Murata Manufacturing
A Kyoto-based electronic components maker known for multilayer ceramic capacitors, which also makes RF modules, SAW and BAW filters, MEMS sensors and communication modules.
村田製作所・Power, optical and sensor devices・Last updated: October 27, 2026
Overview
Murata Manufacturing is headquartered in Nagaokakyo, Kyoto, with major sites in Shiga Prefecture and Yokohama. It is best known for multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs).
Its semiconductor-related products include RF modules and SAW and BAW filters for smartphones, MEMS sensors and wireless communication modules.
Business: Capacitors, RF modules, SAW/BAW filters and MEMS sensors
Why it matters
- Every smartphone contains RF filters that separate frequency bands, and each new band adds filters.
- MLCCs are placed around processors in large numbers to stabilize their power supply.
Main products
- •RF modules
- •SAW and BAW filters
- •MEMS sensors
- •Multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs)
Sites in Japan
Head officeHeadquarters
Nagaokakyo, Kyoto
Yasu plantPlant
Yasu, Shiga
Yokaichi plantPlant
Higashiomi, Shiga
Moriyama Innovation CenterR&D
Moriyama, Shiga
Minatomirai Innovation CenterR&D
Yokohama, Kanagawa