Murata Launches Industry-First High-Capacitance MLCC for Automotive Electrification
Event summary
- Murata introduced the GCJ21BD72A225KE02, the world's first 2.2μF/100Vdc soft-termination chip MLCC in 0805-inch size for automotive applications.
- The new MLCC achieves a 51% reduction in board mounting area compared to Murata's previous 2.2μF/100Vdc offering.
- The product features soft termination to enhance field reliability by absorbing board flexure stress and reducing post-mount cracking.
- Operating temperature range is -55°C to +125°C, meeting X7T temperature characteristics per EIA standards.
The big picture
Murata's new MLCC addresses critical challenges in automotive electrification, including the need for high capacitance, high voltage tolerance, and small footprint components. As vehicle electrification accelerates and ADAS systems become more sophisticated, the demand for reliable, space-efficient components is expected to grow significantly. This launch positions Murata as a key supplier in the evolving automotive electronics market.
What we're watching
- Adoption Pace
- How quickly automotive manufacturers will integrate this component into next-generation powertrain and safety systems.
- Competitive Response
- Whether competitors will accelerate development of similar high-capacitance, small-footprint MLCCs.
- Market Expansion
- The pace at which Murata can expand its automotive-grade MLCC lineup to meet growing demand for electrification and ADAS.
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