Stackpole Electronics Inc

Stackpole Electronics, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of resistors and passive electronic components, headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. The company is part of Kantha Corporation, a Japanese multinational group specializing in passive components. Stackpole has built a strong reputation for quality and reliability in the resistor industry since its founding.

Stackpole's product portfolio includes a comprehensive range of resistor types: chip resistors (general purpose, precision, anti-sulfur, high voltage, high temperature, pulse/fuse), power resistors (aluminum housed, ceramic, wirewound, thin film), fuse resistors, precision resistors (thin film, bulk metal foil), current sense resistors, leaded resistors (carbon composition, metal oxide, wirewound), resistor networks, and thermal sensors. The company specializes in providing solutions for demanding applications requiring tight tolerances and stable performance.

Target markets include automotive (AEC-Q200 qualified products for engine control, safety systems, infotainment), industrial (power supply, instrumentation, industrial automation), consumer electronics (appliances, audio/video equipment), medical (diagnostic equipment, patient monitoring), telecommunications, and military/aerospace. Stackpole is known for its Cost Guard® thick film chip resistors offering cost-effective solutions without sacrificing quality, and RN series thin film chip resistors for precision applications requiring tight resistance tolerances and excellent temperature stability.

Stackpole maintains ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certifications for quality management, with products meeting environmental standards including RoHS and REACH compliance. With over 92,000+ products available through APCOS, Stackpole continues to serve as a reliable source for resistors and passive components.