Ithaca, United States
Kionix, Inc. is a leading supplier of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) inertial sensors for various sectors including consumer electronics, automotive, industrial, and healthcare. Established in 2000 and headquartered in Ithaca, NY, USA, Kionix has regional offices in Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taiwan, Singapore, Silicon Valley, CA, and Chicago, IL. In 2009, Kionix became a wholly owned subsidiary of ROHM Co., Ltd., a Kyoto, Japan-based, multi-billion-dollar, diversified electronics supplier.
With a broad portfolio of MEMS devices including accelerometers, gyroscopes, combination products, and mixed signal interface integrated circuits, Kionix also offers development tools and application support. Their products enable motion-based gaming, user-interface functionality, and hard-disk-drive drop protection in various mobile devices.
The company received a $240.00K Venture Round investment from Rand Capital on 01 January 2006. Kionix is ISO 9001:2009 and TS:16949 certified, reflecting its commitment to quality and innovation. For more information, visit their website at http://www.kionix.com, and for details about ROHM, visit http://www.rohm.com.
