Obsolete Resistor Replacement
TSEC designs and manufactures form, fit, and function replacements for obsolete resistor components. We provide fast turnaround and flexible delivery in low to medium quantities.
We deliver replacements for devices made obsolete by major resistor manufacturers, including Bourns, Metalux and Ohmite.
Our flexible approach to resistor design and manufacture enables us to continue manufacturing resistor products introduced over 30 years ago.
Resistor Obsolescence Challenges
​Production shortages of resistor devices due to obsolescence may cause delays in the delivery of equipment. Customer relationships can be damaged and company financial performance compromised.
The high-volume manufacturers of standard resistor devices are under constant pressure to cut costs and streamline their product lineups. Hence, resistors can become obsolete or difficult to source at short notice.
Manufacture of some resistor devices is guided by a large single customer demand. Should they drop out, then the supply for the remaining small customers can be compromised. Material and process changes can force major manufacturers to rethink their product range.
Customised Obsolete Resistor Replacements
If a resistor is made obsolete, many equipment manufacturers will attempt to chase down any remaining stock in the supply chain. If any stock does remain, the original resistor component can become both difficult and expensive to source.
If an attempt is made to purchase residual stock from specialist obsolete component stockists or component brokers, this can lead to issues with quality or counterfeit components.
The cost of a custom resistor solution can often be significantly lower than the cost of old, original product stock, with dubious pedigree. TSEC has long experience of manufacturing replacement resistors to resolve obsolescence issues and can manufacture obsolete resistor replacements on short timescales. We help to keep production running until a long-term replacement can be found.
Why Thick Film?
Thick-film resistors deliver excellent thermal performance; they are reliable and space-efficient. The technology is relatively cheap to tool and can be made available on short lead times. The technology is used in applications, from power to precision sensors.
Thick film substrates offer both solderable and wire-bondable connection options. With a variety of available leadframes, devices can be manufactured to match the original footprint, even when the body size or aspect ratio differs from the original.
Technical Expertise
TSEC is an engineering-led company with extensive experience in thick-film resistor technology engineering.
Our 5,000 sq. ft. UK-based facility is optimised to support the manufacture of thick film resistor products in low to medium volume. With a highly experienced design team, full control over the resistor manufacturing process and a UK base, we are well-placed to overcome resistor obsolescence issues.
TSEC collaborate with customers to deliver obsolete resistor solutions. The key to success is a detailed specification of the original device and our open and flexible approach.
Contact TSEC today to discuss your resistor obsolescence issues.