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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

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.

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,

  Demystifying Antenna Systems for IoT & 5G Tuesday, September 20, 2022 | 1:30 PM Eastern Time 5G is a broad term used to describe the next generation of wireless communications. Like previous generations of wireless (e.g. 3G, 4G, LTE), 5G supports the requirements of such previous generations, extends and enhances capabilities, and offers new, enabling features for various applications and markets. Whereas 3G and 4G standards have been developed with a key focus on significantly increasing the data rate, the 5G standard for sub-6GHz focuses on latency issues and massive connection challenges that appeared with the development of IoT. This webinar will help participants understand the requirements for IoT & 5G antennas and how to choose the right antenna

Since launching the series in 1990, KYOCERA AVX has manufactured more than 365,000 of the now-1,000 unique TRAFIM Series part numbers, all of which are widely renowned for their controlled self-healing technology, high energy density, and safe, high-reliability, and long-lifetime performance across a wide range of industrial, military, research, traction, and renewable energy applications. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (August 23, 2022) – KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, is celebrating the release of its 1,000th TRAFIM Series high-voltage power film capacitor for DC filtering applications up to 6,000VDC. TRAFIM Series capacitors are widely renowned for their high energy density and controlled self-healing technology, which ensures proven-safe, high-reliability

The new KYOCERA AVX component search tool allows users to quickly and easily explore an extensive selection of the company’s proven portfolio of antennas, capacitors, circuit protection devices, filters, couplers, and inductors, as well as view and purchase available stock from its authorized distributor network. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (June 27, 2022) – KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, has launched a new interactive component search tool. Available as a fixed navigation menu option on the KYOCERA AVX website and accessible via computer, tablet, or smartphone, the new component search tool allows users to quickly and easily explore an extensive selection of the company’s proven portfolio of

This award marks the third consecutive year that TTI Europe has recognized KYOCERA AVX for faithfully fulfilling numerous quality performance metrics designed to build stronger partnerships, improve quality performance, and provide excellent customer service. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (June 16, 2022) – KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, has received a Gold Level 2021 TTI Europe Supplier Excellence Award for the third consecutive year. Bestowed by TTI, Inc., the world’s leading authorized specialty distributor of interconnect, passive, and electromechanical (IP&E) components, the award recognizes KYOCERA AVX for faithfully fulfilling numerous quality performance metrics designed to elevate supplier and distributor performance and achieve maximum customer satisfaction in Europe.

Webinar | IoT Solutions Optimizer – Design It Before You Build It! April 28th, 2022 | 11 AM EDT The IoT Solution Optimizer eases and hastens proof-of-concept and testing cycles, saving users both time and money and enabling them to meet pressing market demands. Available with several different licensing options, the intuitive online tool provides users with a step-by-step guide to the IoT device design process that allows them to define the application’s desired performance, evaluate existing antenna products or define custom specifications to meet requirements that aren’t currently satisfied by standard solutions, evaluate the effects of various deployment networks and hardware components such as PCB sizes, chipsets, and connectivity solutions on performance metrics including network coverage and extended battery

The IoT Solution Optimizer, powered by Deutsche Telekom IoT, is a comprehensive, all-in-one design platform that allows customers to quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively model and validate IoT devices equipped with KYOCERA AVX antennas. To learn more, register for the April 28 webinar hosted by both companies. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (April 6, 2022) – KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, has released an interactive digital twin design tool for battery-powered, 5G and Massive IoT solutions. Powered by Deutsche Telekom IoT and offered in partnership with KYOCERA AVX, the IoT Solution Optimizer provides customers with a comprehensive, all-in-one design platform that allows them to quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively

KYOCERA AVX is returning to APEC with two presentations and an exhibition focused on high-power, high-energy component solutions for power electronics systems in automotive, industrial, military, aerospace, transportation, consumer electronics, and wide bandgap applications. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (March 22, 2022) – KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, is presenting and exhibiting at APEC 2022, which is taking place this week in Houston, Texas. The event began on Sunday, March 20, and will continue through Thursday, March 24, and the exhibition opens today and continues through tomorrow. Internationally recognized as the premier annual event in applied power electronics, this year’s conference and exhibition features five full days

The 25th annual SPDEI Trophies recognized KYOCERA AVX for the superior quality of its support for and collaboration with the French electronics industry, as measured by more than seven key criteria. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (March 16, 2022) – KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, earned a 2021 SPDEI award for exceptional performance in the passive components industry. The SPDEI Trophies, now in their 25th year and presented annually apart from 2020, are bestowed by the French association of electronic components distributors, Syndicat Professionnel de la Distribution en Electronique Industrielle (SPDEI), and celebrate a select group of suppliers for the superior quality of their support for and

The KYOCERA AVX exhibition will highlight reliable, repeatable solutions optimized for high-frequency, high-performance RF and optical networking and communications applications, including new ultra-broadband capacitors and ultraminiature multilayer ceramic chip inductors and proven ultra-broadband resistors and single-layer ceramic capacitors. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (March 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 the 2022 Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC) March 6–10 in San Diego, California. Globally recognized as the premier annual event for optical networking and communications professionals, OFC presents attendees with the latest research, solutions, technologies, and trends across a wide range of RF and optical communications industries, including data centers,

KYOCERA AVX has reached a final agreement with ROHM Semiconductor, which will transfer all of its tantalum and polymer capacitor manufacturing lines and relevant intellectual property to KYOCERA AVX effective August 5, 2022. FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (March 4, 2022) – KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, is set to acquire ROHM Semiconductor’s tantalum and polymer capacitor business assets. The two companies recently reached a final agreement, which states that ROHM Semiconductor (ROHM Co., Ltd.) will transfer its tantalum and polymer capacitor business assets — including all of its tantalum and polymer capacitor manufacturing lines and relevant intellectual property — to KYOCERA AVX. The transfer is scheduled