Company Develops Advanced Power Transistors for US Air Force Before Becoming Semiconductor Division
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A company that initially profited from selling diodes to the US Air Force expanded into advanced power transistors, including a 125W NPN triple-diffused silicon Mesa series developed under an Air Force contract. Despite its innovations in semiconductor technology, the company struggled to maintain independence and was ultimately absorbed into its parent company, becoming its semiconductor division.

Jan 9, 2026, 9:03 PM