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Bradford, PA - February 28, 2013 - KOA Speer Electronics introduces the TLR2A, a 1Watt, 0805-size metal plate resistor. The new TLR2A resistor offers the ability to use a smaller component, while maintaining a high power rating. KOA Speer's TLR series resistors are constructed with metal alloy, providing superior corrosion and heat resistance and feature non-trimming…more>

Bradford, PA - February 1, 2013 - KOA Speer Electronics has recently expanded the range of resistance values of their smallest size within the RK73B1F series of general-purpose thick film chip resistors. The new value range, which affects the 01005 (1F) size, has been expanded to 4.7Ω ~ 1MΩ for both 2% and 5% tolerances. The RK73B1F chip resistor, which is…more>

Bradford, PA - April 25, 2013 - KOA Speer Electronics introduces the 0402 (1E) size of their RN73H line of ultra precision chip resistors. These thin film (metal) chip resistors feature high heat resistance (up to +155°C) and ultra high precision (±0.1%) tolerance. The RN73H offers enhanced moisture resistance (85°C ±2°C, 85% ±4% RH, 1000h)…more>

Bradford, PA – April 4, 2013 – Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a leading global supplier of automotive seating and electrical distribution systems, has announced the presentation of the Lear "Supplier of the Year" Award, the highest honor Lear can bestow upon a supplier, to KOA Speer Electronics and twelve other suppliers, based on their outstanding performance…more>

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - March 27, 2013 - KOA Speer Electronics, Inc., of Bradford, PA, was presented with the 2013 Passive Category Supplier of the Year Award during the company's Annual Supplier Conference. The Supplier of the Year award is an acknowledgement of significant contributions made during the year by suppliers and is based upon quality, delivery, total cost of…more>

Bradford, PA - June 7, 2013 - KOA Speer announces the latest development in resistors, the TPR series fusing resistors. TPR series resistors safely interrupt open circuits up to AC250V voltage and completely isolate the circuit after quickly fusing to the overload. These fusing resistors feature the pulse capability of wirewound resistors and are approved by UL1412 safety…more>

Bradford, PA – June 14, 2013 – KOA Speer Electronics, a leading supplier of passive electronic components, announces that they have once again received the Platinum Level, Diamond, and Best Quality Awards from TTI. The TTI Supplier Excellence Award Program represents the highest recognition possible of a supplier’s performance within TTI. The program…more>

Bradford, PA - July 2, 2013 - KOA Corporation has been recognized as an honoree in the 2012 Total Cost of Ownership (TCOOTM) Supplier Award program from Celestica, a global leader in the delivery of end-to-end product lifecycle solutions. Celestica's awards program recognizes suppliers that support Celestica's TCOO strategy and demonstrate excellence in quality, delivery,…more>

Bradford, PA - July 10, 2013 - KOA Speer Electronics, a leading supplier of passive electronic components, introduces the 0603 (1J) size of their RN73H line of ultra precise thin film chip resistors. Featuring a moisture-resistant protective layer over the resistive film construction, the RN73H1J offers enhanced moisture resistance (85°C+2°C, 85%+4% RH, 1000 hrs).…more>

Bradford, PA - August 8, 2013 - KOA Speer Electronics, a leading supplier of passive electronic components, has just announced that their TLRH3AW metal plate chip current sense resistor now features an extended resistance range of 10mΩ ~ 270mΩ with greater corrosion protection and higher temperature resistance up to +170°C. Featuring metal foil technology,…more>

Bradford, PA - December 17, 2013 - KOA Speer Electronics introduces a new 40-joule load dump varistor, the NV73DS, in 2L (6.1x5.1mm) size. A multilayer metal oxide varistor, the NV73DS absorbs surge voltage that occurs from the inductive loads of motors and relays to protect electronic components. KOA Speer's new multilayer varistor offers voltage ranges from 20 ~ 45…more>

Bradford, PA - September 17, 2013 - KOA Speer Electronics, a leading supplier of passive electronic components, has released a new size for their WK73 wide terminal flat chip resistor series, the 2B (0612) package. The WK732B offers a higher power rating and features high reliability and performance with 0.75W power rating as a result of its enhanced heat dissipation,…more>

Bradford, PA - October 11, 2013 - KOA Speer Electronics introduces the latest in precision thick film chip resistors, the anti-sulfur RK73H-RT. Made with a sulfur-proof electrode material, the RK73H-RT resistor features precision tolerances of 0.5% and 1.0% and a resistance range of 10Ω ~ 10MΩ. KOA Speer's RK73H-RT chip resistor has a power rating from 1/16W…more>

Bradford, PA - November 27, 2013 - KOA Speer Electronics introduces the KT11835 and KTZ1030, part of the KT series of receiving transponder coils for low frequency antennas. Featuring precision tolerances of ±2%, 3% or 5%, inductance at 125kHz between 1mH~12mH (KT11835) or 1mH~7.6mH (KTZ1030), and an operating temperature range between -40°C to 125°C, the…more>