EPCOS Capacitors & Inductors – Passive Components

EPCOS develops, manufactures and markets electronic components, modules and systems, focusing on fast-growing leading-edge technology markets, which include automotive electronics, information and communications technology, industrial electronics and consumer electronics .A broad product portfolio and truly global presence have made EPCOS a global market leader in products that account for 60 percent of our sales. A further 35 percent is generated by products in which we are the number one in Europe.

EPCOS (EPCGn.DE) is a leading manufacturer of electronic components, modules and systems headquartered in Munich, Germany. With its broad portfolio EPCOS offers a comprehensive range of products from a single source and focuses on fast-growing and technologically demanding markets, in particular in the areas of information and communication technology, as well as automotive, industrial and consumer electronics. The EPCOS Group has design and manufacturing locations and sales offices in Europe, Asia, and in North and South America.

July 31, 2008 : TDK acquires passive electronic component maker EPCOS. Value of the acquisition transaction was on the order of YEN 200 Billion (approx. US$ 1.859 billion). After complete acquisition of EPCOS by TDK on October 1, 2009 the TDK-EPC cooperation with about 36,000 employees (worldwide) was founded in Japan. EPCOS products are part of the product portfolio of TDK Corporation, one of the leading manufacturers of electronic components, modules, systems and devices. Epcos offers passive electronic components includes capacitors, ferrites, inductors, high-frequency components such as surface acoustic wave (SAW) filter products, piezo and protection components, and sensors.