Shares in Chinese MLCC Makers Rise as AI Lifts Sales and Profits The recent surge in sales and profits among Chinese multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) makers has left many wondering about the drivers behind this trend.
While the narrative has focused on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in driving demand for these ubiquitous components, a closer examination reveals an intriguing connection between AI, electronics manufacturing, and wildlife conservation.
The story begins with MLCCs, often referred to as the "rice of the electronics industry" due to their ubiquity.