The decline of multi-layer ceramic-chip capacitor (MLCC) prices is slowing down thanks to capacity reductions from Japan. Taiwan MLCC companies believed margins bottomed out in fourth-quarter 2008, according to market watchers.
Taiwan MLCC makers all have seen an over 20% revenue growth in February and are expected to see revenues and utilization rates in March continue to increase. However, companies are still likely to see a 10-15% sequential decline in the first quarter.
Article translated by Meiling Chen
