Kionix, Inc. is a manufacturer of MEMS inertial sensors, headquartered in Ithaca, New York, United States. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of ROHM Co., Ltd. of Japan. Kionix specializes in the design and fabrication of high-performance, silicon-micromachined MEMS inertial sensors, including accelerometers and gyroscopes. These sensors are used in various applications such as motion-based gaming, user-interface functionality in mobile handsets, personal navigation, TV remote controllers, and hard-disk-drive drop protection in mobile products. Additionally, Kionix's MEMS products are utilized in the automotive, industrial, and healthcare sectors.

Kionix, Inc. was founded in 1993 and has since become a leading supplier of silicon microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) accelerometer products. The company introduced a tri-axis accelerometer in a small form-factor package. In November 2009, Kionix was acquired by ROHM Co., Ltd. of Japan. Since then, Kionix has continued to advance its technology and innovate new features, leveraging ROHM's vast resources.

Kionix's core competencies include its proprietary plasma micromachining process and the technology to hermetically seal at a wafer level. This process allows for deep and high precision etching, resulting in the production of high-quality MEMS sensors. The company also excels in the development of embedded algorithms, power management options, and self-test features for its sensors. Kionix is ISO 9001:2008 and TS16949 registered, ensuring high standards of quality in its manufacturing processes.

Kionix is a global leader in the design and fabrication of high-performance MEMS inertial sensors. As a subsidiary of ROHM Semiconductor, Kionix combines its expertise in MEMS technology with ROHM's resources to maintain a strong market position. The company's products are widely used in various industries, including automotive, industrial, healthcare, and consumer electronics, solidifying its reputation as a reliable and innovative supplier.

For a comprehensive list of Kionix's products, please refer to the official ROHM website, where product information has been integrated. The catalog includes detailed specifications and application notes for various MEMS sensors and related technologies.

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Kionix's clients span across multiple industries, including major players in the automotive, industrial, healthcare, and consumer electronics sectors. However, specific client names are not publicly disclosed. The company's products are distributed through various channels, including Mouser Electronics, Actrontek International Co., Ltd, STAV, Seraphim Engineering Co., Ltd., and Willow Technologies Limited.

Kionix, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of ROHM Co., Ltd. of Japan. This relationship allows Kionix to leverage ROHM's extensive resources and technological expertise to advance its MEMS technology and product offerings.

Headquarter Address: Ithaca, New York, USA

Sales Offices:

• Ithaca, New York
• Chicago, Illinois
• Campbell, California
• Kowloon, Hong Kong
• Shanghai, China
• Tokyo, Japan
• Seoul, South Korea
• Singapore
• Taipei City, Taiwan

Distributors:

• Mouser Electronics, United States
• Actrontek International Co., Ltd, China & Hong Kong
• STAV, Korea
• Seraphim Engineering Co., Ltd., Taiwan
• Willow Technologies Limited, United Kingdom/Europe

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