What Associated Components Technology does

Associated Components Technology, Inc. (ACT), founded in 1989 and headquartered in Garden Grove, California, is a privately held US manufacturer of electronic magnetic components — including inductors, coils, chokes, transformers, toroids, ferrite beads, and EMI suppression devices — in both surface-mount and through-hole package styles for printed circuit boards. Its product portfolio spans standardized families (LPPI low-profile power inductors, MTPI molded toroid inductors rated up to 85 A, SDC shielded power inductors, SSI high-current inductors, STS shielded toroid inductors), specialty items (flyback transformers up to 50 kV, voltage/potential transformers, common mode chokes, chip inductors, RF inductors), and application-specific custom magnetics (reference switching transformers for Linear Tech, NSC, Maxim, and AD controller platforms; half-bridge, flyback, and push-pull supply designs; medical self-shielded transformers).

ACT's commercial model is direct component sales to OEMs, contract electronics manufacturers (CEMs), EMS providers, and design engineering firms, with quote-based pricing. The company differentiates on speed-to-market — claiming production lead times of six weeks or less and routine fulfillment of 100,000-piece orders from on-hand stock, versus typical industry lead times of 12–20 weeks. It is ISO 9001:2015 certified and maintains RoHS, REACH, and Conflict Minerals compliance. Distribution is executed through six factory sales representatives covering five US regions plus India and three authorized US distributors (PUI, Trendsetter Electronics, 2nd Source Wire & Cable), with direct phone, email, fax, and EDI ordering for established accounts. The company additionally sells authored technical reference handbooks and operates an extensive website with parametric search and datasheet resources to support design-in activity.

Name

Associated Components Technology

Legal name

Associated Components Technology, Inc.

Website

https://act1.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Associated Components Technology is a privately held US manufacturer of electronic magnetic components — including inductors, transformers, chokes, and EMI suppression devices — serving 200+ OEMs, CEMs/EMS providers, and design engineering firms with rapid 6-week lead times.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Passive Electronic Components

NAICS

Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419), Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (3344), Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (3359)

SIC

Electronic Coils, Transformers & Other Inductors (3677), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Inductors & Coils (Power/RF/Chokes) (HDAHANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

EMI/EMC & Filtering Components (Common-mode chokes, filters, shielding materials) (IMAGAJAN)

Keywords

• Electronic inductors
• Magnetic components
• Power transformers
• EMI suppressors
• Surface mount magnetics

Headquarters

HQ city

Garden Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electronic Component Sales: Sale of magnetic components including inductors, transformers, coils, chokes, toroids, and EMI suppression devices in both surface mount and through-hole packages to OEMs, CEMs, EMS providers, and design engineering companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Associated Components Technology (ACT) manufactures electronic inductors, coils, chokes, transformers, and other magnetic components designed to produce inductance in printed circuit boards. Products are offered in both surface mount (SMD) and through-hole (thru-hole) package styles, and the company specializes in custom magnetics design as well as ultra-fast delivery of production-quantity components with lead times of six weeks or less.

Product overview

Associated Components Technology (ACT) is a manufacturer of electronic inductors, coils, chokes, transformers, and other magnetic components for printed circuit boards. The company offers a broad portfolio of both surface mount and through-hole inductive components, organized into several product families: (1) Power inductors — including the LPPI low-profile series, MTPI molded toroid series, SDC shielded series, SSI high-current series, and STS shielded toroid series; (2) Transformers — power transformers, flyback transformers, and voltage/potential transformers; (3) RF and EMI components — RF inductors, chip inductors, ferrite beads, ferrite coils, common mode chokes, and EMI suppressors; (4) Custom magnetics — application-specific transformers and inductors; and (5) Technical handbooks on passive components. ACT differentiates itself through ultra-fast production turnaround (as fast as six weeks) and the availability of RoHS-compliant and Conflict Minerals-compliant products. The portfolio is searchable via a parametric search tool on the company's website.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LPPI Series (Low Profile Power Inductor) A family of low-profile, magnetically shielded, RoHS-compliant power inductors available in surface mount packages (LPPI201610 through LPPI8040) with inductance ranges from 0.47 µH to 470 µH and current ratings up to 13.8 A, used in switched-mode power supplies and electronic circuits.
• MTPI Series (Molded Toroid Power Inductor) A family of molded toroid power inductors (MTPI0302 through MTPI1707) featuring high current handling capacity up to 85 A, low DCR, high reliability and efficiency, with lead-free and halogen-free construction and inductance ranges from 0.10 µH to 100 µH.
• SDC Series (Shielded Power Inductors) Shielded power inductors (SDC5530 and related models) designed for use in LCD drivers, notebook computers, digital cameras, TV, mobile devices and DC-DC converters, with inductance range from 1 µH to 2.5 mH.
• SSI Series (High Current Power Inductors) High current capacity power inductors (SSI502, SSI703, SSI704) with ferrite cores, available in tape-and-reel packaging for automated assembly, with inductance ranges from 1.0 µH to 1000 µH.
• STS Series (Shielded Toroid) Shielded toroid power inductors (STS1205 through STS725) featuring mixed-material construction, high frequency operation up to 5 MHz, low noise, and operating temperatures from -55°C to +125°C.
• Power Transformer Transformers that transfer electrical energy between circuits through inductively coupled coils, available in auto-adjustable, poly-phase, leakage/stray-field, audio power, and instrument transformer configurations.
• Inductor Passive electrical components capable of storing energy within a magnetic field, used in analog circuits for signal processing, tuned circuits, power supplies, and electrical transmission systems.
• Power Inductor Energy storage devices used in switched-mode power supplies (SMPS) that accumulate energy in magnetic fields and transfer it to other circuits during switching cycles; also used in analog and digital circuits for signal processing.
• Toroid Toroidal core shapes for common mode chokes featuring a continuous circular path that maximizes magnetic coupling between windings, minimizes leakage inductance, and reduces magnetic radiation.
• Common Mode Choke Transformers with two or more equal-turn windings providing high impedance to common mode interference while minimizing differential-mode signal path impedance; used to reduce common mode EMI and filter noise currents.
• Flyback Transformer Line output transformers that generate high voltage (up to 50 kV) using high frequency switched currents (17–50 kHz), used in cathode ray tubes, televisions, and plasma lamps.
• Voltage Transformer (Potential Transformer) Instrument transformers that gauge and protect safety levels in high-voltage circuits by stepping down high voltages accurately while presenting negligible load to the supply being measured.
• Chip Inductor High-frequency multi-layer inductors with low-loss ceramic monolithic bodies and high-conductivity metal electrodes, featuring lead-free tin-plated nickel barrier terminations and tape-and-reel packaging for automated assembly.
• Ferrite Bead Passive EMI suppression components that attenuate high-frequency noise by employing the high dissipation mechanism of high-frequency electrical currents in ferrite material, functioning as high-impedance providers to EMI/RFI.
• Ferrite Coil Coils used in tuning circuits for medium and long waves, made from ferromagnetic alpha iron (α-Fe) with a body-centered cubic crystal structure wound in a crisscross manner to reduce distributed capacitance.
• RF Inductors Radio frequency inductors available in conformal-coated, high frequency, high inductance, MIL spec, molded, and wire wound variants for RF and high-frequency applications.
• EMI Suppressors EMI suppression components comprising multilayer chip beads, shielded beads, line filters, and common mode chokes; including EMI ferrites for high and very high frequency applications with current handling up to 8 A and impedance up to 10,000 ohms.
• Custom Transformers and Magnetics Application-specific custom transformers and inductors designed to exacting requirements, including reference switching transformers for Linear Tech, NSC, Maxim, and AD controllers; and custom designs for half-bridge, flyback, and push-pull supplies. Also includes custom medical self-shielded transformers for medical applications.
• Technical Handbooks (Inductor, Capacitor, Resistor) Reference handbooks authored by Cletus J. Kaiser covering passive component selection and application, available for purchase at $15.95 per book plus applicable taxes and shipping.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lead times of 6 weeks or less, compared to industry standard of 12-20 weeks
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered regional.

• Mesa ComponentsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACT factory sales representative covering Southern California region. Located at 5595 Magnatron Blvd Suite F, San Diego, CA 92111. Contact: Joe Casali, Area Sales Manager.
• Technology InternationalregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACT factory sales representative covering Northern California region. Located at 123 Ricardo Rd., Mill Valley, CA 94941. Contact: Steve 'Lewk' Lewkowitz.
• Procomp SalesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACT factory sales representative covering Texas. Located at 99 Trophy Club Dr, Trophy Club, TX 76262. Phone: (817) 912-3750.
• Power Guide MarketingregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACT factory sales representative covering Massachusetts. Located at 21 NH Rte 12 S, Suite 5, PO Box 13, Fitzwilliam, NH 03447. Contact: Cliff Lupien.
• Premier TekregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACT factory sales representative covering Florida. Located at 474 Purple Finch Way, Palm Harbor, FL 34683. Contact: Doug Martell.
• SyratronregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACT factory sales representative covering India. Located at A 207, Gokul Arcade, Subhash Road, Vile Parle (East), Mumbai-400 057. Contact: Prachi Tillu.
• PUI (Projections Unlimited, Inc.)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACT authorized distributor. Located at 15311 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618. Phone: (800) 551-4405, (714) 544-2700.
• Trendsetter ElectronicsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACT authorized distributor. Located at 2801 Oakmont Dr #100, Round Rock, TX 78665. Phone: (512) 310-8858.
• 2nd Source Wire & CableregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACT authorized distributor. Located at 840 Columbia St., Brea, CA 92821. Phone: (800) 832-3340.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Coilcraft: Coilcraft is a direct peer specializing in RF, power, and EMI inductors and transformers, serving OEMs and CEMs across consumer, industrial, and telecom applications. It competes head-to-head with ACT in surface-mount and through-hole magnetics, with a similar catalog-first go-to-market and rapid-turn focus.
• Bourns, Inc. Bourns produces inductors, transformers, and circuit-protection components for power, automotive, and industrial applications. Its magnetics line competes directly with ACT in surface-mount power inductors and chip inductors.
• Pulse Electronics: Pulse Electronics designs and manufactures custom and standard magnetics including power transformers, common-mode chokes, and inductors for telecom, industrial, and automotive markets. Overlap with ACT is strongest on custom power magnetics and EMI filtering components.
• Würth Elektronik: Würth Elektronik manufactures a broad line of power, signal, and EMI inductors, chokes, and transformers, selling through direct reps and distribution. It is a direct competitor to ACT in stock magnetics for PCB applications, particularly where quick-turn fulfillment matters.
• Sumida Corporation: Sumida is a global magnetics manufacturer producing power inductors, automotive transformers, and chokes for industrial and automotive customers. Comparable to ACT on custom magnetics design and high-current power inductor families.

Broad incumbents

• Bel Fuse Inc. Bel Fuse designs and manufactures magnetics including power transformers, inductors, and chokes for networking, telecommunications, and industrial applications. It overlaps with ACT on custom and standard magnetics for power-conversion customers.
• TDK Corporation (TDK-Lambda / EPCOS): TDK is a broad incumbent passive-component manufacturer with extensive inductor, choke, transformer, and ferrite product lines across consumer, automotive, and industrial. It competes with ACT across most of ACT's catalog while also serving many end-markets ACT does not address.
• Vishay Intertechnology: Vishay manufactures a wide catalog of passive and discrete components including power inductors, transformers, and magnetics for industrial, automotive, and military markets. It is an incumbent competitor to ACT with a much broader product portfolio.
• Eaton (Coiltronics): Eaton's Coiltronics brand offers a broad line of inductors and magnetics for power electronics, server, and industrial applications. Comparable to ACT on power inductor families but with materially deeper catalog and global distribution.

Emerging players

• ICE Components: ICE Components is a smaller manufacturer specializing in inductors, transformers, and magnetics for power, audio, and RF applications. It competes most directly with ACT on custom magnetics and small-batch inductor design services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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