Amphenol Advanced Sensors

Amphenol is one of the world's largest manufacturers of interconnect products. Headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut, the company designs, manufactures and sells interconnect systems such as electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors, cables and coaxial cables. Among them, Amphenol Advanced Sensors is a leading innovator of advanced sensing technology and innovative embedded measurement solutions, tailored for regulatory and industry-driven applications, by providing key information to create value in real-time decisions.

history

Amphenol was founded in Chicago in 1932 by entrepreneur Arthur J. Schmidt.

Amphenol expanded significantly during World War II, when the company became a major manufacturer of connectors for military hardware, including aircraft and radios.

From 1967 to 1982 it was part of the Bunkeramo Corporation. The company sells its products into a variety of electronics markets, including military aerospace, industrial, automotive, information technology, mobile telephony, wireless infrastructure, broadband, medical and professional audio, with operations in more than 60 regions around the world.

product

The primary end markets for Amphenol's products are the communications and information processing markets, including cable television, mobile phones and data communications and information processing systems; aerospace and military electronics; and transportation and industrial applications such as automobiles and railways.

Amphenol Advanced Sensors, a member of Amphenol-ASTG USA, offers an innovative and diverse sensor portfolio including products for temperature, humidity and humidity, pressure, thermal verification, gas, position, vibration, ultrasonic and ultra-low pressure.

Amphenol Advanced Sensors owns industry-leading brands - Thermometrics, NovaSensor, Telaire, Protimeter and Kaye. It is an industry leader in the development and production of sensing components, environmental monitoring equipment and systems, with application fields covering transportation, medical, industrial and pharmaceuticals. industry.

company

Amphenol's largest division is Amphenol Aerospace (formerly Bendix Corporation) in Sydney, New York, the birthplace of the MIL-DTL-38999 cylindrical connector. Amphenol engineers also invented the commonly used BNC connector ("Baby Neil's Constant").

Amphenol Fiber Optic Systems International, Inc. is a fiber optic company founded in 1993 that specializes in the manufacturing and manufacturing of fiber optic connectivity products and systems. AFSI provides solutions for communication systems based on fiber optic interconnection technology. AFSI's 50,000-square-foot facility is located in the heart of the telecommunications corridor in Allen, Texas, just north of Dallas, and has more than 100 employees.

Another arm of Amphenol, Amphenol Cable Requirements, was established in December 2006 to specialize in selling standard cable assemblies through their e-commerce storefront. They sell over 2,500 audio, video, computer and network cables. Offices are located in New York, California, Florida, Toronto and China.

acquisition

In May 2005, Amphenol acquired SV Microwave, a manufacturer of RF connectors, components and cable assemblies.

On October 10, 2005, Teradyne and Amphenol announced that Amphenol would acquire Teradyne Connection Systems for approximately $390 million in cash. Nashua, N.H.-based TCS manufactures high-density electronic connectors, complete backplanes and system packaging, a product line that complements Amphenol's existing business.

In February 2008, Amphenol acquired French electronics manufacturer SEFEE, and the following year, in 2009, it acquired Jaybeam Wireless. Jaybeam Wireless became Amphenol Jaybeam and is now Amphenol Antenna Solutions.

On November 15, 2013, Amphenol announced that it had reached an agreement with General Electric to acquire the latter’s advanced sensor business. $318 million.

In December 2013, Amphenol acquired Tecvox OEM Solutions LLC, a company founded by Raj Khanijow in Huntsville AL. Tecvox is the leader in USB connectivity products for automotive OEMs. Tecvox is the first automotive company to release OEM USB media centers and chargers.

On January 8, 2016, Amphenol completed the acquisition of FCI Asia Pte Ltd, an interconnection company focusing on the telecommunications, data communications and wireless communications markets.

In July 2016, Amphenol acquired AUXELFTG (AUXEL), a French manufacturer of power busbars and power interconnect solutions.

In January 2017, Amphenol acquired New Zealand manufacturer Phitek Ltd. Phitek is the world's leading supplier of electronic contact equipment such as aircraft cabin electronic noise reduction and audio enhancement.

In June 2017, Amphenol acquired three industrial sensing companies, Wilcoxon Research (USA), Piezo Technologies (USA) and Piher Sensors and Controls (Spain) from the British engineering group Meggitt PLC.