Highest capacitance 0603-inch size MLCC released

Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd expands its range of MLCC with the groundbreaking new GRM188C80E107M and GRM188R60E107M. Designed to cater to the continuous demands for miniaturisation in servers, data centres, and IT applications, this solution stands out as the world's first MLCC to provide a capacitance of 100μF in a 0603" (1608mm) size package.

In a wide range of consumer, IT, and industrial electronic devices, these MLCCs are utilised as pivotal components that temporarily store and discharge electricity, dampen noise in signals, extract signals at specific frequencies, and block direct current while permitting the flow of alternating current. With its compact packaging, 2.5V rated, low ESR and impedance, and X6S/X5R temperature classes, the new GRM188 is ideal for decoupling and smoothing circuits in demanding computer and network environments.

Within server and data centres, there is a continuous push to increase miniaturisation and efficiency while reducing material consumption. As performance and integration advance, the necessity for components to occupy less space and withstand higher temperatures becomes crucial. The demand for enhanced AI capabilities further propels the impetus behind these industry advancements.

Leveraging the company's thin-layer forming technology and a high-precision lamination process to meet the industry's needs, the new MLCC provides a wide operating temperature range and is the first 100μF MLCC capacitor available in 0603 packaging. It allows designers to push system miniaturisation further by reducing the number of capacitors used, allowing for a simultaneous reduction in circuit substrate area.

"The GRM188 represents yet another world-first achievement for Murata's MLCC lineup, surpassing previous limitations and aligning perfectly with market demands," said Hidetoshi Nakagawa, general manager of Ceramic Capacitor Marketing at Murata. "In addition, this miniaturisation not only improves the design of end applications and reduces the number of materials needed, but it also decreases electricity consumption during manufacturing, providing a dual benefit for sustainability."

The 2.5V rated GRM188C80E107M products with a -55C to 105C temperature range, and the 2.5V rated GRM188R60E107M products with a -55C to 85C temperature range are already in production, and samples are available for evaluation. Also, the new GRM188, with a rated voltage of 4V at -55C to 85C, will go into mass production in 2025.