What Torex Semiconductor does

Torex Semiconductor (トレックス・セミコンダクター株式会社) is a Japanese analog power management IC specialist founded in March 1995 and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (TYO:6616). The company designs and manufactures ultra-small, low-power consumption CMOS analog power ICs including DC/DC converters (notably the micro DC/DC XCL series with integrated coils), voltage regulators, load switches, charge pump ICs, battery management ICs, voltage detectors, MOSFETs, and SiC power devices. Core differentiating technologies are proprietary USP (Ultra Small Package) for miniaturization, HiSAT-COT high-speed transient response control, and Green Operation adaptive power-saving features. The company serves five vertical customer segments: automotive (primary, with dedicated Kansai Technology Center and IATF16949-certified manufacturing), industrial equipment (primary, robots/POS/automation), consumer electronics, medical and healthcare, and computers and communications.

Torex operates a fab-lite business model. Manufacturing is performed at its TOREX VIETNAM SEMICONDUCTOR subsidiary (USP-package production, IATF16949 certified March 2023) and at Phenitec Semiconductor (wholly-owned since February 2019, Okayama and Kagoshima factories producing power semiconductors including SiC devices). Distribution combines direct sales offices in Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya), China (Shanghai HQ + Shenzhen branch), Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, the UK, and the USA (Irvine, CA), supplemented by authorized distributor networks and a Torex Direct e-commerce storefront for samples and small-lot purchases. Pricing is per-unit, with flagship products disclosed at ¥93-308 per unit. Group headcount stands at 1,014 employees as of March 2026 (181 at the parent entity). The company is also pursuing strategic ecosystem partnerships: a three-party WPT collaboration with NGK and Ossia (announced June 2026), a Matrix Industries energy harvesting alliance (September 2019), a Novel Crystal Technology capital partnership for SiC/gallium oxide (June 2020), and a Shenzhen JETSEMI China distribution deal (July 2025).

In 2025-2026 Torex executed a concentrated strategic refresh: it launched multiple new products across 2025-2026 (zero-current load switches XC8115/XC8116, 36V/60V DC/DC converters, SiC Schottky diodes, 60V charge pump module), signed the JETSEMI distribution partnership, relocated its registered headquarters to Toyosu, Tokyo in November 2025, and announced a share transfer contract to divest TOREX VIETNAM SEMICONDUCTOR in December 2025. The company is also exhibiting at the 2026 Global AI Terminal Expo in Shenzhen, positioning its power management ICs for AI-endpoint hardware applications.

Name

Torex Semiconductor

Legal name

トレックス・セミコンダクター株式会社

Website

https://torex.co.jp

Company type

Public

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Torex Semiconductor is a Japanese analog power IC specialist founded in 1995, designing and manufacturing ultra-small, low-power DC/DC converters, load switches, voltage regulators, and SiC power devices for automotive, industrial, consumer, medical, and computing applications worldwide. Listed on TSE Prime (TYO:6616).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Analog Power Semiconductors

NAICS

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413)

SIC

Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)

akta.pro primary industry

Power Management & Power Conversion ICs (PMIC/DC‑DC/AC‑DC/Gate Drivers) (HDAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Power Modules (IGBT/MOSFET/SiC/GaN Modules) (HDAHAHAH), Diodes & Rectifiers (Standard/Fast/Schottky) (HDAHAHAD), Analog & Mixed-Signal ICs (HDAHAAAD)

Keywords

• Analog power ICs
• DC/DC converters
• Voltage regulators
• Load switch ICs
• Ultra-small package

Headquarters

HQ city

Shinkawa

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Semiconductor Device Sales: Torex generates revenue primarily through the sale of proprietary power IC products including DC/DC converters, voltage regulators, load switches, voltage detectors, charge pumps, battery management ICs, MOSFETs, and SiC power devices. The company operates as a fab-lite model, with manufacturing done at its Vietnam facility (TOREX VIETNAM SEMICONDUCTOR CO.,LTD.) and through subsidiary Phenitec Semiconductor. Products are sold directly and through channel partners/distributors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Torex Semiconductor designs, develops, and manufactures proprietary analog power integrated circuits (ICs) for electronic devices. Its product portfolio spans DC/DC converters, voltage regulators, load switches, voltage detectors, charge pumps, battery charge ICs, Hall ICs, PLL clock generators, MOSFETs, and SiC power devices, with proprietary ultra-small package (USP) technology enabling industry-leading miniaturization. The company sells these semiconductor components to manufacturers in consumer electronics, automotive, industrial, medical, and computing/communications markets.

Product overview

Torex Semiconductor is an analog semiconductor specialist focused on ultra-compact, low-power consumption power ICs. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of power management ICs organized into distinct product categories: DC/DC Converters (including micro DC/DC XCL Series with integrated coils), Voltage Regulators, Voltage Detectors/Reset ICs, Load Switch ICs (including the new XC8115/XC8116 Series achieving 0µA consumption), Charge Pump ICs and Modules (XM981A Series), Battery Charge ICs, Hall ICs, PLL Clock Generators, and discrete components including Schottky Barrier Diodes, Zener Diodes, Switching Diodes, Bridge Diodes, TVS, MOSFETs, and SiC-SBD Power Devices. The company also develops compound semiconductor power devices through its Phenitec Semiconductor subsidiary. Torex emphasizes ultra-miniaturization through proprietary USP (Ultra Small Package) technology and energy efficiency through features like HiSAT-COT high-speed transient response control. Target applications span consumer electronics, automotive (navigation, ETC, power windows), industrial equipment (robots, POS terminals), medical/healthcare devices, and computers/communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DC/DC Converters Step-up and step-down DC/DC converters including synchronous rectification and micro DC/DC XCL series with integrated coils. For power management in consumer electronics, automotive, industrial, and battery-powered devices.
• Voltage Regulators Linear voltage regulators for stable voltage supply in electronic circuits. For consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and automotive applications.
• Voltage Detectors / Reset ICs Voltage monitoring and reset ICs including AEC-Q100 Grade 1 compliant models for automotive and high-voltage sense terminal separation detectors. For battery management, ECU power monitoring, and system reset functions.
• Load Switch ICs Multi-function load switch ICs with 0µA current consumption in active and standby modes, including soft-start, CL discharge, and reverse current blocking functions. For industrial equipment, consumer electronics, battery-powered devices, and FPGA/MCU power sequence control.
• Charge Pump ICs and Modules Charge pump ICs and modules including the XM981A Series for industrial intermediate bus power distribution applications.
• Battery Charge ICs Battery charging ICs for rechargeable battery management in portable and IoT devices.
• Hall ICs (Magnetic Sensors) Magnetic sensor ICs using Hall effect technology for position and proximity detection.
• PLL Clock Generator ICs Phase-locked loop clock generator ICs for timing and frequency management in electronic systems.
• Power MOSFETs Power MOSFET discrete semiconductors for power switching applications including medium-voltage variants.
• SiC Schottky Barrier Diodes (SiC-SBD) Silicon Carbide Schottky barrier diodes for high efficiency high-voltage power supply applications, supporting decarbonization and electrification initiatives.
• Schottky Barrier Diodes Schottky barrier diodes for rectification and switching applications in electronic circuits.
• Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS) Transient voltage suppressor diodes for protection against voltage spikes and electrostatic discharge in electronic circuits.
• micro DC/DC XCL Series Ultra-compact DC/DC converter series integrating coil and control IC using proprietary technology. Includes pocket type, stack type, multiple type, and cool post type variants with Cu post structure for high heat dissipation. For miniaturization and high efficiency power supplies.
• XC8115/XC8116 Series Load Switch ICs Zero-current consumption multi-function load switch ICs for industrial equipment, consumer electronics, battery-powered equipment, energy harvesting systems, and FPGA/MCU power sequence control.
• XC9714 Series DC/DC Converter 36V input, 2A synchronous rectification step-down DC/DC converter for high-voltage power supply applications.
• XC9711 Series DC/DC Converter 60V/1A synchronous rectification step-down DC/DC converter for compact high-voltage power supply solutions.
• XC8114 Series Load Switch IC 3A load switch IC with built-in ideal diode function for power path management.
• XC9290/XC9291 Series DC/DC Converters HiSAT-COT controlled ultra-small, high-speed transient response 600mA step-down DC/DC converters for LSI applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• XC8115/XC8116 series achieves 0µA current consumption during both active operation and standby mode — effectively zero power drain in off/standby states
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered key, core and supporting.

• NGK (NGK Insulators / 日本ガイシ)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Torex collaborates with NGK and Ossia Inc. on space-transmission wireless power transmission (WPT) systems. Torex provides low-power power ICs, NGK provides EnerCera lithium-ion secondary batteries, and Ossia provides Cota 5.8GHz WPT technology. Together they developed a WPT receiver development kit combining Ossia antenna, EnerCera battery, and Torex's micro DC/DC XCL series for miniaturized receivers. Also jointly developed a solar cell-equipped EnerCera charging module demo unit (June 2025).
• Ossia Inc.keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Collaborating with NGK and Torex on 5.8GHz band wireless power transmission (WPT) systems. Ossia provides its Cota WPT technology for space-transmission power delivery up to 10 meters. Three-party collaboration aims to promote WPT adoption and develop miniaturized receiver solutions for IoT sensors, retail, factory, and warehouse applications.
• Shenzhen JETSEMIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2025Strategic sales partnership with Shenzhen JETSEMI for expanded market coverage in China. Announced July 30, 2025. JETSEMI serves as a key sales partner/distributor for Torex products in the Chinese market.
• Hiroshima University (広島大学)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Joint research collaboration with Hiroshima University. Research results were announced in May 2025. The collaboration represents Torex's open innovation approach with academic institutions.
• Novel Crystal Technology (株式会社ノベルクリスタルテクノロジー)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2020Capital partnership established in June 2020 for joint development of next-generation power semiconductors. Torex invested in Novel Crystal Technology to strengthen compound semiconductor (SiC, gallium oxide) development capabilities. Phenitec Semiconductor (subsidiary) is strengthening development of SiC and other power semiconductor technologies for decarbonization applications.
• Matrix IndustrieskeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2019Alliance to expand IoT and energy harvesting business. Combined Matrix's thermoelectric conversion materials science and heat engineering expertise with Torex's low-power, high-efficiency power management expertise. Jointly developing battery-less and low-power reference designs for Smart Farming and industrial IoT applications. Matrix's PowerTile thermoelectric generator and Mercury IC are combined with Torex power management solutions.
• Cirel Systems Pvt Ltd.supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2019Capital partnership established in September 2019 for strategic technology collaboration. India-based semiconductor/electronics company partnership.
• Phenitec Semiconductor (フェニテックセミコンダクター)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2016Capital and business partnership established April 2016, with full acquisition completed in February 2019. Subsidiary with manufacturing facilities in Okayama (HQ and Factory 1, Factory 2) and Kagoshima. Specializes in power semiconductors including SiC devices. IATF16949 certified manufacturing.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Microchip Technology: Diversified analog and mixed-signal IC company with power management, voltage monitoring, and automotive-grade product lines that overlap with Torex's portfolio. Operates at substantially larger scale with broader MCU and connectivity adjacencies.
• ON Semiconductor (onsemi): Major power semiconductor and analog IC player with strong overlap in SiC power discretes, MOSFETs, and automotive power management ICs. Competes with Torex's SiC SBD and Phenitec power semiconductor offerings.
• Texas Instruments: Global analog IC leader with the broadest power management IC portfolio in the industry. Competes with Torex across DC/DC converters, voltage regulators, load switches, and battery management, and serves all the same end markets at significantly larger scale.
• ROHM Semiconductor: Major Japanese power semiconductor manufacturer with broad portfolio spanning SiC, MOSFETs, ICs, and discretes. Overlaps with Torex on SiC SBDs (via SiCrystal/Lapis), power management ICs, and automotive-grade products, but operates at much larger scale across all power electronics segments.
• Analog Devices: Global analog and mixed-signal leader with overlapping product lines in power management, voltage monitoring, and automotive-grade ICs. Significantly larger scale, broader portfolio, and stronger direct relationships with Tier-1 automotive and industrial OEMs.

Direct peers

• Monolithic Power Systems (MPS): US-based fabless analog IC specialist focused on highly integrated power management solutions (DC/DC, PMICs, LED drivers, motor drivers). Closely comparable in product strategy (miniaturization, integration, energy efficiency) and end-market mix (industrial, automotive, consumer).
• Diodes Incorporated: Specialty analog and discrete semiconductor company with overlapping product categories (Schottky diodes, MOSFETs, voltage regulators, DC/DC converters) and similar focus on standard-package, high-volume discretes for consumer, automotive, and industrial markets.
• New Japan Radio (NJR): Japanese analog and mixed-signal IC manufacturer with comparable product categories (voltage regulators, DC/DC converters, analog ICs) and similar mid-sized company positioning in the Japanese analog power market.
• ABLIC Inc. Spun out from Seiko Instruments, ABLIC is a Japanese analog IC specialist focused on power management ICs, voltage detectors, and battery management ICs — overlapping directly with Torex's load switch, voltage detector, and battery charge IC portfolio.
• Ricoh Electronic Devices: Japan-based analog IC specialist with comparable focus on power management, voltage regulators, and low-power ICs for consumer and industrial applications. Closely comparable in product positioning (specialty analog power ICs) and customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

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