JST

JST, based in Osaka, Japan, manufactures precision electrical connectors, terminals, and custom cable assemblies for a wide range of electronics and industrial applications. The company develops innovative products, including some of the world's smallest connectors for wearables and advanced insulation displacement connectors. JST maintains a significant global footprint, operating in 17 countries with 49 overseas bases, including 21 locations across the United States. Its products serve diverse sectors such as consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and wearables. The organization, which began operations in 1957 with the establishment of its Kurayoshi, Japan factory, most recently started manufacturing the HIE connector for the HDMI E Type interface in 2018. Its business model centers on manufacturing and sales of connectors, terminals, and assemblies to global electronics markets.