Raychem Circuit Protection/TE Connectivity
Raychem Circuit Protection, now known as TE Connectivity, is a prominent player in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The company was originally established in 1957 in Menlo Park, California, USA, under the name Raychem Corporation. Over the years, it has earned a solid reputation for its pioneering innovations and vast array of semiconductor products.
In 1999, Raychem was acquired by Tyco International Ltd., a leading provider of security products and services, fire detection and suppression products and services, and life safety products. After the acquisition, Raychem became a part of Tyco Electronics, which was later renamed TE Connectivity in March 2011 to better represent the company's expanded product portfolio.
TE Connectivity provides a wide range of product categories, focusing primarily on semiconductors. The company's main product lines include circuit protection devices, connector systems, sensors, relays, switches, fiber optics, heat shrink tubing, and wire and cable products. These products are widely used in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and electronics, serving to meet a wide range of technological needs and customer requirements.
- Founded in 1957 as Raychem Corporation in Menlo Park, California, USA.
- Acquired by Tyco International Ltd. in 1999.
- Became a part of Tyco Electronics after acquisition.
- Renamed as TE Connectivity in 2011.
- Manufactures a wide variety of semiconductor products.