Jauch

What Jauch does

Jauch Quartz GmbH is a privately-held, family-owned German electronics components specialist headquartered in Villingen-Schwenningen and founded in 1954 by Herbert Christian Jauch, with current ownership and management held by his son Thomas Jauch since 1987. The company employs between 101 and 250 staff from 16 nationalities and operates wholly-owned subsidiaries in France, the United Kingdom, and the United States, supported by approximately 50 distribution partners and 49 worldwide representations, including a strategic Digi-Key Marketplace relationship for global reach.

The business is built on two complementary product pillars. The frequency-control portfolio spans quartz crystals (SMD seam seal, glass seal, full metal, tuning fork, and automotive grades), crystal oscillators (XO, TCXO, VCXO, VCTCXO, OCXO, Stratum 3, precision), MEMS oscillators configured in partnership with SiTime, and 32.768 kHz real-time clocks. The battery-technology portfolio spans lithium-ion, lithium-polymer, lithium-thionyl-chloride, lithium coin cells (including high-temperature and ESL-optimized variants), lithium-iron-phosphate, sodium-ion, NiMH, alkaline, and watch batteries, plus custom battery-pack development with battery management systems, supported by an in-house test and certification center operating under CTF (Customer Test Facility) status for IEC certification. Differentiated products include TCXOs with ±0.5 ppm stability, the world's smallest automotive-grade SMD megahertz quartz (1.6 x 1.2 x 0.35 mm), high-temperature button cells rated to 125 °C, and a non-magnetic lithium-polymer battery for MRI prenatal diagnostics.

Jauch generates revenue predominantly through hardware sales of catalog and custom-configured frequency components and battery cells, supplemented by professional services for custom battery development, frequency consulting, Jauch Battery Academy seminars, and IEC certification testing. The go-to-market is sales-led with deep technical application support, augmented by channel partners (Digi-Key, Endrich, EVS Supply, Futura, Kehoe), franchised complementary lines (Superworld, Jianghai, NIC Components), and recurring participation in industry trade shows (electronica, embedded world, PCIM, MD&M). Target segments are medical technology, automotive, industrial automation, and wireless/IoT, with consumer electronics as a secondary segment; pricing is quote-based, especially for custom battery solutions, and the company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, IECQ Q080000, UN 38.3, and UL certifications while maintaining a less-than-1 DPPM quality level.

Name

Jauch

Legal name

Jauch Quartz GmbH

Website

https://jauch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Jauch Quartz GmbH is a family-owned German specialist, founded in 1954, that designs, manufactures, and distributes frequency-control components (quartz crystals, oscillators, MEMS) and battery technology (lithium-ion, lithium-polymer, custom packs) for medical, automotive, industrial, and IoT customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Villingen-schwenningen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Frequency Control Components: Jauch generates revenue from the sale of quartz crystals, crystal oscillators, MEMS oscillators, and real time clocks. Products are sold as standard catalog items and custom-configured solutions. The company emphasizes high availability and fast delivery of its frequency products.
2. Battery Technology Products: Revenue is generated from the sale of standard battery cells (lithium ion, lithium polymer, lithium thionyl chloride, lithium coin cells, lithium cylindrical, lithium iron phosphate, sodium ion, NiMH, alkaline, watch batteries) and branded Jauch battery products.
3. Customized Battery Packs and Solutions: Jauch develops and manufactures individualized battery systems including battery management systems, custom housings, and application-specific battery packs. This includes consulting services for battery development, certification support, and transport compliance.
4. Battery and Frequency Technical Consulting Services: The company provides technical consulting services including frequency technical services, battery development consulting, Jauch Battery Academy seminars, and IEC certification testing through its CTF (Customer Test Facility) status.
5. Franchised Distribution Products: Jauch distributes complementary passive component products through franchised distribution lines including capacitors (Jianghai), EMC components, magnetic components, wireless power transfer, transformers, supercapacitors (Superworld, NIC Components), generating revenue through the resale of these products alongside Jauch's own offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jauch designs, manufactures, and distributes frequency control products — including quartz crystals, programmable and differential oscillators (TCXO, VCXO, OCXO), MEMS oscillators, and real-time clock modules — alongside a comprehensive battery technology portfolio spanning lithium-ion, lithium-polymer, lithium thionyl chloride, lithium iron phosphate, sodium-ion, NiMH, alkaline, coin, and watch cells, as well as customized battery packs. The company serves OEM engineers in medical, automotive, industrial automation, wireless/IoT, and consumer electronics with application-specific engineering support and an in-house test and certification center.

Product overview

Jauch is a specialist company for frequency control products and battery technology. The product portfolio consists of two main categories: Frequency Control Components (quartz crystals, crystal oscillators, MEMS oscillators, and real time clocks) and Battery Technology (lithium ion, lithium polymer, lithium thionyl chloride, lithium coin cells, lithium iron phosphate, sodium ion, NiMH, alkaline, and custom battery packs). The company also offers franchised distribution lines for passive components through partnerships with Superworld, Jianghai, and NIC Components. Jauch provides complementary services including a Test and Certification Center, Battery Development consulting, Frequency Technical Services, and the Jauch Battery Academy for training seminars.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Quartz Crystals Standard and application-specific quartz crystal resonators supplied to OEMs across medical, automotive, industrial, wireless/IoT, and consumer electronics.
• Oscillators (TCXO, VCXO, OCXO, Programmable, Differential) Temperature-compensated, voltage-controlled, oven-controlled, programmable, and differential crystal oscillators for precision timing in demanding applications.
• MEMS Oscillators Silicon MEMS-based timing devices offered as an alternative to quartz oscillators for compact, robust, and low-power designs.
• Real Time Clock (RTC) Modules Real-time clock ICs/modules providing timekeeping functions for embedded systems and IoT devices.
• Lithium-Ion Batteries Rechargeable lithium-ion cells and packs for portable and industrial applications.
• Lithium-Polymer Batteries Rechargeable lithium-polymer cells for slim and flexible form factors.
• Lithium Thionyl Chloride (Li-SOCl2) Batteries Primary lithium thionyl chloride cells for long-life, low-power industrial applications such as metering and tracking.
• Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Batteries Rechargeable LiFePO4 cells and packs offering long cycle life and high safety for industrial and mobility applications.
• Sodium-Ion Batteries Emerging sodium-ion cell technology offered as an alternative to lithium-based chemistries for selected applications.
• NiMH Batteries Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride cells for consumer and industrial use.
• Alkaline Batteries Standard primary alkaline cells for consumer and industrial applications.
• Lithium Coin Cells Coin-type lithium primary cells used in compact electronics, wearables, and IoT devices.
• Watch Batteries Small primary cells sized for watch and similar low-power consumer applications.
• Lithium Iron Disulfide (Li-FeS2) Batteries Primary lithium iron disulfide cells offering high energy density for demanding consumer applications.
• Battery Holders Holders and mounting hardware for accommodating coin and cylindrical cells in OEM designs.
• Customized Battery Packs Application-specific battery pack design and assembly combining cells, protection circuitry, and housings for OEM customers.
• Test and Certification Center Services Accredited in-house testing, certification, and qualification services for battery products.
• Jauch Battery Academy (Training and Seminars) Training seminars and knowledge-transfer programs covering battery technology and application engineering.
• Frequency Technical Services Application engineering, frequency design support, and consulting services for customers integrating quartz and MEMS timing devices.
• Battery Development Consulting Consulting and engineering services supporting OEM customers in selecting and developing battery solutions for their applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• DPPM quality level of less than 1 (Defective Parts Per Million)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Kehoe Electronic SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Jauch Quartz America appointed Kehoe Electronic Solutions as technical sales representative for the states of California and Arizona, expanding its sales network in North America.
• Endrich Bauelemente Vertriebs GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2019Jauch Quartz GmbH entered into a partnership with Endrich (Nagold, Germany) for the distribution of Jauch brand lithium batteries. Starting May 1st, 2019, Jauch lithium batteries were included in Endrich's portfolio.
• Digi-Key ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Jauch entered into a worldwide distribution agreement with Digi-Key Electronics, making frequency control products available through Digi-Key's global platform. A strategic partnership for lithium batteries across Europe was established through the DigiKey Marketplace, combining Jauch's product expertise and portfolio with Digi-Key's global reach. After a successful first year of cooperation, the partnership has been confirmed as long-term.
• SiTime Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationJauch offers an individual configuration service for silicon-based MEMS oscillators (microelectromechanical systems) from SiTime Inc., the leading supplier of configurable MEMS oscillators. Jauch provides these oscillators with the shortest delivery times, addressing higher quality requirements such as accuracy, temperature stability, and long-term stability. This enables Jauch to offer a complete timing solution covering both quartz-based and silicon-based oscillators.
• Superworld (Franchised Distribution Line)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJauch offers franchised distribution lines including Superworld, which provides EMC components, magnetic components, wireless power transfer, and transformers. These complementary products extend Jauch's offering to performance passive components for demanding applications.
• Jianghai (Franchised Distribution Line)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJianghai provides franchised distribution through Jauch, offering snap-in capacitors, screw terminal capacitors, radial capacitors, polymer capacitors, film capacitors, and supercapacitors for performance passive component applications.
• NIC Components (Franchised Distribution Line)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNIC Components products distributed through Jauch include capacitors, magnetics, resistors, circuit protection, RF components, and UV LEDs. These complement Jauch's core timing and battery product lines.
• EVS SupplyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJauch Quartz America signed a distribution agreement with EVS Supply, a leading distributor based in Richardson, Texas, covering all territories in the Americas. EVS Supply distributes Jauch's comprehensive range of batteries including Lithium Polymer, ION, Thionyl Chloride, and Manganese Dioxide Coin Cells.
• Futura ElectronicsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJauch Quartz signed Futura Electronics in Dublin, Ireland as its distributor for the Irish market, expanding coverage in Europe.
• Furtwangen University (HFU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresentatives from Furtwangen University met with Jauch management at the company's headquarters to exchange ideas for potential future collaboration. Jauch was also awarded a special prize in the Sparkasse Schwarzwald-Baar Innovation Award presented in cooperation with Furtwangen University, recognizing Jauch's non-magnetic lithium polymer battery for MRI applications.
• Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (DHBW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJauch Quartz GmbH is an official training partner of Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg at the Villingen-Schwenningen campus, providing educational opportunities for students.
• United Nations Global CompactcoreOthersIn July 2025, Jauch joined the United Nations Global Compact, officially committing to integrating the UN's ten universal sustainability principles into its business processes, including human rights protection, labor standards, environmental safeguarding, and anti-corruption measures.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ECS Inc. International: US-headquartered independent distributor and manufacturer of frequency control products (quartz crystals, oscillators, TCXOs/VCXOs, SAW devices). Directly comparable catalog-model peer to Jauch for global quartz and oscillator demand.
• Tadiran Batteries: Specialist manufacturer of lithium thionyl chloride (LiSOCl2) and other primary lithium batteries plus custom battery packs for industrial, medical, and metering applications. Directly comparable to Jauch's LiSOCl2 catalog and custom battery pack business with similar long-life, harsh-environment positioning.
• Raltron Electronics: US-based independent specialist in quartz crystals, oscillators, filters, and timing products. Closely comparable to Jauch's frequency control business with similar positioning as a mid-sized niche catalog/distribution hybrid serving telecom, industrial, and IoT segments.
• Renata Batteries: Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of primary lithium coin cells, silver oxide and zinc air button cells, and lithium polymer batteries — Swatch Group company. Directly comparable on Jauch's button cell and lithium primary lines with similar medical, wearable, and IoT customer base.
• Abracon: US-headquartered specialist supplier of frequency control components (quartz crystals, oscillators, TCXOs), EMI/RFI components and antennas, and power magnetics with global distribution. Direct peer to Jauch's frequency control catalog and franchised passive lines, serving overlapping industrial, automotive, and IoT buyers via distributor channels.
• IQD Frequency Products: UK-based manufacturer and supplier of quartz crystals, oscillators, TCXOs, VCXOs, OCXOs and rubidium timing modules. Highly comparable in product mix and European mid-market positioning, directly competing against Jauch in frequency control across the UK and broader EMEA.
• AEL Crystals: UK-based specialist supplier of quartz crystals, oscillators, filters and crystal-based frequency control products. Closest European mid-sized competitor to Jauch on frequency control with overlapping customer profile and channel-based distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Seiko Epson (Crystal Device Division): Seiko Epson's crystal device business is one of the world's largest manufacturers of quartz crystals and oscillators. A dominant incumbent directly competing against Jauch's frequency control portfolio with major scale and technology advantages across consumer, mobile, and automotive segments.
• Murata Manufacturing: Japanese global leader in electronic components including capacitors, inductors, EMI filters, sensors, and timing devices (quartz and MEMS oscillators). Much larger scale than Jauch but directly comparable in frequency control and broader passive component portfolio serving automotive, industrial, and wireless customers.
• VARTA AG: Major German-headquartered battery manufacturer producing lithium-ion cells, microbatteries, hearing aid batteries, and industrial energy storage systems. Overlaps with Jauch on branded cells and custom packs but operates on a much larger scale across consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial ESS.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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