Murata Begins Mass Production of World’s Smallest 0201-inch Size Three-Terminal Low-ESL MLCCs

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire Murata Begins Mass Production of World's Smallest 0201-inch Size Three-Terminal Low-ESL MLCCsAuthor of the article:[Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.] Three-Terminal Low-ESL MLCCs Business WireNew series cuts mounting area by approximately 64%, supporting high-performance smartphones and wearablesTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountKYOTO, Japan — Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 6981) (ISIN: JP3914400001) has begun mass production of the LLD series, the world’s smallest* three-terminal low-equivalent series inductance (ESL) multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC). Measuring just 0201-inch size (0.6 × 0.3 mm), the new products reduce mounting area by approximately 64% compared with Murata’s previous smallest 0402-inch size (1.0 × 0.5 mm), freeing up valuable PCB space in compact devices such as smartphones and wearables.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.As smartphones and wearables incorporate increasingly powerful ICs, maintaining a stable power supply becomes more challenging. High-speed operation causes current demand to change rapidly, which can lead to fluctuations in the voltage supplied to the IC. Minimizing this instability is essential for reliable performance. Three-terminal capacitors with their four, shorter current paths provide lower ESL compared with conventional two-terminal parts, helping maintain a stable power supply to the IC.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againAt the same time, thinner and smaller electronic devices require efficient use of limited PCB space. However, miniaturizing three-terminal capacitors has been difficult because their internal and external electrode structures are more complex than those of conventional two-terminal types.Murata overcame this challenge by optimizing the electrode design and advancing its manufacturing processes. The resulting 0201-inch products enable high-density mounting while stabilizing the power supply voltage near ICs, even at high frequencies. This gives designers greater flexibility in component placement and circuit design around ICs, supporting higher performance in space-constrained electronic devices.Two models are available. LLD033R60G105ME01 has a capacitance of 1 µF, a rated voltage of 4 Vdc, and an operating temperature range of -55 to +85°C. LLD033D80E105ME01 has a capacitance of 1 µF, a rated voltage of 2.5 Vdc, and an operating temperature range of -55 to +105°C.Murata will continue developing compact, high-performance MLCCs for mobile and wearable devices, contributing to further miniaturization and enhanced performance of electronic equipment.For inquiries, please contact us.Notes: *Based on Murata research as of September 29, 2026.Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of ceramic-based passive electronic components & solutions, communication modules and power supply modules. Murata is committed to the development of advanced electronic materials and leading edge, multi-functional, high-density modules. The company has employees and manufacturing facilities throughout the world.View source version on businesswire.com: For more information, please contact: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. 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