Competitive Analysis of The World's Top Ceramic Capacitor Manufacturers: 2009
The study focuses on the world's top manufacturers of ceramic capacitors and includes a technology overview, world market overview of the ceramic capacitor industry, market share analysis based upon multiple market segments; and a competitive analysis of the top manufacturers of ceramic capacitors in the world for 2009. See Table of Contents for more detail.
Contents
TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW: 2009THE TWO TECHNICAL ECONOMIC MAXIMS ASSOCIATED WITH PASSIVE COMPONENTS:
Ubiquitous Nature of Passive Components:
Relationship Between Capacitance and Available Surface Area:
CERAMIC CAPACITORS (THE INDUSTRY WORKHORSE):
Ceramic Capacitor Types:
Multilayered Ceramic Capacitors:
Single Layered Ceramic Capacitors:
Ceramic Capacitor Configurations:
Surface Mount Ceramic Chip Capacitors:
Axial and Radial Leaded Ceramic Capacitors:
MLCC Case Sizes
CERAMIC CAPACITOR METALLIZATION:
Palladium Electrodes:
Nickel Electrodes:
Copper Electrodes:
Termination Materials:
CERAMIC DIELECTRIC MATERIALS:
CERAMIC CAPACITOR CLASSES
Class I Ceramics (NPO/COG):
Developments in COG BME MLCC
Class II Ceramics (X7R/Z5U/Y5V)
X7R Capacitors (BX)
Developments in X7R BME MLCC
The Development of The Popular X5R High Capacitance MLCC:
Z5U (BZ) Capacitors
Y5V Capacitors
Developments in Y5V BME MLCC
Class III Ceramics
WEIGHTS & MEASURES OF MLCC CASE SIZES
TECHNICAL TRENDS AND DIRECTIONS IN THE GLOBAL CERAMIC CAPACITOR INDUSTRY IN 2009
Introduction:
Miniaturization:
Developments in Enhanced MLCC Performance:
Integration Trends:
Market Drivers Behind Ceramic Capacitor Innovation:
Technology Platforms Supporting Innovation:
An Innovative Slowdown for FY 2010:
What The Future Holds for MLCC: 2011-2014
A 22 Year Overview of Technology Development:
The Multiple Compounding Affect On Demand:
The Industry Demands More From MLCC:
For The Future; More of The Same; But With Some Added Twists:
CERAMIC CAPACITORS: WORLD MARKET OVERVIEW: 2009
CERAMICS AS A SUB-SET OF THE GLOBAL CAPACITOR INDUSTRY: 2009
Ceramic Capacitors: 2008-2009
Market Growth in The Worldwide Ceramic Capacitor Industry: 2008-2009 FY Ending March
TOP GLOBAL CERAMIC CAPACITOR MANUFACTURERS: CHANGES IN REVENUES: 2009 FY
CERAMIC CAPACITORS: DEMAND BY TYPE: 2009
High Capacitance Ceramic Capacitor Markets 1.0 to 100 Microfarad: 2009
Low Capacitance Ceramic Capacitor Markets: Picofarad Markets: 2009
Application Specific Ceramic Capacitor Markets: 2009
Ceramic Capacitors: World Market Value By Type: 2009
Ceramic Capacitor Markets By World Region: Revenue Comparison By Top Producer and World Region
Shifts In Estimated Ceramic Capacitor Sales By World Region: 2009
Competition In Greater China: 2009
Competition In Japan: 2009
Competition in Europe: 2009
Competition in North And South America: 2009
Other Solid Markets In The World: 2009
Emerging Markets: BRIC Opportunities:
CERAMIC CAPACITOR MARKET SHARES BY VENDOR:
CERAMIC CAPACITORS: 2009 SALES AND MARKET SHARES
MARKET SHARES BY CERAMIC CAPACITOR TYPE: 2009
Market Shares In Ceramic Capacitors: 2009 Estimates By Type: High Cap 1-100 !F; Low Cap-Picofarad MLCC <1 µF; and Value-Added Ceramic Capacitors:
Market Shares in High Capacitance MLCC: 2009
Manufacturers of High Capacitance MLCC Between 1 and 100 Microfarad: 2009 Sales and Market Shares (In Millions of USD)
Low Capacitance (Picofarad) MLCC Market Shares: 2009
Manufacturers of Low Capacitance MLCC (Picofarad Business Segment): 2009 Sales and Market Shares (In Millions of USD)
Value-Added and Application Specific Ceramic Capacitor Market Shares: 2009
Manufacturers of Low Capacitance MLCC (Picofarad Business Segment): 2009 Sales and Market Shares (In Millions of USD)
CHANGING MARKET SHARES OVER TIME: 2007-2008-2009
Ceramic Capacitors: Global Market Shares: 2007-2008-2009 FY
CERAMIC CAPACITOR VENDORS: SALES AND MARKET SHARES: FY 2010 FORECAST (A REMARKABLE CHANGE)
Ceramic Capacitors: Market Share Forecasts for FY 2010 (In Millions of USD)
PRODUCTION CAPACITY AND CAPACITY EXPANSION BY VENDOR: 2006-2009
Increases in Ceramic Capacitor Unit Capacity To Produce By Vendor: 2006-2009
Notes on Capacity To Produce In The Ceramic Capacitor Industry: 2009:
TRENDS IN BME MLCC CAPACITANCE VALUES: 1995-1998; 1998-2005; 2006-2009 CY
Competitive Environment In X5R High Capacitance MLCC Markets By Maximum µF: 2005 Versus 2009
Changes in Technology By Manufacturer In X5R High Capacitance MLCC Markets By Maximum µF: 2005 Versus 2009
Competitive Environment In Y5V High Capacitance MLCC Markets By Maximum µF: 2005 Versus 2009
Competitive Environment In Y5V High Capacitance MLCC Markets By Maximum µF: 2005 Versus 2009
Competitive Environment In X7R High Capacitance MLCC Markets By Maximum μF: 2005
Competitive Environment In X7R High Capacitance MLCC Markets By Maximum µF: 2005 Versus 2009
COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS OF THE WORLD’S TOP CERAMIC CAPACITOR COMPANIES: 2009
AVX/KYOCERA CORPORATION (NYSE: AVX : RIC 6971:):
AVX Corporation
KEY DATA:
SALES: USD (FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31)
2009 UPDATE:
AVX Sales by World Region Update for 2009:
Average Selling Price Update: 2009
AVX: June 2009 Forecast
Sales By End Use Market Segment (Quarter to Quarter) Update: 2009
AVX Change In Revenues By Product Line: 2009
AVX: Total Capacitor Sales Estimates 2009 By Dielectric at AVX (Advanced Products Group and Commercial Products Group Combined:
AVX Change In Revenues By Distribution Channel: 2009
Kyocera (AVX) Corporation Reports in 2009:
December Quarterly Revenues:
AVX Corporation Reports 7.4% Increase in March 2009 Quarter-To-Quarter Sales; Down 26.4% YoY
AVX: Recent Acquisitions:
Company Description:
Historical Financial Data: 1997-2009
AVX Passive Component Revenues:
Business Analysis:
AVX Revenues by World Region:
EPCOS AG
2009 UPDATE:
Year Over Year Sales Estimates For 2009:
Changes By Operating Unit 1H 2009: Focus on Ceramics
EPCOS: Change In Sales By End-Use Market Segment:
Changes in Sales By World Region:
Corporate Description:
Historical Financial Data:
I A) Capacitors:
I B) Inductors:
Division II: Ceramic Components
Division III: SAW Components
How Revenues are Distributed By Division at EPCOS AG: 2008
Expected Changes in EPCOS Revenues YoY Through September 2009 Forecast By Division:
EPCOS Passive Component Revenues:
EPCOS Strategy Analysis:
EPCOS Revenues by World Region:
EPCOS Revenues By World Region: 2008 and Forecasts for 2009 (In Millions of Euro)
EPCOS Revenues by End-Use Market Segment:
EPCOS Forecasted Change In Revenues By End-Use Market Segment (Sept 2008 to Sept 2009): In Millions of Euros
EPCOS Manufacturing Facilities & Production By World Region:
Headcount adjustments unavoidable
EPCOS Recent Technology Developments:
Other Acquisitions and Joint Ventures:
Outlook:
KEMET ELECTRONICS (NYSE: KEM):
KEMET ELECTRONICS: 2009 UPDATE
March 2009 Quarterly Update:
Kemet Reports 10.4% Sequential Increase in June 2009 Capacitor Sales; Down 38.1% on a YoY basis
Cost of Goods Sold:
Other Information for the Fiscal Year:
Estimated Revenue Forecast By Product Group: 2009- 2010
Company Description:
Historical Financial Data:
Kemet Passive Component Revenues By Product Line:
Kemet Expansion Strategy Analysis:
2009-2010 Expansion Plans in The United States:
Kemet Revenues by World Region: Shift in Sales
European Sales Update: 2009
Asia Sales Update: 2009
Americas Update: 2009.
Kemet Corporation: Change in Revenues by World Region: 2006-2009
Kemet Revenues by End-Use Market Segment:
2009 Update Of Sales By Channel Of Distribution:
Kemet Plant Consolidation Plans:
Kemet Technology Assessment:
Kemet Quarterly Outlook:
MURATA MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED (RIC: 6981):
COMPANY SALES DATA:2009 UPDATE (ENTIRE COMPANY)
Murata Capacitor Sales Increase 34% Sequentially In June 2009 Quarter; Down 29.1% YoY
2009 CAPACITOR SALES UPDATE:
FY 2010 Outlook For Capacitors:
Company Description:
Historical Financial Ratios
Murata Capacitor Revenues:
Murata Strategy Analysis:
Murata Revenues by World Region:
2009 Update: Changes By World Region
Murata Revenues by End-Use Market Segment:
Segment Sales Update: 2009
Murata Manufacturing Footprint by Region/Site:
Murata Technology Assessment:
Class II Ceramic Capacitor Developments:
Class I Ceramic Capacitor Developments:
Passive Component Integration:
PANASONIC ELECTRONIC DEVICES (RIC: 6752):
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Limited
Company Description:
Panasonic Revenue Update 2009:
Components and Devices
Panasonic Components and Devices Group Reports 13.9% Growth in September 2009 Quarter; Cites TV and PC Business Growth
Murata Buys Panasonic Electronic Devices' MLCC Unit
Passive Component and Other Product Lines:
Historical Financial Data
2009 Earnings Update:
Panasonic Passive Component Revenues:
Panasonic Revenues by World Region:
Panasonic Revenues by End-Use Market Segment:
Panasonic Passive Component Production By World Region & Plant Location:
Panasonic Technology Assessment:
Outlook for Fiscal 2010- MLCC Purchased By Murata:
SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICAL (KSE: 009150):
Phone
Home Page
2009 UPDATE:
Samsung 2009 March Quarter:
SEMCO Total Revenues:
SEMCO Revenues by MLCC Capacitance Value:
Company Description:
Historical Financial Data (Consolidated)
SEMCO Passive Component Revenues:
SEMCO Revenues by World Region:
SEMCO Revenues by End-Use Market Segment:
SEMCO Expansion Strategy:
SEMCO Technology Assessment:
TAIYO YUDEN COMPANY LIMITED (RIC: 6976):
Taiyo Yuden Co Ltd
2009 UPDATE:
Japan Production Ratio Versus Japan Sales Data:
Company Description:
Taiyo Yuden Passive Component Revenues:
Taiyo Yuden Revenues by World Region:
Taiyo Yuden Revenues by End-Use Market Segment:
Capacity Expansion Since 1999:
Reasons For 2006-2007 Expansion:
Regional Expansion Analysis (Japan, China, Malaysia, Korea, Philippines):
TDK CORPORATION (RIC: 6762):
2009 UPDATE:
TDK Corporation Reports 30.5% Sequential Increase in June 2009 Quarter Sales; Down 4.8% YoY
TDK Ceramic Capacitor Sales: 2008 to 2009 (34%)
TDK Electronic Material Group Forecasts: 2010-2012
Streamlining Capacitor Operations In Japan:
Company Description:
TDK Passive Component Revenues:
TDK Revenues by World Region:
TDK Revenues by End-Use Market Segment:
TDK Expansion Strategy Analysis:
TDK Operational Structure For The Capacitor Group (Termination)
New Profit Pillars At TDK (MLCC, Inductor and HDD):
TDK Manufacturing Footprint by Region/Site:
TDK MERGER WITH EPCOS AG TO FORM TDK EP
Why It Makes Sense:
Where the Synergies are for Both Revenues and Earnings:
What Does this Level Of Consolidation Mean For The Passive Components Industry?
The Multiple Dielectric Strategy:
VISHAY
VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY (NYSE:VSH)
2009 UPDATE
Vishay Grows 14.2% in The September 2009 Quarter; Expects 1% to 8.5% Growth In The December Quarter
Vishay Reports 2.4% Sequential Increase in June 2009 Quarterly Revenues; Down 40.6% on a YoY Basis
Costs of Goods Sold in 2009:
Company Description:
Company Description:
Vishay Passive Component Revenues:
Vishay Revenues by World Region:
Vishay Revenues by End-Use Market Segment:
Vishay Production of Passive Components By World Region:
THE VISHAY PORTFOLIO IN CERAMIC CAPACITORS:
WALSIN TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION (2492):
Phone
Home Page
2009 UPDATE
Walsin Technology Corporation Reports a 6.13% Increase in July 2009 Sales on a Month-to-Month Basis
Benefit of Non-Yen Based Manufacturing:
Passive Components As a Percentage of Overall Sales In 2009:
Company Description:
Walsin Passive Component Revenues:
Walsin Revenues by World Region:
Walsin Revenues by End-Use Market Segment:
Walsin Expansion Strategy Analysis:
Walsin Monthly MLCC and Chip R Output 2008:
Walsin Technology Development
Walsin Capacity Expansion 2008:
Walsin plans new high-capacitance MLCC plant
YAGEO CORPORATION (TW 2327):
2009 UPDATE:
Yageo Reports October 2009 Sales of NT$ 1,860 million; Sales Impacted By China Holiday
Yageo Monthly Sales Data: 2007-2009 (NT$: 100MM)
Yageo Reports Quarter-To-Quarter June 2009 Increase of 21.4% in Revenues
Company Description:
Yageo Passive Component Revenues:
Yageo Revenues by World Region:
Yageo Revenues by End-Use Market Segment:
Yageo Expansion Strategy Analysis: Skip to top