3-layer portfolio
Layer-2 : Application-specific components business (ASC)

Drive Murata’s growth as a core business

Main products

High frequency devices and communications modules

Everyday products:

  • Wireless communication (Wi-Fi)
  • smartphones

Find out more about high frequency and communications

Inductors

Everyday products:

  • Lithium-ion secondary batteries

Find out more about energy and power

Functional devices

Everyday products:

  • sensors

Find out more about sensors

Definition of layer 2

This business consists of device and module products such as SAW filters, RF modules, Multilayer resin substrates (Multilayer LCP Product), connectivity modules, lithium-ion secondary batteries, and sensors, and has established its business model along with the growth of cell phones and smartphones. In addition to pursuing technological differentiation from our competitors, we are developing our business by leveraging our strengths, such as our abundant technologies, problem solving through product technology-driven discussions with our customers, and timely and stable supply.

Our vision for 2030

  • To expand the number of markets entered beyond those centered on smartphones
  • To be able to establish differentiated technologies and develop and produce products that contribute to business growth in layer 2
  • To also contribute to the creation of layer 3 business model

Key issues

  • Establishing technology that differentiates us from competitors
  • Promoting thorough standardization and mass customization of processes and materials to accommodate variable-mix, variable-volume production
  • Strengthening the financial health of businesses with low profitability