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Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has introduced the GCJ21BD72A225KE02, a soft-termination multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for automotive powertrain, safety, and advanced electronic systems. According to the company, it is the first 0805-size MLCC to offer 2.2 µF capacitance at 100 VDC, combining high capacitance, high-voltage capability, and compact dimensions. The capacitor targets the increasing demands of vehicle electrification, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and autonomous driving platforms, where growing functionality must be integrated into space-constrained electronic assemblies. The transition toward 48 V automotive architectures further increases the need for passive components that support higher operating voltages without increasing PCB area. Measuring just 2.0 mm × 1.25 mm, the new MLCC achieves a capacitance value previously available only in larger 1206-size devices. Murata states that the component reduces mounting area by approximately 51% compared with its previous 2.2 µF, 100 V solution. It also delivers roughly 2.2 times the capacitance of the company’s earlier 0805-size MLCCs with the same voltage rating. These improvements are enabled by Murata’s proprietary ceramic material technologies, including advanced control of particle size and optimization of material uniformity. A key feature is the soft-termination structure, designed to improve reliability in automotive environments. Mechanical stresses from PCB flex, vibration, and thermal cycling can cause cracking in conventional ceramic capacitors; the soft-termination design helps absorb these stresses, reducing damage risk after board assembly and during operation. The capacitor operates from -55 °C to +125 °C and complies with X7T temperature characteristics per EIA standards. With this introduction, Murata continues to expand its automotive-grade MLCC portfolio, addressing industry requirements for higher capacitance, increased voltage ratings, reduced PCB footprint, and enhanced long-term reliability in next-generation vehicle electronics.