Arco Electronics

Arco ElectronicsArco Electronics manufactured Ceramic Capacitors, Mica Capacitors, Polyester & Metalized Polyester Film Capacitors, Soshin Filters, and Tantalum Capacitors. Arco Electronics specialized in the design and manufacture of tantalum capacitors, which are known for their high capacitance, small size, and stable performance. Arco Electronics was a manufacturer of high-performance tantalum capacitors based in the United States. In 1997, KEMET Corporation, another major manufacturer of capacitors, acquired Arco Electronics.

Arco Electronics has served the electronics industry for over 50 years. Arco offered a large selection of electronic components for the telecom, datacom, consumer electronics, industrial, military and medical industries, including the latest state-of-the-art Capacitors including Ceramic, Chip Mica, and Dipped Mica. Arco also manufactures LC Filters, Wireless LAN Filters, and Band Pass Filters.

Arco Capacitor Products :

  • Arco Electronics offered a range of tantalum capacitor products, including solid tantalum capacitors, wet tantalum capacitors, and hermetically sealed tantalum capacitors.
  • Their capacitors were designed for various applications, including military and aerospace electronics, telecommunications infrastructure, and medical devices.

Acquisition by KEMET:

In 1997, KEMET Corporation acquired Arco Electronics, integrating Arco’s tantalum capacitor product lines and expertise into KEMET’s portfolio. The acquisition allowed KEMET to expand its tantalum capacitor offerings and strengthen its position in the market, benefiting customers with a broader range of products and enhanced technological capabilities. This acquisition was part of KEMET’s strategy to expand its offerings in tantalum capacitors and strengthen its position in the market.