The “Product of the Year” award in the electronics sector is an industry-wide innovation prize in which products are evaluated based on criteria such as market relevance, degree of innovation, unique selling points, benefits, and technological added value. In Germany, for example, the editorial team at Elektronik magazine selects the most exciting products, from which readers choose their favorites. The award was presented again this year. Elektronik readers voted from 77 nominated products in 8 categories:
Our WAx product family was awarded 3rd place in the “Passive Components” category for the title “Product of the Year 2025.”
Maximum power in minimum space
Thanks to their extremely small sizes (WAK//1206, WAF//1213), the
WAx resistors enable a high current carrying capacity of up to 90 A with a resistance value of 0.5 mOhm. This makes them the ideal solution for applications where low weight and limited installation space are crucial.
Reliability and precision
The WAx series impresses with its outstanding long-term stability of <0.5% after 2,000 hours at 110 °C. With a low inductance of less than 0.5 nH and an operating temperature of -65 °C to +175 °C, the resistors meet the highest requirements in automotive and power electronics.
Innovative technology for maximum efficiency
The roll cladding of copper and an in-house resistor alloy such as manganin or zeranin produces a mechanically stable component with outstanding technical properties.
Certified quality for versatile applications
The AEC-Q200 qualification guarantees the suitability of WAx resistors for demanding applications in the automotive industry and in many industrial applications. They are perfectly suited for use in BLDC motors, drones for land surveying or household appliances.