Hirose Electric Co Ltd

Hirose Electric Co.,Ltd., a company based in Yokohama, Japan, is a global manufacturer and distributor specializing in a broad range of connectors. Its diverse product lineup includes various multi-pin connectors, offered in both circular and rectangular designs, as well as connectors tailored for ribbon cables and printed circuit boards, including flexible PCB types. The company also produces durable nylon connectors. These components are essential for a multitude of applications, spanning consumer devices like smartphones, critical communications infrastructure, automotive electronics, industrial automation (FA equipment), advanced measuring and control systems, and sophisticated medical electronics. Furthermore, Hirose Electric supplies coaxial connectors engineered for microwave and other high-frequency signals, alongside optical fiber connectors and coaxial switches. These are vital for numerous functions, such as enabling antenna connections for wireless LAN and Bluetooth in smartphones and personal computers, providing GPS antenna links for vehicles, and managing high-frequency signal transmission within wireless communication devices and electronic measuring instruments. In addition to its core connector offerings, the company also provides micro switches and dedicated instruments for connector-related tasks. Established in 1937, the firm was initially known as Hirose Manufacturing Co., Ltd. before officially changing its name to Hirose Electric Co.,Ltd. in August 1963.