SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS

Samsung Electro-Mechanics unveils on February 5th that world's highest voltage and ultra-small MLCC in a 1005 size for Autonomous driving (CL05Y225KP66PN). Designed to cater to the safe operation by providing stable power supply and signal transmission to autonomous driving semiconductors espeacially for high performance market like LiDAR systems etc,.

The newly developed MLCC has a capacity of 2.2uF (microfarads) and operates at a high voltage of 10V, with dimensions of 1005 size (1.0 mm wide and 0.5 mm long). This high voltage is approximately 60% higher than the previous standard of 6.3V, making it the world’s first qualified AEC-Q200, which is a critical reliability standard for automotive products in this specification.

This product providing suitable performance in LiDAR systems, which are one of the key devices for autonomous driving.

LiDAR detects the surrounding environment of the vehicle and supports safe driving through precise distance measurements. Particularly, because LiDAR recognizes surrounding objects in real-time with a 360-degree view, ultra-small, high-capacity MLCCs are essential for providing stable power supply and accurate signal transmission to obtain precision data at the millimeter level.

Additionally, LiDAR is normally installed outside of vehicles , it is exposed to temperature, humidity, and shocks. Therefore, LiDAR systems require high-reliability high-voltage MLCCs with a safety margin of more than double to withstand various environmental changes.

And our new product (CL05Y225KP66PN) is the first 10 voltage, 2.2uF MLCC capacitor available in 1005 size, the most suitable capacitor to support stable power supply and accurate signal transmission in various Automotive applications. 

Generally, it is difficult for MLCCs to satisfy both voltage and capacitance characteristics simultaneously. To achieve high voltage, the dielectric used for storing electricity must be made thicker, which reduces the number of internal dielectric layers that can be stacked, making it difficult to increase capacitance. Samsung Electro-Mechanics has developed proprietary additives and a new manufacturing method that minimizes empty spaces within the dielectric, allowing stable operation even at high voltages.

Additionally, the newly developed MLCC has qualified AEC-Q200, the world’s first for a 2.2uF capacity and 10V high voltage in a 1005 size. This makes it suitable for various applications, including ADAS, body, chassis, and infotainment systems.

Executive Vice President Choi Jeremy, Head of Samsung Electro-Mechanics’ Component Solution Unit, stated, “The demand for high-performance and high-reliability MLCCs is increasing due to the electrification of vehicles,” adding, “We will strengthen our competitive edge in differentiated technology by securing key technologies in materials, equipment, and manufacturing processes for MLCCs, and actively respond to growth markets focusing on high-value products.”

With the advancement of autonomous driving features and the expansion of the electric vehicle market, the market for high-capacity and high-reliability MLCCs is expected to grow steadily. According to market research firm Mordor Intelligence, the automotive MLCC market is projected to grow significantly from 4.5 trillion KRW in 2024 to 10 trillion KRW by 2028.

Samsung Electro-Mechanics is expanding its lineup of automotive products with high temperature, high voltage, and high reliability based on its technological expertise in ultra-small and ultra-high-capacity MLCCs, while expanding its supply of MLCCs to global automotive Tier-1 companies and Car OEMs.