What Kycon does

Kycon, Inc. is a privately-held US electronic connector manufacturer founded in 1988 and headquartered in Morgan Hill, California. The company designs and manufactures a portfolio centered on three product families: USB connectors spanning USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB Type C, and USB 4 Gen 1 (40Gbps) in multiple mounting orientations and including IP67-rated variants; modular jacks with integrated magnetics covering 10/100, 1G, 2.5G, 5G, and 10G Ethernet speeds; and custom cable assemblies and adapters including over-molded cables, phone cables, small wire harnesses, and custom adapters. Underlying technology centers on integrated magnetics that combine connector and magnetics functionality into a single component to save board space and improve electrical performance, alongside high-temperature plastics for reflow compatibility and a range of SMT, through-hole, and hybrid mounting options.

The company operates a distributor-only go-to-market model, selling exclusively through franchised distributors globally and explicitly disclaiming warranty on parts sold outside this authorized channel. Direct sales contact ([email protected]) is reserved for custom cable assembly and engineering inquiries. Its primary customer segment is consumer goods manufacturers using USB and modular jack connectors, with secondary exposure to industrial and PoE networking applications via IP67 and higher-speed modular jack variants. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the website offers interactive catalogs, product option tools, and downloadable specifications but routes purchases through the franchised distributor channel. The company maintains a Certificate of Compliance document search and has published a Tariff Information page, suggesting active operational and trade-policy communication with customers.

Name

Kycon

Legal name

Kycon, Inc.

Website

https://kycon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kycon is a US-based, privately-held electronic connector manufacturer (founded 1988) producing USB connectors, modular jacks with integrated magnetics, and custom cable assemblies, sold globally via franchised distributors to consumer goods and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Connectors

NAICS

Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417), Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931)

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Connectors (Power/Signal/High-Speed) (HDAHAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cable Assemblies & Wire Harnesses (HDAHAOAB)

Keywords

• Electronic connectors
• USB connectors
• Modular jacks
• Cable assemblies
• D-sub connectors

Headquarters

HQ city

Morgan Hill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Kycon manufactures electronic connectors and cable assemblies, including USB connectors (USB 2.0, 3.0, and Type C in various mounting configurations), modular jacks with integrated magnetics (10/100, 1G, 2.5G, 5G, and 10G), and custom over-molded cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and adapters. The company sells exclusively through franchised distributors globally.

Product overview

Kycon is a manufacturer of electronic connectors and cable assemblies. The product portfolio includes USB connectors (USB 2.0, 3.0, 3.1, and Type C in various configurations including vertical, right angle, stacked, mid-mount, surface mount, and through-hole), Modular Jacks with integrated magnetics (offering 10/100, 1G, 2.5G, 5G, and 10G options in various orientations), and custom cable assemblies/adapters including over-molded cable assemblies, phone cables, wire harnesses, and custom adapters. The company serves consumer goods applications and offers both standard products and custom engineering solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• USB Connectors
• Modular Jacks with Integrated Magnetics
• Custom Cable Assemblies and Adapters

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Amphenol: Amphenol is one of the world's largest interconnect manufacturers, producing a wide range of electronic connectors including USB, modular jacks, and cable assemblies across virtually every end market. While far larger than Kycon, it directly overlaps on the same product families and competes for the same design slots.
• TE Connectivity: TE Connectivity is a leading global manufacturer of connectivity and sensor solutions, offering USB Type-C, modular jacks with integrated magnetics, and cable assemblies. Its broad portfolio and enterprise relationships make it a primary competitor for the same design-in opportunities Kycon targets.
• Molex (Koch Industries): Molex is a global connector and cable assembly manufacturer with extensive USB, RJ45 with magnetics, and custom cable product lines serving consumer, industrial, and automotive markets. It is one of Kycon's closest large-scale competitors across all three of Kycon's core product categories.
• JAE (Japan Aviation Electronics): JAE manufactures a broad range of electronic connectors including USB, modular, and board-to-board products, with strong positions in industrial and consumer applications. It is a comparable mid-to-large competitor competing for the same design slots.
• Würth Elektronik: Würth Elektronik is a major electronic component manufacturer with a wide portfolio of connectors (USB Type-C, RJ45 with magnetics), cable assemblies, and interconnect solutions. It serves consumer, industrial, and automotive markets globally with comparable products to Kycon.

Direct peers

• CUI Devices: CUI Devices is a smaller, product-focused electronic component manufacturer offering USB connectors, audio jacks, and interconnect solutions aimed at consumer and industrial design engineers. Its catalog-driven model and overlapping connector portfolio make it a comparable niche competitor to Kycon.
• Pulse Electronics: Pulse Electronics (a YAGEO group company) specializes in electronic components including RJ45 modular jacks with integrated magnetics for 1G, 2.5G, 5G and 10G Ethernet — a direct product overlap with Kycon's magnetics-jack portfolio serving networking and industrial customers.
• Adam Tech: Adam Tech is a connector and cable assembly manufacturer offering USB, modular jacks, D-sub, HDMI, and custom cable products — a strikingly similar product range to Kycon's portfolio and a directly comparable small-to-mid-sized competitor.
• Bel Fuse: Bel Fuse manufactures magnetics, modules, and connectivity products including RJ45 jacks with integrated magnetics and power solutions, closely paralleling Kycon's modular-jack-with-magnetics offering. Both target networking and industrial connectivity use cases.
• Assmann WSW: Assmann WSW manufactures connectors, adapters, and custom cable assemblies including USB and modular jack variants, with a strong focus on catalog distribution and OEM supply. It is a comparable mid-sized competitor in the same product niches as Kycon.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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