Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is one of the world’s largest and most influential manufacturers of electronic components. Founded in 1944, Murata has built its reputation on innovation in ceramic-based materials and technologies, and today its products are used in virtually every sector of electronics, from smartphones and wearables to automotive systems, industrial equipment, healthcare devices, and energy infrastructure.

The company’s product portfolio is broad, with a strong foundation in passive components such as multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs), inductors, and filters. Murata is the global market leader in MLCCs, which are essential to modern circuit design due to their reliability, compact size, and high performance. Beyond passives, Murata manufactures sensors for motion, pressure, temperature, and environmental monitoring, as well as connectivity solutions including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and LPWAN modules. The company also develops advanced power products such as DC-DC converters, batteries, and energy management systems.

Automotive has become a major growth area for Murata. Its components support electrification, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and connected car technologies, meeting the rigorous demands for reliability and safety in automotive electronics. In industrial and healthcare markets, Murata’s sensors and connectivity modules enable IoT applications, while its power products improve efficiency in renewable energy and infrastructure systems.

Murata operates globally with production, R&D, and sales facilities in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Its vertically integrated model gives it strong control over materials, design, and manufacturing, ensuring quality and innovation at scale.

Guided by its mission to “Innovate Electronics for a Better World,” Murata continues to invest heavily in R&D and sustainable practices. Its technologies underpin the advancement of miniaturisation, connectivity, and energy efficiency, making Murata a trusted partner for OEMs and engineers building the next generation of electronic devices and systems.