In the field of electronic components, "ceramic disc" usually refers to ceramic disc capacitors, which use ceramic materials as the dielectric and are coated with metal electrodes on the surface. They have the characteristics of small volume, wide capacity range, high voltage resistance, and good stability, and are widely used in various electronic devices. The following are the main brands and introductions of ceramic capacitors:
1、 Internationally renowned brand: leading technology, leading high-end market
1. Murata (Murata, Japan)
Status: Ranked first in the global ceramic capacitor market share (approximately 30%) and a technological benchmark.
Advantages:
High frequency characteristics: self resonant frequency>1GHz, suitable for 5G communication modules.
Ultra miniaturization: 0201 package (0.25mm × 0.125mm) with a capacity of up to 1nF.
Vehicle grade certification: Passed AEC-Q200 Grade 1 testing, with a temperature resistance of -55 ℃~+150 ℃.
Typical applications: Apple iPhone, Tesla car charger, Huawei base station power supply.
2. TDK (Japan TDK)
Status: Ranked second in global market share (approximately 25%), a strong player in the industrial sector.
Advantages:
High voltage withstand: 1000V/10nF series, used for industrial power supply.
Low loss: Q value>10000, suitable for RF circuits.
Medical certification: Compliant with ISO 13485 standard, used for life support equipment.
Typical applications: Samsung Galaxy, Toyota Automotive Electronics, Siemens Medical Equipment.
3. Samsung Electro Mechanics
Status: Ranked third in global market share (approximately 20%), expert in the field of consumer electronics.
Advantages:
Ultra thin design: thickness<0.3mm, suitable for smart wearable devices.
High capacity: 1210 package, with a capacity of 10 μ F/25V.
Solid state polymer capacitor: Conductive polymer electrolyte with ESR as low as 5m Ω.
Typical applications: Dell servers, ABB industrial robots, Sony game consoles.
2、 Chinese domestic brands: technological breakthroughs, significant cost-effectiveness advantages
1. Fenghua High Tech (Fenghua, Zhaoqing, Guangdong)
Status: China's leading ceramic capacitor with a market share of about 15%, inheriting Murata's technology.
Advantages:
Breakthrough in vehicle specifications: Passed AEC-Q200 certification, with a temperature resistance of -55 ℃~+125 ℃.
High capacitance series: 50V/47 μ F series, benchmarking against international brands.
Cost advantage: The price is 20% to 30% lower than international brands.
Typical applications: Xiaomi phones, Gree air conditioners, BYD battery management system.
2. Three Ring Group (CCTC, Chaozhou, Guangdong)
Status: Leading Chinese ceramic capacitor enterprise with a market share of about 10% and strong vertical integration capability.
Advantages:
Self developed ceramic powder: high-purity ceramic powder with a dielectric loss of less than 0.1%.
Large size capacitor: 1812 package, with a capacity of up to 100 μ F/50V.
Fast delivery: Localized supply chain, shortened delivery cycle to 4 weeks.
Typical applications: State Grid, CRRC, Haier Home Appliances.
3. Yuyang Technology (Eyang, Shenzhen, Guangdong)
Status: Pioneer in Chinese ceramic capacitors, with a market share of about 5%, focusing on consumer electronics.
Advantages:
Ultra miniaturization: 01005 package (0.4mm × 0.2mm), with a capacity of up to 1nF.
Low ESR: Conductive polymer electrolyte, ESR<10m Ω, suitable for fast charging power supplies.
High frequency characteristics: self resonant frequency>5GHz, suitable for Wi Fi 6 modules.
Typical applications: OPPO phones, TWS earphones, smartwatches.
3、 Emerging Innovative Brands: Breakthroughs in Segmented Fields
1. Yongming Electronics (Shanghai Yumin)
Status: The global market share of ceramic capacitors is about 5%, with significant cost-effectiveness advantages.
Advantages:
Vehicle grade product: Passed AEC-Q200 certification, with a temperature resistance of -55 ℃~+125 ℃.
Large capacity solution: 35V/220 μ F series, used for LED driver.
Quick response: supports small batch customization, with a delivery cycle of 6 weeks.
Typical applications: automotive electronics (such as car chargers), security monitoring.
2. Hongda Electronics (Hongda, Zhuzhou, Hunan)
Status: Global ceramic capacitor giant, with a market share of about 10%, expanding into the high-end market.
Advantages:
Ultra high voltage capacitor: 2000V/1nF series, used for medical X-ray equipment.
Radiation resistant design: cumulative dose>100krad, suitable for aerospace applications.
Miniaturization: 0402 package, with a capacity of 10 μ F/6.3V.
Typical applications: nuclear power plant control systems, satellite power modules.
3. Jianghai Corporation (Nantong, Jiangsu)
Status: China's leading enterprise in aluminum electrolytic capacitors, crossing the ceramic capacitor market.
Advantages:
Material innovation: Using nano ceramic powder to increase capacity density by 30%.
Technological breakthrough: 3D stacking technology, doubling the unit volume capacity.
Low cost solution: The price is 40% lower than international brands.
Typical applications: consumer electronics, IoT devices.
4、 Selection Decision Framework
Performance priority scenarios (such as 5G base stations, automotive electronics):
Selection: Murata, TDK, Samsung Electro Mechanics
Key parameters: Voltage resistance (>100V), ESR (<10m Ω), operating temperature (-55 ℃~+150 ℃)
Cost sensitive projects (such as consumer electronics, IoT):
Selection: Fenghua High tech, Yuyang Technology, Yongming Electronics
Key parameters: Cost (<0.1 USD), Package size (01005), Static current (<0.1 μ A)
Special technical requirements (such as high frequency and high voltage):
Selection: Murata (high-frequency capacitor), Hongda Electronics (ultra-high voltage capacitor)
Key parameters: switching frequency (>1GHz), withstand voltage (>2000V), radiation tolerance (>100krad)
Domestic substitution demand (such as communication equipment, household appliances):
Selection: Sanhuan Group, Fenghua High tech
Key parameters: Performance benchmarking (such as international brands with a tolerance difference of less than 5%), certification compatibility (UL/CE/AEC-Q200)
5、 Industry Trends and Challenges
Material Innovation:
Nano ceramic powder: Increases capacity density by 30% and promotes miniaturization of ceramic capacitors.
Conductive polymer electrolyte: achieving ultra-low ESR (<1m Ω) to meet high-frequency requirements.
Technological breakthrough:
3D stacking technology: doubling the capacity per unit volume, suitable for compact devices.
Laser impedance adjustment: improves capacity accuracy with a tolerance of<1%.
Market challenges:
Fluctuations in raw material prices: Ceramic powder prices have risen by 10% to 15%, compressing profit margins.
Trade barriers: The US technology blockade against China affects the procurement of high-end equipment.
Through the above brand matrix and decision-making framework, the technical requirements and commercial demands of ceramic capacitors can be accurately matched, helping system design achieve the best balance between performance, cost, and reliability. With the advancement of materials science and manufacturing technology, ceramic capacitors will continue to develop towards miniaturization, high frequency, and high reliability.