Diodes Incorporated

What Diodes Incorporated does

Diodes Incorporated is a Delaware-incorporated, NASDAQ-listed (ticker: DIOD) semiconductor manufacturer founded in 1959 and headquartered in Plano, Texas. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies application-specific standard products across discrete semiconductors (diodes, rectifiers, bipolar transistors, MOSFETs, silicon carbide devices, protection devices), analog and power management ICs (AC-DC and DC-DC converters, LED drivers, LDO regulators, gate drivers, USB Type-C/PD controllers), connectivity and signal integrity products (ReDrivers, PCIe packet switches, bridges), timing solutions (clock ICs, crystal oscillators), isolation products (RobustISO capacitive isolators and gate drivers), and sensors. Core technical differentiators include the proprietary PowerDI8080-5 and PowerDI3333-8 packages, RobustISO capacitive isolation, low-VCE(sat) bipolar transistors, and an integrated USB PD3.1 buck controller platform.

The company operates a hybrid manufacturing model combining owned wafer fabrication and assembly/test facilities in the US (South Portland, Milpitas), China (Shanghai, Wuxi), Taiwan (Hsinchu), the UK (Oldham, Greenock), and Germany (Neuhaus am Rennweg) with external foundry partnerships and a 43% interest in ATX Semiconductor SDN (2025 joint venture). It sells globally through direct sales offices in 10+ countries and an authorized distributor network led by Future Electronics. End markets are diversified across automotive (primary), industrial, computing (including AI servers and data centers), consumer, and communications; pricing is unit-based, typically $0.17-$4.84 per component in volume, with automotive-qualified (AEC-Q100/Q101) parts commanding premiums over standard equivalents. Manufacturing is certified to IATF 16949, ISO 9001/14001/45001/50001, and products comply with RoHS, REACH, UL 1577, and VDE requirements.

Diodes generated $1.482 billion in FY2025 net sales (up 13.0% YoY) and $66.1M in net income (up 50.2% YoY), with Q1 2026 revenue of $405.5M exceeding analyst expectations. Q4 2025 segment growth was led by Computing (+25% YoY) and Automotive (+24% YoY). Leadership transitioned in May 2026 when longtime Chairman Dr. Keh-Shew Lu (25+ years, oversaw >500% revenue growth) retired and Angie Chen Button was elected Chairwoman; the senior team includes CEO Gary Yu, CFO Brett R. Whitmire, and CTO Francis Tang.

Name

Diodes Incorporated

Legal name

Diodes Incorporated

Website

http://www.diodes.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Diodes Incorporated is a Plano, Texas-based NASDAQ-listed semiconductor manufacturer founded in 1959 that designs, produces, and globally supplies application-specific discrete, analog, power management, connectivity, timing, and isolation components to automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, and communications markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Semiconductor Components

NAICS

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413), Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (3344)

SIC

Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)

akta.pro primary industry

High-Voltage, Power Discretes & Modules (IGBT/MOSFET/SiC/GaN) (HDAHAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Diodes & Rectifiers (Standard/Fast/Schottky) (HDAHAHAD), Power Management & Power ICs (HDAHAAAE), Amplifiers & Comparators (HDAHAIAC), Memory Interface & PHY ICs (DDR/HBM/SerDes PHY) (HDAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Discrete semiconductors
• Power management ICs
• Signal integrity products
• Analog semiconductors
• Automotive electronics

Headquarters

HQ city

Plano

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Semiconductor Products Sales: Diodes designs, develops, manufactures, and sells semiconductor products including discrete components (diodes, MOSFETs, transistors), analog and power management ICs, and connectivity/timing solutions. Revenue is generated through direct sales and distribution channels to automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, and communications end markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Diodes Incorporated designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies high-quality application-specific standard semiconductor products. Its portfolio spans discrete semiconductors (diodes, rectifiers, bipolar transistors, MOSFETs, SiC devices), analog and power management ICs (AC-DC converters, DC-DC switching, LED drivers, LDO regulators, USB Type-C/PD controllers), connectivity and signal integrity solutions (ReDrivers, PCIe switches), timing products, isolation devices, amplifiers, and sensors. The company serves automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, and communications end markets through direct sales offices and authorized distributors worldwide.

Product overview

Diodes Incorporated is a semiconductor company that designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies high-quality application-specific standard products across multiple product categories. The product portfolio includes discrete semiconductors (diodes, rectifiers, bipolar transistors, MOSFETs, SiC devices, thyristors, protection devices), analog and power management ICs (AC-DC converters, DC-DC converters, LED drivers, LDO regulators, gate drivers, motor control, power switches, USB Type-C/PD controllers), connectivity and signal integrity solutions (ReDrivers, PCIe switches, interface products), timing solutions (clock ICs, crystal oscillators), amplifiers and sensors (Hall effect sensors, operational amplifiers, current monitors), and isolation products (digital isolators, gate drivers). The company focuses on high-growth end markets including Automotive (ADAS, infotainment, electrification), Industrial (embedded systems, automation, energy management), Computing (AI data centers, servers, storage), Consumer (IoT, wearables, charging), and Communications (smartphones, networking, infrastructure). Products are sold under brand names including PowerDI, RobustISO, ReDriver, and IntelliFET, with manufacturing certified to IATF 16949 for automotive and ISO 9001/14001/45001 for quality and environmental standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PowerDI: PowerDI®8080-5 is a registered trademark and product portfolio of ultra-low RDS(ON) MOSFETs for automotive applications
• RobustISO
• ReDrivers
• IntelliFET

Products and services

• PowerDI8080-5 Automotive MOSFETs (DMTH Series) Automotive-compliant N-channel MOSFETs in PowerDI8080-5 package (8mm x 8mm) offering ultra-low RDS(ON) from 0.4mΩ to 1.5mΩ for 12V to 100V applications in electric/hybrid vehicles, power steering, braking, and DC-DC conversion systems.
• AL8859Q Multi-Phase SPI Boost Controller Integrated two-phase SPI boost controller for high-power automotive LED lighting systems including adaptive headlights, DRL, fog lamps, and USB port charging. Supports 4-phase configuration, 95% efficiency, spread spectrum for EMI reduction, and is AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified.
• DML1012ALDSQ Smart Load Switch Single-channel automotive-compliant smart load switch with 8mΩ ultra-low RDS(ON), 0.8V to 4V input range, and 6A continuous output current for ADAS, infotainment platforms, and display cluster power rail control. Features integrated quick output discharge and undervoltage lockout.
• APK43070Q USB PD3.1 Buck Controller Integrated synchronous buck controller with USB Type-C PD3.1 source controller supporting up to 140W charging via extended power range (EPR) and AVS up to 28V. Features I2C interface for smart power sharing across up to eight USB Type-C ports.
• AH3711Q Hall Effect Latch High-sensitivity automotive-compliant Hall effect latch designed for motor control applications including brushless DC motors, valve operation, and position sensing in vehicles. Operates 3V to 27V with 40V load dump and reverse polarity protection.
• PI6CG33A06 PCIe 7.0 Clock Generator Six-output ultra-low jitter clock generator designed for PCI Express 7.0 specification achieving less than 30 femtoseconds RMS jitter. Uses proprietary LP-HCSL technology reducing clock power by 50% while eliminating up to 24 external resistors. Targets servers, networking, HPC, and AI infrastructure.
• PI3EQX32904Q 32Gbps Automotive ReDriver Four-channel 32Gbps linear ReDriver for automotive smart cockpit platforms supporting PCIe 5.0, SAS4, and CXL interfaces. Built on 0.13µm silicon germanium BiCMOS process with Modern Standby mode consuming less than 5mW.
• PI3DPX1225A USB 3.2/DP 2.1 ReDriver 13.5Gbps USB Type-C DP2.1/USB3 6:4 crossbar linear ReDriver supporting DP Alt Mode UHBR13.5 and USB 3.2 Gen 2. Features non-blocking architecture with transparent DisplayPort link training for gaming notebooks and edge computing applications.
• RobustISO Digital Isolators and Gate Drivers Advanced isolation products featuring capacitive isolation technology with high working voltage, 100Mbps signal transmission speeds, and robust CMTI/EMI performance. Exceeds VDE, UL 1577, and CSA requirements for factory automation, motor drives, grid infrastructure, and electric vehicles.
• Bipolar Transistors (DXTN/P 78Q & 80Q Series) Comprehensive range of bipolar transistors from compact small-signal devices to 500V high-voltage products for industrial and automotive applications. Includes resistor-equipped devices and low-VCE(sat) transistors engineered for reduced conduction losses in PowerDI3333-8/SWP packages.
• Power Management ICs Full portfolio of power management solutions including AC-DC converters, DC-DC switching converters and controllers, gate drivers, LED drivers, linear and LDO regulators, microprocessor supervisory ICs, motor control ICs, power switches, relay drivers, USB Type-C/PD ICs, and voltage references.
• Connectivity and Signal Integrity Products Interface, passive signal switches, PCIe packet switches and bridges, and signal integrity solutions including ReDrivers, repeaters, and signal conditioners supporting protocols such as USB, PCIe, DDR, SATA/SAS, Ethernet, and HDMI/DisplayPort.
• Amplifiers and Sensors Audio amplifiers, comparators, current monitors, operational amplifiers, and sensors including Hall effect latches and switches for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications.
• Timing Products Clock ICs, crystal oscillators, and crystal oscillator products for precision timing in automotive, industrial, computing, and communications applications.
• Logic and Voltage Translation Logic devices and voltage translation solutions for signal interfacing and level shifting across multiple voltage domains.
• Special Functions Home appliance control ICs and touch screen controllers for specialized applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13% revenue growth in FY2025, highest annual growth since 2021
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Future ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Future Electronics serves as an authorized distributor for Diodes products, receiving the 'Best Distributor of the Year 2025 - Europe' award for growth and strong performance in European markets, especially in analog products.
• ResilincminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Resilinc provides supply chain risk monitoring and intelligence services, recognizing Diodes among the 'Top 30 Most Resilient Suppliers' based on supply chain transparency and risk mitigation capabilities.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ON Semiconductor: Closest direct peer: designs and manufactures analog, power management, and discrete semiconductors for automotive, industrial, and computing end markets, with a very similar product taxonomy to Diodes (MOSFETs, SiC, power ICs, signal conditioning). Comparable scale ($7B+ revenue class) and similar focus on automotive electrification and AI infrastructure tailwinds.
• Microchip Technology: Analog and mixed-signal IC plus discrete semiconductor manufacturer serving industrial, automotive, and computing markets. Overlaps directly with Diodes on MCUs, MOSFETs, power management, and connectivity/timing products, and shares a similar hybrid fab+assembly manufacturing model.
• Vishay Intertechnology: Manufacturer of discrete semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, rectifiers) and passive components. Closely comparable to Diodes' discrete and analog business, with similar automotive/industrial customer base, though with greater passive component exposure.
• Infineon Technologies: Global leader in power semiconductors and automotive electronics, with direct overlap on MOSFETs, IGBTs, SiC discretes, gate drivers, and isolation products. Strong automotive Tier-1 supplier position; competes head-to-head in 48V and EV power conversion markets.
• STMicroelectronics: European semiconductor IDM with strong positions in analog ICs, power discretes (including SiC), and automotive microcontrollers. Direct competitor on automotive power management, motor drive, and isolation product lines.
• Renesas Electronics: Japanese automotive and industrial semiconductor IDM with strong positions in MCUs, analog, and power discretes. Competes with Diodes on automotive-qualified discretes and power management, especially in Japan-headquartered automotive OEMs.

Broad incumbents

• Texas Instruments: Dominant analog and embedded processing incumbent with massive scale, broad automotive/industrial footprint, and in-house 300mm fab capacity. Competes with Diodes across analog ICs, power management, and discrete MOSFETs, but TI's portfolio breadth and scale dwarf Diodes'.
• Analog Devices: High-performance analog and signal chain IC leader following the Maxim acquisition. Competes with Diodes on amplifiers, isolation products, and power management for industrial and automotive customers, but operates at a materially higher ASP/ASP-margin tier.
• NXP Semiconductors: Automotive semiconductor leader with strong positions in ADAS, in-vehicle networking, and secure connectivity. Competes with Diodes on automotive-qualified discretes, power management, and signal integrity products, but with much broader system-level reach.

Emerging players

• Monolithic Power Systems: High-growth analog semiconductor company specializing in power management ICs for computing, automotive, and industrial applications. Overlaps with Diodes' power management portfolio but with a more focused, fabless model and higher ASP positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors7 records

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M&A7 records

Investments

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