KYOCERA AVX

What KYOCERA AVX does

KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation is a global manufacturer and supplier of advanced passive electronic components, headquartered in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kyocera Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange listed Japanese multinational). The company specializes in capacitors (aluminum electrolytic, ceramic, niobium oxide, polymer, power/chip film, RF/microwave, supercapacitors, and tantalum), circuit protection devices including the TransGuard VT Series multilayer varistors, RF/microwave components such as the 550/560 series ultra-broadband capacitors and BP1206/BP2816 thin-film band-pass filters, connectors, crystal devices, antennas, filters, inductors, thermistors, resistors, SAW devices, thermal management solutions, and DLA/MIL-Spec qualified components. Underlying technologies include thin-film sputtering, multilayer ceramic processing, controlled self-healing film capacitor technology patented in 1976, zinc-oxide-based ceramic semiconductor varistor designs rated to 175°C, and FLEXITERM termination technology. The company maintains manufacturing and R&D facilities in more than 15 countries with 10,000+ employees, and key qualifications include MIL-PRF-32535 (DLA QPD listed), AEC-Q200, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and AS9100. Kyros Hydrogen Solutions operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary focused on hydrogen fuel cell and energy technology.

KYOCERA AVX serves enterprise customers across six primary verticals: automotive (EV powertrains, ADAS, infotainment, charging), aerospace (commercial aviation and space systems), military and defense (DLA-qualified components for military equipment, satellite launchers, and communication satellites), 5G/IoT/telecommunications (5G, 6G, satellite communications, and RF infrastructure), industrial (motor control, renewable energy, downhole oil and gas), and medical (imaging, diagnostics, patient monitoring). Revenue is generated through hardware sales of passive electronic components priced via quote-based arrangements through direct sales and authorized distribution partners. The company distributes globally through major authorized distributors including Digi-Key and Mouser Electronics, with lead times of 16–25 weeks depending on reliability level and region. Marketing is conducted through industry trade shows (IMS, APEC, CMSE, COMPUTEX), technical content marketing via whitepapers and application guides, online design tools including SpiCAT simulation software, newsletters, and Formula-E sponsorship. Strategic partnerships include Mouser Electronics (distribution), Kyocera Corporation (joint showcasing at CES 2025), and joint exhibitions with Renesas, ROHM, and Würth Elektronik at COMPUTEX 2026.

Name

KYOCERA AVX

Legal name

KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation

Website

https://kyocera-avx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

KYOCERA AVX is a global manufacturer of advanced passive electronic components, including capacitors, varistors, filters, antennas, and connectors, serving automotive, aerospace, defense, 5G/telecom, industrial, and medical customers through direct sales and authorized distributors across 15+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Passive Electronic Components

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

SIC

Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Electronic Coils, Transformers & Other Inductors (3677)

akta.pro primary industry

Passive Components (Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors, Ferrites) (IMAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Passive Filters & RF Passives (LC Filters/Diplexers/Baluns/Attenuators) (HDAHANAG), EMI/EMC & Filtering Components (Common-mode chokes, filters, shielding materials) (IMAGAJAN), Passive Component Arrays & Modules (Integrated Passives/IPD Networks) (HDAHANAJ)

Keywords

• Passive electronic components
• Multilayer ceramic capacitors
• Circuit protection devices
• RF microwave components
• Automotive grade capacitors

Headquarters

HQ city

Fountain Inn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Passive Electronic Components Sales: KYOCERA AVX generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of advanced passive electronic components including capacitors, varistors, connectors, inductors, filters, and thermal management components to automotive, aerospace, military, industrial, and consumer electronics manufacturers worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KYOCERA AVX manufactures and sells advanced passive electronic components including capacitors (ceramic, tantalum, film, aluminum electrolytic), multilayer varistors, connectors, inductors, filters, antennas, diodes, fuses, thermistors, resistors, SAW devices, and thermal management solutions. The portfolio spans RF/microwave, automotive-grade (AEC-Q200), and military-qualified (MIL-PRF-32535) components sold globally through authorized distributors and direct sales.

Product overview

KYOCERA AVX is a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components providing a comprehensive portfolio organized into multiple product categories. The core offerings include Capacitors (aluminum electrolytic, ceramic, niobium oxide, polymer, power/chip film, RF/microwave, supercapacitors, and tantalum), Circuit Protection (multilayer varistors under the TransGuard VT series, diodes, fuses, and thermistors), RF/Microwave Solutions (antennas, capacitors, broadband components, inductors, filters, and couplers), Connectors, Crystal Devices, DLA/MIL-Spec qualified components for defense and aerospace, and Sensing & Control solutions. Key product series include the TransGuard VT series for automotive varistors, FFLK series for traction-grade DC filtering, MIL-PRF-32535 MLCCs for military applications, KGP stacked MLCCs for industrial use, 550/560 Series ultra-broadband capacitors for optical communications, and thin-film band-pass filters (BP1206/BP2816) for wireless applications. The company also offers Engineered Thin Film Solutions, Thermal Management components, SAW Devices, and Hydrogen Solutions. KYOCERA AVX serves diverse industries including automotive, aerospace, medical, military/defense, industrial, consumer electronics, and 5G/IoT telecommunications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TransGuard VT Series 48V Multilayer Varistors Zinc-oxide-based ceramic semiconductor multilayer varistors providing bidirectional overvoltage protection and EMI/RFI attenuation for 48V automotive power supply systems. AEC-Q200 qualified with -55°C to +175°C operating temperature range, zero derating, and Class 6 HBM ESD classification (over 25,000V).
• FFLK Series Traction-Grade DC Filtering Film Capacitors Traction-grade DC filtering film capacitors with controlled self-healing capabilities (patented in 1976) for industrial motor control and EV traction systems. Offers 100,000-hour lifetime rating, voltage ratings of 900-3,800VDC, and capacitance values from 25-3,020µF.
• MIL-PRF-32535 BME NP0 MLCCs Military-qualified base metal electrode (BME) NP0 multilayer ceramic capacitors approved by the Defense Logistics Agency and listed in the Qualified Products Database for aerospace and defense applications including military equipment, satellite launchers, and communication satellites. Features FLEXITERM termination technology.
• 550/560 Series Ultra-Broadband Capacitors Ultra-broadband capacitors for optical communication systems with frequencies extending up to 110GHz and voltages up to 100V, used in high-speed, high-bandwidth applications including 5G, satellite communications, and radar systems.
• Thin-Film Band-Pass Filters (BP1206 and BP2816 Series) High-frequency thin-film band-pass filters with 8W continuous power handling supporting frequencies from 240-6,100MHz for telecommunications, military, aerospace, medical, and consumer electronics applications including 5G/6G networks, MRI machines, military radios, and radar systems.
• KGP Series Stacked MLCCs Stacked multilayer ceramic capacitors designed for high-frequency industrial, alternative energy, and downhole oil and gas applications, supporting miniaturization and sustainability requirements.
• Antennas RF/antenna solutions for wireless communication applications including 5G, IoT, aerospace, and defense.
• Capacitors Comprehensive portfolio of capacitors including Aluminum Electrolytic, Ceramic, Niobium Oxide, Polymer, Power/Chip Film, RF/Microwave, SuperCapacitors, and Tantalum for diverse applications.
• Connectors Electronic connectors for commercial and industrial applications including wire-to-board solutions.
• Filters RF/microwave filters including EMI filters, surface mount feedthrough, low pass filters, high pass filters, and band pass filters for signal conditioning.
• Diodes Schottky diodes and TVS (Transient Voltage Suppression) diodes for circuit protection applications.
• Fuses Circuit protection fuses for overcurrent protection in electronic applications.
• Inductors Broadband inductors, ultra-broadband inductors, common mode chokes, RF/microwave inductors, and SMD power inductors for various frequency applications.
• Thermistors Chip NTC thermistors for temperature compensation and control in surface mount applications including automotive and high-reliability uses.
• Resistive Products Ultra broadband resistors, wire bondable resistors, high reliability resistors, attenuators, high power resistors, and custom resistor solutions.
• SAW Devices Surface Acoustic Wave devices for RF filtering and frequency control applications.
• Thermal Management Q-Bridge thermal conductors and related thermal management solutions for heat dissipation in electronic components.
• DLA/MIL-Spec Components Defense Logistics Agency qualified and military specification components including ceramic capacitors, EMI filters, RF capacitors, RF inductors, and tantalum capacitors for aerospace and defense.
• Crystal Devices Crystal-based frequency control devices for precision timing applications.
• Hydrogen Solutions Hydrogen fuel cell and related energy solutions offered through Kyros Hydrogen Solutions, an adjacent operating subsidiary.

Quantifiable outcome

• Operating temperatures up to 175°C with zero derating for automotive-grade components
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and strategic.

• Renesas ElectronicsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Joint exhibition at COMPUTEX 2026 showcasing AI innovations and smart technology solutions for semiconductor and electronics applications.
• ROHM SemiconductorminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Joint exhibition at COMPUTEX 2026 showcasing power electronics and connectivity solutions.
• Würth ElektronikminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Joint exhibition at COMPUTEX 2026 showcasing AI innovations and passive components for industrial applications.
• Mouser ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 May 2026Mouser Electronics serves as a key distribution partner for KYOCERA AVX components, exhibiting alongside the company at COMPUTEX 2026 and providing AI-powered voice-interaction robot (M-bot) for product information access and technical support.
• Clemson UniversitystrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 March 2026KYOCERA AVX Foundation donated $1 million to Clemson University's Advanced Materials Innovation Complex (AMIC) to support interdisciplinary research, industrial collaboration, and workforce development in advanced materials and manufacturing technologies.
• Kyocera CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 January 2025Partnership between KYOCERA AVX and Kyocera Corporation to showcase advanced electronic components and technologies including sensors, display systems, underwater communication technology, and autonomous driving solutions at CES 2025.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Yageo Corporation: Taiwan-based passive component leader (including former Kemet and Pulse Electronics portfolios) with strength in MLCCs, tantalum, and resistors. Directly comparable in capacitor and resistor offerings serving automotive and industrial customers.
• Taiyo Yuden: Japanese manufacturer specializing in capacitors, inductors, and RF/microwave components for automotive and communications markets. Comparable product lines in chip inductors, MLCCs, and wireless modules.
• Nichicon Corporation: Japanese manufacturer specializing in aluminum electrolytic capacitors and power electronics capacitors for automotive, industrial, and renewable energy. Direct overlap in aluminum and film capacitors for EV/inverter applications.
• Bourns, Inc. Privately-held manufacturer of resistive products, circuit protection, magnetics, and conditioning products. Comparable in circuit protection (TVS, varistors, fuses) and inductor/choke lines for industrial and automotive.
• Samsung Electro-Mechanics: One of the top global MLCC suppliers with scale advantages and strong automotive and mobile exposure. Directly competes in MLCCs and module/passive component categories targeted at the same automotive and telecom OEMs.
• Vishay Intertechnology: U.S.-listed manufacturer of discrete semiconductors and passive components including capacitors, resistors, inductors, and circuit protection. Overlaps directly with Kyocera AVX in MLCCs, tantalum capacitors, and resistors.
• TDK Corporation: Major passive component manufacturer across MLCCs, inductors, transformers, and EMI filters, with strong automotive and industrial positions including the EPCOS product line. Directly competes in capacitors, varistors, and RF components.
• Murata Manufacturing: World's largest MLCC and passive component manufacturer with deep automotive, telecom, and industrial exposure. Directly comparable product overlap in capacitors, EMI/RFI filters, inductors, and RF components, serving the same OEM customers.
• Walsin Technology Corporation: Taiwan-based manufacturer of MLCCs, chip resistors, and other passive components with growing automotive-grade portfolio. Direct competitor in high-volume ceramic capacitors and resistive products.

Broad incumbents

• Panasonic Industry: Industrial division of Panasonic offering capacitors, resistors, inductors, and circuit protection as part of a much broader industrial components portfolio. Overlaps in passives but does not specialize solely in this category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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