The resistive layer is sputtered (vacuum deposition) onto a ceramic base. This creates a uniform metallic film of around 0.1 micrometer thick. Often an alloy of Nickel and Chromium is used (Nichrome). They are produced with different layer thicknesses to accommodate a range of resistance Revenues. The layer is dense and uniform, which makes is suitable to trim the resistance Revenue by a subtractive process. With photo etching or by laser trimming patterns are created to increase the resistive path and to calibrate the resistance Revenue. The base is often alumina ceramic, silicon or glass. Usually thin film is produced as a chip or SMD resistor, but the film can also be applied onto a cylindrical base with axial leads. In this case, more often the term metal film resistor is used. Thin film is usually used for precision applications. They feature relatively high tolerances, low temperature coefficients and low noise. Also for high frequency applications thin film performs better than thick film. Inductance and capacitance are generally lower. The parasitic inductance of thin film can be higher if it is executed as a cylindrical helix (metal film resistor). This higher performance comes with a cost, which can be factors higher than the price of thick film resistors. Typical examples where thin film is used are medical equipment, audio installations, precision controls and measurement devices. The major applications are High precision: Measuring or monitoring equipment, medical or audio applications, precision controls.



Thin film is usually used for precision applications. They feature relatively high tolerances, low temperature coefficients and low noise. Also for high frequency applications thin film performs better than thick film. Inductance and capacitance are generally lower. The parasitic inductance of thin film can be higher if it is executed as a cylindrical helix (metal film resistor). This higher performance comes with a cost, which can be factors higher than the price of thick film resistors. Typical examples where thin film is used are medical equipment, audio installations, precision controls and measurement devices. The major applications are High precision: Measuring or monitoring equipment, medical or audio applications, precision controls.

The global Thin Film Resistors market is projected to reach US$ 704.9 million by 2030 from an estimated US$ 532 million in 2024, at a CAGR of 4.8% during 2024 and 2030.

Global thin film resistors key players include Vishay, KOA, Susumu, Viking Tech, etc. Global top 5 manufacturers hold a share over 68%.

North America is the largest market, with a share about 30%, followed by Europe and China with the share about 27% and 16%.

Report Scope

This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Thin Film Resistors, with both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyse their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Thin Film Resistors.

The Thin Film Resistors market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (M Units) and revenue ($ millions), considering 2023 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2019 to 2030. This report segments the global Thin Film Resistors market comprehensively. Regional market sizes, concerning products by tolerance, by application, and by players, are also provided.

For a more in-depth understanding of the market, the report provides profiles of the competitive landscape, key competitors, and their respective market ranks. The report also discusses technological trends and new product developments.

The report will help the Thin Film Resistors manufacturers, new entrants, and industry chain related companies in this market with information on the revenues, sales volume, and average price for the overall market and the sub-segments across the different segments, by company, by tolerance, by application, and regions.

Market Segmentation


By Company


Vishay

KOA

Susumu

Viking Tech

Panasonic

Yageo

Walsin Technology

Bourns

TE Connectivity

Samsung Electro-Mechanics

Ta-I Technology

Uniohm

Ralec Electronics

Ever Ohms

Segment by Tolerance

Ultra Precision 0.05% Tolerance

0.1% Tolerance

1% Tolerance

Others


Segment by Application


Industrial and Measurement Equipment

Medical Equipment

Automotive Electronics

Communication Device

Others

By Region

North America

United States

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

U.K.

Italy

Russia

Nordic Countries

Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific

China

Japan

South Korea

India

Southeast Asia

Australia

Rest of Asia-Pacific

Latin America

Mexico

Brazil

Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa

Turkey

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Chapter Outline

Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, executive summary of different market segments (by Tolerance and by Application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.

Chapter 2: Sales (consumption), revenue of Thin Film Resistors in global and regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space of each country in the world.

Chapter 3: Detailed analysis of Thin Film Resistors manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales, revenue, market share and industry ranking, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.

Chapter 4: Provides profiles of key manufacturers, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product descriptions and specifications, Thin Film Resistors sales, revenue, price, gross margin, sales by region, by Tolerance, by Application, and recent development, etc.

Chapter 5: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Tolerance, covering the sales, revenue, average price, and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.

Chapter 6: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the sales, revenue, average price, and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.

Chapter 7: North America by Tolerance, by Application and by country, sales, and revenue for each segment.

Chapter 8: APAC by Tolerance, by Application and by country, sales, and revenue for each segment.

Chapter 9: Europe by Tolerance, by Application and by country, sales, and revenue for each segment.

Chapter 10: Latin America by Tolerance, by Application and by country, sales, and revenue for each segment.

Chapter 11: Middle East and Africa by Tolerance, by Application and by country, sales, and revenue for each segment.

Chapter 12: Analysis of industrial chain, sales channel, key raw materials, distributors, and customers.

Chapter 13: Introduces the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.

Chapter 14: Research Findings and Conclusion.