Powerex Inc. PS11013

Powerex, Inc. is a leading supplier of discrete devices, modules and integrated high power semiconductor solutions. Its broad product line includes IGBTs (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors), HVIGBTs, rectifiers, thyristors, custom power modules and assemblies. We also focus on custom modules, Silicon Carbide technology, and customer-specific assemblies. Powerex manufactures a wide range of rectifier and thyristor products at its Youngwood, PA factory to serve demanding applications.Powerex supports many markets, including: Military Power Electronic Applications, Aircraft, Electric Vehicles, Induction Heating, Industrial Pump Controls, Medical Power Supplies, Power Generation and Distribution, Pulsed Power. Established in 1986, Powerex resulted from merging the Power Semiconductor Divisions of General Electric Company and Westinghouse Electric Corporation. In 1994, Westinghouse sold its shares to General Electric and Mitsubishi Electric, who now jointly own Powerex.