
This study focuses on the global market for thick and thin film resistor chips, with emphasis on thick film precious metal resistors composed of ruthenium or a ruthenate compound over a 96% ceramic alumina substrate. The study, analyzes global consumption by case size, tolerance, voltage rating, and power rating. The study addresses average unit price declines and forecasts the same through 2006. A competitive analysis is offered with all major participants, their unit market share and dollar market value. Forecasts to 2008.