Summary of SAMSUNG TAKES ON MURATA WITH MLCC FOR 5G SMARTPHONES
Samsung Electro-Mechanics has developed a 0.65 mm thick 1209-format multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) for 5G smartphones, 18% thinner than prior versions. The 3-socket MLCC adds an earth socket to improve high-frequency power noise filtering and can replace three to four two-contact MLCCs, reducing component count. The 1.2 x 0.9 mm package achieved reduced thickness via independent thin layer molding and a superfine dielectric layer. Samsung aims to expand market share and challenge Murata using this technology.
Parts used in the1209 MLCC for 5G smartphones:
- 1209 format MLCC (1.2 x 0.9 mm)
- Three-socket MLCC configuration (includes earth socket)
- Superfine dielectric layer
- Independent thin layer molding technology (process component)
- Two-contact MLCC devices (as replaced components)
Samsung is taking on Murata with a 1209 MLCC that is 18 percent thinner at 0.65mm and replaces four other devices in 5G smartphones. By Nick Flaherty @ eenewseurope.com
Samsung Electro-Mechanics has developed a 0.65mm 1209 format multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) for 5G smartphones that is 18 percent thinner than previous products. It plans to use the technology to overtake Murata, which makes over a trillion devices a year, as the world’s largest MLCC supplier.
The 3-socket MLCC adds an earth socket to the general MLCC for reduction in high-frequency power noise filtering and can replace three to four two-contact MLCC devices.
The 1209 format measures 1.2 x 0.9mm and the smaller thickness of 0.65mm was achieved applying independent thin layer molding technology and a superfine dielectric layer. This reduced the thickness from 0.8mm.
Replacing three to four MLCC devices helps reduce the component count. THe cseramic capcitors chips can have production shortages that hit phone makers.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics began its MLCC business since 1988, and is the second largest supplier in the IT sector. It says it plans to use this new technology to expand its product range and market share.
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- What is the thickness of the new 1209 MLCC?
The new 1209 MLCC has a thickness of 0.65 mm. - How much thinner is the new MLCC compared to previous products?
It is 18 percent thinner than previous products, reduced from 0.8 mm to 0.65 mm. - What are the dimensions of the 1209 format?
The 1209 format measures 1.2 x 0.9 mm. - What advantage does the 3-socket MLCC provide?
The 3-socket MLCC adds an earth socket for reduction in high-frequency power noise filtering. - How many two-contact MLCC devices can the new 3-socket MLCC replace?
It can replace three to four two-contact MLCC devices. - What manufacturing techniques enabled the reduced thickness?
The reduced thickness was achieved using independent thin layer molding technology and a superfine dielectric layer. - Why is reducing the number of MLCC devices beneficial for phone makers?
Replacing multiple MLCCs helps reduce component count and mitigates production shortages that can hit phone makers. - What is Samsung Electro-Mechanics’ position in the MLCC market?
Samsung Electro-Mechanics began its MLCC business in 1988 and is the second largest supplier in the IT sector, aiming to expand market share with this technology.
