Berg Electronics Corporation | Amphenol FCI
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Berg Electronics Corporation was acquired by Framatome Connectors International, Inc. Previously, Berg Electronics Corporation operated as a global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of electronic connectors and cable assembly products for applications primarily in the telecommunications, computer, and industrial markets. FCI divides its business into five strategic groups, focusing on the electrical, automotive, interconnection, microelectronics, and electronics segments of the connector market. Each group is further broken down into divisions covering specific regions.
The Berg acquisition, the largest ever in the connector industry, makes FCI the world's second-ranked connector maker, with 1997 combined sales of nearly $1.7 billion-slightly ahead of Molex Inc.'s sales of about $1.5 billion, and well behind AMP Inc.'s 1997 sales of more than $3.8 billion. The company's products were recognized for their durability, reliability, and compatibility with evolving industry standards.
Applications
Berg connectors were used in
PC Hardware: Berg connectors were commonly found in computer hardware for connecting components like hard drives, floppy drives, CD/DVD drives, and internal cables.Telecommunications: They were used in networking equipment, telecom infrastructure, and communication devices to ensure efficient data transmission.
Consumer Electronics: Berg connectors were found in devices like printers, scanners, audio equipment, and more. Automotive: They played a role in connecting various electronic systems within vehicles. Industrial Applications: Industrial equipment and machinery often incorporated Berg connectors for internal and external connectivity.
Amphenol Corporation acquired FCI on 8 Jan 2016, further strengthening FCI as an international connector and cable assembly solutions manufacturer of Backplane Connectors, Power Solutions, Board/Wire to Board Connectors, Input/Output Connectors, Optical Interconnect, Cable Assemblies and Flex Connectors.