ElectronicsElectronics maker owns 40% market share for multilayer ceramic capacitorsMultilayer ceramic capacitors are tiny parts that are essential for circuits in electronic devices. (Murata Manufacturing)DAIKI HIRAOKAMay 13, 2026 05:02 JSTKYOTO, Japan -- Murata Manufacturing looks to maintain its global lead in multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) over Chinese and South Korean rivals by focusing on intellectual property, boosting its rewards program for employees whose inventions lead to patents.