VPT

What VPT does

VPT, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells high-reliability power conversion solutions — primarily isolated DC-DC converters, non-isolated point-of-load converters, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) filters — for space, avionics, and military applications. Founded in 1993 by Dr. Dan Sable in Blacksburg, Virginia, the company has built a 30-year spaceflight heritage spanning LEO, MEO, GEO, lunar, and deep-space missions, with current content aboard NASA's Artemis II Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System. Core technology is built on Gallium Nitride (GaN) FET designs achieving up to 96% efficiency, proprietary V-SHIELD hermetic packaging, and radiation-hardened semiconductor components rated to 100 krad(Si) total ionizing dose and 85 MeV/mg/cm² single event effects, with MIL-PRF-38534 Class H and K QML certification across screening levels. The product portfolio is organized into space-qualified converters (SVR, SGRB, SGRBX, SVLCH2800S/D, SPX, VSC), military/avionics converters (DV, FLX), Hi-Rel COTS point-of-load converters (VXR), and complementary EMI filters and accessories. VPT's wholly-owned subsidiary VPT Rad provides HDR/LDR radiation testing and ELDRS analysis, while VPT Components (formed with SST Components, augmented by the September 2018 MACOM Hi-Rel Components asset acquisition) supplies JAN-certified rad-hard semiconductors.

VPT generates revenue primarily through quote-based hardware sales of qualified converters and filters under multi-year program contracts, supplemented by professional services revenue from radiation testing (VPT Rad) and custom engineering (VPT Components). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; North American customers can transact through an integrated e-commerce storefront, while global enterprise customers engage a direct field sales team that responds within 48 hours. Distribution combines US manufacturer representatives, international distributors covering 30+ countries, and dedicated sales offices in Blacksburg and Seattle, plus manufacturing at a Delta Electronics-certified facility in Taiwan and VPT Components operations in Billerica and Lawrence, Massachusetts. Customer logos concentrate among Tier-1 aerospace and defense primes — NASA, Airbus, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Honeywell, BAE Systems, General Dynamics — together with newer wins on Korea Aerospace Industries' KF-21 Boramae fighter and the South Korean Cheongung-II air defense system.

VPT has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI.A) since 2009, operating within HEICO's Electronic Technologies Group with retained operational independence. The company is led by founder/CEO Dr. Dan Sable, President John Hodock, CFO Ben Savage, COO Clay Rogers, and VP of Engineering Leonard Leslie, supported by a deep engineering bench with Virginia Tech and MIT pedigrees and a long-standing research partnership with Virginia Tech's Center for Power Electronics Systems.

Name

VPT

Legal name

VPT, Inc.

Website

https://vptpower.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

VPT is a HEICO-owned designer and manufacturer of radiation-hardened DC-DC converters, point-of-load converters, and EMI filters for space, avionics, and military programs. It serves Tier-1 aerospace and defense primes, including NASA, Airbus, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin, across 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military and Aerospace Power Conversion Electronics

NAICS

Capacitor, Resistor, Coil, Transformer, and Other Inductor Manufacturing (334416)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformers (3612)

akta.pro primary industry

DC-DC Converters & Power Modules (Isolated/non-isolated, POL modules) (IMAGADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

DC/DC Converters & Battery Interface Power Electronics (EUAFAIAD)

Keywords

• DC-DC power converters
• Radiation-hardened electronics
• Military avionics power supplies
• Space-grade power conversion
• EMI filter modules

Headquarters

HQ city

Blacksburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. DC-DC Power Converter Sales: Sale of high-reliability DC-DC converters, point-of-load converters, EMI filters, and accessory products for space, avionics, and military applications. Products sold with various screening levels (Class H, Class K, Hi-Rel COTS) and radiation tolerance ratings.
2. Radiation Testing Services: VPT Rad division provides specialized radiation testing and evaluation services for electronics used in ionizing radiation environments, including HDR TID testing, LDR Broad Beam TID irradiation, and ELDRS analysis.
3. Custom Engineering Services: Custom engineering services for rapid development of critical power systems, including custom products and packaging services through VPT Components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VPT designs and manufactures high-reliability DC-DC power converters, point-of-load converters, and EMI filters for space, avionics, military, and Hi-Rel COTS applications. Products are offered with multiple screening levels (MIL-PRF-38534 Class H, Class K, Hi-Rel COTS) and radiation tolerance ratings up to 100 krad(Si), serving NASA, defense primes, and aerospace integrators.

Product overview

VPT, Inc. provides a comprehensive portfolio of power conversion solutions for avionics, military, and space applications. The product portfolio centers on three core product lines: Isolated DC-DC Converters (SVR Series for space, DV Series for military), Non-Isolated Point of Load DC-DC Converters (VXR Series, VSC Series for NewSpace), and EMI Filters designed for use alongside converters. Space-qualified products include the radiation-hardened SGRB/SGRBX Series leveraging GaN technology for up to 96% efficiency, the SVLCH2800S/D Series rated for 100 krad(Si) TID and 85 MeV/mg/cm² SEE, and the new VSCPL1210SG for NewSpace applications. Military-grade offerings include the DV Series thick-film hybrid converters meeting MIL-PRF-38534 Class H standards. The FLX Series provides integrated power solutions combining filters and converters in qualified housings. Supporting accessories include Thermal Pads and Lead Extenders. VPT's radiation testing services are provided through sister company VPT Rad.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SVR Series Isolated DC-DC converters for space applications with radiation hardening, available in various power ranges. Designed for satellite and spacecraft power systems requiring reliability in radiation-intensive environments.
• VXR Series Non-isolated, synchronous, buck regulated point-of-load DC-DC converters that step down voltage at the point of end use for Hi-Rel COTS applications.
• SGRB Series Radiation hardened, isolated DC-DC converters featuring state-of-the-art GaN FET technology with continuous operation from -35°C to +85°C, TID rating of 100 krad(Si), SEE rating of 85 MeV/mg/cm², and up to 96% efficiency. Includes integrated EMI filter.
• SGRBX Box solution containing four SGRB Series DC-DC converters configured to deliver up to 1600W of output power. Multiple SGRBX boxes can be paralleled for higher power levels.
• SVLCH2800S Series Space-qualified, single output radiation-hardened DC-DC converter designed for harsh radiation environments. Uses hardened semiconductor components and radiation lot acceptance testing (RLAT). Output power of 1.2W or 1.5W, available in 3.3V, 5V, 12V, 15V output voltages.
• SVLCH2800D Series Space-qualified, dual output radiation-hardened DC-DC converter designed for harsh radiation environments. Output power of 1.5W with ±5V, ±12V, ±15V output options. Rated for 100 krad(Si) TID and 85 MeV/mg/cm² SEE.
• VSC Series NewSpace VSC Series of high-efficiency point-of-load DC-DC converters designed for cost-sensitive commercial space market including small satellites in low Earth orbit and NASA Class D missions.
• DV Series Thick-film hybrid DC-DC converters engineered to meet stringent military standards including MIL-PRF-38534 Class H. Operating temperature range of -55°C to +125°C, 1-120+ Watts, with EMI filters and point-of-load options. Suitable for commercial and military aircraft and weapons systems.
• FLX Series Highly reliable, customizable power solution integrating VPT standard EMI filters and DC-DC converter modules into a robust housing. Delivered as fully-screened and qualified unit. Power levels up to 400W per module, supporting high shock and vibration applications from non-space to fully rad-hard 100 krad(Si).
• SPX Series Customizable 3U SpaceVPX power supply designed for space applications, offering options from radiation tolerance to fully rad-hard at 100 krad(Si).
• EMI Filters Electromagnetic interference filters designed for use alongside DC-DC converters to filter conducted emissions, including integrated EMI filters in the SGRB Series to save space and weight.
• Thermal Pads Thermal management accessories for DC-DC converters to enhance heat dissipation.
• Lead Extenders Accessory products extending lead configurations for DC-DC converter installations.
• Custom Engineering Services Custom engineering services for rapid development of critical power systems, including custom products and packaging services through VPT Components.
• Radiation Testing Services VPT Rad provides specialized radiation testing and evaluation services for electronics used in ionizing radiation environments, including HDR TID testing, LDR Broad Beam TID irradiation, and ELDRS analysis.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 96% efficiency using GaN technology in SGRB Series
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HEICO Subsidiaries (3D PLUS, Exxelia, VPT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Three HEICO subsidiaries supplied mission-critical electronic components for NASA's Artemis II mission: 3D PLUS (memory devices), Exxelia (capacitors and magnetics), and VPT (radiation-hardened DC-DC converters) for both Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System.
• MACOM (Hi-Rel Components business)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 September 2018VPT Components acquired assets of MACOM's Hi-Rel Components business (formerly Aeroflex Metelics) located in Lawrence, MA in September 2018, adding 40,000 square feet of manufacturing capability and QML qualifications.
• Virginia Tech Center for Power Electronics SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing research partnership with Virginia Tech's Center for Power Electronics Systems. CEO Dr. Dan Sable serves as Adjunct Professor of Practice in Virginia Tech ECE Department.
• Delta ElectronicscoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturing partnership with Delta Electronics for certified manufacturing facility in Taiwan, ensuring quality production of power conversion products.
• SST Components, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration between VPT Inc. and SST Components, Inc. (MIL-PRF-19500 JANS certified semiconductor manufacturer) to form VPT Components, one of the largest providers of JAN certified semiconductors.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vicor Corporation: Vicor designs and manufactures high-density DC-DC converters, point-of-load modules, and power components for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. It is the most direct competitor to VPT in high-performance DC-DC power conversion, with overlapping GaN and silicon-based product lines serving similar mission-critical customers.
• Crane Aerospace & Electronics: Crane Aerospace & Electronics (a division of Crane Co.) supplies high-reliability power conversion, sensing, and fluid management products for commercial and military aerospace and space platforms. It competes head-to-head with VPT in MIL-PRF-38534 DC-DC converters and EMI filters for avionics and space programs.
• Interpoint (Crane Co.): Interpoint, now part of Crane Aerospace & Electronics, manufactures rad-hard and high-reliability DC-DC converters and EMI filters for space, missile, and avionics applications. Its rad-hard converter portfolio directly overlaps VPT's SVR and SGRB lines.

Broad incumbents

• Microchip Technology (Microsemi): Microchip acquired Microsemi, a long-standing supplier of radiation-hardened space electronics including DC-DC converters, FPGAs, and mixed-signal ICs for NASA and DoD programs. It is a broad incumbent in rad-hard power and competes with VPT on space-grade converter modules.
• Texas Instruments (Aerospace & Defense): Texas Instruments supplies a broad portfolio of rad-hard and rad-tolerant power management ICs and discrete converters used in space and defense platforms. As a much larger incumbent with deep R&D, TI competes on components inside the converter modules that VPT and its peers assemble.
• Analog Devices: Analog Devices (including former Linear Technology) supplies high-reliability power management, point-of-load, and EMI/conditioning components for aerospace, defense, and space. It overlaps with VPT in DC-DC and PoL module space, particularly through defense-targeted reference designs.
• XP Power: XP Power is a global provider of AC-DC and DC-DC power conversion solutions for industrial, healthcare, and aerospace/defense markets. VPT's newly hired VP of North American Sales came from XP Power, underscoring direct overlap in defense/aerospace power conversion sales coverage.
• TDK-Lambda: TDK-Lambda (a TDK group company) manufactures programmable and rugged DC-DC converters, AC-DC supplies, and EMI filters for industrial, rail, and aerospace/defense applications. It competes with VPT in defense-grade power conversion where reliability and qualification matter.
• Murata Power Solutions: Murata Power Solutions supplies DC-DC converters, PoL modules, and digital point-of-load products for telecommunications, industrial, and aerospace/defense customers. It competes with VPT in compact, high-density converter modules targeting similar industrial and rugged applications.

Others

• 3D PLUS (HEICO): 3D PLUS, a HEICO Electronic Technologies sister company to VPT, supplies radiation-hardened 3D packaging for memory and high-density electronics used in space missions including Artemis II. It is not a direct power-conversion competitor but ships alongside VPT on major programs and represents an in-family comparison point for HEICO portfolio strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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