14 High Slide Switch Manufacturers in 2024
This section provides an overview for high slide switches as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 14 high slide switch manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked high slide switch companies as of November, 2024: 1.Kelco Industries, 2.Nisshinbo Micro Devices Inc., 3.Dailywell Electronics CO., LTD..
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What Is a High-Side Switch?
A high-side switch is a semiconductor device that turns the power supply on and off for loads such as motors, solenoids, inductors, and LEDs.
In most cases, P-channel MOSFETs are used as semiconductors. In the circuit wiring, the switch is placed on the power supply side of the load, so it is called a high-side switch.
When the high-side switch is ON, power is supplied to the load, and when the high-side switch is OFF, power is not supplied to the load. When the switch is placed on the output side of the load (opposite side of the power supply) in the circuit wiring, it is called a low-side switch.
Uses of High-Side Switches
High-side switches are used to supply or disconnect power to a variety of loads. Specifically, they are often used in inverters, power on/off circuits, LED drivers, and inductance load drivers such as motors and solenoids.
Since large currents are often applied to the load, it is necessary to design the inrush current countermeasures and reverse current prevention circuits into consideration. Because the power supply to the load is turned on and off by a semiconductor device, rather than a mechanical switch such as a relay, the ON/OFF speed can be increased.
If you want to control the output of the load ON/OFF while the power supply to the load remains ON, use a low-side switch.
Principle of High-Side Switches
There are two types of FETs: P-channel type and N-channel type. When FETs are used as low-side switches, N-channel type FETs are often used. When used as a high-side switch, P-channel FETs are generally used.
When a negative gate-source voltage is applied to a P-channel FET, the resistance between the drain-source decreases and current flows from the source to the drain. The power supply and load must be connected to the FET according to the direction of the current flow, so connect the power supply to the source of the P-channel FET and the load to the drain.
A P-channel FET functions as a high-side switch because current flows from the source to the drain when the gate voltage is lower than the supply voltage connected to the source.
Other Information on High-Side Switches
1. Principle of Fet
While transistors are called "base," "emitter," and "collector," FETs are called "gate," "source," and "drain. Base" and "gate," "emitter" and "source," and "collector" and "drain" are similar terminals.
A transistor has a characteristic that the current flowing in the base multiplied by a certain multiple flows in the collector, while a FET has a characteristic that the resistance between the drain and the source varies depending on the voltage between the gate and the source. With a higher voltage between gate and source, there will be a smaller the resistance between drain and source.
In contrast to controlling the pace current and the collector current when controlling a transistor, controlling the voltage between gate and source and controlling the resistance between drain and source when controlling a FET is more effective.
2. Points to Consider When Selecting a High-Side Switch
When using an N-channel FET as a high-side switch, the power supply should be connected to the drain and the load to the source, and the gate voltage should be higher than the supply voltage to the load. To make the gate voltage higher than the power supply voltage to the load, a gate voltage booster circuit or a similar device should be provided.
However, the resistance between the drain and the source is larger than that of an N-channel FET, so care must be taken when selecting a FET.
List of 14 High Slide Switch Manufacturers
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Analog Devices, Inc.
High-Side Switches and MOSFET Drivers
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.
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Kelco Industries
Slide Switch
Manufacturer Overview
Kelco Industries, founded in 1905 and based in Woodstock, Illinois, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of custom components for industrial equipment and unique assembly challenges. Its offerings include electromechanical components, seals and sealing elements, and flexible metal solutions. Some of its products are flight control grips, solenoids, and injection molded plastic components. The company maintains strict standards and is certified as being in conformance with NSF-ISR ISO1 14001:2015, and NSF-ISR AS9100D with ISO9001:2015 certifications.
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C&K Components, Inc.
SLIDE SWITCHES
Manufacturer Overview
C&K is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and was established in 1928 as a manufacturer of electromechanical switches. The company designs various Push buttons, Toggles, Navigational, Slides, and Rotary switches, along with Smart Card Connectors that are used in vending machines, digital satellite receivers, and other equipment. C&K switches serve a huge market of consumer electronics, transportation, aerospace, and medical to name a few. The High Reliability connectors are also produced to cope with applications that have extreme operating conditions such as space, military, automotive, etc
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Cit Relay & Switch
Slide Switches
Manufacturer Overview
CIT Relay & Switch is based in Rogers, Minnesota, and is a manufacturer of RoHS-compliant electromechanical relays and switches with the ability to offer integrated solutions for individual customers’ design needs. CIT’s relays are commonly used in automobiles and low-voltage operations. CIT’s switch catalog includes varieties such as surface mount, panel mount, tactile, pushbutton, and more. CIT has a lab for a new design, validation product testing, IQC, failure analysis, and material testing. IQC ensures documented reliability by testing contact material, resistance, dielectric strength, and other parameters. CIT also provides engineering and application support for materials and processes.
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Nisshinbo Micro Devices Inc.
Switch ICs
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.
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Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage
High-side and low-side switch products
Manufacturer Overview
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation is a division of Toshiba focusing on providing designs for end-product developers as well as semiconductor and drive equipment for automotive, industrial equipment, green energy, and consumer and personal electronic devices. Toshiba’s storage products include cloud-scale and enterprise-level products, and PC hard drives. Semiconductor products include Si Cower devices, MOSFETs, IGBTs, IEGTs, isolators, solid state relays, power management and intelligent power ICs, diodes, bipolar transistors, microcontrollers, automotive devices, ICs for wireless communication equipment, general purpose logic ICs, radio-frequency devices, sensors, and linear image sensors.
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Huizhou Greetech Electronics Co., Ltd
Slide Switch
Manufacturer Overview
Huizhou Greetech Electronics Co. Ltd, established in 2007 and headquartered in Huizhou, China, is a manufacturer of miniature micro switches, sensing and control components. The company offers basic micro switches, waterproof switches, limit switches, and more. As an SRDI "High-New Technology" enterprise, it prioritizes the research, production, and sales of sensing and control core components. It offers a range of products for automotive, home appliances, industrial control, and other industries. The company's production system provides customization using precise mold manufacturing, injection molding, and automation.
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Salecom Electronics Co., Ltd.
SLIDE SWITCHES (HIGH CURRENT)
Manufacturer Overview
Salecom Electronics Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of switches based in Taiwan since 1976. The company designs various switches such as Toggle switches which vary as remote-controlled, miniature, and industrial, and Rocker switches that are available as Sealed Ultraminiature and Sub-miniature and more. The Tact, Slide, Key, Dip, and Pushbutton switches are also available along with Micro switches that have numerous applications in, telecommunications, instrumentation, medical equipment, networking, computer peripherals & more.
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STMicroelectronics
High Side Switches
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.
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Dailywell Electronics CO., LTD.
Slide Switches
Company Overview
Dailywell Electronics Co. Ltd., founded in 1997 and based in Taipei, Taiwan, is a switch manufacturer and supplier with an annual capacity of 800 million pieces. Its products include toggle, slide, rocker, pushbutton, and anti-vandal switches used in several devices, including audiovisual equipment, aircraft model drones, industrial control equipment, computer peripherals, and medical equipment. The company has its own mold research and development center to design and develop the precise molds used to fulfill the various specifications of the production process. It is ISO 9001, ISO 9002, ISO 14001, and 3C certified.
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Zhejiang Kangerle Electronics Co., Ltd
2018 high quality smd slide tact switch detector sw
Company Overview
Zhejiang Kangerle Electronics Co., Ltd., based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for household appliances, security protection, video, and communication. It specializes in producing a range of switches which holds CQC, RoHS, and VDE certifications, and its product range includes micro switches, detector switches, and limit switches, widely employed in industrial engineering applications. The company has awarded the honorary title of STAR ENTERPRISE by its local government, and has passed lSO9001:2015 and IATF:16949 quality management system.
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High Slide Switch Manufacturer Ranking
*Including some distributors, etc.Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | Kelco Industries |
33.3%
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| 2 | Nisshinbo Micro Devices Inc. |
33.3%
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| 3 | Dailywell Electronics CO., LTD. |
33.3%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the high slide switch 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
- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage: 23,100
- Nisshinbo Micro Devices Inc.: 2,164
Newly Established Company
- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage: 2017 (7 years ago)
- Shenzhen Shouhan Technology Co., Ltd: 2008 (16 years ago)
- Salecom Electronics Co., Ltd.: 1976 (48 years ago)
Company with a History
- Nisshinbo Micro Devices Inc.: 1959 (65 years ago)
- Kelco Industries: 1965 (59 years ago)
- Salecom Electronics Co., Ltd.: 1976 (48 years ago)
High Slide Switch Manufacturers in United States
*Including some distributors, etc.
Global Distribution of High Slide Switch Manufacturers by Country
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America
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4 | 33.3% |
China
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3 | 25.0% |
Taiwan
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3 | 25.0% |
Japan
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2 | 16.7% |
