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This section provides an overview for delay line ics as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 13 delay line ic manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked delay line ic companies as of December, 2024: 1.Chip Inventory Founded, 2.Premier Farnell Limited, 3.Allicdata.
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A delay line IC (integrated circuit) is an electronic component designed to delay the propagation time of an electrical signal. This delay helps synchronize signals in electronic circuits, particularly when multiple signals arrive at different times despite being sent simultaneously.
While traditional delay lines use electromagnetic components like inductors and capacitors, modern delay line ICs often utilize semiconductor technologies. There are also unique variations, such as glass delay lines, where electrical signals are converted to ultrasonic waves, propagated through glass, and then converted back to electrical signals.
Delay line ICs are essential in various applications for timing adjustments, including:
Delay line ICs come in three primary types:
Uses no power supply and consists of inductance (L) and capacitance (C), forming a ladder network for signal propagation. Ideal for simple delay applications.
Requires a power supply and uses active components to directly interface with digital circuits. Includes voltage-controlled delay lines (VCDLs) that adjust delay times based on supply voltage.
Allows for adjustable delay times through programming. Combines a multiplexer-gated delay line, enabling versatile applications with variable timing requirements.
Electromagnetic delay lines typically feature a ladder-shaped transmission network. Coaxial cables can replace the L and C components in some designs, providing a delay time of approximately 5 nanoseconds per meter. Common delays range from 1 to several hundred nanoseconds.
Implementation methods include:
1. Implementation by Copying: Utilizes an array for data storage, copying data to the next location with each time step. Suitable for processors with slower multipliers.
2. Implementation With Ring Buffer: Connects the start and end points of an array to form a circular buffer, enabling delay implementation without data copying. Ideal for minimizing operation overhead in processors with fast multipliers.
Delay line ICs are integral for achieving precise signal timing and synchronization across a wide range of electronic applications.
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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.
Time-to-Market (TTM) Technologies, Inc. is a Santa Ana, California-based manufacturer of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and other global technology solutions founded in 1978. The company produces various PCB types including rigid-flex, high-density interconnect (HDI) and backplane assemblies. Other products include radio frequency as well as microwave assemblies and components including amplifiers, antennae and couplers. TTM Technologies operates across a network of over 30 facilities around the world, primarily serving clients in the networking, communications, 5G and defense industries.
SAW COMPONENTS Dresden GmbH is based in Dresden, Germany, and is a custom manufacturer of surface acoustic wave (SAW) products that was established in 1998 before its acquisition by Japan’s Tamagawa Seiki Co. Ltd. in 2023. The company primarily produces SAW sensors for wireless measurement of various physical parameters, as well as SAW filters for electronic communication. It also offers its wafer foundry capabilities for custom manufacturing of SAW sensors and micro-optics tailored to client projects. The company’s products are commonly used in the telecom, consumer electronics, and aerospace industries.
RCD Components, Inc. established in 1972 and based in Manchester, New Hampshire, is a manufacturer and supplier of standard and custom resistors and capacitors. The company's product range includes resistors, capacitors, inductors, resistor networks, and delay lines. These components are essential for various applications within electrical circuits, ensuring accurate electrical values and functionality. Providing services to industries like appliances, electrical, and electronics manufacturing, these products play a pivotal role in the performance of electronic devices. The company's services include assembly services, the specialized SWIFT program for rapid delivery, custom product development, and delay line provisions.
Texas Instruments Incorporated was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Texas Instruments is a producer of high tech equipment for industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications equipment industries. Texas Instruments designs, manufactures, and sells semiconductors to electronics designers and manufacturers in the United States and internationally. Texas Instruments operates in two segments: analog and embedded processing. The Analog segment offers power products, including battery-management solutions, DC/DC switching regulators, power switches, linear regulators, voltage references, and lighting products. The Embedded Processing segment offers microcontrollers that are used in fields such as electronic equipment and digital signal processors for mathematical computations.
Allicdata, a Hong Kong-based distributor of electronics components such as semiconductors, passives, and electromechanical components established in 2003. The company’s product portfolio is composed of transformers, test & measurement equipment, optical installation equipment, switches, and integrated circuits. They supply products from various manufacturers including Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Marktech Optoelectronics, Bluetechnix GmbH, Tensility International Corporation, and Xilinx. The company has completed ISO 13485:2016, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015, and GB/T 27922-2011 international certifications allowing their products to be used in instruments, industrial control, automotive electronics, medical equipment, and security applications.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chip Inventory Founded |
16.7%
|
| 2 | Allicdata |
13.3%
|
| 3 | Premier Farnell Limited |
10.0%
|
| 4 | TTM Technologies Inc. |
10.0%
|
| 5 | Texas Instruments |
10.0%
|
| 6 | Analog Devices, Inc. |
10.0%
|
| 7 | Vniva Technology Company Limited |
6.7%
|
| 8 | HK YST ELECTRONIC LIMITED |
6.7%
|
| 9 | RCD Components, Inc. |
6.7%
|
| 10 | SAW COMPONENTS Dresden GmbH |
3.3%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the delay line ic 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
China
|
4 | 44.4% |
|
United States of America
|
2 | 22.2% |
|
Germany
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1 | 11.1% |
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Hong Kong
|
1 | 11.1% |
Netherlands
|
1 | 11.1% |
