Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation

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Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) is the electronic components and semiconductor arm of the Asahi Kasei Group. AKM develops and manufactures analog and mixed-signal ICs, magnetic and current sensors, audio A/D and D/A converters, clock and timing devices, and RF components. Its technologies support applications across automotive systems, industrial equipment, energy management, healthcare devices, and consumer electronics.

Leveraging the broader Asahi Kasei Group’s materials and process know‑how, AKM integrates sensor, analog, and signal‑processing technologies to enable measurement, control, and connectivity functions in end products. The company designs and produces devices in Japan and supplies customers globally through development, manufacturing, and sales networks. AKM’s portfolio is used for functions such as current and position sensing, power and motor control, audio signal conversion, and wireless communication front ends.

Latest news on AKM

19 February 2026
Asahi Kasei's Thin-Film Hall Elements Earn IEEE Milestone Recognition

Commercialized in 1983, thin-film Hall elements revolutionized magnetic sensors, enhancing electronics and energy efficiency, with over 50 billion units shipped globally.

19 February 2026
Asahi Kasei's Thin-Film Hall Elements Earn IEEE Milestone Recognition

Thin-film Hall elements, launched in 1983, revolutionized magnetic sensors, enhancing electronics and energy efficiency, with over 50 billion units shipped globally.