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AI Growth Exposes New Fault Lines Across the 2026 Component Supply Chain

ASC Global outlines how rising AI demand is reshaping component availability and creating new supply pressures across key categories in 2026.

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Passive Components Are Starting to Behave Like a Constraint Again

Early market signals suggest passive components may tighten sooner than expected in 2026, echoing patterns seen in previous MLCC shortages.

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Samsung Electro-Mechanics Introduces Ultra-High-Capacitance 0201 MLCC for AI Servers

Samsung Electro-Mechanics new 0201 MLCC offers 4.7 µF capacitance with X6S stability, optimised for AI server density and heat management.

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Vishay TSM41 Trimmer Delivers Precision in a Compact, Sealed Package

Vishay’s TSM41 multi-turn SMD trimmer offers fine adjustment, IP67 sealing, and a wide temperature range for reliable performance in harsh, space-limited designs.

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Nichicon Extends ADN Hybrid Capacitor Distribution in EMEA

Nichicon brings its ADN hybrid capacitors to the EMEA market, targeting automotive and industrial designs with high reliability and low ESR.

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KYOCERA AVX Launches Hermaphroditic Poke-Home Connectors

KYOCERA AVX’s new hermaphroditic poke-home connectors simplify wire-to-wire and wire-to-board terminations for field-ready industrial and lighting systems.

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TDK Launches Industry’s Highest-Capacitance 100 V MLCC in 1608 Size

TDK launches a 1 µF, 100 V MLCC in 1608 size, the industry’s highest capacitance for this spec, supporting BOM reduction in 48 V and industrial systems.

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Vishay AEC-Q200 Chip Resistors Perform to 70 GHz

Vishay’s CHA series thin film chip resistors deliver stable 70 GHz performance for automotive, aerospace, and RF applications.

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Samsung Electro-Mechanics to supply MLCCs to BYD

Samsung Electro-Mechanics has secured a major deal to supply multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) to Chinese EV giant BYD, signaling a shift in global automotive power dynamics. As BYD ramps up production to a staggering 55 million EVs, questions arise about how China scaled so quickly—and what it means for the future of electric vehicles, global supply chains, and ethical manufacturing.

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