This section provides an overview for thin film resistors as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 11 thin film resistor manufacturers and their company rankings.
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A thin film resistor is essential in electronic circuits that demand high precision and stability.
Manufactured by depositing a fine metal layer on a ceramic or glass base through vacuum deposition or sputtering, this resistor type stands out for its precise resistance control. The meticulous adjustment of the metal film's thickness directly influences its resistance accuracy.
Notably, thin film resistors offer exceptional temperature stability and low-temperature coefficients, ensuring minimal resistance fluctuation with temperature variations. Their compact size does not compromise their durability or their ability to facilitate low-noise signal processing. This makes them ideal for critical applications in precision instrumentation, measurement devices, and communication technologies.
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Ohmite, established in 1925 and headquartered in Warrenville, Illinois, is a manufacturer of resistive products. Their product offerings incldue wirewound resistors, thick film resistors for high temperature and humidity resistance, and chip resistors for space-constrained applications. Additionally, they provide power resistors designed to handle high currents and voltages, suitable for power supplies and motors. Ohmite's diverse product range also includes custom-designed resistors tailored to meet specific customer requirements. These products find extensive application across various industries, including electronics, automotive, and industrial.
KOA Speer Electronics Inc. (KSE), founded in 1980 and currently a subsidiary of KOA Corporation, is a passive component manufacturer based in Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States. The company's portfolio includes thick film resistors, ranging from precision and surge current to wide terminal options. It also produces low-resistance current sense or shunt resistors and leaded resistors. Inductors, thermal sensors, and fuses are also part of the company’s product lineup. Certified with ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016, the company serves various industries, such as automotive electronics, energy, and medical equipment. It also provides customized electronic data interchange (EDI) for customers’ data access.
Synton-Tech, established in 1988, is a Taiwanese manufacturer of passive components such as resistors, capacitors, and inductors. With 34 years of manufacturing and supplying, their production lines are strictly controlled. They continuously develop new products and expand production lines. Since they are manufacturer and not supplier, they have various distributing agents that white label their products, including WALSIN, KAMAYA, UNIOHM, CHENG TUNG, and GRANDE. Some other distributing agents they use are YAGEO, CHILLISIN, EVER OHMS, and HOLY STONE.
Located in Taiwan since 1969, First Resistor & Condenser Co. Ltd. is an ISO9001/14001 certified manufacturer of MELF-type resistors, including a range of custom resistors such as high voltage, short circuit protection, dual power, and high humidity resistors. Firstohm designs customized thin-film MELF resistors to meet specific requirements. Their development of various resistor types responded to the rapidly changing landscape of global technologies. Their resistors are used in various applications, including power supply, solar inverters, energy storage equipment, communication equipment, and medical devices.
YAGEO Group, a global supplier of passive components, including chip resistors, MLCC, through-hole resistors, wireless components, inductors and coils, established in 1977 and is based in Taiwan. The Group serves multiple industries, including automotive, telecommunications, smart manufacturing, and power and energy. They offer complete solutions for body and convenience, powertrain and safety, comfort and infotainment, and e-mobility in the automotive industry. They have established a strong global presence with 29 sales offices, 51 production sites, 20 research and development centers, and 40,000 employees worldwide.
Susumu CO., LTD., founded in Kyoto, Japan, in 1964 is a manufacturer of thin film products. The company's product portfolio includes thin film mount resisters, power choke coils, sample kits, and high frequency surface mount components. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. The company provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, Engineering Support, New Product Design and Development and Custom Manufacturing.
Viking Tech Corporation, established in 1997, is a Taiwanese manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, headquartered in Hukou, Hsinchu. The company’s product lineup comprises resistors, inductors, capacitors, and supercapacitors. These products, particularly the resistors, find applications in various industries. In the medical sector, these resistors are integrated into hospital equipment like X-ray machines, ultrasonography devices, portable defibrillators, and more. Similarly, in the automotive industry, resistors are integrated into electric vehicle (EV) engine control and body control systems, car navigation systems, and other applications. Additionally, the communication industry uses resistors for smartphones and similar devices.
Dongguan Aillen Electronic Technology Co. Ltd. is a Chinese passive electronic components manufacturer and supplier that was established in Dongguan, Guangdong in 1995. The company’s product lineup includes film, aluminum electronic, farad, and ceramic capacitors for use with circuits, energy storage, or signal interference. It also offers inductors, resistors, and transformers for voltage isolation or conversion. The company’s products are commonly used by its clients in the consumer electronics, telecom, smart grid, and private security industries.
Thin Film Technology (TFT)., established in, Baden-Württemberg, Germany in 1991 is a supplier engaged in the coating, printing, and drying laboratories worldwide. The company has a research center in the area of functional films with applications in future battery technologies, printed electronics, fuel cells, optical foils, functional coatings and printings. The company offers doctoral students and graduate students theoretical and experimental research work with the aim of understanding the film process technology.
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Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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Taiwan | 4 | 57.1% |
United States of America | 2 | 28.6% |
Japan | 1 | 14.3% |