Kyocera America, Inc. designs, manufactures, and assembles microelectronic packaging solutions and optoelectronic components for the telecommunications, wireless, optoelectronic, semiconductor, and specialty products markets. It produces ceramic packages that house semiconductors and other electronics, such as microwave and radio-frequency devices. Kyocera America also distributes industrial ceramics and consumer related products, such as solar energy systems, ceramic knives, ceramic scissors, and ceramic-tipped ballpoint pens. The company’s products are used in a range of applications, including personal computers and workstations, as well as handsets, base stations, and other telecommunications equipment. Its services include package design, assembly, and testing. The company also provides nickel, gold, copper, and tin-lead plating services. Kyocera America, Inc. was founded in 1987 and is based in San Diego, California. Kyocera America, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Kyocera International, Inc.