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Murata Manufacturing component miniaturization

Overview

Murata Manufacturing has introduced new, highly miniaturized electronic components designed for high-density mounting in compact devices like smartphones and wearables.

In late September 2026, the company began mass production of its LLD series three-terminal multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs). Measuring 0.6 x 0.3 mm, these components reduce the required mounting area by approximately 64% compared to previous models and utilize a three-terminal design to minimize voltage fluctuations.

By October 2026, Murata announced the development of the NCU01 series, which it describes as the world’s smallest NTC thermistor. Measuring 0.25 x 0.125 mm, this component reduces mounting area by approximately 60% compared to previous models while maintaining high-precision temperature detection. Sample distribution for the thermistors began in October 2026, with mass production expected in 2027.

Entities

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. · Murata Manufacturing

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Murata Manufacturing develops world's smallest NTC thermistor

    Murata Manufacturing has developed the NCU01 series, a world-smallest 0201M size NTC thermistor that reduces mounting area by 60% while maintaining high precision for smartphones and wearables.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Murata Manufacturing begins mass production of world’s smallest three-terminal MLCCs

    Murata Manufacturing has begun mass production of the world’s smallest three-terminal low-ESL MLCCs, reducing mounting area by 64% to support compact, high-performance devices like smartphones.

Sources

dialogointercultural.co · ednjapan.com