Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor Market Trends

Key Emerging Trends in the Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor Market

It's a huge trend sweeping the global market place. The demand for MLCCs is surging in every well-known area, from consumer electronics to automotive and telecommunications applications. Now that electronic products are inextricably woven into daily life, small and reliable MLCCs will be even more indispensable for maintaining peak performance. With the proliferation of smartphones, tablets and other gadgets based around wearable technology, there has been a dramatic increase in use of MLCC that is fueling rising demand for these products--driving market growth.
Besides this the other major trend in market development is an emphasis on higher capacitance and smaller size. As technology advances, the latest electronic devices require smaller and smaller components with ever-higher capacitance. Developments now include research and development by manufacturers to create MLCCs with higher capacitance levels in smaller physically dimensions. In applications where space is important-like new smartphones and other portable electronics, for instance-this trend becomes of paramount importance.
Automotive is an aspect of the market that has great potential for growth. Second, the proliferation of electronic components in vehicles such as ADAS and EVs has sparked a spike in demand for MLCCs. Such parts are important for the reliability and efficiency of automotive electronics. Along with the transition of the automotive industry toward electrification and connectivity, demand for MLCCs increases.
Furthermore, the market is moving in the direction of higher frequency and high-performance MLCCs to facilitate 5G development. The implementation of 5G networks calls for electronic components tolerant to higher frequency and data transmission speeds. Many better performance characteristics are now being sought in MLCCs, including low ESR (equivalent series resistance) and ESL distribution of impedance. All such improvements aid the construction of 5G infrastructure.
The reliability of the supply chain is another set trend in which investors are showing increasing interest. Supply chain problems, like raw materials shortages and bottlenecks in production capacity have also adversely affected the sector. Consequently, businesses are making efforts to enhance supply chain strength by diversifying suppliers, implementing inventory control measures and streamlining production processes that may face interruption.