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Synopsis

The global market for Thin Film Resistors was estimated to be worth US$ 667 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 1046 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period 2025-2031.

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.

Thin film is usually used for precision applications. They feature relatively high tolerances, low temperature coefficients and low noise. A key driver for the global thin film chip resistors market is the growth in precision instrument.

The industry has a relatively high market concentration rate. Of the major players of thin film chip resistors, Vishay maintained its first place in the ranking in 2024. Vishay accounted for 29.96% of the global thin film chip resistors revenue market share. Other players accounted for 12.26%, 9.48% including Susumu and KOA Speer Electronics.

Other key players in this market include Viking Tech, Yageo, Panasonic, Walsin Technology, Ta-I Technology, Bourns, UniOhm, TE Connectivity, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Ralec Electronics and Ever Ohms among others.

Geography-wise, Asia Pacific is the leading growth rate amongst all key regional markets for thin film chip resistors.

China, Japan India are the key consumption countries in the thin film chip resistors in APAC. In the future, the thin film chip resistors in some new economies will also rapidly grow and occupy a certain market share, such as Southeast Asia, etc. Asia Pacific is the largest consumption region of thin film chip resistors, especially in China, occupied 27.09% of the global sales volume market share. The second place is North America; following Asia Pacific with the consumption market share over 28.71%.

This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Thin Film Resistors, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of

Thin Film Resistors by region & country, by Tolerance, and by Application.
The Thin Film Resistors market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (Million Units) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Thin Film Resistors.

Market Segmentation

By Company

• Vishay
• Susumu
• KOA Speer Electronics
• Viking Tech
• Yageo
• Panasonic
• Walsin Technology
• Ta-I Technology
• Bourns
• UniOhm
• TE Connectivity
• Samsung Electro-Mechanics
• 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

Segment by Region

• North America: United States, Canada, and Mexico
• Europe: United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific: China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, and Rest of Asia Pacific
• Middle East & Africa: Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Rest of MEA
• Latin America: Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of Latin America

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