TDK Corporation vs PDC

SpecificationTDK CorporationPDC
Product Count1856827
Size Range201 – 2220805 – 2211
Voltage Range1V – 75V1V – 630V
Capacitance Range1 – 90.3 – 91
Dielectric TypesC0G, CH, JB, JF, NP0, X5R, X6S, X7D, X7R, X7S, X7T, X8RC0G, NP0, X2, X5R, X7R, Y5V

Market Context

The global MLCC market was valued at approximately $12.5 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $22 billion by 2030 (Mordor Intelligence). Both TDK Corporation and PDC are leading manufacturers, with TDK Corporation holding a significant share in automotive and industrial segments, while PDC excels in miniaturization and high-frequency applications.

TDK Corporation — Strengths

  • + Key industries: Consumer Electronics, Automotive Electronics, Industrial Power & VFD
  • + 611 automotive-grade (AEC-Q200) parts
  • + Broad size range: 12 package variants
  • + Multiple dielectrics: X5R, X6S, X7S, X7R

PDC — Strengths

  • + Key industries: Industrial Power & VFD, LED Lighting, Renewable Energy
  • + Broad size range: 13 package variants
  • + Multiple dielectrics: C0G, X5R, X7R, Y5V