KYOCERA Develops EIA 0201 Size Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor (MLCC) with the Industry’s Highest*1 Capacitance of 10 Microfarads

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Kyocera Corporation has announced the development of a new MLCC (Multi-layer Ceramic Capacitor) series with industry-leading capacitance of 10 microfarads in the 0201 size (0.6 mm x 0.3 mm). This significant advancement, set to have sample availability in September 2023 and mass production planned for April 2024, aims to meet the rising demand for compact high-capacitance components in smartphones and wearable devices. The new KGM03 series MLCCs represent a twofold increase compared to Kyocera's previous products, addressing the industry's critical need for miniaturization and efficiency. This innovation is vital as electronic circuits increasingly require advanced MLCCs to handle sophisticated functionalities in modern devices.

Positive

• New KGM03 series MLCCs achieve industry-high capacitance of 10 microfarads in 0201 size.
• Approximate twofold increase in capacitance compared to previous products.
• Set to meet rising demand in smartphones and wearable devices.
• Samples available in September 2023, with mass production in April 2024.

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• None.

Company attains record-setting capacitance in one of the industry’s most widely-used MLCCs

KYOTO, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kyocera Corporation (hereafter Kyocera, President: Hideo Tanimoto)(TOKYO:6971) today announced that its Electronic Components Division has developed a new capacitor (MLCC) with EIA 0201 size (0.6 mm x 0.3 mm) and the industry’s highest^*1 capacitance of 10 microfarads. Samples will be available in September 2023.

Kyocera’s New 0201 MLCCs (Scale: 0.5mm) (Photo: Business Wire)

Product Overview
Product name	KGM03 Series MLCCs
Size	0.6 mm × 0.3 mm × 0.55 mm Max.
Characteristics	X5R (EIA)
Capacitance	10µF
Tolerance	K (±10%), M (±20%)
Samples availability	Shipping in September 2023
Mass production	April 2024
Rated voltage	4.0Vdc
Production facility	Kagoshima, Kokubu Plant

Background

As smartphones and wearable devices become more sophisticated, electronic circuits require MLCC devices in greater numbers and with higher capacitance values. At the same time, designers are prioritizing miniaturization, which is creating unprecedented demand for higher-capacitance MLCCs in ever-smaller sizes.

Kyocera’s KGM03 series, measuring just 0.6 mm x 0.3 mm, is one of the most widely used MLCCs in smartphones and wearable devices. With greater capacitance from an MLCC this small, designers will be able to meet system requirements using fewer components and less space.

Compared to Kyocera’s previous components, the new 0201 MLCCs deliver an approximately twofold increase in capacitance, the highest^*1 in the industry for 0201 case size.

Kyocera will continue developing electronic components that meet new market needs and make new societal benefits possible through wireless communications and “Internet of Things” technology.

*1: Among MLCCs in the 0201 case size (KYOCERA research, March 2023)

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FAQ

What is the capacitance of Kyocera's new MLCC?

Kyocera's new MLCC has a capacitance of 10 microfarads.

When will Kyocera's new MLCC samples be available?

Samples of the new MLCC will be available in September 2023.

What is the size of Kyocera's new 0201 MLCC?

The new 0201 MLCC measures 0.6 mm x 0.3 mm.

When is the mass production of the new KGM03 series MLCC scheduled?

Mass production of the new KGM03 series MLCC is scheduled for April 2024.

What is the significance of the new MLCC for the electronics industry?

The new MLCC addresses the demand for higher capacitance values in smaller sizes, crucial for modern electronics.