Description 6 Manufacturers 135 Products

6 Bulk Converter Manufacturers in 2026

This section provides an overview for bulk converters as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 6 bulk converter manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked bulk converter companies as of April, 2026: 1.STMicroelectronics, 2.UUGear s.r.o., 3.ABLIC Inc..

Table of Contents

What Is a Bulk Converter?
List of 6 Bulk Converter Manufacturers
List of 135 Bulk Converter Products
Global Distribution of Bulk Converter Manufacturers by Country

Categories Related to Bulk Converters

What Is a Bulk Converter?

A bulk converter is a type of power supply circuit designed to step down a general-purpose DC voltage input to a lower DC voltage output.

It ensures the generation and delivery of a stable DC voltage, even when the input voltage fluctuates slightly. Bulk converters are used to generate specific voltages from a general voltage source, supplying the required voltage to electronic device circuits.

Uses of Bulk Converters

Bulk converters are essential for adjusting the output voltage supplied to electrical circuits. For example, while household power outlets typically deliver 100 V AC, many electronic device circuits operate on DC power. Therefore, AC power needs conversion to DC. Further, if electronic devices incorporate microcontrollers or logic ICs, the DC voltage converted from AC must be stepped down to levels like 5 VDC or 3.3 VDC, necessitating the use of bulk converters.

Principle of Bulk Converters

Bulk converters can be categorized into series regulators and switching regulators.

1. Series Regulator

A series regulator consists of a control element (often a bipolar transistor), a control circuit, and a reference voltage source. It is connected in series between the power input and output, reducing the output voltage below the input voltage. The control circuit modulates the transistor's operation to maintain a constant output voltage despite input or output fluctuations. However, it has higher power consumption and generates more heat.

2. Switching Regulator

Switching regulators comprise a switching element (usually FETs), a control circuit, and a voltage smoothing circuit (inductors and capacitors). The control circuit modulates the FETs' ON/OFF states to achieve the target output voltage, while the inductor and capacitor smooth the output into stable DC voltage. This type is more efficient than series regulators, allowing for higher output currents, but it tends to produce more noise.

How to Select a Bulk Converter

1. Output Current

For applications requiring higher output currents, a switching regulator is preferable due to its lower heat generation and efficiency. Series regulators, although generating more heat, are simpler and more suitable for lower current applications.

2. Cost

Switching regulators, due to their complexity and additional component requirements, are generally more expensive than series regulators. If cost is a concern, a series regulator is a more economical choice.

List of 6 Bulk Converter Manufacturers

*Including some distributors, etc.

Sort by Features

Default
Company Size: largest first
Year Founded: oldest first
Year Founded: earliest first

Sort by Area

United States of America
Austria
Japan
Netherlands

- - Analog Devices, Inc. Manufacturer
    Step-Down Buck Regulators
  - Website
    
    United States, Massachusetts
    
    Company Profile
  - Address: One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States of America
  Manufacturer Overview
  
  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.
- - RECOM Power GmbH. Manufacturer
    Switching Regulators
  - Website
    
    Founded: 1974
    
    Austria
    
    Company Profile
  Manufacturer Overview
  
  Recom Power GmbH, established in 1974 and headquartered in Gmunden, Austria, is a manufacturer of AC/DC electronic power supplies and DC/DC converters with over 30,000 compact power supplies. The company specializes in AC/DC power supplies and DC/DC converters, switching regulators, and LED drivers. It also offers isolated DC/DC converters and modules. It has a portfolio that covers the entire range between 0.25 and 240 watts in terms of DC/DC converter manufacturers. Its manufacturing and distribution facilities are ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified. It serves a wide range of industries such as OEMs, naval, avionics, telecom, and more.
- - Nisshinbo Micro Devices Inc. Manufacturer
    Switching Regulators
  - Website
    
    Founded: 1959
    
    Number of Employees: 2,164
    
    Japan
    
    Company Profile
  - Address: NB Nihonbashi Bldg., 3-10 Nihonbashi Yokoyama-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
  Manufacturer Overview
  
  Nisshinbo Micro Devices Inc., established in 1959, and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer of semiconductors and electronic components. The company specializes in producing integrated circuits, discrete semiconductors, optoelectronic devices, which caters to industries such as telecommunications, automotive, and consumer electronics. The company holds ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certifications, ensuring quality in their products which are used for various applications, including wireless communication, automotive systems, and industrial automation, providing crucial electronic components for advanced technologies in various industrial and commercial sectors.
- - STMicroelectronics Manufacturer
    Buck Regulators
  - Website
    
    Company Profile
  Manufacturer Overview
  
  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.
- - ABLIC Inc. Manufacturer
    Automotive Switching Regulators (DC-DC Converters)
  - Website
    
    Number of Employees: 950
    
    Company Profile
  Manufacturer Overview
  
  ABLIC, Inc. is a manufacturer of analog semiconductors and integrated circuits (ICs) based in Minato-ku, Tokyo. Originally established in 2016, the company is a subsidiary of Seiko Instruments, Inc., and was renamed SII Semiconductor Corporation in 2018. The company produces memory, logic, and power management ICs, as well as various sensors for use in mobile computers, industrial equipment, wearable tech, and automotive systems. These supply clients in the consumer electronics, factory automation, and medical equipment industries.
- - UUGear s.r.o.
    MINI ADJUSTABLE 2A BULK DC/DC CONVERTER MODULE (DC 4-20V STEP-DOWN)
  - Website
    
    Founded: 2014
    
    Netherlands
    
    Company Profile
  - Address: Industrieweg Oost 5A3, 6662NE Elst, Netherlands

Bulk Converter Manufacturer Ranking

*Including some distributors, etc.

Ranking as of April 2026

Derivation Method

Rank	Company	Click Share
1	STMicroelectronics	28.6%
2	UUGear s.r.o.	21.4%
3	ABLIC Inc.	21.4%
4	Analog Devices, Inc.	21.4%
5	RECOM Power GmbH.	7.1%

Derivation Method

The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the bulk converter page as of April 2026. 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

Nisshinbo Micro Devices Inc.: 2,164
ABLIC Inc.: 950

Newly Established Company

UUGear s.r.o.: 2014 (12 years ago)
RECOM Power GmbH.: 1974 (52 years ago)
Nisshinbo Micro Devices Inc.: 1959 (67 years ago)

Company with a History

Nisshinbo Micro Devices Inc.: 1959 (67 years ago)
RECOM Power GmbH.: 1974 (52 years ago)
UUGear s.r.o.: 2014 (12 years ago)

Bulk Converter Manufacturers in United States

*Including some distributors, etc.

Analog Devices, Inc.

Global Distribution of Bulk Converter Manufacturers by Country

*Including some distributors, etc.

Country	Number of Companies	Share (%)
United States of America	1	25.0%
Austria	1	25.0%
Japan	1	25.0%
Netherlands	1	25.0%

Bulk Inquiry (Free)

Get bulk quotes from Bulk Converters companies!

No Phone Number Required

No worry about receiving multiple sales calls

Get Bulk Quotes & Inquiries

No need to fill out the same information multiple times