Sumiko Tec Co., Ltd. specializes in the design, manufacturing, and servicing of terminals, connectors, and related products used in automotive electrical components, household electronics, and computer peripherals. The company also produces molded optical devices. Their high-precision connectors comply with global standards, driven by advanced precision technology.
Key Products and Applications:
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HSD Connector:
- Applications: Automotive monitors, meter clusters, smart mirrors, media hubs, ADAS.
- Details: A 4-pin connector designed for high-speed image signal transmission, capable of 4 Gbps differential transmission. Suitable for LVDS/USB 2.0 applications.
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FAKRA Connector:
- Applications: Automotive antennas, cameras, and monitors.
- Details: A single-pin coaxial connector with a locking feature, used for transmitting antenna signals and image data.
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USCAR-30 Connector:
- Applications: Automotive audio systems, amplifiers, media hubs.
- Details: A 5-pin connector compliant with the USCAR-30 standard, designed for USB 2.0 transmission at 480 Mbps. It includes a locking feature for secure connections.
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USB Connector:
- Applications: Smartphones, chargers, gaming devices, computer peripherals, external SSDs, video cameras, digital cameras, audio devices, office IT equipment, driving recorders, navigation systems, media hubs, and medical devices.
- Details: Minebeamitsumi provides USB Type-C™ connectors that comply with the USB standard, supporting both high-speed data transmission and high-current supply.
Corporate Developments:
MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Mitsumi Electric Co., Ltd., acquired Sumiko Tec Co., Ltd. from Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd., following a resolution by Mitsumi Electric’s Board of Directors on July 29, 2022. This acquisition strengthens Mitsumi Electric’s portfolio, particularly in plug connectors for automotive, smartphone, and other applications. Sumiko Tec, originally part of Sumitomo Metal Mining, was the first company in Japan to sell crimping terminals and is renowned for its precision products that meet the demanding standards of various markets.
Mitsumi Electric, founded in 1954, merged with Minebea in 2017 to form MinebeaMitsumi, further expanding their reach in the consumer electronics sector. Sumiko Tec’s integration into Mitsumi Electric enhances their capabilities in providing cutting-edge connector solutions across multiple industries.
