Murata Manufacturing Ltd has opened a new production line at its site in Caen, France, expanding the scope of its silicon capacitors Integrated Passive Solutions offering.
As originally announced in 2023, Murata has delivered on its commitment to build a new 200mm mass production line.
The new line will strengthen Murata’s silicon capacitor manufacturing capabilities. The Caen facility, which has been operated by Murata since the acquisition of start-up IPDiA in 2016, is a beacon of innovation and is home to over 250 dedicated employees who support the cleanroom, production line and all other key business functions.
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“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 produced by Murata in this factory are used in demanding applications such as implantable medical systems, telecommunications infrastructure and mobile phones. The products manufactured on the newly opened line will primarily target the mobile phone market.
They will offer capacitors with exceptional performance and capacitance values in extremely compact sizes with thicknesses as low as 50µm. Murata’s recent commitment to invest €60 million in the Caen site underlines its commitment to growth and innovation over the coming years. This investment will be used to expand the clean room area and enable increased production of mass market components.
