What Spirit Electronics does

Spirit Electronics is a Phoenix, Arizona-based supplier of high-reliability electronic components and vertically integrated engineering services for military-aerospace, space, and select commercial customers. Founded in 1979 and operated as a veteran-owned, woman-owned small business (VOWOSB), the company holds AS9100, ISO 9001, CMMC Level 2, ITAR, CUI, and DLA Lab certifications, qualifying it as a trusted supplier for DoD primes and integrators. Reported service scope spans ASIC design, foundry access (28–130nm CMOS at 300mm and below), wafer processing, advanced packaging (2.5D/3D, COB, SiP, near-hermetic sealing), MIL-STD-883 PEMs qualification, electrical and radiation testing (TID, SEE, ELDRS), device physical analysis, circuit card assembly and box build, BOM management, and supplier-managed inventory programs, paired with authorized franchised distribution of 4+ million parts across a 30+ manufacturer linecard that includes AMD Xilinx, Microchip, Texas Instruments, Vicor, EPC, Renesas, and others.

The company makes money through quote-based hardware sales of franchised components, fee-for-service engineering and qualification work, ASIC/foundry service contracts, and recurring supply-chain programs (BOM management and SMI). GTM is enterprise field sales combined with an inside-sales e-commerce shop (149,901+ active SKUs), event-driven demand generation (iMAPS DPC, BAE Supplier Symposium), and channel partnerships with manufacturers. Pricing is opaque and unit-priced, with no public rate cards disclosed.

Customer concentration sits in Aerospace & Defense and New Space/Satellite, with named program relationships including F-35 and BAE Systems (Gold-tier Partner 2 Win award in 2026), DoD contractors/prime integrators, and emerging New Space/Satellite builders. Inorganic capability expansion via the 2023 announcement of Insight Analytical Labs and the 2025 acquisition of SMART Microsystems signals a continued shift from a pure distribution model toward a higher-margin, services-anchored platform with onshore U.S. semiconductor manufacturing capabilities.

Name

Spirit Electronics

Legal name

Spirit Electronics

Website

https://spiritelectronics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Spirit Electronics is a Phoenix-based supplier of high-reliability electronic components serving aerospace, defense, and space industries. The company provides vertically integrated services spanning ASIC design, foundry access, wafer processing, packaging, testing, and franchised distribution of 4+ million components through certified supply chain operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Franchised Distribution: Sale of electronic components from authorized franchised distribution linecard including 4+ million part listings across 30+ manufacturer partners covering FPGAs, microprocessors, custom ASICs, passives, memory, timing control, connectors, and more.
2. Engineering Services: Value-added services including test services (MIL-STD-883, wafer testing, electrical testing, radiation testing, system-level test), inspection & analysis (C-SAM, X-ray, PIN-D, XRF), custom services (BGA reball, hot solder dip, laser marking, lead trim & form), and device physical analysis.
3. ASIC Design & Foundry Services: ASIC design services and foundry access providing domestic wafer fabrication for analog and mixed-signal ICs in 28-130nm nodes, supporting new design porting and PDK development.
4. Contract Manufacturing: Chip packaging, substrate design, circuit card assembly (CCA), box build, and wafer processing services taking products from design through delivery.
5. Supply Chain Services: BOM management, supplier-managed inventory programs, and logistics services providing end-to-end supply chain solutions for aerospace and defense programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Spirit Electronics is an authorized franchised distributor of high-reliability electronic components from 30+ manufacturers, combined with vertically integrated engineering services spanning ASIC design, foundry/wafer processing, packaging, assembly, test, and qualification. The company serves aerospace, defense, and space industry customers requiring mission-critical, certified electronic parts and full-lifecycle semiconductor support.

Product overview

Spirit Electronics is a vertically integrated electronics design and manufacturing solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of services for the military-aerospace markets. The company operates as both a value-added distributor and an engineering services provider with a unified platform spanning from design to delivery. Core offerings include ASIC Design & Foundry Services (with 28- to 130-nm technology node access), Wafer Processing, Chip Packaging & Substrate Design (including 2.5D & 3D packaging, SiP, COB), MIL-STD-883 PEMs Qualification, Circuit Card Assembly & Box Build, BOM Management, Device Physical Analysis, and Franchised Distribution. Supporting services include Test Services (radiation, electrical, wafer), Inspection & Analysis (C-SAM, PIN-D, XRF, SEM), Custom Services (BGA Reball, laser marking), and Aerospace & Defense specializations (EOL management, F-35 program). The company holds AS9100, ISO9001, CMMC Level 2, ITAR, and CUI certifications, and operates an AS9100, ISO9001, CMMC Level 2 certified facility in Phoenix, Arizona.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spirit Gives Foundation: Corporate foundation focused on community giving and charitable initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• Single trusted channel for defense customers seeking domestic wafer fabrication for 28nm CMOS custom ASICs and high-reliability integrated circuits
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Evans GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 July 2026Strategic distribution partnership with Evans Group, a provider of high-reliability capacitors for mission-critical aerospace, defense, energy, and advanced RF systems. Partnership strengthens capacitor supply chain for mission-critical defense and aerospace programs.
• Evans GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 July 2026Strategic distribution partnership with Evans Group, a provider of high-reliability capacitors for mission-critical aerospace, defense, energy, and advanced RF systems.
• Evans GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2026Strategic partnership strengthening capacitor supply chain for mission-critical defense and aerospace programs.
• Microchip TechnologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 April 2026Spirit Electronics designated as authorized distributor for Microchip Technology's semiconductor products in the Americas, focusing on high-reliability solutions for aerospace and defense applications. Partnership enhances supply chain security and supports mission-critical projects by providing comprehensive access to Microchip's portfolio of radiation-tolerant and radiation-hardened components through a secure, certified supply chain aligned with DFARS requirements.
• Vicor CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 August 2025Spirit Electronics became a channel partner for Vicor Corporation's radiation-tolerant Factorized Power Architecture (FPA) line of DC-DC converters designed for satellite and space applications. Partnership enables offering evaluation boards and power modules to aerospace and defense customers seeking high-efficiency, radiation-tolerant power delivery networks for advanced processors in LEO and MEO satellites, particularly those leveraging AI and machine learning capabilities.
• SMART MicrosystemsstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2025Acquisition of SMART Microsystems in Ohio as part of strategy to expand U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. Creates research and education hub focused on advanced packaging and materials, strengthening domestic industry and workforce development.
• Insight Analytical LabsstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2023Planned acquisition of Insight Analytical Labs to expand device analysis capabilities, enhancing inspection, testing, and failure analysis services for customers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rochester Electronics: Authorized semiconductor distributor specializing in mature, end-of-life, and extended-life components for aerospace, defense, and medical customers. Closest direct peer to Spirit — overlapping A&D customer base, similar focus on franchise authenticity and MIL-spec qualification, and comparable reliance on long program lifecycles.
• Powell Electronics: Specialty distributor of connectors, sensors, and electronic components for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Comparable value-added franchised distributor with A&D vertical focus and similar reliance on prime contractor relationships.
• Bisco Industries: Authorized distributor of electronic components and fasteners serving aerospace, defense, and industrial OEMs. Comparable franchise-driven distribution model with engineering services targeted at similar hi-rel customer programs.
• A2 Global Electronics: Authorized electronic component distributor focused on aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets with franchise relationships and value-added testing services. Directly comparable to Spirit's franchised-distribution-plus-services model serving similar high-reliability end markets.
• Symmetry Electronics: Technical semiconductor distributor with franchised lines and embedded/IoT design support. Comparable authorized distribution model with engineering value-add, though less concentrated in the defense/hi-rel vertical than Spirit.
• Smith & Associates: Independent electronic component distributor with deep aerospace/defense expertise, specializing in sourcing hard-to-find and obsolete parts with counterfeit-mitigation testing. Comparable niche focus on mission-critical programs and franchise-quality distribution.
• Richardson RFPD: Specialty distributor of RF, wireless, and power conversion components for aerospace, defense, and communications markets. Overlaps with Spirit's power management (Vicor) and rad-tolerant lines for satellite/defense applications.

Broad incumbents

• Avnet: Global broadline electronic component distributor with embedded solutions and supply chain services. Overlaps with Spirit in franchised distribution and design services, with significantly larger scale, broader geography, and competing for defense and aerospace customers.
• Arrow Electronics: Global electronic component distributor with a dedicated Aerospace & Defense segment offering franchised lines, engineering services, and global logistics. Much larger scale and broader portfolio than Spirit, but competes for the same prime contractor programs and franchise revenue.
• TTI Inc. One of the largest authorized specialty distributors of electronic components globally, with a dedicated transportation/defense business unit serving similar hi-rel customers. Broader scale, broader linecard, and broader geography than Spirit, but overlapping franchise relationships and A&D customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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