AVX Corporation is a globally recognized leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of passive electronic components and interconnect solutions. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, USA, the company became a subsidiary of Kyocera Corporation in 1990. AVX's extensive product portfolio includes ceramic, tantalum, and film capacitors, as well as varistors, ferrite beads, inductors, filters, circuit protection devices, and a broad range of connectors. Notable product series include the TAJ and TPS tantalum capacitor families, TransGuard multilayer varistors, and a comprehensive line of MLCC capacitors. The company serves a diverse array of markets such as automotive, industrial, medical, consumer electronics, and telecommunications. With manufacturing facilities in seventeen countries across four continents, AVX provides global supply chain support and local engineering expertise. Its capacitors and components are renowned for high reliability and performance in demanding applications. AVX continually invests in cutting-edge research and materials science to reduce total cost and improve system performance for its customers. As a Kyocera Group company