Alps Electric
Alps Electric Co., Ltd. is a Japanese multinational corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, producing electronic devices, including switches, potentiometers, sensors, encoders and touchpads. ALPS Electric, Inc. is the # 1 worldwide manufacturer of tactile switches and PC card connectors, a leader in the manufacture of potentiometers and encoders, and they hold 35% of the global market share with other small type switches. ALPS has provided cutting-edge electronic components based on innovative, proprietary technology and market outlook since 1948. Alps Electric is known in the keyboard community primarily for the Alps SKCL/SKCM series of mechanical key-switches.
Alps Electric manufactures various types of switches, including tactile switches, rotary switches, slide switches, push-button switches, encoder switches, and more. These switches serve different purposes and applications. Alps Electric is a leading global manufacturer of electronic devices, supplying some 40,000 different components to around 2,000 companies that produce automobiles, home appliances, mobile devices and industrial machinery all over the world. Our products may not always be directly visible to their users, but they do play vital roles in many items used by people everyday.
Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. comprises 84 subsidiary companies, including 25 through Alps Electric, 32 through Alpine Electronics, and 27 through Alps Logistics. The company adopted the name Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. in January 2019. As a manufacturer of electronic components, it supplies both customized products and general-purpose components. These include control panels and steering modules tailored to specific models. Production takes place at various locations, including Alpine Manufacturing in Japan, Alpine Electronics Manufacturing of Europe, and Dalian Alpine Electronics Co., Ltd. in China, as well as other sites in Asia and North America.
Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells electronic components in Japan and internationally, operating through four segments: Components, Sensor Communication, Module Systems, and Logistics. Its products for the consumer, industrial equipment, and IoT markets include TACT switches, worker condition monitoring systems, HAPTIC reactors, camera actuators, remote monitoring systems for logistics, analog meter monitoring systems, resistive position sensors, pressure sensors, air environment sensor modules, three-axis geomagnetic sensors, humidity sensors, and PCB mount current sensors.
For the automotive market, Alps Alpine offers TACT and detector switches, encoders, aspherical glass lenses with metal holders, HAPTIC reactors, trimagic converters, current sensors, magnetic sensors, millimeter-wave sensors, GNSS modules, 5G NR modules, power window switches, electric shifters, sound systems, cabin controllers, smart door trims, integrated displays, premium sound speakers, and customized car products.
Additionally, the company provides systems development, office, and financing and leasing services, as well as transportation, storage, and forwarding services. Originally incorporated in 1948, Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Featured Products by ALPS Electric
SCTA Series Spring Contact Micro Clip High contact reliability, 1.4×1.4mm, low height, square shape, supports 3A current
UGMZ2AA Bluetooth Communication Modules Features an easy-to-use built-in antenna that helps reduce workload during equipment development.
SKST TACT Switch™ Features quiet operation and excellent operating feel. Designed for automotive applications.
SKTG Series Side Push TACT Switch Ideal for embedding in smartphones and other mobile devices. Alps Electric’s switches are integral components in various electronic devices and systems, offering reliable user interfaces and control mechanisms. Their products are widely used in both consumer and industrial applications, emphasizing their versatility and quality.
- Tactile Switches: Tactile switches are known for their tactile feedback, providing a noticeable “click” or tactile sensation when the switch is pressed. They are commonly used in keyboards, remote controls, and other consumer electronic devices.
- Rotary Switches: Rotary switches allow users to select from multiple options by rotating the switch. They are often used in settings like audio equipment and industrial control panels.
- Slide Switches: Slide switches are used to make or break an electrical connection by moving a slider. They are found in various consumer electronics, such as smartphones, cameras, and remote controls.
- Push-Button Switches: Push-button switches are simple switches activated by pressing a button. They are widely used in applications where a momentary connection is required, such as in computer mice or industrial control systems.
- Encoder Switches: Encoder switches are used for rotary input and are often found in applications like volume controls or parameter adjustment in electronic devices.
