What Powerex does

Powerex, Inc. is a privately held U.S. power semiconductor company founded in 1985 and headquartered in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, specializing in discrete devices, modules, and integrated high-power semiconductor solutions for mission-critical applications in space, aerospace, defense, industrial motor drives, railway traction, electric vehicles, and medical power supplies. Its portfolio centers on three technology platforms: Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET modules and Hybrid Si/SiC IGBT modules (650V–10,000V blocking voltages) offering up to ~70% power-loss reduction versus silicon; High Voltage IGBTs (HVIGBTs) using proprietary Carrier Stored Trench-Gate Bipolar Transistor (CSTBT) technology; and discrete phase-control and inverter-grade thyristors (SCRs) and rectifiers spanning 100V–6,500V and 40A–5,000A. Supporting the core semiconductors, Powerex sells gate drivers and DC-DC converters and offers a custom module design service that accommodates voltages from 30V to 15,000V and currents from 50A to 1,500A across multiple die technologies and substrates, plus integrated power product assemblies.

Powerex makes money primarily through direct hardware sales of standard and custom power semiconductor modules and discretes, with pricing conducted on a quote basis (not publicly disclosed) and an online storefront that supports credit-card purchases of in-stock items alongside a request-for-quote flow for lead-time and custom products. Distribution is hybrid: direct field sales ([email protected], 724-925-7272) for enterprise and custom engagements, an authorized distributor network with disclosed inventory on product pages, and direct e-commerce. The company is ITAR registered, and its single U.S. manufacturing facility is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 Rev D, enabling design-ins on programs such as the M1 Abrams, Bradley Fighting Vehicle, DDG1000 Zumwalt, F-35, and naval systems, as well as supplying traction rectifiers to railway operators. In 2026 the U.S. Department of Commerce committed $30 million in CHIPS Act incentives to expand Powerex's Pennsylvania manufacturing and R&D for SiC, IGBT, and discrete power modules, reinforcing the company's role as a domestic supplier of defense- and industrial-grade power electronics.

Name

Powerex

Legal name

Powerex Inc.

Website

https://pwrx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Powerex is a privately held U.S. power semiconductor company that designs and manufactures discrete devices, modules, and integrated high-power solutions — including SiC MOSFETs, HVIGBTs, and thyristors — for defense, aerospace, industrial motor drive, railway traction, and EV customers from its ITAR-registered, AS9100-certified Youngwood, PA facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Semiconductors

NAICS

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413)

SIC

Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)

akta.pro primary industry

Power Modules (IGBT/MOSFET/SiC/GaN Modules) (HDAHAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wide-Bandgap Power Devices (SiC/GaN Discretes) (HDAHAHAG), High-Voltage, Power Discretes & Modules (IGBT/MOSFET/SiC/GaN) (HDAHAAAK), Thyristors (SCRs/Triacs/Diacs) (HDAHAHAF), Diodes & Rectifiers (Standard/Fast/Schottky) (HDAHAHAD)

Keywords

• Power semiconductors
• IGBT modules
• Silicon carbide devices
• Thyristor rectifiers
• Custom power modules

Headquarters

HQ city

Youngwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Power Semiconductor Hardware Sales: Sale of standard power semiconductor products including SiC modules, IGBT modules, thyristors, rectifiers, and discrete components. Products sold through direct online ordering and distributor network.
2. Custom Module Design and Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of customer-specific power semiconductor modules for specialized applications. Includes prototyping, validation, manufacturability reviews, and qualification services.
3. Power Accessories: Sale of supporting components including gate drivers, DC-DC converters, and interface boards for power semiconductor systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Powerex designs and manufactures high-power discrete semiconductor devices, integrated power modules, and custom power conversion assemblies centered on Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET modules, Hybrid Si/SiC IGBT modules, High Voltage IGBTs (HVIGBTs), and discrete thyristors (SCRs) and rectifiers. Products target mission-critical applications in defense, aerospace, rail traction, industrial motor drives, electric vehicles, medical power, and power conversion/distribution, with voltage coverage from 30V to 15,000V and current ratings up to 5000A.

Product overview

Powerex is a power semiconductor company offering a comprehensive portfolio of high-power semiconductor solutions for mission-critical applications in space, aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. The product portfolio centers on three main technology platforms: Silicon Carbide (SiC) modules (Full SiC and Hybrid Si/SiC), High Voltage IGBTs (HVIGBTs) using CSTBT technology, and Discrete Rectifiers and Thyristors (SCRs). Supporting these core technologies, Powerex provides Power Accessories including Gate Drivers and DC-DC Converters, Custom Modules for customer-specific applications, and Integrated Power Product Assemblies. The offerings span voltage ranges from 30V to 15,000V and current ratings from under 1A to over 5000A, with the Silicon Carbide Design Center and Technical Center providing design-in support resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full SiC MOSFET Modules Silicon Carbide MOSFET power modules delivering approximately 70% reduction in power loss versus silicon counterparts, zero reverse recovery charge, and approximately 60% module size reduction, for high-power industrial, EV, and aerospace applications.
• Hybrid Si/SiC IGBT Modules Hybrid modules combining silicon IGBTs with SiC Schottky barrier diodes to deliver approximately 45% power-loss reduction versus pure silicon modules through lower turn-on losses, lower Vf, and elimination of diode reverse recovery losses.
• High Voltage IGBTs (HVIGBTs) Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors utilizing Carrier Stored Trench-Gate Bipolar Transistor (CSTBT) technology to reduce conduction and switching losses, enhance electron mobility, enable higher current densities, and improve thermal performance in demanding industrial applications.
• Discrete Thyristors (SCRs) Silicon Controlled Rectifiers including Phase Control SCRs rated 100V to 6500V and 40A to 5000A and Inverter Grade SCRs rated 200V to 3600V and 40A to 2100A, available in disc/hockey puck and stud configurations for phase control and high-speed switching applications.
• Discrete Rectifiers General purpose and fast recovery diodes available in disc/hockey puck and stud configurations spanning 100V to 4500V and 100A to 1500A for power rectification across industrial applications.
• Thyristor & Diode Modules Integrated power modules combining thyristors and diodes with voltage ratings from 600V to 11,000V for power conversion applications in mission-critical systems.
• Power Accessories (Gate Drivers & DC-DC Converters) Power amplifiers that convert signal-level control input to gate drive output for power transistors, including optoisolated gate drivers with DESAT protection, plug-and-play IGBT driver boards, prototype driver boards, and DC-DC converters for universal gate drive applications.
• Custom Power Semiconductor Modules Customer-specific power semiconductor modules designed for custom package sizes, available in commercial, moisture-resistant, and hermetic configurations with voltages from 30V to 15,000V and currents from 50A to 1500A, supporting multiple die technologies and substrates with prototyping, validation, manufacturability review, and qualification services.
• Integrated Power Product Assemblies Pre-configured power conversion assemblies integrating multiple semiconductor modules and supporting components for complete system solutions for industrial and mission-critical applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~70% reduction in power loss vs. silicon counterparts with Full SiC modules
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/powerexinc
• Facebookfacebook.com/powerexinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/powerex-semiconductor

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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