KOA
High-reliability resistors and sensing components
About the manufacturer
KOA Speer is a resistor-components brand with a broad portfolio for industrial and automotive electronics. The range includes general-purpose resistors and families optimized for high accuracy and demanding operating conditions. In these designs, attention to resistor stability in precision measurement and control circuitry is particularly important because it affects the complete system, not merely an individual component.
Thick-film, thin-film, current-sense and specialty resistors support biasing, voltage division and current measurement. Technology selection controls temperature drift, pulse-load behavior and long-term stability. In a finished product, matching these parts correctly affects functionality, ease of integration and repeatable system operation.
Check resistance, tolerance, TCR, power rating, pulse handling and AEC-Q200 requirements where relevant. For very low values, connection geometry and PCB parasitics are particularly important. Exact ratings and permissible conditions should be linked to the selected part number, rather than assumed for an entire family.
Applications
Typical applications for KOA products include:
- power converters
- automotive systems
- measuring instruments
- analog circuits
- industrial automation
- current sensing
KOA products available from Maritex
The KOA range presented by Maritex includes product groups such as SMD resistors, precision resistors and low-ohmic current-sense resistors. Selecting the right option depends on the application, installation method and required performance of the finished equipment.
Available product groups include:
- SMD resistors
- precision resistors
- low-ohmic current-sense resistors
- power resistor components
Check resistance, tolerance, TCR, power rating, pulse handling and AEC-Q200 requirements where relevant. For very low values, connection geometry and PCB parasitics are particularly important. Comparing specifications with the product datasheet helps match the exact component to the intended design.
