Newly Developed
Samsung Electro-Mechanics announced on May 16 that it has developed the world’s highest-capacity multi-layer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) applicable to electric vehicles. The company plans to expand its lineup of products for high-end electronics to accelerate its penetration into the automotive electronics market.
MLCCs keep the flow of current constant and stable in electronic circuits. They are used in smartphones, PCs, home appliances, 5G equipment, and IoT equipment. With the introduction of various advanced information technologies, the use of MLCCs in automobiles is also spiking. According to recent estimates, at least 3,000 to 10,000 MLCCs go into a single car such as its powertrain, safety parts, driving-related devices, and infotainment system.
The MLCC developed by Samsung Electro-Mechanics this time was developed as a component for electric vehicles. It is characterized by 33 nanofarads (nF) at 250 volts (V) and 10 microfarads (µF) at 100 volts (V) for 125 degrees Celsius. So, the MLCC can now handle the industry’s highest capacitance among MLCCs of the same voltage.
As Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong reportedly met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk during his recent trip to the United States, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, a sister company of Samsung Electronics, is also focusing on parts for electric vehicles.