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Murata Launches New Silicon Capacitor Production Line
October 11, 2024 | SELEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
Murata Manufacturing Ltd, a leading manufacturer of electronic components, modules, and devices, has broadened the scope of its Integrated Passive Solutions offering by opening a new production line at its site in Caen, France.
Following the initial announcement in 2023, Murata has fulfilled its commitment to establish a new 200-mm mass production line aimed at bolstering its Silicon Capacitor manufacturing capabilities. The Caen facility, operated by Murata since the acquisition of the start-up IPDiA in 2016, is a beacon of innovation and is home to over 250 dedicated employees working to support the clean room, production line, and all other crucial business functions.
“The components created at our Caen site utilise highly advanced technologies for a wide variety of purposes. From the ubiquitous smartphones that contain hundreds of capacitors to vehicles that incorporate thousands, our products are foundational to modern technology. With the launch of this new line, we are continuing to invest in growing our production facilities and our local workforce,” said Norio Nakajima, President of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. “It represents a significant step forward in our growth in the sector and demonstrates our determination to reinvest in the European electronics industry, well supported by Europe through the Chips Act and IPCEI initiatives.”
The Silicon Capacitors manufactured by Murata in this factory are used in demanding applications such as implantable medical systems, telecommunication infrastructures, and mobile phones. The products produced by the newly opened line will primarily target the mobile handset market by delivering capacitors with exceptional performance and capacitance values in extremely compact sizes, with thicknesses as low as 50 µm.
Murata's recent pledge to invest €60 million in the Caen site underscores its commitment to growth and innovation over the coming years. This investment will serve to grow the cleanroom area and enable an increase in production of components for mass markets.
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