[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":577},["ShallowReactive",2],{"news-list-en-1":3},{"items":4,"total":254,"page":575,"limit":576},[5,267],{"id":6,"title":7,"author":8,"body":9,"cover":22,"date":256,"description":257,"excerpt":258,"extension":259,"meta":260,"navigation":261,"path":262,"seo":263,"stem":264,"__hash__":265,"slug":266},"news\u002Flocales\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Fmurata-1250v-c0g-mlcc-for-sic.md","Murata Launches World's First 1210-Size 1.25kV C0G MLCC — 15nF High-Voltage Ceramic Capacitor for SiC MOSFET Designs","Movthing Technical Team",{"type":10,"value":11,"toc":253},"minimark",[12,23,57,98,129,159,248],[13,14,15],"images",{},[16,17,18],"p",{},[19,20],"img",{"alt":21,"src":22},"Murata High-Voltage C0G MLCC","\u002Fimages\u002Fnews\u002Fmurata-1250v-c0g-mlcc-for-sic\u002Fheader.jpg",[24,25,26,29],"paragraph",{},[16,27,28],{},"Product Announcement Overview",[30,31,33,48],"template",{"v-slot:description":32},"",[34,35,36],"card",{},[16,37,38,39,43,44,47],{},"On December 2, 2025, ",[40,41,42],"strong",{},"Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd."," announced the development and mass production of the world's first ",[40,45,46],{},"1210inch (3.2×2.5mm) multilayer ceramic capacitor with a 1.25kV rating and C0G temperature characteristics, offering 15nF capacitance",". Designed specifically for on-board chargers (OBCs) and high-performance power circuits, this MLCC is optimized for SiC MOSFET-based high-voltage switching topologies.",[34,49,50],{},[16,51,52,53,56],{},"This marks the first time Murata has combined 1.25kV high withstand voltage with C0G characteristics in a 1210 package. Previously, comparable high-voltage C0G products required larger packages such as 1812 or 2220. The 1210-size 15nF device significantly reduces PCB footprint, enabling more compact designs for high-power-density OBCs and DC-DC converters. The product line spans ",[40,54,55],{},"4.7nF to 15nF"," with ±1% to ±5% tolerance and an operating temperature range of -55°C to +125°C.",[24,58,59,62],{},[16,60,61],{},"Technical Analysis — Why SiC MOSFETs Need This Capacitor",[30,63,64,77,89],{"v-slot:description":32},[34,65,66],{},[16,67,68,69,72,73,76],{},"In OBCs and high-voltage DC-DC converters, power switches are rapidly transitioning from traditional Si MOSFETs to ",[40,70,71],{},"SiC MOSFETs",". SiC devices switch faster (dV\u002Fdt up to 100V\u002Fns and beyond) with lower conduction losses, but they demand resonant and snubber capacitors capable of withstanding ",[40,74,75],{},"over 1.2kV"," voltage stress while maintaining stable capacitance and low ESR at elevated temperatures.",[34,78,79],{},[16,80,81,84,85,88],{},[40,82,83],{},"C0G (NP0)"," is the most stable MLCC dielectric available, with a temperature coefficient of only ±30ppm\u002F°C — capacitance remains virtually constant across temperature and voltage variations. This is critical for resonant circuits: an LLC resonant converter's switching frequency depends on precise resonant capacitance, and any drift leads to efficiency loss and increased EMI. C0G's ",[40,86,87],{},"ultra-low loss characteristic"," (DF \u003C 0.1%) provides significant advantages in high-frequency switching applications.",[34,90,91],{},[16,92,93,94,97],{},"Murata achieved this breakthrough through proprietary ",[40,95,96],{},"ceramic body and internal electrode thinning technology",", packing sufficient electrode layers into the 1210 package to reach 15nF while maintaining 1.25kV withstand voltage. This requires precise balance between dielectric layer thickness (determining voltage rating) and layer count (determining capacitance) — an exceptionally demanding manufacturing feat.",[24,99,100,103],{},[16,101,102],{},"Application Analysis",[30,104,105,113,121],{"v-slot:description":32},[34,106,107],{},[16,108,109,112],{},[40,110,111],{},"OBC Resonant Circuits",": 6.6kW and 11kW OBCs typically employ LLC or CLLC resonant topologies. The resonant capacitor must withstand high peak voltages and currents in the resonant tank while maintaining precise capacitance to preserve the resonant frequency. The 1.25kV\u002F15nF C0G MLCC can serve directly in the resonant tank, replacing traditional film capacitors with smaller size and higher reliability.",[34,114,115],{},[16,116,117,120],{},[40,118,119],{},"SiC Snubber Circuits",": SiC MOSFET turn-off transients produce extremely high di\u002Fdt, with drain voltage spikes potentially exceeding 1kV. Snubber capacitors must simultaneously satisfy high voltage rating, low loss, and temperature stability. C0G MLCCs with ultra-low ESR and high dV\u002Fdt capability are ideal for RCD snubber applications.",[34,122,123],{},[16,124,125,128],{},[40,126,127],{},"High-Voltage DC-DC Converters",": In 800V battery platform DC-DC modules, input-side filtering and resonant circuits require high-voltage capacitors. C0G characteristics ensure stable capacitance across the full -55°C to +125°C temperature range, preventing circuit parameter drift.",[24,130,131,134],{},[16,132,133],{},"Supply Chain Impact and Procurement Recommendations",[30,135,136,145,154],{"v-slot:description":32},[34,137,138],{},[16,139,140,141,144],{},"High-voltage C0G MLCCs are high-value, high-barrier products with a concentrated global supplier base. The 1.25kV 1210-size C0G device is ",[40,142,143],{},"currently exclusive to Murata",", meaning early-stage supply will be constrained. Procurement teams working on OBC and high-voltage DC-DC projects should prioritize establishing communication channels with Murata or authorized distributors.",[34,146,147],{},[16,148,149,150,153],{},"For alternatives, if 1210 size is not a hard requirement, consider TDK's C Series high-voltage C0G products (typically in 1812 or larger packages) or Samsung's CL series high-voltage models. However, there is currently ",[40,151,152],{},"no direct competitor"," to the 1.25kV C0G 15nF in 1210 package — alternative evaluation will require PCB layout redesign.",[34,155,156],{},[16,157,158],{},"For small-to-medium volume OBC development projects, Movthing can assist with obtaining Murata high-voltage C0G MLCC samples and datasheets, along with cross-reference alternative evaluations. High-voltage capacitor lead times are typically 4–6 weeks longer than standard products, so plan procurement timelines accordingly.",[24,160,161,164],{},[16,162,163],{},"Key Specifications",[30,165,166,243],{"v-slot:description":32},[34,167,168],{},[169,170,171,184],"table",{},[172,173,174],"thead",{},[175,176,177,181],"tr",{},[178,179,180],"th",{},"Parameter",[178,182,183],{},"Specification",[185,186,187,196,204,212,219,227,235],"tbody",{},[175,188,189,193],{},[190,191,192],"td",{},"Package Size",[190,194,195],{},"1210inch (3.2×2.5mm)",[175,197,198,201],{},[190,199,200],{},"Temperature Characteristic",[190,202,203],{},"C0G (EIA standard)",[175,205,206,209],{},[190,207,208],{},"Operating Temperature",[190,210,211],{},"-55°C to +125°C",[175,213,214,217],{},[190,215,216],{},"Capacitance Range",[190,218,55],{},[175,220,221,224],{},[190,222,223],{},"Tolerance",[190,225,226],{},"±1% to ±5%",[175,228,229,232],{},[190,230,231],{},"Rated Voltage (DC)",[190,233,234],{},"1,250Vdc",[175,236,237,240],{},[190,238,239],{},"Typical Applications",[190,241,242],{},"OBC resonant circuits, SiC snubbers, HV DC-DC",[34,244,245],{},[16,246,247],{},"C0G means this device delivers excellent stability across temperature, DC bias, and time. Unlike X7R\u002FX5R, C0G capacitance experiences virtually no DC bias derating — engineers can design circuits using the nominal capacitance value without applying derating factors.",[34,249,250],{},[16,251,252],{},"Murata's first 1210-size 1.25kV C0G MLCC fills a miniaturization gap in high-voltage resonant capacitors for mid-power OBC applications. As 800V platforms and SiC power devices accelerate, high-voltage C0G MLCCs will become essential BOM items in OBCs and high-voltage DC-DC converters. Movthing will continue tracking high-voltage MLCC technology trends and supply dynamics. Contact our engineering team for samples or technical support.",{"title":32,"searchDepth":254,"depth":254,"links":255},2,[],"2026-04-29","Murata begins mass production of the industry's first 1210inch (3.2×2.5mm) 1.25kV C0G 15nF MLCC, purpose-built for OBC resonant circuits and SiC power conversion.",null,"md",{},true,"\u002Flocales\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Fmurata-1250v-c0g-mlcc-for-sic",{"title":7,"description":257},"locales\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Fmurata-1250v-c0g-mlcc-for-sic","Cqnnzzy-B-GFJ2F8J5WtAqnPHlsb8ZtgMR31oZslwH8","murata-1250v-c0g-mlcc-for-sic",{"id":268,"title":269,"author":8,"body":270,"cover":279,"date":256,"description":568,"excerpt":258,"extension":259,"meta":569,"navigation":261,"path":570,"seo":571,"stem":572,"__hash__":573,"slug":574},"news\u002Flocales\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Fmurata-expands-automotive-mlcc-2026.md","Murata Expands Automotive MLCC Lineup — 7 New Models Deliver Industry-Leading Capacitance for AD\u002FADAS Miniaturization",{"type":10,"value":271,"toc":566},[272,280,336,365,386,416,561],[13,273,274],{},[16,275,276],{},[19,277],{"alt":278,"src":279},"Murata Automotive MLCC","\u002Fimages\u002Fnews\u002Fmurata-expands-automotive-mlcc-2026\u002Fheader.jpg",[24,281,282,284],{},[16,283,28],{},[30,285,286,306,319],{"v-slot:description":32},[34,287,288],{},[16,289,290,291,293,294,297,298,301,302,305],{},"On April 8, 2026, ",[40,292,42],{}," announced the start of mass production for ",[40,295,296],{},"7 new automotive MLCC models",". These are divided into two categories: ",[40,299,300],{},"low-rated-voltage MLCCs"," (2.5–4Vdc) for AD\u002FADAS IC peripheral circuits, and ",[40,303,304],{},"mid-rated-voltage MLCCs"," (25Vdc) for power supply lines, spanning package sizes from 0201inch (0603mm) to 1210inch (3225mm).",[34,307,308],{},[16,309,310,311,314,315,318],{},"The flagship low-voltage model ",[40,312,313],{},"GCM32ED70G227MEC4"," achieves 220μF in a 1210 package at 4Vdc, while the 100μF offering has been downsized from 1210 to 1206 (GCM31CD70G107ME36), reducing ",[40,316,317],{},"PCB footprint by approximately 36%",". At the ultra-miniature end, the 0201inch model doubles capacitance from the previous 1μF to 2.2μF (GCM035D70E225ME02).",[34,320,321],{},[16,322,323,324,327,328,331,332,335],{},"The mid-voltage series is equally impressive: ",[40,325,326],{},"GCM155D71E105KE36"," delivers 25V\u002F1μF in an 0402inch package, reducing PCB area by ",[40,329,330],{},"approximately 61%"," compared to the prior 0603 solution. The 1206inch 22μF model (GCM31CC71E226ME36) provides a compact, high-capacitance decoupling option for power rails. All models are ",[40,333,334],{},"AEC-Q200"," qualified.",[24,337,338,341],{},[16,339,340],{},"Technical Analysis — Materials and Process Breakthrough",[30,342,343,352],{"v-slot:description":32},[34,344,345],{},[16,346,347,348,351],{},"The key enabler for these capacitance achievements is Murata's proprietary ",[40,349,350],{},"ceramic material micronization and homogenization technology",". By developing finer dielectric powders with uniform particle distribution, thinner dielectric layers can be formed while maintaining automotive-grade reliability. This is especially critical for 0201inch devices — fitting 2.2μF inside a 0.6×0.3mm package demands exceptional thickness uniformity.",[34,353,354],{},[16,355,356,357,360,361,364],{},"From an MLCC technology roadmap perspective, this reflects the industry-wide push toward ",[40,358,359],{},"higher capacitance density",". X7T\u002FX7S dielectric materials used in these models still exhibit DC bias derating — engineers should review the ",[40,362,363],{},"effective capacitance vs. DC bias curves"," to ensure adequate margin at the system's actual operating voltage. The 2.5–4V operating range helps mitigate this effect, but verification remains essential.",[24,366,367,370],{},[16,368,369],{},"AD\u002FADAS Applications — Why These Matter",[30,371,372,381],{"v-slot:description":32},[34,373,374],{},[16,375,376,377,380],{},"As autonomous driving progresses from L2 to L3+, the number and power consumption of SoCs, MCUs, and SerDes ICs in AD\u002FADAS systems continue to rise. A high-end ADAS SoC can draw tens of amps of peak current, requiring numerous MLCCs around the IC for transient decoupling. The 2.5–4V rated voltage aligns perfectly with modern digital IC core supply rails (0.8–3.3V), while ",[40,378,379],{},"100–220μF capacitance values provide superior transient response",".",[34,382,383],{},[16,384,385],{},"PCB space is at a premium in AD\u002FADAS modules — camera modules, radar sensors, and other size-constrained applications benefit from 0201inch 2.2μF decoupling capacitors that can be placed directly on the IC backside or between BGA pads, minimizing trace length and parasitic inductance. The 0402inch 1μF\u002F25V device is ideal for sensor module input filtering, replacing legacy 0603 solutions.",[24,387,388,391],{},[16,389,390],{},"Supply Chain and Procurement Impact",[30,392,393,398,411],{"v-slot:description":32},[34,394,395],{},[16,396,397],{},"As the world's largest MLCC manufacturer, Murata's automotive line expansion has direct supply chain implications. NEV penetration continues to rise in 2026, and automotive MLCC demand remains strong with capacity utilization above 85% for mainstream types. These 7 new models target the high-growth AD\u002FADAS segment, and initial supply is expected to prioritize Tier-1 customers.",[34,399,400],{},[16,401,402,403,406,407,410],{},"For teams with small-to-medium procurement volumes, we recommend ",[40,404,405],{},"early alternative-part qualification",". Comparable automotive MLCCs include the TDK CGA series, Samsung Electro-Mechanics CL31\u002FCL32 series, Yageo AC series, and Walsin WF series. For ultra-small 0201 and 0402 automotive MLCCs where supplier concentration is high, ",[40,408,409],{},"locking in 6–12 month procurement agreements"," is recommended to ensure supply stability.",[34,412,413],{},[16,414,415],{},"Movthing, as a distributor specializing in SMD capacitors, maintains close partnerships with Murata, TDK, Samsung, Yageo, and other major MLCC manufacturers. We assist clients with new product samples, datasheet interpretation, and alternative-part recommendations to help procurement and R&D teams complete BOM verification efficiently.",[24,417,418,421],{},[16,419,420],{},"Quick Reference — New Models",[30,422,423,556],{"v-slot:description":32},[34,424,425],{},[169,426,427,446],{},[172,428,429],{},[175,430,431,434,437,440,443],{},[178,432,433],{},"Part Number",[178,435,436],{},"Rated Voltage",[178,438,439],{},"Package",[178,441,442],{},"Capacitance",[178,444,445],{},"Application",[185,447,448,465,481,496,510,525,541],{},[175,449,450,453,456,459,462],{},[190,451,452],{},"GCM035D70E225ME02",[190,454,455],{},"2.5Vdc",[190,457,458],{},"0201inch",[190,460,461],{},"2.2μF",[190,463,464],{},"AD\u002FADAS IC decoupling",[175,466,467,470,472,475,478],{},[190,468,469],{},"GCM31CD70E107ME36",[190,471,455],{},[190,473,474],{},"1206inch",[190,476,477],{},"100μF",[190,479,480],{},"IC power rail decoupling",[175,482,483,486,489,491,493],{},[190,484,485],{},"GCM035D70G225MEC2",[190,487,488],{},"4Vdc",[190,490,458],{},[190,492,461],{},[190,494,495],{},"Sensor modules",[175,497,498,501,503,505,507],{},[190,499,500],{},"GCM31CD70G107ME36",[190,502,488],{},[190,504,474],{},[190,506,477],{},[190,508,509],{},"Domain controllers",[175,511,512,514,516,519,522],{},[190,513,313],{},[190,515,488],{},[190,517,518],{},"1210inch",[190,520,521],{},"220μF",[190,523,524],{},"Domain controllers \u002F high-current rails",[175,526,527,529,532,535,538],{},[190,528,326],{},[190,530,531],{},"25Vdc",[190,533,534],{},"0402inch",[190,536,537],{},"1μF",[190,539,540],{},"Power input filtering",[175,542,543,546,548,550,553],{},[190,544,545],{},"GCM31CC71E226ME36",[190,547,531],{},[190,549,474],{},[190,551,552],{},"22μF",[190,554,555],{},"Power line decoupling",[34,557,558],{},[16,559,560],{},"All models operate over -55°C to +125°C (X7T\u002FX7S characteristics) and are AEC-Q200 qualified. When selecting, consult the DC bias characteristics — especially for low-voltage models — to verify effective capacitance at operating voltage.",[34,562,563],{},[16,564,565],{},"Murata's 7 new automotive MLCCs span the full range from ultra-small decoupling to high-capacitance power rail filtering, underscoring the trend toward higher capacitance density and miniaturization in the automotive sector. Movthing will continue monitoring MLCC manufacturers' capacity and new product releases to provide timely supply chain intelligence and technical support. Contact our engineering team for datasheets or samples.",{"title":32,"searchDepth":254,"depth":254,"links":567},[],"Murata launches mass production of 7 automotive MLCCs covering 2.5V–25V and 0201–1210 sizes. Supply chain and selection analysis for hardware engineers.",{},"\u002Flocales\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Fmurata-expands-automotive-mlcc-2026",{"title":269,"description":568},"locales\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Fmurata-expands-automotive-mlcc-2026","ru_Ak1v_pXkhuQfawuKLyf6CYDnYx2L1rx3jRPIsrC8","murata-expands-automotive-mlcc-2026",1,12,1777456584858]