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Samsung Electro-Mechanics Secures Landmark $800M AI Server MLCC Deal
Electronic Technology · Electronic Components · yonhap_finance · 2026-09-01
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Samsung Electro-Mechanics has landed a record-breaking 1.07 trillion won contract to supply AI server MLCCs, solidifying its lead in the high-growth market.
What Happened
Record-Breaking Contract: Samsung Electro-Mechanics has signed a supply agreement for AI server-grade Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCCs) worth approximately 1.07 trillion won. This deal, set to run throughout next year, represents the largest long-term MLCC supply contract in the company's history.
Surging AI Infrastructure Demand: As major cloud service providers and GPU manufacturers ramp up AI infrastructure investments, the demand for high-performance MLCCs has skyrocketed. Samsung Electro-Mechanics currently maintains a dominant position in this sector with over 40% market share.
High-Performance Requirements: AI servers require significantly higher MLCC volumes—often 10 times more than standard servers—and demand extreme reliability under high-temperature and high-voltage conditions. The company’s ability to meet these rigorous technical standards has made it a preferred partner for global tech giants.
Market Outlook: Industry analysts project that the global AI server MLCC market will grow at a compound annual rate of 34% through 2030. Samsung Electro-Mechanics aims to leverage this momentum to expand its high-value product portfolio and maintain its leadership in the rapidly evolving AI hardware space.