Nichicon Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of electronic components and power electronics systems, founded in 1950 and headquartered in Kyoto. The company is best known for its aluminum electrolytic and film capacitors, alongside a range of circuit and module products used to manage, convert, and condition electric power.
Beyond components, Nichicon develops applied power systems including energy storage units, power conditioners for renewable energy, and electric-vehicle charging and V2H (vehicle-to-home) equipment. Its products serve automotive, industrial, consumer electronics, infrastructure, and energy markets, supporting applications from factory automation and traction inverters to grid-connected renewables and backup power. Nichicon operates R&D and manufacturing across Japan and internationally, focusing on reliability, safety, and materials engineering in dielectric and power conversion technologies.