With memory and logic chip prices climbing, major players in the Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor (MLCC) market are following suit with price hikes. According to Liberty Times, citing a company client notice, Japan’s Murata Manufacturing—the world’s largest maker of passive components—has offici...

As AI demand accelerates, companies are ramping up efforts to address rising AI-server power needs. According to MoneyDJ, citing Nikkei, Murata Manufacturing plans to begin mass production of power modules for AI servers in 2026. The company is coordinating with hyperscalers and expects to generate ...

AI remains a rare bright spot in the tech industry in 2025, and the passive component sector is set to benefit. Murata, the top MLCC (multilayer ceramic capacitor) maker, predicts demand will soar with AI’s rapid growth. President Norio Nakajima expects AI server-related MLCC demand to more than d...

According to a report from Economic Daily News, the AI boom has significantly increased the use of passive components, particularly in AI PCs and AI servers. Murata, a Japanese giant in multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC), is optimistic about the market outlook, stating that AI is driving waves of...

In the third quarter of 2023, the passive component industry's inventory has returned to normal levels. However, it continues to deplete due to sluggish end-demand. Nevertheless, downstream customers in the mobile phone and automotive sectors have begun rebuilding their inventories. Ample Electronic...