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This section provides an overview for power amplifiers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 28 power amplifier manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked power amplifier companies as of December, 2024: 1.TEGAM Inc., 2.PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P., 3.Performance Controls, Inc..
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Power amplifiers are devices specifically designed to amplify signals. Their primary function is to enhance audio signals by converting them into higher-powered signals. Commonly used in audio systems, radios, and speakers, these amplifiers play a crucial role in delivering sufficient volume and high-quality audio output.
A power amplifier typically receives a weak signal that has been amplified by a preamplifier in an earlier stage and further boosts it. This amplified signal is then capable of driving playback devices like speakers or headphones effectively.
Power amplifiers can handle both analog and digital signals and come in various configurations, including stereo or multichannel setups. In applications like home theater systems, where multiple speakers are used, multichannel power amplifiers are particularly beneficial.
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Spectrum Control is based in Pennsylvania, USA, and is a manufacturer of microwave and radio frequency (RF) subsystems and components for the defense industry that was originally established in 1963 before its acquisition by API Technologies in 2011. The company produces conditioning and distribution products such as RF signal couplers, digital blocks such as RF signal modulators, and power distribution accessories such as inverters. It also offers EMI protection products and integrated microwave assemblies tailored to customer specifications. The company’s products are used in the defense and aerospace industries, with additional applications in military-grade secure systems.
Physik Instrumente aka PI, founded 50 years ago, is a private company that creates and produces automation systems, including hexapods, air bearings, and piezo drives that are used in life-sciences, photonics, and aerospace industries and research institutes. Their products are manufactured in North America, Europe, and Asia. Physik Instrumente is ITAR registered. The company's head office is located in Auburn, America. And its manufacturing and other facilities are located in New England.
TEGAM, established in 1979 and headquartered in Geneva, Ohio, USA, stands as a manufacturer and provider of advanced test and measurement solutions. The company serves industries such as electronics, telecommunications, and aerospace. Its product line encompasses precision measurement tools, temperature and humidity measurement devices, and RF power sensors, addressing the needs of sectors that prioritize precise measurements. TEGAM's quality is evident through its ISO 9001 certification and industry awards. American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) has also accredited this company for its specific calibrations listed on Certificate Number 2018.01.
Qorvo, established in 2015, is a semiconductor manufacturer headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA, that specializes in providing RF (Radio Frequency) solutions. Their range of product offerings includes RF chips, modules, amplifiers, discrete transistors, and integrated circuits, designed to enable wireless communication, enhance defense systems, support automotive applications, facilitate aerospace operations, and enable connectivity in the Internet of Things (IoT) sector. Qorvo is certified with ISO 9001 for quality management and ISO 14001 for environmental management.
PCB Piezotronics, founded in 1967 and headquartered in North Carolina, is a manufacturer of sensors for design engineers and predictive maintenance. They design and manufacture various sensors such as microphones, vibration, pressure, force, and torque sensors. Their products are used for testing, measurement, monitoring, and control requirements in automotive, aerospace, military, and other industries in order to gather accurate data, ensure safety, enable predictive maintenance, and facilitate advancements across multiple industries. PCB Piezotronics is a subsidiary of Amphenol Corporation.
Wolfspeed, based in North Carolina, USA, is a global manufacturer and supplier of Silicon Carbide products, established in 1989. Their extensive portfolio includes Silicon Carbide MOSFETs, Schottky diodes, RF devices, and power modules. The company has 7+ trillion power device field hours and licenses to manufacture from major corporations, including Mitsubishi Chemical, Nexperia BV, Resonac Corporation, Tokuyama Corporation, and Transphorm. As a semiconductor manufacturer, they provide disruptive technology solutions for industries such as electric vehicles, fast charging, 5G, renewable energy, and aerospace. They are ISO 9001:2015, AS 9100D, and IATF 16949: 2016 Certified
Incorporated in 1965, Analog Devices, Inc. designs, manufactures, tests, and markets integrated circuits (ICs), software, and subsystems that leverage analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing technologies. The company provides data converter products, power management and reference products for power conversion, driver monitoring, sequencing, and energy management applications in the automotive, communications, industrial, and high-end consumer markets. In addition, the company provides digital signal processing and system products for high-speed numeric calculations. It serves clients in the industrial, automotive, consumer, instrumentation, aerospace, and communications markets.
Standa Ltd., established in 1987, is a manufacturer of optomechanical, vacuum-compatible, optic, laser, and measuring equipment. Optomechanical goods include optical tables, mounts, positioners for the base, motorized positioners, and fine adjustment screws. Products that work in vacuums include direct drive motors, laser diode drivers, mechanical bearings, and hexapod positioners. The business is capable of CNC turning, grinding, milling, consultation, and positioning. Optical components include dielectric-coated optics, non-polarizing beamsplitter cubes, optical substrates, eye protection, and protective laser windows.
Apex Microtechnology is based in Tucson, Arizona, USA, and is a manufacturer of hybrid, power analog monolithic, and open frame components originally founded in 1980 before being acquired by Heico Corporation in 2018. The company offers power operational amplifiers (op-amps) for amplifying weak input signals, and pulse width modulation (PWM) amplifiers for linearly increasing the strength of signals. It also offers voltage references for maintaining stability in electronic circuits by providing a fixed direct current. The company’s products are used by clients in the military, aerospace, and information technology sectors.
Montalvo Corporation, founded in 1947 with headquarters in Gorham, Maine, USA, is a manufacturer of web handling and tension control parts and equipment. The company's product line includes tension sensing rollers, load cell amplifiers, torque controllers, tension brakes, and web guides. The company also offers consulting for minor modifications to existing process manufacturing equipment as well as client-specific full-turnkey web handling and processing systems. These products and systems are used in the manufacture of textiles, paper, films, foils, and printing.
Microchip Technology Incorporated was incorporated in 1989 and is headquartered in Chandler, Arizona. The company is a developer and manufacturer of control solutions for global markets including the automotive, industrial, communications, human-machine interface, and connectivity industries. The company’s products include microcontrollers, field-programmable gate array products, MOSFET and radio frequency products, and both wired and wireless communications products. The company’s services include wafer foundry and assembly services, test subcontracting manufacturing services, development tools for enabling system designers to program microcontrollers and processors, and timing system products.
Rochester Electronics, LLC is a manufacturer stocking distributor of end-of-life semiconductors and the broadest range of active semiconductors that is headquartered in Newburyport, Massachusetts, and was founded in 1981. The company caters to manufacturing services ranging from design, wafer processing, testing, reliability, and IP Archiving. These specifically include OCM, build-to-order products, process flows, and standard packaging creation. The company pivots on manufacturing and distributing semiconductors that are no longer produced by its original manufacturer.
Coherent, founded in 1971, and located in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, is a manufacturer, supplier and distributor of laser and photonics-based solutions. Their product range includes lasers, optics, and laser-based systems for industries such as industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Coherent's lasers are used in precision cutting, welding, medical procedures, and scientific experiments. With ISO 9001 certification, the company ensures quality standards in their products, and solutions across various industrial applications.
Ono Sokki Technology Inc. Established in 1973 and based in Addison, Illinois, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of digital measuring instruments. The company's product range includes Hand Held Tachometers, Panel Mount Tachometers, Engine Tachometers, RPM Detectors, and Tachometer Accessories. These products are used for engine RPM and torque measurement, and performance testing using sophisticated control systems. They mainly serve industries such as automotive and medicine. The company's services include research and development, engine and transmission testing, waveform testing, and noise and vibration reduction.
Meggitt Sensing Systems - Wilcoxon Research, founded in 1960 and headquartered in Frederick, Maryland, specializes in vibration monitoring products. Its facility houses a wide range of modern manufacturing, assembly, and test equipment, ranging from precision machinery for vibration sensor components to custom-built machinery designed for accelerometer fabrication. Its solutions are integral to predictive maintenance and condition monitoring programs, encompassing accelerometers, vibration transmitters, velocity sensors, connector assemblies, and enclosures. The company is also ISO 9001:2015 certified for its design, assembly, and distribution processes.
Newtons4th Ltd (N4L) was established in 1997 as a manufacturer of power test instruments having its head office in Leicester, UK. The company produces Power Analyzers, Frequency Response Analyzers, Impedance Analyzers, and LCR Meters. Power analyzers are used to measure a device's power consumption or generation, whereas Frequency Response Analyzers test the components, circuits, and systems in the frequency domain. The Impedance analyzer and the LCR Meters have uses in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and Material analysis, such as determining the input/output impedance of any circuit or system or fruit and vegetable ripeness analysis and similar applications.
Elber S.r.l., founded in 1978, is an Italy-based manufacturer in Genoa, Liguria, providing telecommunication products and services. The company's portfolio includes wireless infrastructure for audio and video contents. Its product lineup includes equipment with fixed and mobile radio links, such as satellite equipment, signal monitoring stations, as well as codecs and audio receivers. These solutions are utilized by public and private radio and television stations, international broadcasters, and network operators. Other solutions, such as customized microwave transmission systems, are available for enterprise, government, and military applications. The company also offers planning and consultation services for network and system integrations.
Hangzhou Crysound Electronics Co. Ltd. is an ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturer of acoustical testing systems and equipment that was established in 1997 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. The company offers noise and vibration analysis systems for analyzing noise or vibration of assets such as vehicles or machines, and electroacoustic analysis systems for measuring electroacoustic performance and parameters of hardware such as speakers or microphones. It also offers warranty and repair services for customers requiring additional support. The company’s products are commonly used by clients in the recording, broadcast, and aerospace industries.
Krohn-Hite Corporation, established in 1949 and headquartered in Brockton, USA, is a manufacturer of electronic test equipment. The company’s products include DC calibrators, preamplifiers, and fixed-frequency filters. Its benchtop tunable active filters are analog signal conditioning instruments for frequency discrimination in anti-aliasing, ultrasound, and audio interference suppression. Its DC calibrators provide precision and stability for process control and production line testing, while its wideband power amplifiers offer precise performance for industrial applications such as meter calibration and piezo transducer driving. The company also provides remote-controlled tunable active filters and filter modules for research and signal conditioning.
Spectra-Physics is a manufacturer of Photonics solutions which includes Micromachining Ultrafast Lasers, Bio-Imaging Ultrafast Lasers, CW Tunable Lasers, and Q-Switched DPSS Lasers. The different products manufactured by the company are used in PC Boards, Flat Panel Displays, Solar/Photovoltaics, and Ophthalmic Surgery. Spectra-Physics solutions are broadly used in categories such as Life and Health Sciences, semiconductor, and scientific research. The company is a brand within MKS Instruments, Inc., which is a provider of instruments, systems, and process control solutions.
SENECA srl, established in 1986 and based in Via Austria, Italy, is a manufacturer and supplier of automation interfaces. Its product portfolio includes data acquisition, automation systems, industrial communications, remote control, power monitoring, and electrical measurement. They are used in multiple industries which include steel, water treatment, automotive, oil, gas, chemical, metal, and pharmaceutical. The company also offers automation solutions ranging from single components to the implementation of turnkey systems.
TMP-Pro, an American company established in 1979 and based in Berlin, Connecticut, is a manufacturer and distributor of music instrument accessories and pro audio equipment. The company's product portfolio includes intercom systems, media players and recorders, as well as band and instrument stands. These products primarily cater to the music, audio production, and related fields, including music retailers, sound contractors, and event production companies. The company provides services including technical support and product catalogs, while some of the brands it represents include Audix, Bosch, and JVC.
Amp-Line Corp. is a manufacturer of standard as well as specialized linear power supplies and amplifiers established in 2008 and based in West Nyack, New York, USA. The company’s products include power amplifiers used for military and aerospace testing applications, linear power suppliers for industrial manufacturing and automation facilities, and frequency converters for simulating power on aircraft for the aerospace industry. The company’s products are commonly used in the defense and aerospace industries, as well as in industrial manufacturing facilities.
Manfred Jünemann Mess- und Regeltechnik GmbH, founded in 1978, is a manufacturer and supplier based in Bad Salzuflen, Germany, developing precision, pressure, and temperature measurement technology. Initially producing diaphragm pressure gauges, the company has expanded its product range to include digital pressure and temperature measurement equipment, electrical indicating instruments, and LoRa (long-range) radio technology. Certified with ISO 9001:2015, the company also manufactures valves, mounting accessories, and protection tubes. These products are made of various materials, such as ceramics, copper alloy, and stainless steel.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TEGAM Inc. |
9.0%
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| 2 | PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. |
6.4%
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| 3 | Performance Controls, Inc. |
5.8%
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| 4 | Elber S.r.l. |
5.1%
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| 5 | Qorvo |
5.1%
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| 6 | Meggitt Sensing Systems - Wilcoxon Research |
4.5%
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| 7 | Rochester Electronics |
4.5%
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| 8 | Wolfspeed |
4.5%
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| 9 | Standa Ltd. |
3.8%
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| 10 | Microchip Technology Inc. |
3.8%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the power amplifier page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
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16 | 76.2% |
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United Kingdom
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2 | 9.5% |
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Italy
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2 | 9.5% |
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China
|
1 | 4.8% |
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