April 13, 2026 /SemiMedia/ — Murata Manufacturing has started mass production of seven automotive-grade MLCCs designed to deliver higher capacitance in smaller sizes, as demand rises from ADAS and in-vehicle electronics.

The new components meet AEC-Q200 standards and are aimed at both IC-related circuits and power lines. Five parts are built for low-voltage use in ADAS and autonomous driving systems, while two target 25V power applications.

As vehicles adopt more advanced systems, the number of electronic units continues to grow. This increases the need for higher capacitance around ICs to keep stable operation. At the same time, limited PCB space is becoming a key constraint, pushing demand for smaller components with higher performance.

Murata said it improved materials and internal structure to raise capacitance while reducing size. In the low-voltage range, the company achieved 100 µF in a 1206 size, which previously required a larger package. It also increased capacitance in the small 0201 size to 2.2 µF.

For power applications, Murata introduced a 1 µF capacitor in a 0402 size, reducing board space compared with earlier designs. These changes help improve layout efficiency and system stability.

The company said the new lineup can help reduce the number of capacitors needed on a board, which may also lower material use and production energy.

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