This section provides an overview for rf transistors as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 rf transistor manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked rf transistor companies as of November, 2024: 1.American Microsemiconductor, Inc., 2.NXP Semiconductors, 3.NTE Electronics, Inc.
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An RF transistor amplifies or oscillates radio frequency (RF) signals, crucial for a wide range of communication and broadcasting applications.
This semiconductor device operates with three terminals: the emitter, collector, and base. It controls the flow of current from the emitter to the collector via the base, enabling the amplification or oscillation of RF signals. This fundamental principle allows RF transistors to process signals efficiently in devices such as radios, televisions, mobile phones, wireless LANs, and GPS systems.
RF transistors excel in applications demanding high frequency, offering high output, low power consumption, and a compact form factor. Their design and capabilities make them indispensable in the signal processing of modern communication devices.
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American Microsemiconductor, Inc., established in 1972 and headquartered in Madison, New Jersey, is a supplier of semiconductors and active electronic components. Its product range includes Bridge rectifiers for AC to DC conversion, Current-regulator diodes for maintaining constant current, Diode arrays for multiple diodes with similar characteristics, Forward reference diodes for specific voltage drop applications, and Germanium and Selenium diodes for radio receivers and power rectification. These components serve various electronic functions, including power conversion and signal rectification. The company adheres to quality standards with AS9100 REV.D registration, ensuring products meet or exceed customer expectations.
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.
NTE Electronics, Inc, established in 1976, and based in New Jersey, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of electrical components and equipment. The product portfolio of the company includes wide range of bulbs, cable management, semiconductors, chemicals, adhesives, connectors, optoelectronics, power products, passive components, tools, and hardware. The company products are ISO certified and include 23000 devices. The products are used in many industries like electrical, chemical, and other consumer or commercial applications.
RFMW has been a supplier and distributor of specialized radio frequency (RF) and microwave components since it was founded in 2003 and is based in California. They provide RF & Microwave and Power Component distribution that focuses on Technical and Supply Chain Solutions and these include Active Devices like Diodes, Transistors, Amplifiers, Control Components, and more along with Passive devices such as Filters, Inductors, Antennas and alike. They also have Power Management and Interconnect/T&M components which help them serve military, aerospace, test, measurement, medical, and commercial markets.
NXP was established in 2006 as a spinoff from Phillips and is headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands. The company is a co-founder of NFC communication and designs and manufactures semiconductors that serve the automotive, industrial, mobile, and smart home industries. The company’s automotive products include driver assistance transceivers, sensors, and security systems. For industrial markets, the company produces RFID readers, processors, and microcontrollers. For communication infrastructure, the company produces RF mixers, diodes, and low-noise amplifiers for wireless LAN networks. The company also produces peripherals, power management chips, communications chips, and interface devices.
ST Micro Electronics is a global semiconductor company serving customers with innovations to have a positive impact on people's lives. Their product line is micro electronic systems, such as switches, controllers, sensors and drivers. The main selling point of ST Micro Electronics is its provision of sustainable products, and introducing their electronics to create a more sustainable world. The company, as well as providing the electronic devices, also provides software and support, ensuring that all fields are covered to provide a fully provide a supported and strong relationship with their customer base. ST Micro Electronics believe that technology plays a key role in helping to solve environmental and social challenges, which is why their semiconductor technologies start with their employees, their customers and partners.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | American Microsemiconductor, Inc. |
30.0%
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2 | NXP Semiconductors |
20.0%
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3 | NTE Electronics, Inc |
20.0%
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4 | Qorvo, Inc. |
10.0%
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5 | RFMW |
10.0%
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6 | Microchip Technology Inc. |
5.0%
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7 | STMicroelectronics |
5.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the rf transistor page as of November 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
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*Including some distributors, etc.
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Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 4 | 80.0% |
Netherlands | 1 | 20.0% |