The new 49,000-square-foot manufacturing and design center will allow the company to produce millions of cutting-edge precision timing and frequency control products engineered to satisfy the rapidly evolving demands of global military, aerospace, industrial, communications, autonomous vehicle, and commercial drone applications. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (April 15, 2024) – KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation (Erie)’s new manufacturing and design center for high-quality, low-noise quartz crystal frequency control products. The new facility will be part of the Knowledge Park at Penn State Erie research and development hub for forward-thinking, knowledge-driven businesses, which is located on the Penn
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KYOCERA AVX contributed several components to the Pragyaan lunar rover, including stacked TCH Series surface-mount capacitors that became the first polymer capacitors to ever be used in a space mission. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (October 24, 2023) – KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, is proud to announce that it provided several key components for the Indian Space Research Organization’s (ISRO’s) historic Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission. On August 23, 2023, the Chandrayaan-3 mission’s Vikram lander cemented India’s status as the first country to soft-land a spacecraft near the South Pole of the Moon and the fourth to successfully achieve a lunar landing. The lander also deployed the ISRO’s
Webinar: Succeeding in Device Certification: How to Overcome Failure Thursday, October 26th, 2023 | 11:00 AM EDT Device certification is a critical step in bringing your innovative products to market, ensuring their safety, reliability, and compliance with industry standards. However, it’s no secret that navigating the certification process can be a daunting task, with many devices encountering unexpected roadblocks along the way. In this informative webinar, we will delve deep into the world of device certification and shine a spotlight on the six most common factors behind certification failures, especially concerning antenna considerations. By understanding these key challenges, you’ll gain valuable insights and strategies to enhance your device’s chances of a successful certification journey. Join us in this webinar
The asset transfer acquisition includes Bliley’s business, equipment, people, and IP and will help KYOCERA AVX better serve sophisticated customers in the demanding military, aerospace, and defense markets. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (October 2nd, 2023) – KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, is acquiring assets of Bliley Technologies, a worldwide leader in the design and development of innovative, low-noise frequency control products with more than 65 years of space heritage in low Earth orbit (LEO) and geostationary equatorial orbit (GEO) applications. The asset transfer acquisition will bring Bliley’s equipment, people, and IP under the KYOCERA AVX umbrella and allow KYOCERA AVX to produce the same high-quality electronic
This prestigious award marks the fifth consecutive year that TTI Asia has recognized KYOCERA AVX for faithfully fulfilling critical quality performance metrics designed to build stronger partnerships, improve quality performance, and provide excellent customer service. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (September 25, 2023) – KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, has earned a prestigious Platinum 2022 TTI Asia Supplier Excellence Award — the highest possible level of recognition. Bestowed by TTI, Inc., the world’s leading authorized specialty distributor of interconnect, passive, and electromechanical (IP&E) components, the Platinum 2022 TTI Asia Supplier Excellence Award celebrates KYOCERA AVX for faithfully fulfilling critical quality performance metrics designed to elevate supplier and
The latest release of the globally renowned software, Ansys 2023 R1, features direct links to simulation models for 13 of KYOCERA AVX’s most popular embedded antennas. These models are also available for Ansys versions 2019 R3 to 2022 R2, and a complete range of KYOCERA AVX embedded antenna models will soon be available for all of these versions. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (March 28, 2023) – KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, is proud to announce that direct links to simulation models for its most popular embedded antennas are available in the latest release of the globally renowned Ansys HFSS 3D electromagnetic simulation software, Ansys 2023 R1.
The new online tool and global design support service will help customers quickly and confidently select crystal timing devices optimized for their ICs. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (February 13, 2023) – KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, has introduced a new circuit matching service designed to help customers quickly and confidently select suitable crystal timing devices. When oscillator circuits aren’t optimized for customers’ ICs or timing devices, it can result in abnormal oscillation or even prevent oscillation, which could lead to device failure. The new online circuit matching service identifies KYOCERA AVX crystal timing devices recommended by leading global IC manufacturers to ensure that customers choose compatible
CES 2023 marks KYOCERA AVX’s first year of participation at this legendary industry event. Exhibit highlights include advanced antenna and RF component solutions for IoT, 5G, healthcare, consumer electronics, and satellite communications applications as well as advanced sensor and control solutions for electromobility applications. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (January 3, 2023) – KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, is exhibiting at CES 2023, which will take place Thursday, January 5, through Sunday, January 8, in Las Vegas. CES has earned a reputation as a proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators and is widely recognized as one of the most influential tech events in the world.
KYOCERA AVX’s new flagship facility in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, features 1.2 million square feet of state-of-the-art design, manufacturing, testing, storage, and distribution space, meets FM Global standards, and features walkable ceilings, full electrical power supply redundancy, and column-free production areas. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (November 10, 2022) – KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, has announced the grand opening of its $300 million advanced manufacturing facility for ceramic and tantalum capacitors in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. The new facility features 1.2 million square feet of state-of-the-art manufacturing and warehousing space. Deliberately designed as a safe and sustainable global facility for the production of ceramic and tantalum capacitors, the
The KYOCERA AVX team will showcase the company’s complete line of trusted and proven component solutions optimized for advanced automotive, industrial, and high-reliability applications, amongst others. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (November 8, 2022) – KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, is exhibiting at electronica 2022 in Munich, Germany, November 15–18. The KYOCERA AVX team will showcase the company’s complete line of trusted and proven component solutions at Booth 502 in Hall B4 (B4.502). Solutions on display will include advanced capacitors, antennas, interconnects, circuit protection and timing devices, sensors, controls, filters, fuses, diodes, resistors, couplers, and inductors optimized for employment in the automotive, IoT and IIoT, industrial, international
The new global MLCC part numbering system launching this November will maximize manufacturing synergies within KYOCERA AVX and the KYOCERA Electronics Components Group and make it easier for customers to search the entire brand portfolio. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (November 7, 2022) – KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, is introducing a new global MLCC part numbering system this November. The new global MLCC part numbering system will maximize manufacturing synergies within KYOCERA AVX and the KYOCERA Electronics Components Group, which combined their MLCC manufacturing and development resources in 2021 following the corporate reorganization and rebranding that elicited KYOCERA AVX. It will also facilitate the rapid expansion
Tantalum Capacitors in 5G Smartphone Applications Written By: Jason Liu Abstract: The global smartphone market has grown enormously over the past decade. In 2019, about 1.32 billion smartphones were shipped globally, of which 367 million units were shipped in China alone, accounting for 27.8% of the global total. With the ongoing investment into the construction of 5G networks, especially in China, 5G-enabled smartphones are set to become ubiquitous in the near future. 5G phones are projected to grow by 10% starting in 2020 compared to the previous year. Under favorable economic and regulatory conditions, there will be ample opportunities for both leading and emerging manufacturers to capture more market share. Additionally, there are several design houses for smartphones that design
Swisscom’s new WLAN-Box 3 is equipped with 10 custom high-performance KYOCERA AVX antennas and delivers outstanding tri-band 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz performance in a compact form factor optimized for extending Wi-Fi range in residential applications. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (September 29, 2022) – KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, designed and developed the custom high-performance antennas implemented in Swisscom’s new third generation WLAN-Box, the WLAN-Box 3, which can be used as a repeater or WLAN access point to significantly expand Wi-Fi coverage in residential applications. Swisscom is Switzerland’s leading telecommunications company, as well as one of its leading IT companies and most sustainable and innovative companies. It
FasTech Seminar Series – KYOCERA AVX Antenna Overview & Roadmap Tuesday, October 4, 2022 | 2:30 PM Eastern Time WESTech Sales is proud to present another FasTech Seminar spotlighting Kyocera AVX and their Antenna Overview and Roadmap. Please consider joining us Tuesday, October 4th 1:00pm-1:30pm CT, to learn more about the Kyocera AVX Antennas available for WiFi, Cellular, LAN and Bluetooth solutions. To show our appreciation for your participation, we will provide a Grubhub certificate for each of the first 20 people to register for the seminar. The certificates will be sent out the morning of October 4th so you can order your lunch for delivery before the seminar begins.
The award recognizes KYOCERA AVX for consistently satisfying a wide range of key management, quality, and delivery performance metrics throughout 2020 despite the global supply chain disruptions caused by COVID-19. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (September 14, 2022) – KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, received a 2020 Appreciation Award from Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler AG, Germany, for its exceptional performance throughout 2020. The award recognizes KYOCERA AVX for having consistently satisfied a wide range of key management, quality, and delivery performance metrics, including 100% on-time delivery, despite the global supply chain disruptions caused by the first wave of the COVID-19
Kyoto, August 30, 2022 – It is with great sadness that Kyocera Corporation today announced the passing of Kazuo Inamori, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Kyocera, Honorary Adviser to KDDI Corporation and Japan Airlines Co., Ltd., and Founder of the Inamori Foundation. He passed away at home in Kyoto, Japan, on August 24, 2022, due to natural causes. Kyocera would like to express its sincere appreciation to everyone who extended support and friendship toward Dr. Inamori throughout his lifetime. A private wake and funeral have been held, mainly among close family members, and this announcement was made after the completion of memorial services. Please note that Dr. Inamori’s family respectfully requests mourners refrain from making condolatory visits, telegrams of sympathy,
