iDEAL Semiconductor Announces Polar Semiconductor as Manufacturing Partner for SuperQ™ Power Devices

BETHLEHEM, Pa., Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- iDEAL Semiconductor confirms that its ultra-efficient SuperQ™ silicon power devices are now in production at Polar Semiconductor, a leading foundry specializing in high-voltage, power, and sensor technologies.

SuperQ represents the first major innovation in silicon MOSFET architecture in over 25 years. Leveraging a patented asymmetrical RESURF structure, it significantly reduces conduction and switching losses – with up to 2.7x lower resistance compared to legacy silicon and cutting switching losses by up to 2.1x versus competing devices.

Polar Semiconductor operates a high-volume 200mm manufacturing facility in Minnesota and is the only majority U.S.-owned foundry with deep expertise in high-voltage and power semiconductors. With a 50-year heritage in automotive production, Polar is IATF 16949 certified and committed to zero-defect manufacturing. iDEAL's first products – 150 V and 200 V MOSFETs announced in July – are already in production at Polar, with 300 V and 400 V devices to follow.

Polar is further expanding to double its manufacturing capacity and invest in next-generation technologies to support strategic customers like iDEAL. This enhances Polar's global competitiveness and reflects the growing demand for domestic manufacturing of advanced power and sensor technologies. 

"Polar is among the world's top-tier power semiconductor foundries," said Mark Granahan, CEO and co-founder of iDEAL Semiconductor. "Their advanced manufacturing capabilities, focus on high-voltage processes, partnership mindset, and investment in future capacity make them an ideal choice to support our SuperQ roadmap."

"Polar continues to invest in cutting-edge technologies, and we're excited to collaborate with iDEAL to bring these SuperQ-based devices to market," said Surya Iyer, President and COO of Polar Semiconductor. "Together, we're enabling the next leap in power efficiency and performance while ensuring a secure and scalable manufacturing platform."

SuperQ delivers ultra-low conduction and switching losses while maintaining the ruggedness and manufacturability of silicon – including proven reliability at 175°C junction temperatures. The platform is purpose-built for high-performance applications across industrial automation, automotive electrification, AI datacenters, renewable energy, telecom infrastructure, and consumer power systems.

To explore SuperQ devices or request samples, visit www.idealsemi.com

About iDEAL Semiconductor
iDEAL Semiconductor Devices, Inc. is an industry-leading developer of next- generation silicon power devices.

The company was founded with the mission of pushing silicon beyond its perceived limits. Its patented SuperQ technology delivers breakthrough energy efficiency using conventional CMOS processes – without departing from the proven benefits of silicon.

The platform technology, applicable across a wide range of products, applications, and semiconductor materials, is purpose-built to mitigate power loss in every application and will provide greener energy usage for the next generation.

iDEAL is based in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, and for further information please visit idealsemi.com. 

About Polar Semiconductor
Polar Semiconductor is a leading foundry specializing in high-voltage, power, and sensor semiconductor manufacturing for automotive, industrial, aerospace and defense, data center and consumer applications. Based in Bloomington, Minnesota, Polar provides advanced BCD, BiCMOS, MOSFET, IGBT, Optical MEMS, Wide-Bandgap (GaN), and Magnetoresistance sensor process technologies and associated foundry Design Enablement, Transfer, and Characterization services.

With decades of experience and a strong focus on quality, reliability, and innovation, Polar supports some of the world's most demanding semiconductor customers. The company is currently expanding its capacity and capabilities to serve the growing demand for power electronics and next-generation technologies.

For more information, visit www.polarsemi.com

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