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This section provides an overview for metal film resistors as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 19 metal film resistor manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked metal film resistor companies as of July, 2025: 1.Riedon Inc., 2.Ohmite, 3.Japan Resistor Mfg. Co., Ltd..
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A metal film resistor is a fixed resistor that uses metal as its resistive element.
Two types of fixed resistors are widely used in general: carbon resistors and metal film resistors.
Carbon resistors use carbon as the resistive element, while metal film resistors use metal as the resistive element. They have higher resistance accuracy than carbon resistors, but are more expensive.
Metal film resistors are fixed resistors that use a metal film as the resistive element. They have low resistance tolerance and temperature coefficient of resistance and are highly accurate and stable resistors. They also have the advantage of suppressing current noise.
Taking advantage of these characteristics, they are widely used in equipment that handles minute signals. The following are examples of metal film resistors.
Carbon resistors are used for current limiting resistors such as light emitting devices and bias resistors of amplifiers, since they do not require high resistance accuracy. On the other hand, metal film resistors are used in DC amplification circuits where temperature drift is a problem, and in filter circuits where strict cutoff frequency is required.
The resistive element of a metal film resistor is mainly composed of metal. Nickel-chromium is generally used as the material. Compared to carbon resistors, metal film resistors have advantages such as higher accuracy, but are more expensive.
There are two types of metal film resistors: thick film type and thin film type. Thin-film type is a higher precision (±0.05%) version of thick-film type.
Thick-film type is made by heating and firing metallic paste, while thin-film type is made by vapor-depositing or coating metal. While the temperature characteristics of metals in general are positive, the temperature coefficient of metal film resistors is reduced by changing the alloy ratio. Therefore, the ratio determines whether the resistor will have a positive or negative characteristic.
Metal film resistors are selected based on their resistance value. Resistors are available in two types: those with resistance printed on them and those with color-coded resistors.
In the case of color code indication, the "upper two digits" or "upper three digits" of the resistance value are indicated in 10 colors, with black as 0 and gray as 9. By reading this, the resistance value of the resistive element can be ascertained. Similarly, multipliers, tolerances, temperature coefficients, etc. can also be determined by the color code system.
Resistance tolerances are generally ±5% for carbon resistors, and ±2%, ±1%, and ±0.5% for metal film resistors, allowing the selection of products with minimal errors. Carbon resistors show a negative temperature series of -200 to -800ppm/°C. Metal film resistors show a negative temperature series of -200 to -800ppm/°C. Metal film resistors have relatively small temperature variation and can be selected from ±200ppm/℃, ±100ppm/℃, and ±50ppm/℃.
Lead wire type or MELF type resistors indicate resistance value, error, and temperature coefficient by color code.
There are four types of bands indicated on the resistors, from three to six bands, but four and five bands are commonly used. The two or three bands from the left represent the resistance value, and the one band after that represents the multiplier.
Carbon resistors usually have a 4-band display. The fourth band indicates the error, which is generally gold (5%).
Metal film resistors, on the other hand, have three significant digits due to their high accuracy. The fifth digit indicates the error, but green (0.5%), brown (1%), and red (2%) are also used.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Riedon Inc., established in 1960 with headquarters in the USA and facilities in the USA, Europe, Asia, and Mexico, is a manufacturer of power, precision, surface-mount, high-temperature, and high-power resistors. The company's product line includes wirewound, thick film resistors, thin film resistors, and foil resistive components. Riedon Inc.'s products are used by a wide range of industries that include the aerospace, military, instrumentation, and consumer product markets. The company's components and resistors are found in mobile phones, power supplies, vehicles, and smart home appliances, among many others.
Ohmite, established in 1925 and headquartered in Warrenville, Illinois, is a manufacturer of resistive products. Their product offerings incldue wirewound resistors, thick film resistors for high temperature and humidity resistance, and chip resistors for space-constrained applications. Additionally, they provide power resistors designed to handle high currents and voltages, suitable for power supplies and motors. Ohmite's diverse product range also includes custom-designed resistors tailored to meet specific customer requirements. These products find extensive application across various industries, including electronics, automotive, and industrial.
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (Vishay) was incorporated in 1962 and is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The company serves the industrial, automotive, telecommunications, consumer products, and medical end markets and sells its products under numerous brand names inlcuding Siliconix, Draloric, Beyschlag, UltraSource, and Applied Thin-Film Products. The company manufactures and sells discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components in globally while operating in six market segments: MOSFETs, diodes, optoelectronic components, resistors, inductors, and capacitors.
NIC Components Corp., and Nippon Industries Co. Ltd. have collaborated for over 37 years to design and manufacture passive components, including capacitors, resistors, and magnetics. Established in the USA in 1982, NIC has expanded its business to the custom speciality that meets the demands of today’s emerging and latest technology. Their regional offices can be found in Canada, Malaysia, India, Mexico, China, etc. All of their products are built with more features and are certified with different ISO certifications. They also assist their customers in component selection through live support.
Japan Resistor Mrg. Co., Ltd develops, manufactures electronic devices, sensor compound apparatuses, hybrid integrated circuits, SMC products, sensors, potentiometers, heaters and resistors. JRM develops these for electronic devices, and industrial equipment, automotive, and medical equipment industries. JRM has acquired ISO 14001 certification and is expanding to support green power industries.
Japan Finechem Co.,Inc. manufactures fine and speciality chemicals and industrial electronic components. The company was founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1959 and presently employs 272 employees overall Japan. Their product portfolio for chemicals includes organic and inorganic chemicals, intermediates for food additives and pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals and feed additives. In the electronic components sector they manufacture electric machinery equipment and parts such as resistors and resistor boxes. They also produce high voltage measuring devices such as digital meters, probes and dividers. These products are mainly used in industrial equipments, chemical measuring instruments, X-ray apparatuses and electron microscopes.
KOA Corporation, established in 1940 in Minowa-machi, Japan, is a manufacturer of electronic components. The company provides an extensive product range including resistors, current sense shunt resistors, fuses, thermal sensors, and inductors. These quality components find applications in industries such as automotive, ecology, energy conservation, telecommunications, power supply units, and home appliances. Operating under the guiding principles of circulation, finite resources, harmony, and enrichment, it continues to provide sustainable electronic solutions to cater to the ever-changing demands of global industries.
Hokuriku Electric Industry Co. LTD., founded in 1943 and headquartered in Toyama, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components. Some of its products include circuit modules, fixed resistors, printed circuit boards, variable resistors, and NTC Thermistors, and it has eight domestic affiliate companies and 11 overseas affiliate companies, including HDK America Inc., and HDK China Ltd. The company is ISO 14001 certified, and it is working on producing products that are RoHS compliant. Its net sales for the 2022 fiscal year were 45.46 billion Japanese Yen, which was a 5.01 billion YoY increase from 2021.
ABCO Electronics, founded in 1973 in Gyeonggi-do, Korea, is a manufacturer of passive resistors and inductors. The company specializes in the production of inductors and resistors, offering a broad range of advanced electronic components. It holds ISO 9001 industry-recognized quality certifications for the consistency and performance of its products. The inductors and resistors manufactured are used for precision, durability, and stability, making them essential components in various electronic applications. These components find widespread use in industries such as telecommunications, automotive, and consumer electronics.
Pilkor Electronics Division (PED) is an electronic components and materials manufacturer founded in 1974 and headquartered in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. The company is a subsidiary of Cowell Fashion Co., Ltd., whose facilities comply with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949 standards. They produce film capacitors, metallized film, flexible copper clad laminates, and power inductors used for applications such as DC-DC converters, packaging, lighting, and flexible printed circuit boards. PED primarily serves clients in the automotive, power supply, and lighting markets.
TY-OHM ELECTRONIC WORKS CO., LTD., established in 1958 with headquarters in Taiwan, is a manufacturer of carbon film and low-end wire-wound resistors. The company's product line includes SMD resistors, carbon film resistors, non-inductive resistors, pulse resistors, and wire-wound chip resistors. TY-OHM ELECTRONIC WORKS CO., LTD.'s products are used in mobile phones, notebooks, lighting, power supplies, vehicles, and smart home appliances, among many others. The company's clients include Dyson, Flexpower, Emerson, Osram, Philips, and Samsung.
KAO Corporation has its head office in Nagano, Japan, and was established in 1940 as a manufacturer of resistors. The company deals in various resistors such as SMD, Leaded, Low resistance, and Current Sense Shunts. There are other products as well including thermal sensors. ICs, fuses, inductors, varistors, and more. The use of these components is vast with applications in medical equipment, satellites, automotive, home appliances, power supply units, and similar. Even the Ecology and Energy Saving industry benefit from these tools. the company also provides Design Support Tools in the form of 3D designs, and Technical notes.
TKD Corporation, established in 1935 in Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of advanced cable and wire solutions for various industries. Their product range includes quality cables designed for the automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, and robotics sectors, ensuring efficient data transfer and power distribution. Essential components in electrical and communication systems, TKD's cables play a vital role in maintaining signal integrity and ideal performance. With a customer-centric approach, TKD Corporation offers tailor-made cable solutions to meet specific company requirements, delivering innovation and quality to its global clientele.
Token Electronics Industry Co., Ltd., established in Taiwan in 1983, is a manufacturer of electronic components and automatic production systems for commercial and industrial clients worldwide. The company produces a wide range of resistors, inductors, light sensors, microwave components, and RF components. Token Electronics Industry Co., Ltd. offers its clients a complete custom design, testing, and manufacturing service. The company's main export markets include Africa, Asia, Oceania, LATAM, and North America.
YAGEO Group, a global supplier of passive components, including chip resistors, MLCC, through-hole resistors, wireless components, inductors and coils, established in 1977 and is based in Taiwan. The Group serves multiple industries, including automotive, telecommunications, smart manufacturing, and power and energy. They offer complete solutions for body and convenience, powertrain and safety, comfort and infotainment, and e-mobility in the automotive industry. They have established a strong global presence with 29 sales offices, 51 production sites, 20 research and development centers, and 40,000 employees worldwide.
Viking Tech Corporation, established in 1997, is a Taiwanese manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, headquartered in Hukou, Hsinchu. The company’s product lineup comprises resistors, inductors, capacitors, and supercapacitors. These products, particularly the resistors, find applications in various industries. In the medical sector, these resistors are integrated into hospital equipment like X-ray machines, ultrasonography devices, portable defibrillators, and more. Similarly, in the automotive industry, resistors are integrated into electric vehicle (EV) engine control and body control systems, car navigation systems, and other applications. Additionally, the communication industry uses resistors for smartphones and similar devices.
Akahane Electronics Corporation, established in 1960 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of resistors. Their diverse product range includes general purpose resistors used in electronic circuits, appliances, and equipment, precision resistors catering to applications requiring high accuracy like test and measurement equipment and medical devices, and thick film resistors suitable for demanding conditions such as automotive and industrial applications with high temperature and humidity resistance. Akahane Electronics' resistors find widespread use in electronics, automotive, and various industrial sectors, providing accurate solutions for diverse applications.
Ranking as of July 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riedon Inc. |
12.5%
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| 2 | MEGATRON Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG |
7.8%
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| 3 | TY-OHM ELECTRONIC WORKS CO.,LTD |
7.4%
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| 4 | Ohmite |
7.4%
|
| 5 | Japan Resistor Mfg. Co., Ltd. |
7.4%
|
| 6 | Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., |
5.8%
|
| 7 | TOKYO KO-ON DENPA COMPANY LIMITED |
5.4%
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| 8 | HOKURIKU ELECTRIC INDUSTRY CO.,LTD |
5.4%
|
| 9 | KOA EUROPE GmbH |
5.1%
|
| 10 | Pilkor Electronics Division. |
4.7%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the metal film resistor page as of July 2025. 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Japan
|
6 | 33.3% |
|
United States of America
|
4 | 22.2% |
|
Taiwan
|
4 | 22.2% |
|
Republic of Korea
|
2 | 11.1% |
|
Germany
|
2 | 11.1% |
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