The expanded portfolio addresses key automotive challenges such as voltage fluctuations in IC circuits and power lines, increased component density, and the need for miniaturisation.
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has commenced mass production of seven AEC-Q200-qualified multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs), delivering industry-leading capacitance for their size and rated voltage to support next-generation in-vehicle systems.
The new lineup includes five low-voltage MLCCs (2.5–4 Vdc) in the GCM series designed for IC peripheral circuits in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD) applications, along with two 25 Vdc MLCCs tailored for automotive power line use.
As ADAS and autonomous technologies continue to evolve, vehicles are integrating a growing number of high-performance electronic systems. This has increased demand for compact, high-capacitance components that ensure stable operation while addressing space constraints on densely populated PCBs.
Murata’s latest MLCCs leverage proprietary ceramic materials and advanced particle refinement technologies to deliver higher capacitance in smaller form factors. Notably, the company has achieved 100 µF capacitance in the compact 1206 size—previously limited to larger packages—reducing PCB mounting area by approximately 36%. Similarly, a 1 µF capacitor in the 0402 size enables up to 61% space savings compared to earlier designs.
The expanded portfolio addresses key automotive challenges such as voltage fluctuations in IC circuits and power lines, increased component density, and the need for miniaturisation. By reducing the number of capacitors required, the solution also lowers PCB material usage and manufacturing energy consumption, contributing to improved sustainability.
With this launch, Murata strengthens its position in automotive electronics, continuing to support higher system performance and design flexibility for future mobility solutions.
