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This section provides an overview for solid state amplifiers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 19 solid state amplifier manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked solid state amplifier companies as of December, 2024: 1.STELLANT PST, 2.AMPEGON POWER ELECTRONICS AG, 3.LPR Global, Inc..
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A solid-state amplifier, leveraging semiconductor components like transistors, marks a significant evolution from traditional vacuum tube amplifiers. This technology facilitates the control and amplification of input signals, offering a blend of efficiency, compactness, and portability.
Widely used in diverse applications—from audio systems and communication devices to industrial equipment and medical instruments—solid-state amplifiers have become integral to modern electronics. Their operation centers around transistors adjusting to the input signal to modulate and enhance the output signal effectively.
Characterized by their bipolar transistor and FET (field-effect transistor) varieties, these amplifiers are celebrated for their small size, reduced power consumption, minimal heat output, longevity, and quiet operation. Despite these advantages, some users might find their sound quality less appealing compared to vacuum tube amplifiers, and they can face limitations in delivering high-output power at a higher cost.
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Advanced Test Equipment Corporation is a service company established in 1981 and is involved in the rent, sale, calibration, and service of test and measurement instruments. The company which is based in San Diego, California, offers electronic, electrical, and environmental test equipment solutions. These are used for the analysis, inspection, measurement, monitoring, and commissioning of products and electrical infrastructure. ATEC also offers services for the 5G, communications, defense, electrical, and hydropower industries.
Communications & Power Industries (CPI), founded in 1948 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, is a designer and manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. The company’s range of products includes amplifiers, antennas, medical imaging products, microwave power sources, and microwave transmitter subsystems. CPI's products cater to multiple industries, including telecommunications, defense and aerospace, medical, industrial, and scientific research. Their electronic components and subsystems play critical roles in communication systems, medical equipment, industrial processes, and scientific applications that require precise electronic solutions.
Raditek founded in San Jose, California, USA, in 1993, is a manufacturer of Microwave/Wireless Telecom components, modules, and systems. The company offers products including satcom and Wi-Fi systems, Isolators, cable assemblies, and oscillators. Its products are used in telecommunications, satellite communications, radar systems, and electronic warfare systems. The company serves the industries of aerospace and defense, It has partnered with the US Department of Defense and NASA. It also provides custom RF Test solutions to labs.
OMMIC, founded in Lowell, MA, in 1950 is a manufacturer of semiconductor products for Data Center, Telecommunication and Industrial and Defense applications. The company's product portfolio includes Optical Networking Solutions, Lightwave Components, Diodes, MMICs, and SDI Products. The company serves markets including Automotive and Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy and Energy Storage and Electronics and IT Infrastructure. They have design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia and have ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard.
Empower RF Systems, founded in 1999 and located in Inglewood, California, is a supplier of RF and microwave power amplifier solutions. They offer a range of products that include pulse amplifiers, liquid-cooled amplifier systems, RF and microwave modules, microwave amplifiers, and GaN amplifiers. Empower RF Systems' products include applications in telecommunications, radar systems, electronic warfare, electronic testing, and satellite communication. Their power amplifier solutions are used to enhance the power and performance of RF and microwave systems in critical applications. The company also holds ISO 9001:2015 certification.
LPR Global, Inc. is an international marketing consulting firm that specializes in global trade and was established in 2001 and is based in Toronto, Canada. The company’s main activity is to provide international partnership development services for Korean industrial machinery and equipment manufacturers. Its main market includes US, Korea Hotlink, an online marketing platform for Korean industrial products and custom machinery in North America. It also offers market research, go-to-market strategies, sales channel development, and after-sales support services. It works with various industries such as automotive, steel mill, oil and gas, and home appliance.
RFTYT, founded in 2006, is a designer and manufacturer of Wireless and Microwave Telecommunication products and production equipment based in Mianyanng, Sichuan Province. The company offers a wide range of microwave passive components including RF Isolator, RF Filter, Duplexer, Power Divider as well as RF Terminal Chip, and RF Attenuator. RFTYT's range of products has wide applications in various sectors including mobile communication, microwave multi-channel communication, space technology, and 5G applications systems. The company supplies customers worldwide including Europe and North America.
Colibrys, a joint company established in 2001 and headquartered in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland, is a manufacturer, designer and supplier of micro-electro-mechanical systems sensors and electronic machines. The company offers a wide range of products including mechanical power transmissions, power generation systems, and seismic sensors. These products are used in industries such as aerospace, defense, energy, and transportation. Their products are utilized for various applications including measuring acceleration, inclination, and seismic activity, enabling data collection for various critical applications. The company also offers services such as aerial refueling and air delivery systems.
Teledyne Defense Electronics was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California. The company is a manufacturer of electronics and components mainly for the commercial aviation and defense industries, but also for the communication, industrial, energy, and measurement industries. The company operates through brands such as Lincoln Microwave, Reynolds, MEC, and Storm Microwave. The company manufactures electronic test instruments, and security screening technology components, and provides MEMS & foundry capability for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.
Ametek CTS is a manufacturer of RF power amplifiers and EMC compliance testing products that was established in Reinach, Switzerland, in 2017 following the merger of the Ametek, Inc. brand EM Test, Teseq, IFI and Milmega. The company offers electrostatic discharge and ring wave testers for consumer electronics, solid state and immunity testing systems for the aerospace industry, and electrical disturbance and flicker testers for the automotive industry. It also offers testers and amplifiers for the medical and defense sectors. The company is ISO 17025-certified and operates internationally, with notable clients such as Raytheon and Honda.
Saluki Technology Inc., founded in 1997 and based in Taipei, Taiwan, is a manufacturer and supplier of test, lab, and communication equipment. Its product portfolio includes RF microwave test equipment, amplifiers, and satellite telecommunication equipment. It also stocks RF components like calibration kits, coaxial adapters, and cable assemblies. The company’s SGM150/SGM200 signal generator module covers frequencies of up to 15GHz and 20 GHz and supports several modulation types, including PM, FM, and AM. The company has customers in over 50 countries and can provide products from brands like Fluke, KeySight, and Tektronix.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | STELLANT PST |
8.9%
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| 2 | AMPEGON POWER ELECTRONICS AG |
8.9%
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| 3 | LPR Global, Inc. |
8.9%
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| 4 | Colibrys |
8.9%
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| 5 | MACOM |
8.9%
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| 6 | KeyLink Microwave |
6.7%
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| 7 | McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. |
6.7%
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| 8 | Teledyne Advanced Electronic Solutions |
6.7%
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| 9 | Hi Fi Art |
4.4%
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| 10 | Advantech Wireless Technologies Inc. |
4.4%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the solid state 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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6 | 66.7% |
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Canada
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1 | 11.1% |
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China
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1 | 11.1% |
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Switzerland
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1 | 11.1% |
