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17 Gajeong-ro 77beon-gil, Seo-gu, Incheon, South Korea
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Overview
- Summary
- OTAX Korea Co., Ltd. is a specialized manufacturer of switches and electronic components, established in 1988 as a joint venture between Korea Relay and Japan's OTAX Corporation. The company holds a dominant position in the domestic DIP switch market, with approximately 80% market share. Its core business involves the manufacturing and sales of DIP switches and operational switches. Through continuous efforts in quality and technological advancement, the company contributes to the development of Korea's electronic components manufacturing industry.OTAX Korea Co., Ltd. is a specialized manufacturer of switches and electronic components, established in 1988 as a joint venture between Korea Relay and Japan's OTAX Corporation. The company holds a dominant position in the domestic DIP switch market, with approximately 80% market share. Its core business involves the manufacturing and sales of DIP switches and operational switches. Through continuous efforts in quality and technological advancement, the company contributes to the development of Korea's electronic components manufacturing industry.
- Key Products/Technologies
- **DIP Switches**: Product lines include Slide type (models like KSD-02H, KSD-03H, KSD-04H, KSD-05H, KSD-06H, KSD-07H, KSD-08H, KSD-02SC, KSD-06SC, KHS-42C, KHS-22C, KHS-62C, KHS-82C, KSD-03SC). Piano type (models like KSP-04H, KSP-07H, KSP-05H, KSP-06H, KSP-08H, KSP-09H, KSP-10H). Rotary type (KDR-16-K, KDR-162H-K, K-SERIES, KF-SERIES, H·HF SERIES). SIP type (S series).**DIP Switches**: Product lines include Slide type (models like KSD-02H, KSD-03H, KSD-04H, KSD-05H, KSD-06H, KSD-07H, KSD-08H, KSD-02SC, KSD-06SC, KHS-42C, KHS-22C, KHS-62C, KHS-82C, KSD-03SC). Piano type (models like KSP-04H, KSP-07H, KSP-05H, KSP-06H, KSP-08H, KSP-09H, KSP-10H). Rotary type (KDR-16-K, KDR-162H-K, K-SERIES, KF-SERIES, H·HF SERIES). SIP type (S series).
- **Detailed DIP Switch Models and Technologies**: K-series features IC type (2.54mm pitch) standard DIP and SMT models. KHS-series offers half-pitch (1.27mm pitch) SMT ultra-miniature switches. KY-series includes IC type (2.54mm pitch) DIP and SMT slim models. KJ-series provides SMT ultra-miniature jumper switches, and Q-series features 2.54mm pitch gold-plated contact box-type switches.**Detailed DIP Switch Models and Technologies**: K-series features IC type (2.54mm pitch) standard DIP and SMT models. KHS-series offers half-pitch (1.27mm pitch) SMT ultra-miniature switches. KY-series includes IC type (2.54mm pitch) DIP and SMT slim models. KJ-series provides SMT ultra-miniature jumper switches, and Q-series features 2.54mm pitch gold-plated contact box-type switches.
- **Core DIP Switch Technologies**: Application of KNIFE EDGE·HIGH PRESSURE contact method ensuring high contact pressure of 200kg/mm². Prevention of malfunction due to vibration and shock. Ease of automatic mounting due to terminal dimensions and shapes identical to ICs. Sealed structure allowing cleaning without tape. Reliable contact even with small amounts of flux.**Core DIP Switch Technologies**: Application of KNIFE EDGE·HIGH PRESSURE contact method ensuring high contact pressure of 200kg/mm². Prevention of malfunction due to vibration and shock. Ease of automatic mounting due to terminal dimensions and shapes identical to ICs. Sealed structure allowing cleaning without tape. Reliable contact even with small amounts of flux.
- **Operational Switches**: Offering ultra-miniature low-current switches (N Series) and power switches. Development and production of various operational part types, including toggle, push, and rocker switches. The N-series is characterized by its auto-washable function, ultra-miniature design, and a rating of 0.4VA MAX.**Operational Switches**: Offering ultra-miniature low-current switches (N Series) and power switches. Development and production of various operational part types, including toggle, push, and rocker switches. The N-series is characterized by its auto-washable function, ultra-miniature design, and a rating of 0.4VA MAX.
- **Technological Capabilities**: Efforts to expand into new business areas such as sensors, connectors, sockets, and terminals, based on switch contact technology. Continuous research and development activities, allowing for potential changes in product specifications due to technical improvements.**Technological Capabilities**: Efforts to expand into new business areas such as sensors, connectors, sockets, and terminals, based on switch contact technology. Continuous research and development activities, allowing for potential changes in product specifications due to technical improvements.
- Core Advantages
- **Domestic Market Dominance**: Securing an overwhelming market share of approximately 80% in the domestic DIP switch market. This position is a result of long-standing trust and consistent quality.**Domestic Market Dominance**: Securing an overwhelming market share of approximately 80% in the domestic DIP switch market. This position is a result of long-standing trust and consistent quality.
- **Advanced Technology and Quality**: Acquisition of world-class switch manufacturing technology and know-how through the joint venture with Japan's OTAX. Application of proprietary technologies like the KNIFE EDGE·HIGH PRESSURE contact method, enhancing product stability and longevity.**Advanced Technology and Quality**: Acquisition of world-class switch manufacturing technology and know-how through the joint venture with Japan's OTAX. Application of proprietary technologies like the KNIFE EDGE·HIGH PRESSURE contact method, enhancing product stability and longevity.
- **Diverse Product Portfolio**: Provision of a wide range of switch products, including slide, piano, rotary, and SIP type DIP switches, as well as ultra-miniature low-current and power switches. Capability to offer customized solutions to meet diverse customer requirements.**Diverse Product Portfolio**: Provision of a wide range of switch products, including slide, piano, rotary, and SIP type DIP switches, as well as ultra-miniature low-current and power switches. Capability to offer customized solutions to meet diverse customer requirements.
- **Production and Quality Management System**: Stable production capacity with over 1 billion cumulative units produced from 1988 to 2020. Attainment of ISO 9001 quality management system and ISO 14001 environmental management system certifications in 2004, adhering to international quality standards. Establishment of an eco-friendly production system with all products being RoHS compliant since 2006.**Production and Quality Management System**: Stable production capacity with over 1 billion cumulative units produced from 1988 to 2020. Attainment of ISO 9001 quality management system and ISO 14001 environmental management system certifications in 2004, adhering to international quality standards. Establishment of an eco-friendly production system with all products being RoHS compliant since 2006.
- **Global Network and Technical Exchange**: Close technical partnership with OTAX Japan headquarters and technical training for core personnel in Japan to strengthen technological capabilities. Establishment of a global production and sales network through overseas affiliates in China, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.**Global Network and Technical Exchange**: Close technical partnership with OTAX Japan headquarters and technical training for core personnel in Japan to strengthen technological capabilities. Establishment of a global production and sales network through overseas affiliates in China, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
- **Customized Response Capability**: Flexible custom production capabilities, such as offering SHAFT type and waterproof SHAFT type switches with shaft lengths adjustable in 5mm increments or D-cut shapes, to meet specific customer demands.**Customized Response Capability**: Flexible custom production capabilities, such as offering SHAFT type and waterproof SHAFT type switches with shaft lengths adjustable in 5mm increments or D-cut shapes, to meet specific customer demands.
- Target Industrie
- General electronic components manufacturing industry.General electronic components manufacturing industry.
- Program setting and circuit switching applications in vending machines and other equipment.Program setting and circuit switching applications in vending machines and other equipment.
- Integration into printed circuit board devices and internal electronic devices.Integration into printed circuit board devices and internal electronic devices.
- Electrical signal control in industrial equipment and general electronic devices.Electrical signal control in industrial equipment and general electronic devices.
- Automotive industry (indirect applicability suggested by OTAX group's IATF6949 certification).Automotive industry (indirect applicability suggested by OTAX group's IATF6949 certification).
- Healthcare and medical device sectors (included in OTAX Japan's business scope).Healthcare and medical device sectors (included in OTAX Japan's business scope).
- Major Markets
- South Korea (primary market), Japan (OTAX headquarters and technical alliance), China (affiliates like OTAX Electronics (Shenzhen), OTAX Shanghai, OTAX Seiki (Shenzhen/Guangdong)), Hong Kong (OTAX Hong Kong), Malaysia (OTAX Malaysia)South Korea (primary market), Japan (OTAX headquarters and technical alliance), China (affiliates like OTAX Electronics (Shenzhen), OTAX Shanghai, OTAX Seiki (Shenzhen/Guangdong)), Hong Kong (OTAX Hong Kong), Malaysia (OTAX Malaysia)
- Establishment of a foundation for European market entry through TUV Rheinland factory registration in 1995Establishment of a foundation for European market entry through TUV Rheinland factory registration in 1995
- United States (originator of DIP switches and potential market)United States (originator of DIP switches and potential market)
- Certifications/Patents
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification (2004).ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification (2004).
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification (2004).ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification (2004).
- TUV Rheinland Factory Registration (1995).TUV Rheinland Factory Registration (1995).
- All products are RoHS compliant (2006).All products are RoHS compliant (2006).
- Selected as a Promising Export Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (2000).Selected as a Promising Export Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (2000).
- Specific patent information is not explicitly confirmed, but the company possesses unique technological strengths such as the KNIFE EDGE·HIGH PRESSURE contact method.Specific patent information is not explicitly confirmed, but the company possesses unique technological strengths such as the KNIFE EDGE·HIGH PRESSURE contact method.
Introduction
Location
17 Gajeong-ro 77beon-gil, Seo-gu, Incheon, South Korea
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