What Apex Microtechnology does

Apex Microtechnology, Inc. is a Tucson, Arizona-based designer and manufacturer of precision power analog semiconductor components founded in 1980 and operating as a subsidiary of HEICO Corporation's Electronic Technologies Group since November 2018 (HEICO acquired approximately 93% of the stock; management owns the balance). The company builds high-current, high-voltage, and high-speed power operational amplifiers (PA series), pulse-width modulation (PWM/Class D) amplifiers, Silicon Carbide integrated power modules, precision ICs (drivers, sensor ICs), and precision voltage references, as well as radiation tolerant devices qualified for space applications. Manufacturing is performed at a DLA MIL-PRF-38534 certified hybrid microcircuit facility (certified since 1989, QML-listed since 1990) and ISO 9001:2015 registered site in Tucson, combining thick-film printing, wire bonding, bare die processing, and hermetic packaging.

The company's product portfolio addresses applications where precision control of current, voltage, and speed is required and where failure is not acceptable—including flight control actuators, heads-up displays, sonar, missile systems, surgical tools, MRI systems, motor and piezo drive, semiconductor wafer inspection, lithography, and industrial inkjet printheads. End markets are defense and aerospace (including space), medical, industrial, semiconductor capital equipment, and digital printing, with named design wins at Raytheon (consecutive 5-Star Supplier Excellence Awards in 2019 and 2020), NASA missions (Mars Rover, James Webb Space Telescope, ISS, Libera, OSIRIS-REx), and inkjet printhead OEMs Fujifilm and Ricoh.

Apex generates revenue through hardware sales of components and accessories via a hybrid go-to-market: direct field sales (Apex Direct) with regional sales managers, a global authorized distributor network led by Mouser Electronics, US regional sales representatives, and international reps covering Europe (Redtree Solutions), Asia-Pacific (GT International across China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea), Australia (Braemac), and India (Electronic Enterprises). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Technical marketing is delivered through application notes, white papers, SPICE models, a Power Design Software tool, parametric search, in-person Lunch & Learn seminars, and trade show presence, targeting engineering decision-makers at OEMs designing high-reliability systems.

Name

Apex Microtechnology

Legal name

Apex Microtechnology, Inc.

Website

https://apexanalog.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Apex Microtechnology, a HEICO subsidiary, designs and manufactures precision power analog semiconductor components—including high-current amplifiers, Silicon Carbide power modules, precision ICs, and radiation-tolerant devices—for defense, aerospace, medical, industrial, and semiconductor capital equipment OEMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Power Analog Semiconductors

NAICS

Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (33441), Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Amplifiers & Comparators (HDAHAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

High-Voltage, Power Discretes & Modules (IGBT/MOSFET/SiC/GaN) (HDAHAAAK), Power Management & Power Conversion ICs (PMIC/DC‑DC/AC‑DC/Gate Drivers) (HDAHABAE), Semiconductors for Industrial Control & Power (MCUs, DSPs, FPGAs, ASICs, IGBTs, MOSFETs, diodes) (IMAGAJAE)

Keywords

• Power operational amplifiers
• Precision analog semiconductors
• High voltage amplifiers
• PWM amplifiers
• Radiation tolerant devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Power Operational Amplifiers: Sale of high-current, high-voltage, and high-speed linear power operational amplifiers in various packages (IC, hybrid, open-frame modules) for industrial, defense, medical, and semiconductor applications
2. PWM Amplifiers: Sale of pulse-width modulation (Class D/switching) amplifiers including integrated power modules with Silicon Carbide technology for motor drive and power supply applications
3. Precision Voltage References: Sale of precision voltage reference ICs (VRE series) with low temperature drift (1ppm) and low noise (as low as 1.5µVP-P) for precision instrumentation applications
4. Integrated Power Modules: Sale of Silicon Carbide integrated power modules (MSA, SA series) offering up to 200A continuous current and up to 1200V supply voltage
5. Precision ICs: Sale of precision ICs including linear amplifiers, high-voltage drivers (up to 300V), and sensor ICs for specialized industrial applications
6. Accessories: Sale of evaluation kits, heatsinks, mating sockets, thermal washers, and clamps to support product implementation

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Apex Microtechnology designs and manufactures precision power analog semiconductor components, including high-current/high-voltage power operational amplifiers (linear amplifiers), pulse-width modulation (PWM/Class D) amplifiers, Silicon Carbide integrated power modules, precision voltage references, and radiation tolerant devices for high-reliability industrial, defense/aerospace, medical, semiconductor capital equipment, space, and digital printing applications. The company operates a DLA MIL-PRF-38534 certified hybrid microcircuit manufacturing facility in Tucson, Arizona, with ISO 9001:2015 registration.

Product overview

Apex Microtechnology offers a comprehensive portfolio of precision power analog products designed for high-reliability industrial, defense/aerospace, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment applications. The core product families include: (1) Linear Amplifiers (PA Series) - high-current, high-voltage, and high-speed power operational amplifiers up to 50A and 2500V; (2) Integrated Power Modules (IPM) - Silicon Carbide (SiC) power modules up to 200A and 1200V in 3-phase and single-phase configurations; (3) Precision ICs - linear amplifier ICs, high-voltage driver ICs (8-channel to 32-channel), and sensor ICs (proximity sensors, photo receiver amplifiers); (4) PWM Amplifiers - pulse width modulation/switching amplifiers up to 32A and 650V for efficient motor drive; (5) Voltage References (VRE Series) - precision voltage references with drift as low as 1ppm and sine wave references; and (6) Radiation Tolerant Devices - space-qualified amplifiers with SEE, ELDRS, and HDR testing. Supporting products include evaluation kits, heat sinks, thermal washers, mating sockets, clamps, and the Power Design Software Tool for circuit design automation. All products are backed by comprehensive technical resources including application notes, white papers, and SPICE models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Linear Amplifiers (PA Series) High-current, high-voltage, and high-speed power operational amplifiers offering up to 50A continuous current and up to 2500V supply voltage, used for motor control, piezo drive, current control, and precision power applications across industrial, defense, medical, and semi-cap markets.
• Integrated Power Modules (IPM) Silicon Carbide (SiC) integrated power modules offering up to 200A continuous current and up to 1200V supply voltage, including 3-phase and single-phase configurations for motor drive and inverter circuit applications.
• Precision ICs Precision integrated circuits including linear amplifiers, driver ICs (high-voltage drivers, parallel drivers), and sensor ICs (proximity sensors, photo receiver amplifiers, high voltage interface ICs) for specialized industrial applications.
• PWM Amplifiers Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) amplifiers (Class D/switching amplifiers) offering up to 32A continuous current and up to 650V supply voltage, used for efficient power amplification in motor drive, inverter, and industrial applications.
• Voltage References (VRE Series) Precision voltage references and sine wave references with low temperature drift (as low as 1ppm) and low noise (as low as 1.5µVP-P), used for precision voltage referencing in guidance and data acquisition applications.
• Radiation Tolerant Devices Radiation tolerant operational amplifiers (PA08R, PA07R, PA12R, PA74R, PA02R) tested for Single Event Effect (SEE), ELDRS, and HDR, with TID lot traceability and PIND testing for space-grade applications.
• Evaluation Kits Evaluation kits (EK01-EK94, EK-SA50) for testing and development of Apex amplifier products, targeting specific product families to accelerate customer design-in.
• Heat Sinks Thermal management accessories including HS01-HS40 model heat sinks for TO-3, TO-220, Power DIP, Power SIP, and SMT mount packages.
• Mating Sockets Pin receptacles and sockets (MS02-MS11) for TO-3 pins, Power DIP, Power SIP, and Open Frame Cage Jacks to support product installation.
• Thermal Washers Thermal washers (TW03-TW22) for TO-3, Power DIP, SIP, and TO-220 packages, designed to improve thermal conductivity between device and heat sink.
• Clamps Product mounting clamps (Clamp02, Clamp04, Clamp05) for Power SIP packages used to secure devices in application.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ models of high current linear power amplifiers and PWM amplifiers with output capabilities ranging from 1A to 50A
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Radiation Testing FacilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with certified testing facilities for radiation testing including Single Event Effect (SEE) testing (minimum 37 MeV·cm²/mg), Low Dose Rate (LDR) testing, and Displacement Damage (DD) testing for space and high-radiation applications.
• Mouser ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal authorized distributor for Apex Microtechnology components. Mouser Electronics is listed as a distributor partner with direct link from Apex's parametric search tool and website.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Texas Instruments: Texas Instruments is the largest broadline analog IC supplier and offers high-current op-amps, power management ICs and gate drivers that overlap with Apex's portfolio. It is a broad incumbent rather than a direct competitor because it does not specialize in Apex's niche of very-high-voltage/high-current single-package power amplifiers or radiation-tolerant parts.
• Analog Devices: Analog Devices offers precision and high-speed op-amps, power amplifiers, and increasingly integrated power modules that overlap with Apex's linear amplifier and SiC module lines. Like TI, it is a broad incumbent serving much larger industrial and instrumentation markets rather than Apex's specialized high-reliability niches.
• Microchip Technology: Microchip supplies a wide range of analog and mixed-signal ICs including op-amps, voltage references and power drivers that overlap with Apex's catalog. It is a broad incumbent serving industrial, defense and aerospace customers through its own MIL-spec product lines.
• Renesas Electronics (formerly Intersil): Renesas (post-Intersil acquisition) sells precision op-amps, voltage references, and power management ICs that overlap with Apex's Precision IC and Voltage Reference lines. It is a broad incumbent with broader product breadth rather than Apex's specialized high-power focus.
• STMicroelectronics: STMicroelectronics is a leading merchant supplier of SiC MOSFETs, power modules, gate drivers and motor-control ICs that overlap directly with Apex's SiC integrated power modules and PWM amplifier offerings for industrial and EV power conversion.
• onsemi (ON Semiconductor): onsemi manufactures SiC power devices, intelligent power modules, gate drivers and motor-control ICs that directly overlap with Apex's SiC modules and PWM amplifier portfolio. It is a broad incumbent with much larger scale across automotive, industrial and renewable energy end markets.
• Infineon Technologies: Infineon is a global leader in power semiconductors including IGBTs, SiC and GaN devices, gate drivers and motor-control ICs. Its CoolSiC and EasyPACK modules compete with Apex's integrated power modules in industrial drives and renewable energy.
• Vishay Intertechnology: Vishay supplies discrete semiconductors, optoelectronics, and analog switches including power MOSFETs and passive components used alongside Apex's amplifiers. It is a broad incumbent with overlap in industrial and defense markets but no direct competitor in power op-amps.

Direct peers

• Wolfspeed: Wolfspeed is a pure-play Silicon Carbide power semiconductor company producing SiC MOSFETs, diodes and power modules. It is a direct peer in the SiC integrated power module category that Apex's MSA/SA series addresses for motor drive and inverter applications.

Emerging players

• Monolithic Power Systems (MPS): MPS designs highly integrated power management and motor-drive ICs that compete with Apex's PWM amplifier and Precision IC product lines. It overlaps in motor-control and piezo-driver applications but does not address Apex's ultra-high-voltage (2500V) or radiation-tolerant niches.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/apexanalog
• Facebookfacebook.com/apexanalog

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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