Central Semiconductor Corp.

What Central Semiconductor Corp. does

Central Semiconductor Corp. is a US-based manufacturer of discrete semiconductors founded in 1974 and headquartered in Hauppauge, New York. The company designs, produces, and stocks an extensive portfolio of discrete components — including diodes, rectifiers (Schottky, bridge, switching, Zener, current-limiting), transistors (general purpose, Darlington, low Vce(Sat)), MOSFETs and JFETs (with SiC, GaN, and Super Junction variants), protection devices (TVS, ESD), thyristors (SCR, Triac, UJT), and proprietary Multi-Discrete Modules — across surface-mount, through-hole, and bare die form factors. Its underlying technology centers on wafer processing, special wafer diffusion, monolithic die, backside metallization, and proprietary up-screening processes qualified to MIL-PRF-38534 and MIL-PRF-19500 equivalents for high-reliability military, aerospace, and space applications, including a Spacelite test flow for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite use.

Central Semiconductor generates revenue through hardware sales of its discrete components and through professional services including up-screening (J-lite, JXL, EX, Spacelite flows) and custom device development (special diffusion, custom metallization, customer-specific testing, and packaging). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the company offers bonded inventory and wafer banking services as part of its supply chain resilience offering. Go-to-market is a hybrid model combining direct sales via field representatives, an online self-serve portal (my.Centralsemi), and global franchised distribution through Arrow Electronics, Avnet, Mouser Electronics, Digi-Key, Future Electronics, and Micross Components. The company was acquired by AEM in February 2023 and now operates as a separate, stand-alone division within the AEM brand family, serving military/aerospace, space, industrial, and commercial/consumer customer segments with an emphasis on long-lifecycle, high-reliability applications.

Name

Central Semiconductor Corp.

Legal name

Central Semiconductor Corp.

Website

https://centralsemi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Central Semiconductor Corp. is a US-based manufacturer of discrete semiconductors (diodes, transistors, MOSFETs, SiC, GaN, bare die) founded in 1974, serving military, aerospace, space, industrial, and commercial customers with high-reliability up-screening and custom device development through global franchised distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Discrete Semiconductors

NAICS

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

SIC

Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674), Electronic Components, Nec (3679)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Power MOSFETs (HDAHAHAA), Wide-Bandgap Power Devices (SiC/GaN Discretes) (HDAHAHAG), Power Modules (IGBT/MOSFET/SiC/GaN Modules) (HDAHAHAH), Diodes & Rectifiers (Standard/Fast/Schottky) (HDAHAHAD), Signal Diodes & Switching Diodes (HDAHAHAK)

Keywords

• Discrete semiconductors
• Semiconductor manufacturing
• Power management devices
• High-reliability up-screening
• Military aerospace electronics

Headquarters

HQ city

Hauppauge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Discrete Semiconductor Products: Sale of discrete semiconductor products including diodes, rectifiers, transistors, MOSFETs, JFETs, protection devices, and thyristors in various forms: surface mount, through-hole, and bare die. Standard warranty of 2 years for assembled devices, 30 days for wafer/die form.
2. Up-screening Services: High-reliability up-screening services including J-lite (JL), JX-lite (JXL), EX, and Spacelite test flows for packaged devices. MIL-PRF-38534 and MIL-PRF-19500 equivalent screening for bare die and packaged products.
3. Custom Device Development: Custom device development services including special wafer diffusion, custom metallization, customer-specific testing, and design solutions for unique requirements. 'Your vision is our mission' approach.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Central Semiconductor Corp. manufactures and sells discrete semiconductor devices including diodes, rectifiers, transistors, MOSFETs, JFETs, thyristors, protection devices (TVS/ESD), and Multi-Discrete Modules in surface-mount, through-hole, and bare-die package forms. The company complements its product portfolio with high-reliability up-screening services (MIL-PRF-38534 and MIL-PRF-19500 equivalents), custom device development, and Super Industrial solutions for harsh environments, serving military, aerospace, space, industrial, and commercial power-management customers globally.

Product overview

Central Semiconductor Corp. is a manufacturer of discrete semiconductor solutions that produces and stocks an extensive variety of discrete semiconductor products since 1974. The company operates as a division of AEM (an AEM Company) and offers products in three primary forms: surface mount, through-hole, and bare die. The core product portfolio includes Diodes & Rectifiers (Bridge Rectifiers, Schottky Diodes, Zener Diodes, Current Limiting Diodes, Switching Diodes, Stabistors), Transistors (General Purpose, Darlington, Low Vce(Sat)), MOSFETs & JFETs (including SiC MOSFETs, GaN FETs, Super Junction MOSFETs), Protection Devices (TVS, ESD Diodes), Thyristors (SCR, Triac, UJT), and Multi-Discrete Modules combining multiple devices in single packages. The company differentiates through high-reliability up-screening services including MIL-PRF-38534 and MIL-PRF-19500 equivalents, custom device development capabilities, and Super Industrial solutions for extreme environments. Products are sold through franchised distributors globally including Arrow, Avnet, Digi-Key, and Mouser.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diodes & Rectifiers Comprehensive family of discrete semiconductor diodes including Bridge Rectifiers, Rectifiers, Schottky Diodes & Rectifiers, Switching Diodes, Current Limiting Diodes (CLDs), Zener Diodes, and Stabistors for power and signal applications across industrial, military, aerospace, and commercial customers.
• Transistors Discrete transistor products including General Purpose Transistors, Darlington Transistors, and Low Vce(Sat) Transistors for various power and signal applications.
• MOSFETs & JFETs Power switching devices including SiC MOSFETs, GaN FETs, standard MOSFETs, Super Junction MOSFETs, and JFETs for high-efficiency power applications.
• Protection Devices Circuit protection components including Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS) and ESD Diodes & Arrays for protecting sensitive electronics from voltage transients.
• Thyristors Power control devices including PN UJT, Programmable UJT, SCR, and Triac for AC power control and switching applications.
• Multi-Discrete Modules Integrated discrete solutions combining multiple devices in single packages: Transistor & Schottky Diode or Rectifier combinations and MOSFET & Schottky Diode or Rectifier combinations, reducing board space and parasitic effects.
• Bare Die Products Unpackaged semiconductor die for customers requiring maximum design flexibility, space savings, and custom die attach configurations. Available with MIL-PRF-38534 and MIL-PRF-19500 equivalent up-screening for high-reliability applications.
• MIL-PRF-38534 / MIL-PRF-19500 Up-Screened Bare Die Bare die products up-screened to MIL-PRF-38534 Class H and K equivalents, and MIL-PRF-19500 Class HC and KC equivalents, for high-reliability military, aerospace, and defense applications. Wafer inventory is maintained at the Long Island, NY facility.
• Spacellite MOSFETs Space-grade N-Channel MOSFETs designed for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite applications and other high-reliability space solutions. Specialized testing at lower cost compared to traditional space-grade qualification.
• Up-Screening Services (J-lite, JX-lite, EX) In-house up-screening service tiers for packaged COTS devices including J-lite (streamlined test flow), JX-lite (lite JANTX), and EX (JANTX MIL-PRF-19500 equivalent) for industrial, military/aerospace, and space-level reliability requirements.
• Custom Device Development Custom discrete semiconductor design and development services including special wafer diffusion, monolithic die, backside metallization, custom packaging, and interconnect solutions tailored to unique customer requirements.
• Super Industrial Solutions Enhanced discrete semiconductor solutions designed for harsh environmental conditions experienced by designers of end-products used in adverse industrial applications.
• GaN FETs Gallium Nitride FETs engineered for maximum efficiency and speed, suited for wireless charging applications in defense, aerospace, healthcare, and consumer electronics markets.
• Super Junction MOSFETs 650V Super Junction N-Channel MOSFETs designed for high-voltage, fast-switching applications. Available in TO-220FP packaging.

Quantifiable outcome

• Footprint reduction from 42x32mm to 6.7x12.3mm using hybrid bare die implementations
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 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.

• AvnetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 November 2016Distribution agreement with Avnet, Inc. and USI Electronics, leading global technology distributors. Avnet promotes and resells Central Semiconductor products through their global distribution network.
• AEM Brands (Family of Companies)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral Semiconductor operates alongside other AEM brands including AEM Aerospace and Defense, AEM Components, and Renaissance. These brands may collaborate on cross-selling opportunities and shared customers in defense and aerospace markets.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nexperia: Nexperia is a focused discrete semiconductor specialist producing diodes, transistors, MOSFETs, and protection devices at high volume. It is a directly comparable specialty discrete peer, though with a stronger automotive/industrial emphasis rather than hi-rel/defense focus.
• TT Electronics: TT Electronics manufactures specialty electronic components including discrete semiconductors, optoelectronics, and passive components for aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets. It is a directly comparable specialty supplier focused on reliability-critical applications, similar to Central Semi's hi-rel positioning.
• Diodes Incorporated: Diodes Incorporated is a focused discrete semiconductor manufacturer producing diodes, rectifiers, transistors, MOSFETs, and protection devices in similar package types as Central Semiconductor. It is a directly comparable specialty discrete competitor serving consumer, industrial, computing, and automotive markets.
• Micross Components: Micross Components is a specialty distributor and value-added provider of high-reliability and bare-die semiconductor solutions for military, aerospace, and space customers. As Central Semi's bare die distributor, it is both a channel partner and a comparable hi-rel/bare-die specialist competing in the same niche.
• Vishay Intertechnology: Vishay is one of the largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, rectifiers, MOSFETs, transistors) globally, with a particularly strong presence in military/aerospace-qualified parts. Central Semi competes directly with Vishay across the broad discrete portfolio, especially in hi-rel up-screened products for defense applications.

Broad incumbents

• ROHM Semiconductor: ROHM is a Japanese semiconductor manufacturer with broad discrete and power semiconductor offerings including SiC MOSFETs and Schottky diodes. Its portfolio overlaps with Central Semi's discrete and wide-bandgap lines for industrial and automotive customers.
• STMicroelectronics: STMicroelectronics manufactures a broad portfolio of discrete power semiconductors including SiC MOSFETs, power MOSFETs, and protection devices. It competes with Central Semi in industrial and high-reliability discrete applications, though at significantly greater scale and breadth.
• Microchip Technology: Microchip Technology (which acquired Microsemi) offers a broad portfolio of discrete semiconductors, including hi-rel and space-grade discretes that directly overlap with Central Semi's MIL and Spacelite product lines. It is a larger, diversified incumbent serving the same defense/aerospace/space customer base.
• Infineon Technologies: Infineon is a global leader in power semiconductors, including SiC MOSFETs, GaN devices, IGBTs, and discrete protection devices. Its portfolio competes with Central Semi's wide-bandgap and high-power discrete offerings across industrial, automotive, and defense applications.
• onsemi (ON Semiconductor): onsemi is a major broad-line semiconductor supplier with significant discrete semiconductor, power, and SiC product lines that overlap with Central Semi's MOSFET, diode, and protection device categories. It is a much larger incumbent competing for the same industrial and defense sockets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/centralsemi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/central-semiconductor-corp-

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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