Murata Introduces High-Capacity 0603 MLCC

In a vast array of consumer, IT, and industrial electronic devices, Murata’s MLCC products play a crucial role as a key component for various functions such as storing and discharging electricity, reducing noise in signals, extracting signals at specific frequencies, and blocking direct current while allowing alternating current flow. The new GRM188, with its compact packaging, 2.5-V rating, low ESR and impedance, and X6S/X5R temperature classes, is specifically designed for decoupling and smoothing circuits in demanding computer and network environments.

As the demand for miniaturization and efficiency increases in server and data centers, there is a continuous drive to reduce material consumption while enhancing performance and integration. The necessity for components that occupy less space and can withstand higher temperatures becomes paramount as technology advances, driven further by the need for improved AI capabilities.

Utilizing Murata’s advanced thin layer forming technology and high-precision lamination process, the innovative GRM188 offers a wide operating temperature range and is the first 100μF MLCC capacitor available in 0603 packaging. This advancement allows designers to achieve further system miniaturization by reducing the number of capacitors used, leading to a simultaneous decrease in circuit substrate area.

According to Hidetoshi Nakagawa, General Manager of Ceramic Capacitor Marketing at Murata, “The GRM188 marks another groundbreaking achievement for Murata’s MLCC lineup, surpassing previous limitations and perfectly aligning with market demands. This miniaturization not only enhances the design of end applications and reduces material usage but also lowers electricity consumption during manufacturing, providing a dual benefit for sustainability.”

The 2.5-V rated GRM188C80E107M products, with a temperature range of -55°C to 105°C, and the 2.5-V rated GRM188R60E107M products, with a temperature range of -55°C to 85°C, are currently in production with samples available for evaluation. Additionally, the new GRM188, featuring a rated voltage of 4.0-V at -55°C to 85°C, is set to enter mass production in 2025.