Arcotronics Capacitors | A Kemet Company

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Arcotronics | a KEMET Company

Arcotronics Italia S.p.A., is a manufacturer of plastic film and metallized plastic film capacitors and wet tantalum capacitors. Arcotronics, was a top-class European film capacitor and capacitor production equipment maker.

Arcotronics is also a manufacturer of battery and film capacitor machinery with manufacturing facilities in Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, Bulgaria and China.

The company was formed in 1954 as part of the Plessey Component Group and originally produced wet tantalum capacitors for the military and aerospace markets. The Arcotronics Group has undergone several ownership changes including recent separation from the Nissei Group. It remains part of the Arcotronics Group, which has 1200 employees and is headquartered in Italy. Arcotronics Ltd has 90 staff and its head office in Towcester, Northamptonshire has manufacturing premises with advanced EMC measuring and test facilities run by highly experienced technical personnel who advise on all aspects of EMC compliance.

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Arcotronics was Acquired by KEMET company; Arcotronics is a world leading producer of passive components including the SMD film capacitor, film capacitor, EMC-RFI filter, aluminum electrolytic capacitor, and ceramic capacitor. Arcotronics Group was formed by the combination of Arcotronics and Nissei companies, two of the world leading producers of passive components and hi-tech machineries. Nissei manufacturers the world’s smallest high-performance film capacitors.

• The company produces a wide range of capacitors, including ceramic, tantalum, aluminum electrolytic, film, and paper capacitors.

Tantalum Capacitors:

• After acquiring Arcotronics, KEMET expanded its tantalum capacitor offerings, incorporating Arcotronics’s expertise and product lines.
• KEMET’s tantalum capacitors are known for their high reliability, stable performance over a wide temperature range, and compact size.
• These capacitors are used in applications such as mobile phones, computers, automotive electronics, and industrial equipment.

Arcotronics is a world leading producer of passive components including the SMD film capacitor, film capacitor, EMC-RFI filter, aluminum electrolytic capacitor, and ceramic capacitor. KEMET made an announcement in October 2007 regarding its agreement to acquire Arcotronics Italia S.p.A., a prominent manufacturer of plastic film, metallized plastic film capacitors, and wet tantalum capacitors. In addition to producing capacitors, Arcotronics is also a leading manufacturer of machinery for batteries and film capacitors. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, Bulgaria, and China.   Products: KEMET is what used to be the best quality capacitors in the entire world. Their polymer caps are priced very competitively.     Arcotronics Capacitors Aluminum Polymer Aluminum Electrolytic Ceramic Film and Paper Tantalum EMI Filters EMC Testing and Development Services Ferrite Products Battery Production Equipment Capacitor Production Equipment Transformers and Magnetics

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In June 2020, Yageo completed the acquisition of all outstanding shares of KEMET’s common stock. KEMET, established in 1919 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a renowned global supplier of high-end electronic components. The company has a strong global presence with 21 manufacturing facilities and approximately 12,500 employees spread across 21 countries in the Americas, Asia, and Europe.

KEMET specializes in a wide range of electronic components, including tantalum capacitors, ceramic capacitors, magnetic sensors and actuators, and film and electrolytic capacitors. These products find applications in various industries, such as advanced automotive electronics, industrial applications, aerospace, medical devices, smartphones, cloud/networking equipment, wireless communications, alternative energy, and 5G technology.

With a robust portfolio of more than 1,600 patents and trademarks worldwide, KEMET has established itself as a leader in the industry. The company’s success is attributed to its advanced research and development capabilities, highly skilled technical staff, and strong design-in capabilities.

By acquiring KEMET, Yageo has expanded its reach in the electronic components market, leveraging KEMET’s expertise, global footprint, and extensive product portfolio. This acquisition strengthens Yageo’s position as a key player in the industry and enhances its ability to meet the evolving needs of customers worldwide.