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| Company type | Public |
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| Industry | Electronics |
| Founded | 1932; 93 years ago (1932) |
| Founder | Arthur J. Schmitt |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Key people | R. Adam Norwitt, President and CEO |
| Products | |
| Revenue |  US$15.2 billion (2024) |
| US$3.16 billion (2024) | |
| US$2.42 billion (2024) | |
| Total assets | US$21.4 billion (2024) |
| Total equity | US$9.79 billion (2024) |
Number of employees | c. 125,000 (2024) |
| Website | amphenol |
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Amphenol Corporation is an American producer of electronic andfiber optic connectors, cable and interconnect systems such ascoaxial cables.[3] Amphenol is aportmanteau from the corporation's original name, American Phenolic Corp.[4]
Amphenol was founded inChicago in 1932 by entrepreneurArthur J. Schmitt, whose first product was atube socket forradio tubes (valveholder bases).[6] Amphenol expanded significantly duringWorld War II, when the company became the primary manufacturer of connectors used in military hardware, including airplanes and radios. From 1967 to 1982 it was part ofBunker Ramo Corporation.[citation needed]
The company sells its products into diverse electronics markets, including military-aerospace, industrial, automotive, information technology, mobile phones, wireless infrastructure, broadband, medical, and pro audio. Operations are located in more than 60 locations around the world.[citation needed]
Amphenol's world headquarters is located inWallingford, Connecticut.[7] The largest division of Amphenol is Amphenol Aerospace (formerlyBendix Corporation) inSidney,New York. This is the birthplace of theMIL-DTL-38999 cylindrical connector. Amphenol engineers also invented the commonly usedBNC connector ("Bayonet Neill-Concelman").[8]
Amphenol Fiber Systems International is a fiber optic company started in 1993 that specializes in the fabrication and manufacturing of fiber optic connectivity products and systems. AFSI provides communication systems rooted in fiber optic interconnect technology. AFSI employs over 250 people at its 94,000 square foot facility in the heart of the telecom corridor in Allen, just north of Dallas, Texas.[9]
The Amphenol Cables on Demanda division launched in December 2006, specializing in distributing standard cable assemblies via an e-commerce storefront selling over 2500 audio, video, computer, and networking cables. Offices are located in New York, California, Florida, Toronto, and China.[citation needed]
In 1986, Amphenol acquired Socapex, a French manufacturer of connectors and interconnect systems based in Thyez.[10] The company manufactures a variety of electrical and fiber optic connectors, contacts and accessories for the Defense, Aviation, Rail Mass Transit, Energy, Entertainment and Space industries.[11]
In May 2005, Amphenol acquiredSV Microwave,[12] a manufacturer ofRF connectors, components and cable assemblies.[citation needed]
On October 10, 2005,Teradyne and Amphenol announced that Amphenol would acquire Teradyne Connection Systems, for aboutUSD $390 million in cash.[13] TCS, based inNashua,New Hampshire, manufactures high-densityelectronicconnectors, completebackplanes, and systems packaging, a product line that complements Amphenol's existing lines of business.[citation needed]
In February 2008, Amphenol acquiredSEFEE, a French electronic manufacturer, the next year in 2009 it acquiredJaybeam Wireless.[14] Jaybeam Wireless became Amphenol Jaybeam and is now Amphenol Antenna Solutions.[citation needed]
On November 15, 2013, Amphenol announced it had entered an agreement to acquire Advanced Sensors Business ofGE for approx. $318 million.[15][16]
In December 2013, Amphenol acquired Tecvox OEM Solutions LLC,[17] a business started by Raj Khanijow based in Huntsville AL. Tecvox is a leader in automotive OEM USB connectivity products. Tecvox was the first automotive company to release the OEM USB based media hub and charger.[citation needed]
On January 8, 2016, Amphenol finalized its deal to acquire FCI Asia Pte Ltd[18] an interconnect company specializing in the telecom, datacom and wireless communications markets.[citation needed]
In July 2016, Amphenol acquired AUXELFTG (AUXEL), a French manufacturer of power busbars and power interconnect solutions.[buzzword][19]
In January 2017, Amphenol acquired Phitek Ltd, a New Zealand-based manufacturer and the world's leading supplier of electronic noise-cancellation, audio enhancement and other electronic touch point devices in the aircraft cabin.[20]
In June 2017, Amphenol acquired Wilcoxon Research (US), Piezo Technologies (US) and Piher Sensors and Controls (Spain), three Industrial Sensing businesses from the British engineering group Meggitt PLC.[21]
In January 2020, Amphenol acquired Exa Thermometrics India Pvt Ltd, an NTC thermistor based sensing solutions company based in Bangalore, India.[22]
In December 2020, Amphenol announced it had reached an agreement to acquireMTS Systems Corporation in an acquisition completed on April 7, 2021.[23][24]
In December 2021, Amphenol announced that it had acquired Halo Technology Limited for approximately $715 million.[citation needed]
In May 2024, Amphenol announced that it had acquired Carlisle Interconnect Technology for $2 Billions.[25]
In July 2024, Amphenol announced it would acquireCommScope’s Outdoor Wireless Networks (OWN) and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) businesses for $2.1 billion in cash.[26] Amphenol subsequently highlighted the return of theANDREW brand name.[27] In August 2025, Amphenol agreed to buy CommScope's connectivity and cable business unit for $10.5 billion.[28]
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