Part1 Trend

Monolithic Ceramic Capacitors
Indispensable to High-performance Semiconductor Devices

Resistors, capacitors and inductors are passive parts often regarded as somewhat minor components, but in fact, they are indispensable to cutting-edge electronics. In particular, monolithic ceramic capacitors are crucial to leading-edge semiconductor devices. Without them, we would not be able to count on devices to operate properly. Some in the electronics industry predicted that capacitors would be integrated into semiconductor devices sooner or later. (read more)

Part2 Technology

Circuit Design Using Monolithic Ceramic Capacitors
Understanding the Vital Issue for a Wider Range of Applications

The two important key phrases in describing the history behind the widespread use of monolithic ceramic capacitors are "size reduction" and "capacitance enhancement." Manufacturers have created new markets by pursuing further reductions in size and capacitance enhancement. For electronics designers, however, there are other important specifications. Monolithic ceramic capacitors have both advantages and disadvantages.(read more)

Part3 Product Trend (1)

Trends in Size Reduction of Monolithic Ceramic Capacitors
Spotlight on Ultrathin Models & Array Structure 　

Thus far, monolithic ceramic capacitors have experienced steady reduction in size. The 0.4 x 0.2 mm package (EIA01005) type is currently the smallest , but further size reduction is likely to continue. Expectations have already risen for 0.2 x 0.1 mm package and manufacturers are considering an even smaller package. (read more)

Part4 Product Trend (2)

Trends Beyond Size/Thickness Reduction
Continuing Development of Models Optimized for Specific Applications

Monolithic ceramic capacitors have various kinds of specifications - dimensions and capacitance are merely two of them. Other specifications can be more important depending on the application. The development of monolithic ceramic capacitors with electrical characteristics and reliability-related properties that are optimized for a specific application is now under way. For example, Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (read more)