The Development History of TAIYO YUDEN

Since its establishment in 1950, TAIYO YUDEN has gradually developed from a Japanese company specializing in ceramic capacitors to a leading brand in global electronic components and optical storage technology. Its development process can be divided into the following key stages:

1、 Start up and Technology Accumulation Period (1950-1970s)
In 1950, Sato Hikaru founded Sun Induction, with ceramic capacitors as its core product. In the early days, he focused on the research and commercialization of basic materials. In 1955, the company launched ultra small ceramic capacitors for transistor radios, laying its technological foundation in the field of passive components. In the 1960s, the company further expanded into the field of ferrite cores and inductors, and established a technical research institute in Gunma Prefecture to strengthen its research and development capabilities. In 1967, Sun Power began its internationalization process and established its first overseas subsidiary in Taiwan, becoming the starting point of its global layout.

2、 Breakthroughs in Optical Storage Technology and Global Expansion (1980-2000s)
In 1988, Sun Electric launched the world's first burnable optical disc, "That's CDR," which quickly became a benchmark brand in the consumer optical storage market. Its "green disc" was praised as the best in the industry for its high reliability. In the 1990s, the company entered DVD technology and released its first organic pigment Blu ray disc in 2008, further consolidating its leading position in the field of optical storage. At this stage, Sunac also collaborates with companies such as Sony and Samsung through technology licensing (such as joining the OneBlue Blue patent pool) to promote industry standard setting. At the same time, the company entered the main board market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1973, accelerating the capitalization process.

3、 Diversification and Technological Innovation (2000s present)
With the trend of miniaturization of electronic devices, solar induced electricity continues to break through in the field of passive components:
1. Multi layer ceramic capacitors (MLCC): With materials and stacking technology, a breakthrough in miniaturization has been achieved from 0402 to 008004 packaging (with a size of only 0.25 × 0.125mm). After the new factory in Changzhou is put into operation in 2023, its MLCC production capacity will be further expanded to cover consumer electronics to automotive grade applications.   
2. Inductors and RF components: Developed multi-layer metal power inductors (MCOIL series) that integrate the high current characteristics of metal materials with miniaturized design, maintaining a stable global market share of the top two.   
3. Emerging technology layout: including laminated piezoelectric vibration plates (for tactile feedback), all solid state batteries, 5G RF filters, etc., to support the needs of emerging fields such as automotive electronics and communication equipment.

4、 Globalization Strategy and Deep Cultivation of the Chinese Market
China is the largest overseas market for solar power, accounting for over 50% of its revenue. Since establishing a factory in Dongguan in 1994, the company has successively set up sales and research and development centers in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and other places. In 2023, it will further integrate its Chinese business and be operated by its Shanghai headquarters. It will also invest 1.5 billion US dollars to build the MLCC factory in Changzhou, with the goal of covering the high-end automotive market. By participating in platforms such as the Munich Electronics Show and the Chengdu Electronics Show, Sun Power continues to showcase its technological strength and strengthen cooperation with local Chinese enterprises.

5、 Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development
Sun induced electricity has set a target of reducing emissions by 25% by 2030 and promoting green production through ISO 14001 certification. Its business philosophy emphasizes the balance between "employee happiness," "social contribution," and "shareholder return," and is committed to solving environmental and energy problems through technological innovation.

summarize
The development history of solar induced electricity is an evolutionary history from material research and development to leading technology standards. It focuses on passive components and has successfully expanded to cutting-edge fields such as automotive electronics and 5G communication through the commercialization and diversified innovation of optical storage technology. In the future, with the deep layout of the Chinese market and the investment in emerging technology research and development, Sunac will continue to consolidate its key position in the global electronics industry chain.