What SL Power Electronics does

SL Power Electronics is a precision power-conversion business founded in 1960 and headquartered in Ventura, California, operating with 501–1,000 employees as a branded division within the broader Advanced Energy portfolio (slpower.com redirects to advancedenergy.com). The company designs and manufactures highly engineered AC-DC power supplies, DC-DC converters, high-voltage power supplies and amplifiers, RF plasma generators and match networks, SCR power controllers, and sense/measurement instrumentation. Its technology stack is centered on precision analog and power-electronics design — including UltraVolt high-voltage PCB-mount modules, systems up to and beyond 5 kV, Thyro-family SCR controllers, and OCP-compliant bulk power shelves — with ConfigPro offering over 3 million configurable power supply combinations for modified-standard and custom solutions.

The business serves five primary verticals: semiconductor capital equipment (deposition, etch, implant, inspection, strip), medical imaging and life-science instruments, data center and hyperscale computing (including AI/ML workloads), telecom and 5G networking infrastructure, and broad industrial applications (energy, manufacturing, defense/aerospace, robotics, and test & measurement). End markets are heavily regulated and qualification-driven, with product specs such as Class-B EMI and Type BF leakage on medical/industrial PSUs illustrating the compliance burden customers face when switching suppliers.

The revenue model is enterprise- and design-win-driven: pricing is negotiated and not publicly disclosed, with go-to-market executed through a mix of global direct field sales for large OEM accounts, an e-commerce storefront and self-serve ConfigPro configurator for mid-market and standard products, distributor partnerships (e.g., Mouser), and 24x5 inside sales/technical support. Differentiation rests on the depth of the proprietary portfolio, decades of design-in incumbency, and the ability to deliver modified-standard and fully custom turnkey power solutions through a Customer Solutions Lab, rather than on price competition.

Name

SL Power Electronics

Website

https://slpower.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

SL Power Electronics, founded in 1960 and based in Ventura, CA, is a precision power-conversion brand within Advanced Energy that designs AC-DC supplies, DC-DC converters, high-voltage modules, RF plasma generators, and SCR controllers for semiconductor, medical, data center, telecom, and industrial OEM customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Conversion Solutions

NAICS

Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electronic Coils, Transformers & Other Inductors (3677), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

High-Voltage & High-Power Conversion (HVDC supplies, traction/rail converters, large rectifiers) (IMAGADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Power Electronics for Renewable & Grid-Tied Applications (Solar inverters, wind converters, grid-tie interfaces) (IMAGADAJ), Grid-Scale Power Conversion & Interconnection (PCS, Grid-Tie Inverters, Converter Stations) (IMAGAAAI)

Keywords

• AC-DC power supplies
• DC-DC converters
• High voltage power supplies
• RF plasma generators
• SCR power controllers

Headquarters

HQ city

Ventura

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SL Power Electronics designs and manufactures precision power conversion and delivery solutions, including AC-DC power supplies, DC-DC converters, high voltage power supplies and amplifiers, RF plasma generators and match networks, and SCR power controllers. Its products serve semiconductor equipment, medical imaging and life science instruments, data center and hyperscale computing, telecom/networking, and broad industrial applications. The portfolio also includes modified-standard and custom power solutions supported by the ConfigPro online configurator with over 3 million configurable combinations.

Product overview

Advanced Energy provides a comprehensive portfolio of power delivery solutions organized into distinct product categories: Plasma Power Products (RF plasma generators, match networks, power delivery systems, pulsed/DC power systems, integrated systems, remote plasma sources); AC-DC Power Supply Units (bulk power shelves, front end PSUs, configurable modular PSUs, open-frame low power PSUs, capacitor chargers, conduction cooled sealed PSUs, DIN rail PSUs, enclosed PSUs, external adapters, programmable lab PSUs); DC-DC Converters (400Vdc input, industrial, medical, non-isolated, telecom brick, railway types); High Voltage Amplifiers (systems up to 5 kV and greater than 5 kV); High Voltage Power Supplies (E-Chuck, high/low power, modules); SCR Power Controllers (Thyro family, bus modules); and Sense and Measurement products (electrostatic voltmeters, ESD instrumentation, RF power sensing, temperature sensing). The portfolio is complemented by modified standard and custom power solutions that can be tailored to specific customer requirements. Featured products include the ORv3 HPR Power Shelf Family (33 kW scalable to 100kW+ for AI/ML), LPP300 Series (300 W medical/industrial grade PSU), AIF13WAC (600 W AC-DC module), and Thyro-XD SCR Power Controller.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ORv3 HPR Power Shelf Family 33 kW ORv3 HPR 1OU power shelf that can be paralleled for 100 kW+ AI/ML data center applications, part of the bulk power shelves and systems category.
• LPP300 Series 300 W single output low profile medical and industrial grade open-frame PSU with 12 V, 24 V, or 48 V nominal outputs, Class-B EMI and Type BF leakage rating.
• AIF13WAC 600 W AC-DC board mounted power module providing 20% more power in a full-brick package.
• Thyro-XD SCR Power Controller Highly accurate and reliable SCR power controller in the Thyro family of SCR power controllers.
• Plasma Power Products Comprehensive portfolio including RF plasma generators, RF match networks, power delivery systems, pulsed and DC power systems, integrated systems, and remote plasma sources for semiconductor and industrial manufacturing processes.
• AC-DC Power Supply Units Broad portfolio including bulk power shelves and systems, front-end PSUs (AC-input and DC-input), OCP compliant power shelves, configurable modular PSUs, open-frame low power PSUs, capacitor chargers, conduction cooled IP sealed power supplies, DIN rail PSUs, encapsulated PCB mount, enclosed PSUs, external adapters, and programmable lab PSUs.
• DC-DC Converters Includes 400Vdc input, AC input PCB mount, UltraVolt high voltage PCB mount, industrial, medical, non-isolated, telecom isolated DC-DC brick converters, and railway DC-DC PCB mount products.
• High Voltage Amplifiers Systems up to 5 kV and systems greater than 5 kV for precision high voltage applications.
• High Voltage Power Supplies Includes E-Chuck, high power, low power, modules, and UltraVolt high voltage PCB mount products for precision applications.
• SCR Power Controllers Thyro family products and SCR bus modules with simple fieldbus communications for precise power control.
• Sense and Measurement Includes electrostatic voltmeters, ESD instrumentation, resistance measurement, RF power sensing, temperature sensing, and AC ratio transformers.
• Modified Standard and Custom Power Solutions Customized power solutions for a wide range of markets, modified and integrated into turnkey solutions to accelerate time-to-market.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TDK-Lambda: TDK-Lambda is a leading global manufacturer of AC-DC power supplies and DC-DC converters for industrial, medical, and test & measurement applications. It is one of the most direct competitors to SL Power across configurable power supplies, medical-grade PSUs, and industrial DC-DC products.
• XP Power: XP Power designs and manufactures AC-DC power supplies, DC-DC converters, and high-voltage products for industrial, medical, semiconductor, and technology markets. Its size, vertical mix, and product breadth make it one of the closest direct comparables to SL Power Electronics.
• Mean Well: Mean Well is one of the world's largest standard power supply manufacturers, offering AC-DC, DC-DC, DIN rail, and adapter products for industrial and LED applications. It competes directly on price in SL Power's standard power supply segments.
• Vicor Corporation: Vicor designs high-density DC-DC converters and power modules targeting data center, automotive, industrial, and aerospace applications. It overlaps directly with SL Power's DC-DC converter portfolio, especially for high-current data center power delivery.
• Murata Power Solutions: Murata Power Solutions manufactures DC-DC converters, AC-DC power supplies, and digital point-of-load modules for telecom, industrial, and computing markets. It is a direct competitor in low-to-medium power DC-DC converter segments.
• RECOM Power: RECOM Power is a specialist manufacturer of DC-DC converters, AC-DC power supplies, and switching regulators for industrial, transportation, and renewable energy applications. It overlaps with SL Power's DC-DC and industrial power segments.

Broad incumbents

• Delta Electronics: Delta Electronics is a global power and thermal management leader with broad AC-DC, DC-DC, and UPS offerings spanning IT, telecom, industrial, and data center markets. It is a major incumbent competitor across nearly every product category SL Power serves.
• Advanced Energy Industries: Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ: AEIS) is the parent organization behind SL Power and a broader precision power conversion platform. It competes across SL Power's served markets with additional semiconductor-focused plasma power products and renewable energy offerings.
• Vertiv Holdings: Vertiv provides power, thermal, and IT management solutions for data centers, communication networks, and commercial/industrial environments. Its power distribution and conversion products compete with SL Power's data center and telecom PSUs.
• Eaton: Eaton is a diversified power management company offering UPS systems, power conversion, and electrical components across data center, industrial, and utility markets. It is a broad incumbent in industrial power electronics adjacent to SL Power's portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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