MLCC suppliers will focus R&D and capacity expansion efforts
February 14, 2023
According to TrendForce’s recent analysis of the MLCC market, suppliers’ average book-to-bill (BB) ratio has risen slightly to 0.79 this February. The flow of orders has slowed down as seasonality affects the demand related to consumer electronics, data centers, and 5G network infrastructure.
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Limited impact on production following Taiwanese earthquake
September 19, 2022
On the evening of September 17, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 on the Richter scale occurred in Guanshan Township, Taitung. Yesterday (9/18) afternoon, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 on the Richter scale occurred in Chishang Township, Taitung.
As pandemic resurges Murata suspends production lines
January 18, 2022
The allocation of Murata's primary production hubs and production capacity is as follows: 56% in Japan, 36% in China, 3% in Singapore, and 5% in the Philippines, according to TrendForce’s investigations.
Annual automotive MLCC demand for 2021 to reach 449B Pcs
November 08, 2021
Various MLCC suppliers’ book-to-bill ratios as well quarterly shipments for 4Q21 now show signs of decline, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations.
A worsening of the pandemic could spell trouble for MLCC suppliers
August 06, 2021
A potential worsening of the pandemic in the Philippines may hinder both production and shipment from major MLCC manufacturers such as Murata and Samsung, Says TrendForce.
Malaysian lockdown expected to obstruct MLCC supply
July 01, 2021
The indefinite extension of Malaysia’s MCO (movement control order) 3.0 has posed severe challenges for the global MLCC market, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations.
Lockdown in Malaysia to have no effect on chip companies
June 02, 2021
National governments in Southeast Asian countries, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia, have been instituting increasingly stringent pandemic control measures in response to the intensifying COVID-19 pandemic in these countries.
Fire hit Taiwanese MLCC manufacturer in China
January 19, 2021
On January 13 a fire broke out at Taiwanese passive component maker Walsin Technology’s Dongguan, China site.
Walsin restarts production at resistor plant in Malaysia
December 04, 2020
The manufacturer was forced to temporarily shut down production at the plant in late November to facilitate coronavirus-related inspections.
China's MLCC market to see growth between 2017 and 2020
January 27, 2017
The rapid development of consumer electronics and industrial intelligentization has greatly promoted the booming of passive components including multi-layer ceramic capacitor (MLCC).
China has been the biggest producer and consumer of MLCC
December 30, 2015
As the world's leading consumer electronics production base, China has seen a surge in output of various products, which has in turn driven a huge influx of MLCC capacity into the country.
Farnell element14 signs global franchise agreement with Walsin
November 09, 2015
element14 has signed a global franchise agreement with Taiwan based, Walsin Tech in Europe and Asia Pacific to add a range resistors and ceramic capacitors to its passive linecard.
PSA to open PCB production in China
June 21, 2011
The PSA business group is said to open a PCB production base in western China. Production is said to start in stages - beginning in June / July 2011 through to the end of 2012.
Walsin appoints Arrow for northern Europe
May 10, 2007
Arrow Electronics has been appointed by Walsin Technology Corporation to distribute its range of passive components in northern Europe. The new agreement enables Arrow to supply Walsin products in the Nordic countries, Baltic states, UK and Ireland.
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