A small capacitor affects the entire supply chain

The multi-layer ceramic capacitor MLCC has received unprecedented attention in the surge of prices started last year. A small capacitor affects the entire supply chain. The incentive to trace this price increase is the Japanese manufacturer's general MLCC non-expansion plan and even production cuts, opting out of the consumer electronics market and turning to automotive MLCCs. At the same time, the demand for MLCCs from smart phones, fast charging, internet of things, and new energy vehicles has increased exponentially. The overall market supply has been transferred from Taiwanese and mainland manufacturers to the single billing effect, and the production capacity has quickly filled up and supply has been severely insufficient.