Sprague Electric Co (CAGE Code 1DB30, 13606, 01939) Parts - Top NSN Components Inventory

CAGE Codes:

0AJZ3                                                    0CA39                                                   0CTY4                                                    11187

13606                                                    14101                                                    14659                                                    1CK00

1DB30                                                   1FF85                                                    1G644                                                   1GD60

24165                                                    26957                                                    1NKT1                                                   2D307

Operating Segments: Electronic Components

HQ: North Adams, Massachusetts, United States

Partner: Vishay (Parent Company)

About Sprague Electric

Sprague Electric Company was a manufacturer of electronic components such as capacitors and semiconductors, and they currently act as a subsidiary of Vishay since their acquisition in 1993. Sprague was first established in 1926 as Sprague Specialties Company, and the businesses’ first product was a mini condenser. At the time, such mini condensers were very popularly used for radio equipment due to their ability to filter noise and provide signal coupling. Over the following decades, Sprague would continue to develop their mini condenser products as well as began expanding their facilities to accommodate an increase of operations and employees.

During World War II, Sprague became a major contributor to the war effort, manufacturing timing proximity fuses and capacitor products. During this time, the company also invented the tantalum capacitor, that of which is still a branded product under Vishay Technology. After the war, Sprague capacitors quickly became well-known and were often found in many electronic part shops.

In the decades leading into their 1978 acquisition by General Cable, Sprague Electric faced a mixture of expansion, growth, and difficulties as they continued to develop electronics. As they began to reorganize their business, they closed some facilities and conducted restructuring. In 1981, Penn Central took over General Cable, and Sprague acted as a division under their parent company. Once acquired by Vishay, Sprague remained a subsidiary with their various electronic products continuing to be developed.

Products, Services, and Platforms

•           Capacitors: Sprague Electric developed many capacitors over the years such as wet tantalum capacitors, all-tantalum capacitors, and more.
•           War Equipment: During wartime, Sprague Electric developed products such as gas masks, bomb casings, VT proximity fuze components, and more.
•           Semiconductors: Sprague Electric offered various semiconductors and integrated circuit fabrications.

Subsidiaries

Sprague Electric is in itself a subsidiary of Vishay. Sprague Electric also owns various subsidiaries including businesses such as Micro Tech, The Herlec Corporation, and the Sprague Products Company.

Competitors

Sprague Electric’s competitors include companies such as the Cornell-Dubilier Corporation.