American Technical Ceramics

What American Technical Ceramics does

American Technical Ceramics (ATC), founded in 1966 and headquartered in Huntington Station, New York, designs, develops, manufactures, and markets component and custom integrated packaging solutions for high-frequency electronic applications. ATC was acquired by Kyocera Corporation in 2011 and now operates as a product line within KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation, contributing the group's thin film passive components and single layer capacitor expertise. ATC's product portfolio centers on RF/Microwave passive components, including precision thin film capacitors (notably the Accu-P series with extremely tight tolerances), single layer capacitors (SLC) described as offering the highest dielectric constant on the market, ultra-broadband capacitors (UBC 550/560 series), RF/Microwave inductors (including the Accu-L series), broadband and ultra-broadband inductors, low/band/high-pass filters, EMI filters, high-power 3dB directional couplers, ultra-thin diplexers, attenuators, high-power resistors and terminations, custom resistor networks, multilayer varistors, Schottky and TVS diodes, SAW devices, crystal devices, IDC RF coax connectors, thermal management solutions (Q-Bridge series), and mmWave measurement systems.

The underlying technology is built on proprietary thin film manufacturing processes and high-dielectric ceramic formulations that enable tight-tolerance, high-frequency, and high-power passive performance. Supporting the portfolio is the SpiCAT simulation software and a library of SPICE, RF/Microwave, antenna, ceramic capacitor, multilayer varistor, and thermistor design models that anchor customer design-in workflows. ATC's products carry DLA/MIL-SPEC qualifications for defense applications and AEC-Q qualification for automotive applications, serving as a regulatory and reliability moat.

ATC generates revenue through B2B hardware sales of passive components via KYOCERA AVX's authorized distributor network, direct enterprise sales, and regional sales representatives; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customer segments span four primary verticals: RF/Microwave electronics design engineers, defense and military electronics manufacturers, automotive electronics manufacturers, and wireless communications infrastructure and device makers. Applications include RF signal filtering, frequency separation, impedance matching, power coupling, attenuation, and termination across 5G, IoT, automotive, defense, and communications systems.

Name

American Technical Ceramics

Legal name

KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation

Website

https://atceramics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Short description

American Technical Ceramics (ATC), founded in 1966 and now a product line within KYOCERA AVX (a Kyocera subsidiary), designs and manufactures RF/Microwave passive components — thin film capacitors, single layer capacitors, inductors, filters, couplers, and antennas — serving defense, automotive, wireless communications, and industrial electronics markets.

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Product category

RF/Microwave Passive Electronic Components

NAICS

Capacitor, Resistor, Coil, Transformer, and Other Inductor Manufacturing (334416), Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419), Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (33441)

SIC

Electronic Components, Nec (3679), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Electronic Coils, Transformers & Other Inductors (3677)

akta.pro primary industry

Passive Filters & RF Passives (LC Filters/Diplexers/Baluns/Attenuators) (HDAHANAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Passive Components (Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors, Ferrites) (IMAGAJAA), EMI/EMC & Filtering Components (Common-mode chokes, filters, shielding materials) (IMAGAJAN)

Keywords

• RF passive components
• Thin film capacitors
• Microwave ceramic capacitors
• RF inductors filters
• Military spec components

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntington Station

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electronic Component Sales: KYOCERA AVX generates revenue through the sale of passive electronic components including capacitors, inductors, resistors, filters, couplers, and antennas to industrial customers. Products are sold through distributors and direct sales channels for B2B applications.

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Core offering

American Technical Ceramics (ATC), operating as a product line under KYOCERA AVX, designs, develops, manufactures, and markets RF and microwave passive electronic components — including thin film and single layer capacitors, broadband/ultra-broadband capacitors and inductors, filters, directional couplers, diplexers, antennas, resistors, attenuators, terminations, varistors, fuses, and diodes — for B2B customers in communications, defense/military, automotive electronics, and industrial markets. The company also offers DLA/MIL-spec qualified components and proprietary SpiCAT simulation software to support component selection and circuit design.

Product overview

KYOCERA AVX is a leading manufacturer of RF and Microwave passive components organized as a comprehensive portfolio of interrelated product lines. The core offerings include antennas, various capacitor types (thin film, single layer, ultra-broadband, ceramic, Accu-P precision series), inductors (broadband, ultra-broadband, RF/microwave, common mode chokes, power), filters (low pass, band pass, high pass, EMI), directional couplers (including high power 3dB and hybrid couplers), diplexers, crossovers, and resistive products (ultra-broadband resistors, wire bondable resistors, high reliability resistors, attenuators, terminations). Supporting products include SAW devices, crystal devices, diodes (Schottky, TVS), multilayer varistors, thermal management solutions (Q-Bridge), and RF connectors. The company also provides design tools including SpiCAT simulation software. Specialized product lines serve automotive, defense (DLA/MIL Spec), and industrial markets. The portfolio is anchored by industry-leading products such as the Accu-P line of extremely tight tolerance capacitors, high power 3dB directional couplers, automotive qualified RF capacitors, some of the world's thinnest diplexers, and the highest dielectric constant single layer capacitors available on the market.

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Products and services

• Antennas RF and microwave antennas for communications applications including 5G, IoT, and Wi-Fi, sold to OEMs and system integrators.
• Thin Film Capacitors Precision thin film capacitors for RF and microwave applications with extremely tight tolerances, used by RF/microwave system designers.
• Single Layer Capacitors (SLC) Single layer ceramic capacitors for RF/microwave applications, including the highest dielectric constant SLC available on the market.
• Ultra-Broadband Capacitors (UBC) - 550/560 Series Ultra-broadband capacitors designed for wide frequency range applications in RF and microwave systems.
• RF/Microwave Ceramic Capacitors Ceramic capacitors specifically designed for RF and microwave frequency applications.
• Accu-P Series Capacitors Extremely tight tolerance capacitors offering high precision performance for critical RF applications.
• Broadband Capacitors Capacitors designed for broadband applications across extended frequency ranges.
• Transmission Line MIM Capacitors Metal Insulator Metal capacitors using transmission line technology for high-frequency circuit designs.
• RF/Microwave Inductors Inductors designed for RF and microwave frequency applications, including the Accu-L series.
• Broadband Inductors Inductors designed for broadband applications with extended frequency range capabilities.
• Ultra-Broadband Inductors Inductors optimized for ultra-wideband frequency applications.
• Low Pass Filters Filters that allow signals below a certain cutoff frequency to pass while attenuating higher frequencies.
• Band Pass Filters Filters that allow signals within a specific frequency band to pass while attenuating frequencies outside that band.
• High Pass Filters Filters that allow signals above a certain cutoff frequency to pass while attenuating lower frequencies.
• EMI Filters Electromagnetic interference filters for suppressing unwanted conducted emissions in electronic systems.
• Surface Mount Feedthrough Capacitors Surface mount feedthrough capacitors for EMI filtering applications.
• Crossovers RF components that split or combine signals across different frequency paths.
• Diplexers Devices that combine or separate two different frequency bands, including some of the world's thinnest diplexers.
• High Directivity Directional Couplers High power 3dB directional couplers for power monitoring and signal sampling applications.
• Couplers RF/microwave couplers including hybrid 3dB couplers for various communication applications.
• Ultra Broadband Resistors (UBR) Resistors designed for ultra-broadband applications with consistent performance across wide frequency ranges.
• Wire Bondable Resistors (WBR) Wire bondable resistors for hybrid microcircuit applications.
• High Reliability Resistors - HR Series High reliability resistors designed for demanding applications requiring enhanced performance and durability.
• Attenuators Broadband attenuators for signal level reduction in RF/microwave applications.
• High Power Resistors Resistors capable of handling high power levels in RF and microwave applications.
• High Power Terminations Terminations designed to absorb high power signals without reflection.
• Custom Resistors Custom-designed resistors for specific application requirements.
• Custom Resistor Networks Custom resistor network configurations for specialized circuit designs.
• Multilayer Varistors (MLV) Multilayer varistors for transient voltage suppression and circuit protection.
• IDC RF Coax Connectors Insulation Displacement Contact RF coaxial connectors for efficient signal transmission.
• SAW Devices Surface Acoustic Wave devices for frequency control and filtering applications.
• Crystal Devices Crystal-based frequency control devices for precision timing applications.
• Schottky Diodes Schottky diodes for RF detection and mixing applications.
• TVS Diodes Transient voltage suppression diodes for circuit protection against ESD and voltage spikes.
• Thermal Conductors / Q-Bridge Series Thermal management solutions for heat conduction in electronic assemblies.
• mmWave Measurement System Millimeter-wave measurement systems for high-frequency testing and characterization.
• UWB Mini BandPass Filters Ultra-wideband miniature bandpass filters for compact RF applications.
• DLA/MIL Spec RF Capacitors Defense Logistics Agency and Military specification compliant RF capacitors for defense applications.
• DLA/MIL Spec RF Inductors Defense Logistics Agency and Military specification compliant RF inductors for defense applications.
• Automotive Qualified RF Capacitors RF capacitors qualified to automotive standards for use in vehicular communication systems.
• Accu-Guard SMD Fuses Surface mount fuses for overcurrent protection in electronic circuits.
• Mini Low Current Fuses Compact fuses for low current protection applications.
• Common Mode Chokes (LCCM Series) Common mode choke inductors for EMI suppression and signal filtering.
• SMD Power Inductors Surface mount power inductors for power supply and energy storage applications.
• SpiCAT Simulation Software Proprietary simulation software for component modeling and circuit design verification.

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Direct peers

• Vishay Intertechnology: US-headquartered manufacturer of discrete semiconductors and passive components including capacitors, resistors, inductors, and filters with strong overlap in automotive, industrial, and defense end markets.
• CTS Corporation: US-based manufacturer of electronic components and sensors serving automotive, defense, and industrial RF applications, with comparable product families in filters and frequency control devices.
• Taiyo Yuden: Japanese passive component specialist in inductors, capacitors, and RF components, serving communications infrastructure, automotive, and consumer electronics segments that overlap directly with ATC's customer base.
• Yageo Corporation: Global passive component maker with strong resistor and MLCC portfolio serving automotive, industrial, and communications customers; competes head-to-head in commodity and specialty passives.
• Walsin Technology: Taiwan-based manufacturer of MLCCs, chip resistors, and inductors with material overlap in communications and consumer/automotive applications comparable to ATC's portfolio.
• Knowles Precision Devices: Specialty capacitor and RF component manufacturer (including MLCCs, filters, and single-layer ceramics) with direct overlap in defense, aerospace, and RF applications.
• TDK Corporation: Major Japanese passive component and electronic materials manufacturer producing MLCCs, inductors, filters, and RF components with comparable applications in 5G, automotive, and industrial electronics.
• Samsung Electro-Mechanics: Major Korean passive component maker focused on MLCCs, chip resistors, and module products, competing directly in automotive and communications applications served by ATC.
• Murata Manufacturing: World's largest passive electronic component manufacturer with overlapping product lines in MLCC, RF capacitors, inductors, EMI filters, and RF modules serving the same communications, automotive, and industrial customers as ATC/KYOCERA AVX.

Emerging players

• Johanson Technology: Specialty RF capacitor and component maker focused on high-frequency ceramic chip capacitors, LTCC filters, and integrated passive components serving similar Wi-Fi, IoT, and RF design customers.

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