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Kyocera Connectors

Kyoto, Japan

Communications & SATCOMElectronic WarfareDual-use
Founded 2003501-1000 employeesComponent SupplierSupplies Defense Industry
Profile last updated: July 21, 2026

About

Founded in 2003, Kyocera Connectors is a defense component supplier based in Kyoto, Japan working in communications & satcom, electronic warfare.

Kyocera Connectors is the connector and terminal products division of Kyocera, headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. It designs and manufactures fiber optic, RF and coaxial connectors, and terminal blocks, using fine ceramic ferrule technology. Its products serve telecommunications carriers, hyperscale data centers, defense and aerospace, automotive, industrial automation and medical applications. The company offers custom connector design, prototyping, environmental qualification testing and production support. Its defense-related offering includes connectors qualified to MIL-STD-810G for tactical communications, electronic warfare and avionics datalinks. The division reports 620 employees, 125 patents and operations in 52 countries.

Location

Kyoto, Japan

Founded

2003

Employees

501-1000

Focus areas

connectorsfiber opticRF connectorscoaxialceramic ferrulesterminal blocksMIL-STD-810Gtactical communicationsPIM testing

Languages

EN

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Communications & SATCOMElectronic Warfare

Supply-chain role

Component Supplier

What they offer

HardwareComponentsEngineering ServicesManufacturing Services

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

MIL-STD-810G Qualified Connectors

Ruggedized RF and fiber connector

Connectors qualified to MIL-STD-810G for tactical communications, electronic warfare systems and avionics datalinks, ruggedized against shock, vibration, sand, dust and temperature cycling.

End users

Defense Industry

Standards, platforms & customers

Defense standards

MIL-STD-810G

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

ISO 9001:2015

IATF 16949

CE RED

UL Listed

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