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KYOCERA AVX Unveils World-First*1 Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitor (MLCC) Delivering Industry-Highest 47μF Capacitance in 0402-inch Size*2 KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, has successfully developed the world’s first*1 compact, high-capacity multilayer ceramic chip capacitor (MLCC) with an industry-leading capacitance value of 47µF in the 0402-inch size*2 (1.0mm x 0.5mm). Mass production scheduled to start in December 2025. The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is driving a surge in demand for smartphones equipped with generative AI and AI servers. Additionally, as data processing technology becomes more advanced, the number of integrated components is increasing. Consequently, there is a growing need for ultra-compact components that allow

The new BP1206 and BP2816 Series Thin-Film Band-Pass Filters deliver highly repeatable and reliable RF performance engineered for high-frequency wireless applications in the telecommunications, military, aerospace, medical, and consumer electronics industries. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (January 21, 2025) – KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, released two new series of compact, thin-film band-pass filters engineered to deliver excellent RF performance in a wide range of high-power applications with crowded PCBs. Designed to satisfy cross-market customer demand for small, high-power band-pass filters, the new BP1206 and BP2816 Series band-pass filters leverage the company’s proven, multilayer integrated thin-film (ITF) technology to deliver highly repeatable and reliable RF performance with

The new 9140-000 Series two-piece STRIPT crimp contacts are compact, user-friendly, and reliable, optimized for space-constrained commercial, transportation, consumer, and industrial applications, and rated for up to 8A. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (January 14, 2025) – KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, released the new 9140-000 Series two-piece STRIPT® crimp contacts. Engineered to provide compact, reliable wire-to-board connections in commercial and transportation lighting, home appliance, consumer electronics, and industrial applications with space constraints ranging from densely populated boards to small form factors, the new 9140-000 Series features a UL-approved insulator-less design that utilizes the company’s industry-proven poke-home blade contact technology and measures just 4.6mm x 2.4mm x

The new CR Series high-power chip resistor is non-magnetic, qualified to MIL-PRF-55342, and designed to deliver high-reliability performance in a variety of communications, instrumentation, test and measurement, military, and defense applications. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (December 12, 2024) – KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, expanded its selection of CR Series high-power chip resistors with the addition of the industry’s highest power 0603 resistor. CR Series high-power chip resistors are non-magnetic, RoHS compliant, qualified to MIL-PRF-55342, manufactured in ISO-9001 facilities, and proven to deliver high-reliability performance in a wide range of high-power and high-frequency applications. The new high-power 0603 resistors, which were developed to enable the miniaturization

The new 9159-800 Series dual-entry vertical card-edge connectors also offer its lowest above-board height profile and provide customers in the automotive, transportation, industrial manufacturing, consumer electronics, and white goods industries with space savings, flexibility, and high-reliability performance. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (October 30th, 2024) – KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, expanded its line of vertical card-edge connectors with the release of the new 9159-800 Series dual-entry card-edge connectors — the industry’s first dual-entry card-edge connectors and the lowest-profile card-edge connectors in the KYOCERA AVX portfolio. Engineered to satisfy growing cross-market demand for card-edge connectors and persistent cross-market demand for compact, space-saving connectors, the new 9159-800 Series

The new 9179-000 Series IDC Splice Connectors are designed to replace traditional crimp- and solder-style splice connectors in a broad range of industrial, lighting, consumer, automotive, and oil and gas applications. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (September 25, 2024) – KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, released the new 9179-000 Series IDC Splice Connectors, which are packed with features designed to make them an attractive alternative to traditional splicing solutions. The new 9179-000 Series IDC Splice Connectors utilize insulation displacement contact (IDC) technology, which is more efficient, economical, robust, reliable, and durable than traditional hand-crimp and hand-solder connection technology. IDC connectors don’t require users to strip wires prior