Japan Passive Components Update

Passive component manufacturers with facilities in Japan have posted the following updates on the affect of the earthquake and tsunami on their production capabilities. The situation is changing rapidly and further updates are expected.

Nippon Chemicon: The majority of production bases are able to operate but with reduced capacity due to rolling power outages. Four production bases are in the process of carrying out recovery works.

Rubycon: Two plants are operating normally and a third plant is about to resume operation following a damage assessment.

Panasonic: No damage reported to the factory manufacturing passive components.

Murata

• EMI suppression filters & coils: Partial damage to building and equipment reported with electricity, water and gas out of service.
• Piezoelectric products & SAW filters: No significant damage to the building but electricity, water and gas out of service.
• Polymer capacitors: Unable to operate due to loss of power but no damage to plant.

Non-Japanese manufacturers are not reporting any immediate supply problems.