and multifunctional fields such as smartphones and wearables.
03. Conductive Polymer Hybrid Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
TAIYO YUDEN’s conductive polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitors combine the benefits of conductive polymers and electrolytes in a hybrid structure. By simultaneously using traditional electrolytes and low-resistance conductive polymers, these capacitors retain the high-voltage advantages of aluminum electrolytic capacitors while providing excellent performance at high frequencies, achieving low ESR, long lifespan, and low leakage. These features offer advanced capacitor solutions for the automotive industry. Key features include:
- High Reliability: Subjected to rigorous quality control and durability testing, suitable for applications requiring high reliability. The product series includes models that can operate at a maximum temperature of 150°C and products that can withstand vibrations up to 30G.
- Large Capacitance: Capacitors with rated voltage of 25V·1000μF and 35V·560μF for large-capacity applications.
- Low Resistance: Achieving low ESR below 20 milliohms with a rated voltage of 35V, φ10x10L.
- High Voltage: Supporting high-voltage applications of over 63V.
- Excellent Electrical Performance: Offering high insulation resistance, low ESL, and stable electrical performance, even in harsh environmental conditions.
As industries accelerate the demand for electronic components driven by the transition to 5G and the intelligent and electric evolution of automobiles, the demand for electronic components is rapidly growing. As a long-term stable partner of TAIYO YUDEN, Farben Electronics will continue to deepen its cooperation with TAIYO YUDEN, exploring and innovating continuously, leveraging the value of the industrial chain, and providing high-quality one-stop solutions and information decision support to empower product innovation.
