MLCCs lead times are mostly in the 12-to-16-week range, yet, overall, the Q4 share of 0-to-12-week contracted lead times fell by nine percentage points compared to Q1, according to the Commodity IQ At-Volume Lead Time Trend. Utilization rates for most manufacturers remain between 60% and 80%, depending on location, with Taiwanese and Chinese operations at the lower end of the range. High-temperature and high-capacitance parts are constrained, and there is little to no ability to expedite orders. Automotive-grade and general-purpose large case size and high-voltage capacitors also present supply problems.