The Industry's First 0402-Size Product
Samsung Electro-Mechanics has recently developed the world’s first ultra-small, high-capacity multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) with the best performance.
An MLCC is a core component within electronic devices which controls the flow of electric current within the electronic product circuit. It is essential for a wide range of products including smartphones, household appliances, and automobiles.
The new MLCC is the world’s first 0402 size (length 0.4 mm, width 0.2 mm) 1.0uF (microfarad) capacity, 6.3V (voltage) internal voltage product. For MLCCs, current storage volume and internal voltage (durability that can withstand high voltage) are the most important characteristics. The smaller an MLCC is, the more competitive it is.
The 0402 size product is in high demand in the market. To develop the tiny product, Samsung Electro-Mechanics formed a task force last year with experts from various fields, including material, process, and equipment. The team developed an applied material processing and process analysis methods to develop the ultra-small, highest-capacity and highest-voltage product.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics has secured nanoparticulate (less than 1/1000 of the thickness of hair) powder processing technology that can realize ultrathin dielectric.
Kim Doo-young Kim, head of the Components Business at Samsung Electro-Mechanics said, “This product is the industry's first to realize miniaturization, highest-capacity, and high internal voltage. We will be able to preemptively respond to the dramatically increasing demand for ultra-small, high-performance, high-reliability MLCCs." He added, “Samsung Electro-Mechanics will secure a leading position in the global MLCC market."